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First look with the Galaxy Watch 9: I took it on a run in London - here's what I learned

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  • I went for a run with the Galaxy Watch 9 while visiting London.
  • Samsung added several helpful features, such as hydration tracking.

Ultimately, it's an intelligent workout companion that's lighter (and classier) than the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

As a tourist, there's one thing I try to do on each trip I go on -- go for a run to see some sights (and get in a few hours of exercise). So, of course, while I was in London for Galaxy Unpacked, I decided to go on a run with the Galaxy Watch 9, Samsung's newest smartwatch it unveiled on Wednesday.

I had been testing the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for around a week before I got my hands on the Galaxy Watch 9. While I enjoyed the rugged design of the Watch Ultra...

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