Samsung is working on a new feature, Antioxidant Index, of the Samsung Health app for its Galaxy Watch. It will allow you to check how much beta carotene is in your body and offer tips for improving your diet.

Beta carotene is an antioxidant found in foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach. It plays an important role in keeping your body healthy, especially for your vision and skin.

With the new Antioxidant Index, Samsung plans to make it easier for users to see how much beta carotene is in their body and get personalized nutrition advice. The feature is expected to launch in the second half of 2025 with the Galaxy Watch 8.

A reliable tipster @AssembleDebug (Android Authority) has spotted exciting information about the Antioxidant Index feature through the One UI 8 Watch APK teardown. The feature will work by having you press the pad of your thumb against the back of your Galaxy Watch.

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Notably, the watch will use sensors to measure your skin’s beta carotene levels. This process is non-intrusive, which means it won’t hurt or require drawing blood. Instead, the watch will scan your skin and give you a reading of whether your levels are “adequate” or “low.”

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Through this feature, Samsung is aiming to provide more useful health information through wearable technology. The Antioxidant Index is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health conditions. Instead, it’s there to give you insights into your diet and help you make healthier choices.

To use this feature, you’ll need the latest version of the Samsung Health app and a Galaxy Watch that supports it. It’s expected that the feature will be part of the One UI 8 Watch update, which will launch around the same time as the Galaxy Watch 8. Stay tuned for more information.

A recent leak suggests that One UI 8 Watch will bring the Now Bar (probably with Now Brief), a popular feature from Galaxy phones, to Samsung smartwatches.

Samsung is gearing up for a big upgrade to its Galaxy Watch software. The integration of Now Bar in One UI 8 Watch OS could make accessing information faster and easier.

The leak comes from a teardown of a pre-release APK by Android Authority. It reveals code strings pointing to the Now Bar’s integration into Galaxy Watches.

When enabled, this feature shows real-time, glanceable data right on the watch face. Samsung seems to be tailoring it with customization options. Users might choose between a simple icon or a detailed view with text.

Now Bar on Galaxy Watch could show following information:

• Contextual Suggestions
• Maps
• Media Controls
• Now Brief
• Tips on how to use the Now Bar
• Sports on Google for live sports scores

Apart from this, the leaked APK also hints at gesture-based controls. A “double-pinch” action could open the Now Bar or trigger additional functions when no content is active.

Since this information comes from a pre-release APK, it’s unofficial and subject to change. However, it strongly suggests One UI 8 Watch will offer a smarter, more user-friendly interface.

The update is expected to launch with the Galaxy Watch 8 in July 2025.

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Samsung One UI 8 Watch leak reveals new App Shortcuts system for Galaxy Watch

Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8 Watch update promises exciting features for Galaxy Watch users. A new One UI 8 Watch leak highlights a new App Shortcuts system, making it easier to access your favorite apps directly from the watch’s home screen.

The leak, uncovered by Android Authority, details a new Shortcuts app (version 1.0.00.18) in Samsung’s Wear OS 6-based One UI 8 Watch. This app lets users add apps as shortcuts to the Galaxy Watch home screen for quicker access.

Users can choose between two tile sizes—2×1 or 2×2—for app shortcuts. Leaked images from the upcoming Watch OS show how these tiles will appear on the watch’s home screen, offering a clean and customizable layout for apps.

This feature saves time compared to navigating the app drawer. Adding apps to the home screen could streamline daily use, especially if multiple tiles are supported for frequently used apps.

Source – Android Authority

One UI 8 Watch leaks don’t stop here. Just recently, new One UI 7 operating system-inspired stock app icons and Gemini AI integration were revealed, hinting at a major update for Galaxy Watches, likely launching in July.

Samsung is expected to release a Wear OS 6-based One UI 8 Watch alongside the Galaxy Watch 8 series. Stay tuned for more details as the company prepares for its next big launch, expected to be scheduled in early July this year.

Samsung is reportedly preparing to release the One UI 8 Watch update for Galaxy Watches instead of the One UI 7 Watch. Now, a new leak gives of One UI 8 Watch gives us a look at how Google’s Gemini AI will work on Wear OS smartwatches.

A recent APK teardown of Samsung’s leaked One UI 8 Watch update by Assemble Debug (via Android Authority shows some interesting features that are likely coming to Wear OS devices. Google has already said Gemini will be coming to Wear OS, but this leak gives us a clear look at what it will look like.

The codes reveal that “Gemini Actions” may soon make their way to your wrist. It will reportedly unlock advanced productivity tools and allow you to work with apps on your watch.

Moreover, Gemini on Wear OS will allow users to perform tasks like summarizing emails, managing calendar events, and answering general questions, all directly from their watch. These AI-powered features aim to boost productivity and enhance the watch experience.

Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Watch | Image: Samsung

One useful feature mentioned in the code is the ability to mute Gemini’s voice with a quick tap. This could be very helpful when you’re in public or working out and don’t want your watch to speak out loud.

Currently, we can take this information with a pinch of salt as the company hasn’t confirmed it officially. Notably, the One UI 8 Watch beta is possibly starting soon, so Samsung Galaxy Watch users might soon be able to try Gemini AI features.

Samsung Galaxy Watch users may get One UI 8 Watch instead of One UI 7

Samsung is going to launch the next generation of Galaxy watches soon. At the moment, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has been spotted in the FCC’s database, giving us a sneak peek at some important details before its official launch.

The FCC listing of the Galaxy Watch 8 reveals information about the watch’s connectivity and charging features. The new smartwatch is listed with model numbers SM-L335F and SM-L335U.

These Galaxy Watch models come with LTE support, meaning they can connect to mobile networks without needing a phone nearby. The filing also shows that the watch supports several LTE bands to make it work with many different carriers.

In addition to LTE, the Galaxy Watch 8 will support Bluetooth 5.3 LE, NFC, and Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n). While Wi-Fi 4 is not the latest version, it still works well and can help save battery.

The listing also gives us details about charging. The Galaxy Watch 8 supports 10W charging (5V/2A), which is faster than some older models. Notably, it still works with the older EP-OL300 wireless charger. The FCC also used a 25W Samsung charging brick (EP-TA800) during testing.

Samsung usually launches new Galaxy Watch models along with its foldable phones, so we might see the Galaxy Watch 8 officially revealed later this year alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. There are also rumors of the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and a Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 coming as part of the Galaxy Watch lineup. Stay tuned for more information.

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