Wearables
Future Samsung Galaxy Buds will feature Heart rate and SpO2 monitoring
In recent years, the use of Bluetooth headsets has raised significantly. Brands like Samsung also offer at least one and often two new earplugs each year. Earlier this year, the Galaxy Buds Pro was announced along with the Galaxy S21 series. The ears are constantly renewed and improved.
Adding to this, a new Samsung patent shared by LetsGoDigital suggests that the next-generation Samsung Galaxy Buds may come with a biometric sensor. These sensors help users track their workouts and other important health measures.
Samsung is set to launch its next year flagship Galaxy S22 series in February 2022, which is not far off. In addition to the hyped and exciting Galaxy S22 series, the company will also release the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 and Galaxy Buds Live 2 in the year 2022.
According to reports, Buds Pro 2 will launch in the second quarter of 2022. On the other hand, Buds Live 2 will launch in August. With these new earbuds, Samsung is expected to improve only the fit, finish and audio quality. The Biometric sensors are also expected to be brought in to track important health metrics.
Samsung Galaxy Buds earbuds with biometric sensors
According to a patent filed by Samsung, the next generation Galaxy Buds will be able to measure health metrics using a biometric sensor. These include heart rate, SpO2 and blood pressure.
In addition, it can measure blood sugar levels, your vascular status and your stress levels. All of these health standards are very important to those who wear these earbuds during workouts. There are some headphones that come with a sensor to measure the user’s heart rate.
However, earbuds that have the ability or sensor to measure blood sugar or stress levels are not currently on the market. This health measurement is achieved using a light receiver such as a light-emitting diode and a photodiode. The patent indicates that laser diode (LD) and infrared diode (IR) can also be used in the next-generation Samsung earbuds.
So, the next generation Galaxy Buds are definitely worth a look. It’s even more important for such people if you are really wearing wireless earbuds while exercising and working out. Samsung earbuds are known for their good sound quality and great build quality. Adding a health sensor makes the Galaxy Buds more suitable for workouts.
Huawei’s HarmonyOS smartwatch is growing quite fast in China. Counterpoint Research, in its latest report, predicts that Huawei smartwatch sales will further grow in the country, seizing a whopping 61% market share in 2024, up from 48% last year.
Whenever Huawei grows, it comes as a red alert for global tech titans like Apple and Samsung. As the company now has its own operating system, Google is also on the list of affected vendors. HarmonyOS is also aiming to cross China’s boundaries right after reaching the app ecosystem milestone.
Samsung and Google’s collaboration continues to benefit the Wear OS ecosystem. Whether it’s Watch OS Format or third-party app support, both companies are effectively investing in the ecosystem. Meanwhile, Huawei’s growth in Europe would hurt Samsung, Apple and Google too.
Huawei’s HarmonyOS-powered smartwatches are popular in China. Local consumers who don’t prefer Apple’s watchOS opt for HarmonyOS watch rather than Google’s Wear OS. Apart from innovations, this growth is powered by the sentiments of Chinese citizens.
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Last year, the overall HarmonyOS shipments grew almost 2x, surpassing Apple’s WatchOS. HarmonyOS’ shipment share is further estimated to reach 61% in China in 2024, up from 48% in 2023, Counterpoint Research report highlights.
The report predicts growth for the entire smartwatch ecosystem including Wear OS and WatchOS. However, Huawei’s resurgence is a potential threat to Google’s Wear OS and Samsung’s Galaxy Watch segment – the same way as HarmonyOS Vs Android smartphones.
Huawei is pushing the boundaries of innovation with next-gen features in wearables. The company’s recent smartwatch offers a satellite SOS feature, which is one of its kind in the industry. At the same time, HarmonyOS is smart, smooth, and fluid that readily attracts users.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could pack an AI-powered Blood Sugar tracking feature. Recently, Samsung’s MX Division head talked about the role of AI-based wearables with Samsung Health advisory committee members, mentioning Blood Sugar tracking.
The discussion this time mentioned the possibility of adding a blood sugar monitoring feature. It is highly likely to be installed in the Galaxy Watch 7, which will be released in July this year. The method is expected to be a non-invasive method that does not cause wounds.
The US Food and Drug Administration has maintained the position that “non-invasive methods are less accurate.” The authority hasn’t also approved such kind of technology, however, Samsung is expected to solve this problem using AI (artificial intelligence).
This year, Samsung is also bringing the first Galaxy Watch Ultra alongside the usual models. The company might keep the Blood Sugar monitoring feature limited to the most premium variant. However, it remains to be seen whether Samsung will ship it this year or not.
“There’s increasing interest in understanding what behaviors affect glucose levels. Since health metrics are interconnected, combining glucose data with sleep, blood pressure and activity level insights initiates profound conversations about individuals’ lifestyles and experiences.” – Dr. Klonoff.
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Another report reveals that Samsung is going all Ultra this year. Samsung might debut the Galaxy Watch Ultra this year, alongside the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra. In a recent development, the existence of Samsung’s first Ultra watch has been noticed.
According to AndroidHeadlines, Samsung is working on Galaxy Watch Ultra. The rumor of three watch models could become true, but with a major change. There won’t be any Pro model as the company reportedly readying the first Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Galaxy Watch Ultra listing:
- SM-L705UZ – USA
- SM-L705N – Korea
- SM-L705F – Global
Samsung skipped Classic model in the Watch 5 series, which returned with Watch 6. This year, the Classic variant is expected to hit shelves, whereas Ultra will join the party as new member. We only know that a mysterious Galaxy Watch, probably Ultra, would feature 578mAh battery.
Apart from the Ultra Galaxy Watch, the South Korean tech giant is also working on Watch FE. This would complete the FE lineup; phone, tablet, and earbuds, with foldable also rumored. FE smartwatch will share Galaxy Watch 4 specs, while launch expected later this year.
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