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Samsung Galaxy models will include Satellite SOS feature with One UI 7, following Google Pixel 9’s lead
Samsung, without a doubt, is constantly working towards making our lives a little easier when it comes to detecting emergency situations. Meanwhile, we have already heard that Samsung could bring the emergency Satellite SOS feature to its Galaxy devices with the upcoming One UI 7, while this report gets a confirmation as the Satellite SOS debuts with Google Pixel 9.
Android 15 is getting ready, and Samsung fans need to wait for the One UI 7.0 version, which will be backed up with Android 15. Meanwhile, the next One UI 7.0 now gets more confirmation to get featured with the Satellite SOS function as Google debuts the feature with its latest Pixel 9 model.
The new Satellite SOS feature will allow users to contact an emergency service and share their location via satellite network in locations where there is no cellular network present.
Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 9 becomes the first Android smartphone to feature the newest Satellite SOS function, which significantly suggests that Samsung Galaxy models will soon receive this service, probably with the next One UI 7 version.
To note that Apple has already introduced the emergency SOS feature with the iPhone 14 lineup, although Google has a similar feature but with the limitation that it can’t be used in areas with low network. Now, Google has finally brought the Satellite SOS feature to the Android ecosystem via Pixel 9 models.
With Google bringing the emergency Satellite SOS feature for Android smartphones, it’s now confirmed that Samsung Galaxy devices will be offered with this feature very soon with One UI 7.
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 Health offers many utility services, which provide the convenience of measuring health-related features. To provide improvements, the company frequently provides new updates. Now, with the latest update, it may bring some fixes for the recently released features.
Samsung Health update makes the Application more stable
Samsung has rolled out a new update for the Samsung Health application; the latest update is coming with version 6.28.2.003. Let’s explore more about it.
However, with the latest update, it comes with the older changelog, which says “new barcode food scanner functionality arrived for limited countries; now it supports the medication feature in more countries, including India and South Korea. The personal health record management feature is also added, making it easier to manage the health.
So there is no clue what’s new coming with the latest update, but it is expected that the update may surely bring more stability for the newly arrived feature and make more enhancements. If you want to install the latest update, then you can check it from the Galaxy Store on your device. The Application is not limited to the Galaxy devices so other user can update it from the Google Play store.
Samsung has already jumped into the slim phones segment with the Galaxy Z Fold SE, which is released in limited regions, including China and South Korea. According to several rumors, the company is planning to introduce the Slim variant of the Galaxy S25 next year.
Galaxy S25 Slim will also adopt a 200MP camera
Similarly, like the Galaxy Z Fold SE was introduced with the 200MP camera, the Galaxy S25 Slim is also reportedly going to be equipped with the same camera that will also be available in the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
According to the report, a new module number SM-S937U was spotted in the IMEI date labels. It is further said to be the Galaxy S25 slime, which is expected to arrive with higher specifications.
Additionally, a popular Ice Universe claimed that the Galaxy S25 Slim exists and has an “Ultra” camera. However, this may cause confusion among users if the full setup will be exactly the same as the Galaxy S25 Ultra or if it is talking about just the primary camera.
It goes with the similar Galaxy Z Fold SE camera setup, so it may bring a 12 MP ultra wide camera and a 10 MP telephoto camera. Meanwhile, for the selfie camera, it may introduce a 12 MP front camera.