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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Samsung could charge monthly FEE for top gadget owned by millions – and you'll miss perks if you don't pay
CUSTOMERS could be charged a monthly fee if they want to get their hands on Samsung's latest update. The latest software in the tech giant's smart watch line introduces unrivalled health features, but also an update that could alienate millions of its existing users. 1 Samsung's new update could see customers charged a monthly fee Credit: AFP The tech company is exploring the introduction of a premium subscription model, comparable to Garmin's Connect Plus and But who will be affected? Well, with only one month until its official release, Samsung has yet to announce who will have to pay to access this functionality, and also how much it will cost. READ MORE IN TECH Pak told CNET: "We believe wellness isn't just one thing. It's activity, nutrition, mental health, and sleep combined. "What we really think we can do is bring this data about sleep, nutrition, activity and stress, and really contextualize it for the user," Pak added. Samsung first launched its smartwatches with the Samsung Galaxy Gear in September 2013 . This watch update comes one year after the tech giant unveiled the Galaxy Watch 7, which retailed at £289. Most read in Tech The update will debut with the imminent release of the Galaxy Watch 8 series next month, but is currently undergoing a trial phase. The One UI 8 Watch Beta Programme will be launched in select countries and will be accessible to those with compatible older watches. Available in both the USA and The update, once released, will give users a variety of health features, including a non-invasive Antioxidant Index check, Bedtime Guidance, AI Running Coach, and Vascular Load. The reason behind having such innovative and unrivalled features is that the company aims to make a more proactive health monitor to help stand out in a market full of like-for-like fitness trackers. Who gets these features? The soon-to-be-released update and watch form part of Samsung's goal of making clinical-level insights accessible at home. While the features will make an official debut with the arrival of the new Galaxy watch in July, it will be available on some older models. The compatibility for each device will depend on whether it has advanced LED sensory, which will be essential to power these premium functions. Therefore, more complex features, Vascular Load and Antioxidant Index, will be available only on any watch after and including Galaxy Watch Ultra, with the AI Running Coach available on the Galaxy Watch 7 or later. How much does it cost? It is not known how much this may cost. The Sun has approached Samsung for a comment.
Stuff.tv
4 days ago
- Health
- Stuff.tv
Your Samsung Galaxy Watch is getting these new fitness features soon in a free update
Samsung's just revealed its next major free update for Galaxy Watches. One UI 8 Watch is on the way later this year, and will first launch as a beta. It's packing some serious new fitness features that are going to give your smartwatch a major upgrade. A new feature called Bedtime Guidance sifts through three days of your sleep data to suggest the best bedtime for you, in an attempt to get your circadian rhythm to behave like a responsible adult. Then there's something called Vascular Load. This tracks the stress on your vascular system while you sleep. Basically, your Galaxy Watch is now judging your arteries. If things are a bit too turbulent in your bloodstream overnight, it could be a sign your heart's not doing so well. It'll use this data to gently prod you towards healthier choices – whether that's more sleep, less stress, and so on. Speaking of running, there's also a new Running Coach. It uses data from a quick 12-minute jog to give you a running score and build a plan that'll apparently take you from couch potato to 10K runner. Or at least help you not destroy your knees in the process. It even adapts as you improve – so long as you wear your Galaxy Watch each time you pound the pavement. Antioxidant Index supposedly checks your skin's carotenoid levels in just five seconds. Carotenoids being the good stuff you get from veggies that fight off free radicals. It might sound gimmicky, but if seeing your antioxidant levels jump after a week of carrot juice encourages you to actually eat something green, I'm all for it. This whole suite of features is landing later this year as part of the free One UI 8 Watch update. Before that, though, it's heading into beta. Samsung's being tight-lipped on the exact release date, but expect it later this year. The update will roll out to the latest Galaxy Watch series, including the Galaxy Watch 6 and newer models.
Mint
5 days ago
- Health
- Mint
Samsung unveils One UI 8 watch with new health features for sleep, heart and fitness
Samsung has introduced a range of new health-tracking tools in its upcoming One UI 8 Watch software, aimed at helping users develop better daily habits through enhanced monitoring of sleep, heart health, fitness, and nutrition. The update, which will be available through a limited beta programme, brings several new features to Galaxy Watch models — including Bedtime Guidance, Vascular Load monitoring, a Running Coach, and an Antioxidant Index tool. A central addition is Bedtime Guidance, a feature designed to suggest an optimal bedtime for users based on recent sleep patterns and lifestyle habits. By assessing data from the past three nights, it evaluates factors like sleep pressure and circadian rhythm to recommend a schedule aimed at improving daytime alertness. The feature also attempts to support users recovering from inconsistent sleep routines by offering personalised suggestions and reminders. The update also introduces Vascular Load, a tool that measures the amount of stress on the vascular system during sleep. Assessing whether the natural overnight reduction in stress is occurring as expected offers insights into cardiovascular health. The feature highlights how irregularities may reflect broader lifestyle issues, such as poor sleep quality or high stress. For those interested in fitness, the Running Coach creates customised training plans for events ranging from 5Ks to full marathons. After a 12-minute assessment run, users receive a performance score and are placed on a tailored training path. The system adjusts over time based on the user's progress, encouraging consistency while aiming to reduce injury risks. Nutrition and healthy ageing are addressed through the Antioxidant Index, which measures carotenoid levels in the skin using a light-based sensor. Carotenoids, found in foods like carrots and leafy greens, act as antioxidants and are associated with slower cellular ageing. The reading takes just five seconds and is intended to provide feedback on recent dietary choices. According to Samsung, the overall aim is to support the development of long-term habits rather than provide instant results. The features are intended for general wellness and not for clinical diagnosis or treatment. For example, while the sleep functions can suggest patterns and detect possible signs of sleep apnoea, they are not a substitute for medical advice. The One UI 8 Watch beta will be accessible to selected users in South Korea and the United States, specifically those using the Galaxy Watch5 series or newer. Some features, like the Vascular Load and Antioxidant Index, will remain in testing (as Labs features) until wider rollout is considered.
