Latest Samsung Health news

Samsung Health study shows the pandemic changed our sleeping habits

Samsung has published a study based on data gathered from its Health platform during the COVID-19 pandemic to determine how it has affected our sleeping patterns. Many people have changed their sleeping habits during the pandemic, and the recent findings suggest that although people have spent more time in bed over the past couple of […]

By Mihai Matei
4 months ago

Samsung Health now supports themed icon on Android 13

Samsung is preparing for the stable launch of Android 13-based One UI 5.0 software. The company has already released One UI 5.0 Beta to the Galaxy A52, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy S22. It is also updating its stock apps to better work on Android 13. The South Korean firm has now released an […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 months ago

Samsung Health update makes group challenges more fun

Samsung has released a new update to the Samsung Health app for Android smartphones and tablets. The latest update bumps up the app’s version to 6.22.2.007, which is available through the Galaxy Store and the Google Play Store. The new version of Samsung Health lets you set an emoji as your profile image. It also […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
5 months ago

The best Galaxy Watch 5 (Pro) features you need to be aware of

A new generation of Samsung smartwatches is here. The Galaxy Watch 5 series is available for pre-order, and prospective buyers can pick from three sizes and two models, namely the Galaxy Watch 5 (40/44mm) and the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (44mm). They’re both packed with new features and upgrades, so without further ado, here are […]

By Mihai Matei
6 months ago

Samsung’s preparing to discuss new Health advancements at Unpacked

Samsung is building hype around its next major unveiling event. And with just one week left until Unpacked 2022, the company decided to look back at some of its recent achievements and reflect upon its philosophy concerning Samsung Health. The Galaxy Watch 5 series is just around the corner, so, in a way, Samsung is […]

By Mihai Matei
6 months ago

Study shows Galaxy Watch 4 SpO2 sensor accuracy comparable to medical tools

The Galaxy Watch 4 could potentially become a tool for accurate measurements of OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea), shows a recent study conducted by the Samsung Medical Center and Samsung Electronics. The study, published by the National Sleep Foundation medical journal “Sleep Health,” monitored 97 adults with sleep disturbances and concluded that the Galaxy Watch 4 […]

By Mihai Matei
6 months ago

Samsung’s new smart TVs are more than just content consumption devices

Samsung has been adding lots of features to its smart TVs over the past few years, but most of them were related to content consumption. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic forced work-from-home situations, the company ensured that its TVs are more than content consumption devices. First up, Samsung added an improved Ambient Mode to its […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
9 months ago

Meet Health Connect, the new fitness Android API by Samsung and Google

Google has released a new platform and API that helps Android app developers safely gather health and fitness data from different devices. It’s called Health Connect, and Google is building it in collaboration with Samsung. With this Samsung partnership, Google hopes to simplify connectivity between apps and allow app developers to bring together health and […]

By Mihai Matei
9 months ago

Galaxy Watch 4 ECG and BP health features are finally active in Canada

Samsung appears to have finally activated the Blood Pressure monitor and ECG (Electrocardiography) features on the Galaxy Watch 4 series in Canada after a recent firmware update. Watch 4-series users in Canada should now be able to get more in-depth health information via the updated Samsung Health Monitor app as long as they connect their […]

By Mihai Matei
10 months ago

The best fitness apps to help you hold on to your New Year’s resolution

New Year’s came and went, and boy does time fly! We’re already more than two weeks into January, and as some of you may know, today’s the day when many people drop their New Year’s resolutions and return to their regular lifestyles. It’s why today is known as “Quitter’s Day” or the “Ditch New Year’s […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Fitness videos have been removed from the Samsung Health app

Samsung appears to have removed the Fitness section from the Samsung Health app on smartphones. This section featured various fitness and workout-related videos and training programs from popular creators like 300FIT, BlessLife, BodyBuilding.com, Echelon, Keep, and Skimble. These videos also appear on the Samsung Health app on the company’s smart TVs. This change appears to […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 year ago

Samsung announces various improvements to Tizen OS for smart TVs at SDC 21

Alongside improvements to Bixby, SmartThings, and Samsung Knox, Samsung also announced improvements to Tizen OS for smart TVs. During the ongoing Samsung Developer Conference 2021, the South Korean firm said it wants to consolidate its leadership in the TV segment with more intelligent software and deeper integration with its other services. Improved video calling, Samsung […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 year ago

Samsung Health users are displeased by the redesigned heart rate graph

Samsung recently made some UI changes to its Health platform, and many Galaxy smartwatch users don’t seem too happy with the outcome. In short, the Continuous Heart Rate graph in Samsung Health is gone. It was replaced by a new type of graph that averages the user’s heart rate into time bars. The advantage to […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Banner ads in Samsung Pay and Samsung Health finally removed

Samsung has an annoying habit of promoting its own services across its entire smartphone lineup. While it is understandable on some low-cost devices, there is no legitimate reason for it to run ads on high-end smartphones such as the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy S21 Ultra. The worst part is, there is no way to […]

By Anil Ganti
1 year ago

Samsung Health update brings improved design and more gender options

The Samsung Health app is getting a new update that brings an improved UI design, more gender options, and some bug fixes. The update with version number 6.18.8.005 is currently rolling out via the Galaxy Store and the Google Play Store. This new update adds more gender options other than just Male and Female. Moreover, the […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 year ago