The Short Version
A Samsung firmware leak confirmed the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 are in active testing, with a July 2026 launch expected.
Samsung leaked its own Galaxy Watch 9 via a firmware file, confirming the watch is in active testing and pointing to a July launch. A possible Snapdragon Elite processor and 5G are in the mix, though neither is locked in yet. Samsung wanted a reveal on its own terms. A firmware file had other plans.