Android Authority
23-05-2025
- Health
- Android Authority
Here's how Samsung's Antioxidant Index feature will work with Galaxy Watches (APK teardown)
TL;DR Samsung's upcoming Antioxidant Index feature will let you track your body's beta carotene levels via your Galaxy Watch's sensors. The watch must be removed and pressed against the thumb to perform the measurement, which then syncs with the Samsung Health app on the connected phone. Full compatibility details remain unclear, but you'd likely need One UI 8 Watch and a compatible Galaxy Watch, possibly the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series. At the Galaxy S25 series launch, Samsung briefly mentioned an upcoming 'Antioxidant Index' feature for the Samsung Health app, slated to arrive in 2H 2025. This feature will measure the beta carotene in your body and use this information to deliver personalized nutrition advice to ensure you are eating right. Beyond this, the company didn't divulge more details. However, through a One UI 8 Watch leak, we had a fair idea of how the feature could work. Thanks to a new update to the Samsung Health app, we can corroborate how users can measure their beta carotene levels for the Antioxidant Index, and show the guidance pages present within the app. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. Samsung Health v6.30.0.109 includes much more detail about how the Antioxidant Index feature would work through a Galaxy Watch, aligning with our previous findings. As you can see, once you have connected your compatible Galaxy Watch to your phone, you can use it to measure your beta carotene levels. However, to do so, you will have to remove the watch from your wrist and hold it so that your thumb presses on the sensors on the back of the watch. Since the display will be facing away from you, you can check the progress of the measurement on your phone. It's still unclear if you need one of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series watches for the feature to work or if older watches like the Galaxy Watch 7 series or even older have the requisite hardware to measure your beta carotene levels. In the infographics, the first watch appears to be a render of the Galaxy Watch 7 series, but the second graphic uses what seems to be a render of the Galaxy Watch 8 for the measurement. Samsung Health also has a lot of good information about the antioxidant index for users interested in learning more about it: Through an earlier leak, we know what the Watch tile for the Antioxidant Index feature would look like: As mentioned earlier, the Antioxidant Index feature is slated for release in the second half of the year. While not confirmed by Samsung, it's fair to presume that you'd need One UI 8 Watch on your Galaxy Watch to activate the functionality, and the latest Samsung Health app, perhaps on One UI 8 on your Galaxy smartphone. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
07-05-2025
- Health
- Android Authority
Your Galaxy Watch might soon tell you if you're eating enough carrots (APK teardown)
TL;DR Samsung has previously confirmed an Antioxidant Index feature for the Samsung Health app that would measure beta carotene levels through your skin. We've now discovered that the measurement will be done through a Galaxy Watch, potentially the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8. Users will have to press the pad of their thumbs on the back of a compatible watch to trigger the non-intrusive measurements. At the launch of the Galaxy S25 series earlier this year, Samsung briefly mentioned an upcoming 'Antioxidant Index' feature for the phones' Samsung Health app. This feature will measure beta carotene in your system, which is then used to deliver personalized nutrition advice to ensure you're eating right. Samsung didn't share more details about how this feature would work, but the fine print noted that Antioxidant Index will be available in 2H 2025. Thanks to One UI 8 Watch leaked APKs, we now have a better idea of how this Antioxidant Index will work. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. X user IposDev shared APKs allegedly from the upcoming One UI Watch 8 update. The Samsung Health APK shared within includes new strings about the upcoming Antioxidant Index feature. The strings tell us that measurements for the Antioxidant Index feature will be handled by a watch, most likely a recent or newer Galaxy Watch. The measurement will be done non-intrusively through the skin, by pressing your thumb on the back of the watch. Code Copy Text To measure, press the pad of your thumb firmly on the center of the sensor on the back of your watch. You can check measurement progress on your phone. If you're wondering what that would look like, we also spotted a helpful graphic demonstrating this action: AssembleDebug / Android Authority It's unclear if the current Galaxy Watches are equipped to measure beta carotene through your skin, so it's possible that you'd need the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series for this. Further strings drill down the methodology: Code Copy Text For more accurate results, measure with your thumb, not your wrist, and space out measurements by at least 10 seconds. Make sure your watch is connected to your phone. Check the progress of the measurement on your phone. Place your thumb on the sensor and press firmly. We also spotted a companion graphic to showcase what the screen would look like on the Galaxy Watch: AssembleDebug / Android Authority Other strings indicate that the Antioxidant Index feature will mention your daily average, and whether your readings are 'adequate' or 'low.' The watch graphic shows that this is a Labs feature, which is usually used to indicate that the feature is still being worked upon and shouldn't be relied on. Samsung Health also further warns that the antioxidant index measurement is not to be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition: Code Copy Text "Keep in mind that antioxidant index measurement is for fitness and wellness only, not for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. If you're concerned about your antioxidant level, be sure to see a medical professional." As mentioned earlier, the Antioxidant Index feature is slated for release in the second half of the year. Samsung hasn't yet mentioned which phones and watches will support the feature. Still, it's fair to presume that you'd need One UI 8 Watch on your Galaxy Watch to activate the functionality, and the latest Samsung Health app, perhaps on One UI 8 on your Galaxy smartphone. Reading a bit into the clues, one can also presume that One UI 8 Watch could launch in the second half of 2025, but Samsung could also merely launch the Antioxidant Index feature a few weeks/months after the rollout of One UI 8 Watch. What are your thoughts on the Antioxidant Index feature? Let us know in the comments below! Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
