Independent smartwatch

The concept of a smartwatch has traditionally been a dual-edged sword. On one hand, these compact devices promise a glimpse into wearable computing, providing notifications, fitness tracking, and glanceable data right on your wrist. On the other, most smartwatches remain tethered to smartphones, serving as mere extensions of our pocketed devices rather than independent tools. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 LTE challenges this paradigm, presenting a device that is not only a companion but also a standalone hub of communication and control. For years, smartwatches have been largely defined by their limitations: battery constraints, dependence on a paired smartphone, and … Read more