Wearables
Google Pixel Watch gains support for SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation) tracking
Google seems to bring SpO2 monitoring support on the Pixel Watch. Recently, a Pixel Watch user reported that the Watch is showing SpO2 or Blood Oxygen Saturation on the Fitbit Today app. Along with the information, the user has also shared pictures of tracking SpO2.
Through the images, you can see that the SpO2 feature is located below your sleep score at the bottom of the feed and provides a percentage for your last sleep session on Google Pixel Watch. By opening this option, you can see a new page for SpO2 with more details.
To be mentioned, the SpO2 or Oxygen Saturation sensor measures your blood oxygen saturation, in other words, we can say the amount of oxygen you have in your blood.
Pixel Watch only offers Estimated Oxygen Variation (EOV) under the Restoration section since launch. The Heart Metrics dashboard shows no recent data for SpO2 or skin temperature but now it looks to be changing.
At the moment, it’s unclear how SpO2 works on the Pixel Watch, and it wasn’t seen on any of the devices checked today. Earlier this week, the June 2023 update was released without any major changes, while the Fitbit app on the watch is yet to receive the update.
September 2023 is going on and Samsung has started releasing a new update for Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic in India. This update brings the June 2023 security patch to improve system security.
The latest software improves system stability and reliability to provide a better performance and bug-free experience. However, the official changelog nowhere mentions that the update brings any features with the smartwatches.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series users can identify the September 2023 update in India with the ending version AWI1. It carries an updated package size of 171.38MB.
Users can download this update through the Galaxy wearable app on a connected Android phone and navigate to Watch settings >> Watch software update >> Download and install. If an update is available, tap the Update now option, and on the Watch software update’ screen, tap Install now.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 New Update – India #Samsung #GalaxyWatch6 pic.twitter.com/LMDA1airbo
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) September 26, 2023
Thanks to Samsung’s research partnership, the Galaxy Watch 6 revolutionizes running with the University of Michigan Exercise & Sport Science Initiative. This collaboration is launched to help runners manage their health and physical activity by providing more reliable and accurate data.
The Michigan Performance Research Laboratory (MiPR) — ESSI’s core research lab — will oversee an eight-month study that uses the Galaxy Watch series to estimate the VO2 max and sweat loss of participants as they run.
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The study will compare reference data against smartwatch data from both indoor (treadmill) and outdoor running trials of different distances, from 2.5km to 20km.
Runners at all levels grapple with sweat loss, dehydration and heat management, particularly during the summer months. Samsung and University of Michigan teams hope the study’s findings will further enhance smartwatch technology, giving runners more accurate measurements of their health metrics.
Galaxy Watch 6
Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic feature personalized fitness coaching, advanced sleep management, and health monitoring. For runners, the new Personalized Heart Rate Zone feature provides five optimal running intensity levels based on individual physical capabilities.
Additionally, Track Run helps runners record their runs while on a running track. During a run, Galaxy Watch provides in-depth analysis including asymmetry, regularity, and ground contact time to help improve performance and reduce injury.
Samsung has a range of Fan Edition devices in the pipeline, which could be released soon. The company will launch a new FE smartphone, tablets, and earbuds in the near future. A new leak talks about color variants, pricing, and speaker specifications of the Galaxy Buds FE.
A reliable industry source revealed that the Galaxy Buds FE could be available in Graphite/White color options. It features 12mm speakers tuned by AKG, similar to other Samsung earbuds. Additionally, the source mentioned that the earbuds may cost $99.99 (MSRP).
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The South Korean tech giant is expected to launch the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series alongside the Galaxy Buds FE later this year. It appears to be a new strategy of debuting affordable variants of previously released flagship products.
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE:
graphite or white
12mm AKG tuned speaker
$99.99 MSRP— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) September 15, 2023