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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 puts more focus on wellness

A timely approach

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Health is probably top of mind for most people right now and the key additions to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 takes that into consideration.

No longer just an extension of your phone, smartwatches have evolved into your health and fitness companion. The same is true for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3.

Need to stay fit but not sure what kind of workout to do? The Samsung Health app has 120 video workouts to choose from — your progress from which can be tracked using the Galaxy Watch 3.

Other than fitness tracking, you also have access to running coaching tools as well as a way to maximize your recovery with the sleep scoring function.

Took a hard fall? One of the newest and perhaps most helpful additions to the Galaxy Watch 3 is the Trip Detection feature. In case you trip and hit the ground, it’ll send a custom SOS message to emergency contacts. The technology, however, still can’t detect if you’re falling for someone romantically. You’re kind of on your own there.

It also has VO2 max and SPo2 readings which some health experts have noted to have been helpful in identifying Coronavirus symptoms. In South Korea, the watch will also have ECG and blood pressure monitoring. The feature should arrive in other countries as well.

As a standalone timepiece, the Galaxy Watch 3 will still stand out no matter what scenario you wear it in thanks to its design. It is built with premium materials and has a slimmed down version of its rotating bezel.

Other than that, it can do the usual things like send messages, emoticons, and complete contactless transactions using Samsung Pay.

Pricing and availability

In the US, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Bluetooth and LTE versions will be available starting August 6, 2020,

The Bluetooth variant are priced as follows:

  • 41mm — US$ 399.99
  • 45mm — US$ 429.99

The LTE variants are priced as follows:

  • 41mm — US$ 449.99
  • 45mm — US$ 479.99

The 41mm variant will be available in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Silver, while the 45mm variant will be available in Mystic Silver and Mystic Black.

In the Philippines, The Galaxy Watch3 is available starting August 21 in 41mm and 45mm Bluetooth variants for a retail price of PhP 18,990 and PhP 20,990, respectively. The 41mm variant comes in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Silver, while the 45mm variant comes in Mystic Silver and Mystic Black.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion is getting another anime series

Nier’s Yoko Taro is helming the project.

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For an anime franchise that surely belongs in greatest-of-all-time lists, Neon Genesis Evangelion seems to thrive on controversy. From the polarizing ending of the original series to the controversial introduction of Mari Makinami in the Rebuild trilogy, there’s a lot to talk about between Evangelion fans. Now, the series has something new coming. Neon Genesis Evangelion is getting yet another series.

Most recently, the Rebuild of Evangelion completed its arc of rebooting the entire franchise with a more conclusive ending. It was a near conclusion, especially for those who grew dissatisfied with the previous attempts’ endings. Now, an upcoming series might take the franchise to new grounds.

To celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary, Neon Genesis Evangelion is getting a new series helmed by Nier’s Yoko Taro, which you might also know as the guy who wears a creepy moon on his head. Kazuya Tsurumaki, who directed the Rebuild films, will return to direct some episodes. Series creator Hideaki Anno is, unfortunately, not writing this story.

Right now, no one knows what story the series will tell. The franchise is notorious for retelling the same story over and over but with different endings. It’s unclear whether the upcoming series will do the same, tell an entirely new story, or pick up where the series left off.

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Nothing releases first look at Phone (4a)

The phone is still scheduled to launch on March 5.

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Judging by their irreverent advertising as of late, Nothing wants to upstage Apple during the scheduled launch of the iPhone 17e. Specifically, the brand is launching the Nothing Phone (4a) a day after Apple’s event. Now, it looks like the wait got too long, even for the company itself. Ahead of the launch, Nothing has just revealed our first official look at the upcoming phone.

There is a lot riding on this phone. Earlier this year, Carl Pei confirmed that the brand will not launch the Phone (4) series this year. Instead, Nothing’s flagship spot for 2026 (or, at least, closest to it) will be reserved for the Phone (4a).

Like the previous years of the (a) series, the Phone (4a) is a notch below the flagship series but can still stand on its own. For one, it’s expected to launch with the latest Snapdragon 7 series chipset.

However, for the released photo, we got a look at the device’s rear. Like the Phone (3a), the Phone (4a) will have a center-aligned camera island.

There is a bit more going on with the phone, though. The photo teases the new Glyph Bars, the latest iteration of Nothing’s iconic lighting system. There’s also the red square usually prevalent in the flagship series.

As for aesthetic, the Phone (4a) looks simpler than its predecessors. We’re still getting the faux machinery designs, but there’s less lines and angles. It looks the closest to the flagship series than any of its predecessors.

Thankfully, the wait for the reveal isn’t long. Nothing is scheduled to launch the series on March 5.

SEE ALSO: Nothing confirms Phone (4a) launch by trolling Apple

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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to the Switch

Both games will be available starting February 27.

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Millennials, prepare to have your nostalgia get hit right in the feels. Nintendo has officially announced that Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to the Switch.

This year, the Pokémon franchise is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Naturally, with Pokémon Day coming up, it’s only right to celebrate the event with something huge. Finally, two of the most prolific titles in the series are coming to a modern console.

Originally released in 2004, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen were remakes of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. At the time, the two titles reimagined the older games for the Game Boy Advance. Additionally, they introduced new post-game content set in the Sevii Islands, where Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Deoxys reside in the Kanto region.

Based on the short teaser trailer, the upcoming Switch versions will feature all of both games’ content. It will likely be remastered for the Switch’s larger screen.

To showcase more of the Switch version, Nintendo is hosting a Pokémon Presents on February 27. The brand has not mentioned anything about a potential physical version yet. However, they do promise that both games will be available on the Nintendo eShop as soon as next week’s Pokémon Presents concludes. Each game will cost US$ 19.99.

SEE ALSO: A Pokémon leak reveals an MMO-style remake of Hoenn, Sinnoh

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