Galaxy Watch
Samsung introduces new BioActive health sensor for Galaxy Watch 7 & Galaxy Ultra Watch
Samsung is about to expand its smart wearable device offerings by introducing its next-generation Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra. Right before the official launch of the watch, Samsung has given an early look at what we can expect from the BioActive health sensor on the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7.
The Korean brand has showcased its new BioActive health sensor for the forthcoming Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra. The company revealed that it is introducing a brand new generation of BioActive health sensors and claimed that the new sensor will upgrade the reception of existing photodiodes and offer new LEDs that emit blue, yellow, violet, and ultraviolet light.
Regarding this, the brand has said that photodiodes perform more than double, creating more space and more LEDs with optimal arrangements, and new colors of LEDs open up new possibilities. The giant says that it is its most intelligent and preventative health experience yet.
The new BioActive sensor will boast improved hardware and permit it to monitor existing health metrics, for instance, heart rate and blood oxygen, with up to 30% more accuracy as compared to previous Galaxy Watches.
This new sensor will offer new and advanced functionalities, including the ‘Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) Index.’ It is an indicator of metabolic health and biological aging on a cellular level.
The new BioActive health sensor on the upcoming watch will be beneficial for those who are more health-conscious, as it will offer more detailed health monitoring metrics.
Samsung has officially announced that it will discontinue the Samsung Health monitor for Galaxy devices running on Android 9 to Android 11. Let’s explore more
Samsung Health monitor support end from December 23
Samsung has officially notified that it will discontinue the software support for the Samsung Health Monitor from December 23. According to the information, the Samsung health monitor new version 1.4.1 will support Android OS 9.0; support for 10.0 and 11.0 will be discontinued.
However, it doesn’t mean that the older version users will not get the functionality of the app. But it will be limited to ending the software support for the app for the respective Android version.
So Samsung has recommended its users update their phones to the latest version before the deadline to enjoy the services without any interruptions.
Samsung Health monitor features
There are many new features that will provide several new changes for the devices; let’s explore them more. Basically works along with the integration of the ECG function that lies within the Health Monitor app that allows users to receive notifications of their atrial fibrillation (Afib) or sinus rhythm while also calculating the heart rate rhythms.
As the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are Wear OS-based Galaxy smartwatches, it’s also expected that all the newer smartwatches launched after the Galaxy Watch 4 will probably get the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature soon in future updates.
Moreover, you can easily activate the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature under the ECG tab in the Samsung Health Monitor app. To enjoy all these features, you should keep the app up to date.
Samsung has recently introduced several new watch series, such as the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Watch Ultra, that bring many features to help users, whether related to the health of other utility features on your wrist. However, due to the poor software implementation, the watches are getting phantom vibration issues.
Galaxy Watch 7 getting issue due to several factors
According to Galaxy Watch 7 users, they are experiencing repetitive vibration without any sign of notification. More specifically, some users are saying that the watch vibrates, and the screen doesn’t turn on or showcase an alert. This issue is annoying the users.
As of now, it is unknown which malfunctions is causing this issue; however, some user have had success in resolving the issues by turning on Samsung’s Health Platform, which transfers data across platforms.
Meanwhile, some users are claiming that the issues was created by the malfunction of Google Maps, here user saued that if turn of the mirroring option in the app it will so solve the issue.
If these claims are true, then Samsung has to bring new software updates to fix the issues, as the company has made sure that every app that is causing the issue should improve its functionality
A couple of weeks ago, Samsung introduced the One UI 6 watch stable version for beta users; more specifically, the update arrived for beta users. However, per the latest information, the major update will be available for non-beta users.
One UI 6 watch stable schedule spotted in Canada
According to information shared by the local network carrier Telus, Galaxy Watch 6 series users will get the One UI 6 stable update on their device on November 12. The update is expected to be available for Canada.
Following the Galaxy Watch 6 series, the update will soon expand to more devices in the coming days. If the date prediction comes true, then we are expected to get a stable update for the other devices in the next couple of weeks.
One UI 6 watch features
The latest One UI 6 watch update has brought some new features, such as an energy score for daily fitness goals, improved sleep measurement and AI-based sleep quality analysis, custom workout routines, and more.
If you are using the Galaxy Watch 6 series devices, you can update them to the latest update by going to the software update menu from the Galaxy Wearable apps.