The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 will feature interesting gesture tracking controls to activate various functions, along with a rotating bezel.

Sources told Gizmodo that the gesture controls are not yet known, and that Samsung has not yet decided on a name for the Galaxy Watch 3. This suggests that Samsung may be considering a new brand name to distinguish its next smartwatch from the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, etc. The first is for Galaxy Watch 3 users to raise their hands to activate Bixby, It may be an easier way to activate Samsung's virtual assistant than barking "hey Bixby" at the smartwatch as if it were a prop from a sci-fi movie.

Then there's the muted call gesture of making a fist and waving it up and down. Depending on where you live, this could be an embarrassing situation for someone wearing a Galaxy Watch 3.

The Gizmodo report also highlights other features of the Galaxy Watch 3. For example, when a fall is detected, an SOS call or text is sent out and the victim's current location is shared. In addition, the Galaxy Watch 3 will include "one-click" music control, smart reply, smartphone camera control, and Bluetooth disconnect alerts. It will also have enhanced fitness tracking features, including real-time feedback on running.

According to Gizmodo, the Galaxy Watch 3 will be available on August 5 and will debut alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G.

Overall, the Galaxy Watch 3 is expected to be an interesting smartwatch, especially with the return of the rotating bezel seen on previous Samsung smartwatches. expected to range from $400 to $600.

We will have to wait a month or so to see if the Galaxy Watch 3 can compete with the Apple Watch 5 and beat an early challenge to the Apple Watch 6. But for now, it looks to be a strong Samsung smartwatch.