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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Samsung could charge monthly FEE for top gadget owned by millions – and you'll miss perks if you don't pay
Check what's available in the latest upgrade SAM DUNK Samsung could charge monthly FEE for top gadget owned by millions – and you'll miss perks if you don't pay Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Samsung's new update could see customers charged a monthly fee Credit: AFP Samsung announced its new One UI 8 Watch update for Galaxy Watches on Monday. The tech company is exploring the introduction of a premium subscription model, comparable to Garmin's Connect Plus and Fitbit Premium, according to senior vice president Hon Pak in an interview with CNET. 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 JUICY APPLE Apple fans SAVE MONEY on costly gadget upgrades as firm expands major service 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. 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 South Korea for customers who enrol in the programme, the update will give them access to unprecedented health features before anyone else. 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? Samsung are also considering a change to how they charge their customers to access the feature. It is not known how much this may cost. The Sun has approached Samsung for a comment.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Samsung introduces One UI 8 Watch with new health monitoring features
Samsung recently introduced the beta of One UI 8 for its flagship smartphones. Now, the South Korean giant has revealed One UI 8 Watch with new features for health tracking features. Samsung says that the new generation of watch software will help users build healthy habits with features like improved sleep tracking, nutrition tracking, and more. As per reports, the One UI 8 Watch has started rolling out to a limited number of Galaxy Watch users as part of Samsung's beta program. Therefore, if you own a Samsung Galaxy Watch or are planning to buy in the coming months, then here's what you will get with the upcoming One UI 8 Watch update. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 likely to be world's slimmest foldable- Here's what we know Samsung One UI 8 Watch will come with new and improved features to help users track sleep, heart health, fitness and nutrition. These health tracking metrics will enable users to gradually build healthy habits and improve fitness with small efforts. Samsung One UI 8 Watch will include 'Bedtime Guidance', which will offer assistance such as sleep pattern analysis, sleep coaching, tools for improving sleep environment, and detect signs of sleep apnea. The feature will also recommend tailored tools based on individual lifestyle and sleep patterns. In simpler terms, bedtime guidance helps users build a consistent sleep schedule and improve irregular sleep routines. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE specs tipped, likely to have similar features as Flip 6- All details Samsung Galaxy Watch will also be able to monitor stress and vascular load. It will keep a check on heart strain, identify abnormalities and alert for heart health risks, and finally, it will provide resources and insight to build healthy lifestyle habits. The One UI 8 Watch will also come with a 'Running Coach', which will provide users with real-time guidance and a custom training program based on the user's fitness level. It will also examine the user's fitness level based on a 12-minute run test and will prepare them for marathons. Lastly, the Samsung Galaxy Watch will include a new BioActive Sensor that will track users' carotenoid levels. These levels help identify the type of antioxidants from fruits and vegetables. It will also provide insights into healthy eating habits for healthy ageing. As of now, the One UI 8 Watch beta is rolling out to the Galaxy Watch5 series and newer models. Mobile Finder: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 LATEST specs, features, and price
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
This Samsung Galaxy Watch may not get the latest One UI 8 Watch update
Samsung may soon end the software updates for its popular Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series. As reported by 9to5Google, Samsung has signalled that the 2021 launched Galaxy Watch 4 may soon stop receiving major software updates, as the company prepares to roll out One UI 8 Watch, based on Wear OS 6 , exclusively for newer models. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Launched in 2021, the Galaxy Watch 4 series was Samsung's first to run on Wear OS, marking a shift away from its Tizen-based wearables. While Samsung had previously committed to 'at least' three years of updates for its smartwatches, the Watch 4's last major update arrived in May 2025, and the company's latest move suggests that the device may not receive further feature upgrades. Although Samsung has not officially confirmed the end of support, the exclusion from the beta program and the approaching three-year support window strongly indicate that the Watch 4 is nearing the end of its update cycle. Security patches may still continue for a limited time, but if Samsung follows the precedent set with the Galaxy Watch 3, which stopped receiving updates in late 2023, the Watch 4 series could soon be phased out entirely. For comparison, the Galaxy Watch 3, released in 2020, received its last major update in late 2023, aligning with the three-year support window. The Galaxy Watch 4 last received an update in May 2025, which included security patches but no new features.
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.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Samsung Galaxy Watch to get sleep, heart, fitness tools with OneUI 8 update
Samsung is set to roll out One UI 8 Watch, a major update for the Galaxy Watch series, featuring tools designed to improve sleep, heart health, fitness and nutrition. With the update, Samsung aims to help users build healthier routines. The update and will first be available through the beta programme for a limited number of users. Samsung One UI 8 Watch: What is new Bedtime guidance Samsung is enhancing its sleep tracking with a new feature called Bedtime Guidance. It recommends optimal sleep times based on users' sleep data and lifestyle. By analysing three days of sleep patterns, the feature accounts for sleep pressure and circadian rhythms to improve alertness and consistency—especially after disrupted routines. Vascular load monitoring The Galaxy Watch will track vascular load—the stress on the vascular system during sleep. Samsung said this feature is designed to detect abnormal stress levels, which should typically drop during rest. It will combine insights from sleep, exercise and stress data for a holistic view of the user's health. Running coach Running Coach will provide users with personalised, goal-based programmes to prevent injuries and build endurance. After a 12-minute run, the watch generates a score from 1 to 10 and recommends a tailored plan for distances from 5K to a full marathon. The tool adapts based on fitness level and offers real-time guidance. Antioxidant index Samsung is also introducing an Antioxidant Index, which uses a light-based BioActive Sensor to measure carotenoids—antioxidants stored in the skin from fruits and vegetables. Results are available in five seconds, helping users track how lifestyle choices affect their health and ageing.
