Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3, which is set to be unveiled on Aug. 5 at its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, will include new hand control commands and support fall detection, according to XDA Developers, a mobile software forum.
One feature will allow users to control the device by using gestures, such as answering a call by clenching and unclenching a fist, XDA Developers said. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 will have a speaker, allowing users to take the call entirely on the watch itself, or they can shake their hand to reject the call.
Another new feature includes add support for fall detection, similar to Apple Watch devices. If a user falls, the smartwatch will ring for 60 seconds. If there’s no response, it will text the user’s location and a five-second sound recording to their emergency contacts, according to XDA Developers. There’s also an option to place an emergency call.
Samsung is also altering how users take screengrabs. With the Galaxy Watch 3, users can take one by pressing both side buttons at the same time. Users previously had to hold the bottom button while swiping left at the same time to take one.
