Google is doubling down on its AI integration, with CEO Sundar Pichai announcing during Alphabet’s Q1 2025 earnings call that the advanced Gemini AI assistant will officially be coming to Wear OS smartwatches later this year. This confirms long-standing rumors and marks a significant shift, as Gemini will replace the current Google Assistant on these…
Non-invasive blood glucose monitoring has long been a goal for wearable technology. Apple began exploring the concept in 2017, but the breakthrough has yet to be achieved, leaving diabetics reliant on costly third-party devices. Samsung may now take the lead. Initially rumored for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, the company recently hinted the feature could debut…
Samsung and Google have partnered to transform the Galaxy Watch 7 LTE into a robust and secure smartwatch experience for kids. This new “Galaxy Watch for Kids” mode empowers parents with extensive control over their child’s smartwatch usage. During initial setup, parents can configure the Galaxy Watch 7 LTE to function as a standalone device…
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…
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…
