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Samsung launches big Health app upgrade with new perks
Samsung Health got a very big upgrade with new features for your Galaxy ecosystem devices. The app will now allow users to easily access their health records, effectively manage medications and track their daily food intake with convenience.
The company notes that the Samsung Health app’s 6.28 version update is now available on the Galaxy Store. This release includes the newly announced features that are intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only.
Health Records
Samsung Health’s Health Records feature allows users to access medical records from clinics, hospitals and major health networks.
The company has partnered with b.well Connected Health, a platform that consolidates the largest electronic medical record (EMR) systems in the United States. including Athenahealth, Cerner Health, Epic Systems, and Veradigm.
Medications Tracking
The updated Medications Tracking feature lets users manage their medications with expanded functionalities and availability. It’s now expanding to South Korea and India, after being limited to the United States for months.
Food Intake
Barcode scanning has now been added to the Food tracker in Samsung Health. This addition makes it even easier to log food details such as names, calories and nutrition facts.
Do note that the feature will first be available in the US and select European countries, including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland, and expand to additional markets in the future.
To bring these advancements to life, Samsung has partnered with industry-leading companies specializing in health data integration, medication tracking, and food barcode scanning, optimizing the experience in select markets.
Samsung is dedicated to shaping the future of comprehensive health management and continuously optimizing wearable technology to bring smarter, more personalized solutions for everyday wellness.
These advancements strengthen the foundation of Samsung’s digital health platform, and when combined with Galaxy AI and other innovations, deliver more meaningful and impactful experiences globally.
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Unlock better browsing features with Samsung Internet 27.0.0.79
Samsung has pushed a new update for its Internet Browser app with version 27.0.0.79. This update brings helpful new features and improvements to enhance user experience, security, and functionality.
The new update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 152.77MB for Galaxy devices. You can check what’s new it brings:
Internet Setting Support
The fresh update of the Samsung Internet app adds an Internet Setting Search support. This allows users to quickly find and change browser settings without having to scroll through long menus. It’s just a small change but it makes customizing your browsing experience a lot easier and faster.
End-to-End Encryption for Synced Data
Moreover, the update includes stronger protection for data that synced across devices. With end-to-end encryption, any data you sync, like bookmarks and settings, is now more secure. Notably, this encryption is available for devices running One UI 6.1 or higher. With this feature, your information is better protected.
Removal of Some Options
Samsung Internet 27.0.0.79 update also brings change to how the browser handles scroll bars. Samsung has removed the options to change the scroll bar position or hide it. While these settings allowed for some customization, they have now been removed in favor of a simpler and more stable design.
These options removal could be a bit disappointing for users who liked adjusting the scroll bar. Samsung has planned the removal of certain options to improve the overall Galaxy browsing experience.
Users of Samsung Galaxy devices can install the update via Galaxy Store >>Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update from the third-party app link mentioned here. Notably, the update is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 15 or below.
Samsung enhances Internet Browser functions for Wear OS devices
WhatsApp Beta lets you delete preset chat lists on Android
WhatsApp has released a new beta update with version 2.24.23.23, which introduces the ability to delete preset chat lists. This new feature lets WhatsApp users have more customization and control over how they organize their chats.
With the fresh update, WhatsApp users can now delete some of the default chat filters, like Unread and Groups, directly from the chat screen. Previously, these filters could not be removed.
To delete a filter, users just need to simply tap and hold on it, and they’ll see an option to delete it. This helps users clean up their interface by removing filters they don’t find useful.
Moreover, users can manage these filters through the app’s settings. So, if you accidentally delete a filter or want it back later, you can easily restore it from the settings menu. This gives you the flexibility to customize the app to suit your needs.
This feature is especially helpful for users who prefer a clean, minimalistic interface. Also, it’s great for business users, who may want to prioritize chats based on customer or order-related conversations.
The Delete Preset Chat Lists option is available to some beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta update from the Google Play Store. It’s expected to roll out to more users in the coming weeks.
WhatsApp bringing Instagram-like sticker prompts for status updates
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Matter 1.4 to make SmartThings even smarter with Wi-Fi router support
Last month, Samsung SmartThings introduced several new features, including Home Insights, Daily Routines, Quick Remote, and Automatic Hub Backup. Now, a new report suggests that SmartThings might soon support Wi-Fi routers with the upcoming release of Matter 1.4.
Matter has been part of SmartThings for a few years, and the upcoming 1.4 version is expected to arrive next year with some exciting new features.
Matter 1.4
Matter 1.4 details have been arrived today. It highlights the “Enhanced Multi-Admin” feature, which makes it easier to control Matter-enabled devices across different smart home ecosystems at the same time.
It shows that you could use a Matter device with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and SmartThings all together without any hassle.
Moreover, the update also improves device compatibility. For example, Wi-Fi routers can now work with Matter and SmartThings. They can also act as Thread Border Routers to help connect devices and simplify the setup process.
With this, Wi-Fi routers, modems, and other devices like set-top boxes will be controllable through the SmartThings app.
Matter 1.4 supports energy devices like solar panels, electric water heaters, heat pumps, solar system inverters, and batteries for battery energy management. It can even take local electricity prices into account and help you optimize your home’s energy use to save on costs.
However, the support for security cameras is expected to be added in a future update, Matter 1.5. As Samsung was quick to adopt Matter 1.3, we can expect SmartThings to add 1.4 support sometime in 2025.
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