Samsung has given a strong indication of its efforts towards incorporating non-invasive blood glucose monitoring and blood pressure tracking in upcoming wearables. In a conversation with Bloomberg, Hon Pak, the company’s mobile digital health chief, implied that there’s a substantial investment underway for the development of next-generation health features. “If we can achieve continuous blood…
The upcoming iteration of Wear OS is expected to arrive possibly within this year, as Samsung and Google collaborate on preparing an update to Wear OS 5 based on Android 14. Previously, significant updates to Wear OS were infrequent. For instance, Wear OS 2.2, which was based on Android 9, was introduced in 2018 and…
Following the introduction of the One UI 5 Watch software for the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 5 series, Samsung is now extending the latest One UI 5 Watch update, built on Wear OS 4, to the Galaxy Watch 4 series in the United States. This announcement was made by the company on September…
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 offers a diverse range of health monitoring and physical fitness capabilities. Unfortunately, not all users can access all of these features. For instance, the ECG and blood pressure functionalities are limited to specific regions. Furthermore, even in the supported regions, these features cannot be utilized when the watch is paired…
A Samsung spokesperson at a press briefing event in London confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 will receive Wear OS 4, along with numerous new features from the Galaxy Watch 6. The update, delivered as part of One UI 5 Watch, is scheduled to roll out to users’ wrists over the…
Samsung has silently introduced a new functionality to its Galaxy Watch, enabling it to detect irregular heart rhythms. Medically known as arrhythmias, irregular heart rhythms may indicate various heart conditions, some of which can be severe or life-threatening. Timely identification of these irregularities is crucial as it allows for prompt medical intervention, significantly improving the…
WhatsApp has revealed the exciting news that its application is now accessible on all Wear OS 3 smartwatches, coinciding perfectly with the imminent Samsung Unpacked event where the introduction of new Samsung Galaxy Watches is anticipated. With the WhatsApp app for Wear OS, users gain the convenience of initiating new conversations, responding to messages, and…
Smartwatches have become incredibly popular in recent years, offering a wide range of features and functionalities. From tracking your fitness goals to receiving notifications, these wearable devices have become an essential part of many people’s lives. However, one common misconception among smartwatch owners is that their device is waterproof. In this blog post, we will…
The BioActive sensor on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 has reached an impressive level of advancement, enabling accurate and dependable monitoring of health data and fitness activities in various aspects. However, it appears that almost all smartwatches, regardless of the brand, encounter challenges when it comes to gathering health and fitness information from wrists adorned with…
Samsung has announced that its Health Monitor app’s irregular heart rhythm notification (IHGN) feature for Galaxy Watch devices has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The IHGN feature, along with the wearable’s electrocardiogram (ECG) capabilities, can help to detect signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of arrhythmia. AFib is considered to…
