Major update for Samsung Health
Samsung has announced a major update for Samsung Health, giving the Galaxy Watch a greater role in monitoring your daily wellbeing. From 8 June, the update will be rolled out gradually, with Samsung introducing various new features that translate health data into understandable insights and practical advice. Google also recently launched the completely revamped Google Health app, which similarly relies on the use of AI.
According to Samsung, it’s all about making health information easier to understand. Rather than just displaying numbers, the app aims to help users better understand what that data means in their daily lives.
Vitals
One of the most notable additions is Vitals. This feature analyses various bodily metrics during the night, such as heart rate, respiration, skin temperature, oxygen saturation and heart rate variability. If any significant abnormalities are detected, you’ll receive a notification with advice to, for example, get some extra rest or seek professional advice if necessary.
Heart Health Score
Samsung is also introducing the Heart Health Score. This score combines data on sleep, stress, activity and body composition to provide a broader picture of the health of the heart and vascular system.
Daily Cardio Load and Fitness Index
For athletes, there is Daily Cardio Load, a feature that tracks the strain on the cardiovascular system during workouts. Based on this, you receive recommendations regarding training intensity and recovery periods. Also new is the Fitness Index, which allows you to compare your fitness with that of your peers using data such as VO2 max, heart rate and daily activity.
New layout
The Samsung Health app is also getting a revamped layout. The app will now be divided into five categories: Sleep, Activity, Nutrition, Mindfulness and Vitals. This should make it easier to quickly gain an insight into your daily health.
Existing features are also being expanded. For example, the Antioxidant Index offers more insight into dietary patterns, and the AGEs Index gains additional capabilities to track the long-term impact of lifestyle choices.
Another new addition to the Galaxy ecosystem is Hearing Health. This feature measures ambient noise via the Galaxy Watch and provides insight into potential exposure to loud noises, for example whilst exercising or out and about.
Rollout
Samsung emphasises that all features are focused on general wellbeing and do not replace medical devices. The new features will make their debut on the next-generation Galaxy Watch and require an Android smartphone with Samsung Health version 7.0 or higher. The new Galaxy Watch is expected this summer, alongside the long-awaited Galaxy Z Fold 8 series.
