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Samsung is removing the experimental Vascular Load feature from Galaxy Watch devices in the US with the upcoming OneUI 9 update, replacing it with a new Blood Pressure Trend feature that requires cuff calibration and is intended for wellness monitoring rather than diagnosis; the change appears US‑specific and may relate to FDA considerations ahead of new Galaxy Watch models.
Rumors claim Samsung’s Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will launch with new bands, colors, and faces under One UI 9 Watch on Wear OS 7. The Watch9 is expected to be boxier, the Ultra 2 to feature thinner bezels and a redesigned side-button area, with the orange button now having an orange outline. No Classic model this year. Colors for the Watch9 include beige, black with a bluish band, and silver with a green band; straps appear largely the same aside from the Hole row. Samsung is tipped to unveil them July 22 at a Galaxy Unpacked in London alongside the Z Fold8/Ultra and Z Flip8. The Ultra 2 may sport an 800 mAh battery, while the Watch9 could have a 400 mAh cell.
Samsung Health’s major app update turns the Galaxy Watch into a proactive AI health partner, introducing Vitals (overnight bio-signals vs baseline), Heart Health Score, Daily Cardio Load, and Fitness Index, plus a redesigned five-pillars home screen and ecosystem-wide integration across Galaxy devices. The rollout begins June 8 for Android users with Samsung Health app v7.0+; features are wellness-oriented and not for medical diagnosis.
Samsung Health updates transform the Galaxy Watch into a proactive health partner, translating overnight biometrics and daily activity into simple, actionable AI-powered guidance with features like Vitals, Heart Health Score, Daily Cardio Load, and Fitness Index, plus a redesigned five-pillar interface (Sleep, Activity, Nutrition, Mindfulness, Vitals) and a new Hearing Health feature; rollout begins June 8 ahead of Samsung’s next Galaxy Watch launch and ecosystem-wide health integration.
Rumors suggest Samsung’s One UI 9 Watch beta will bring deeper Galaxy AI integration, predictive health insights, and BioActive sensor improvements, likely debuting first on Galaxy Watch 8 in Korea and the US before a broader rollout, with the stable update expected around the Galaxy Watch 9 launch at Unpacked this summer.
Samsung is rolling out blood pressure tracking to US Galaxy Watch 4+ devices via the Samsung Health Monitor app, but it requires a third‑party cuff to calibrate baseline blood pressure and periodic recalibration every 28 days. The feature is framed as a wellness tool to sidestep FDA clearance, with a future passive BP trend view promised later this year; rollout is phased across eligible devices.
Samsung is rolling out its blood pressure monitoring feature for Galaxy Watch users in the United States, starting March 31 in a phased rollout for Galaxy Watch 4 and newer. The feature requires calibration with an upper-arm cuff (recalibration every 28 days) and the Health Monitor app on the connected phone, and works on Wear OS 4.0/Android 12+ with supported models like Galaxy Watch 8/8 Classic/Ultra (2025).
Samsung announced that its Galaxy wearables, including the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring, will soon incorporate features to help detect early signs of dementia and mental decline by monitoring speech, movement, and interaction patterns, aiming to provide early warnings for medical intervention. These features will initially launch in beta in select markets, with Samsung also exploring AI-driven health coaching and disease prevention across its devices.
A bug in Wear OS 6 causes third-party watch faces to freeze and overlap during transitions, creating a ghosting effect on Pixel and Galaxy Watches, including newer models. The issue stems from changes in how AOD rendering is handled, affecting third-party faces but not stock ones. Users are advised to avoid third-party faces until an update is released to fix the problem.
Samsung Health is adding a subscription-based feature for guided workouts in partnership with iFIT, offering seven categories of workouts with limited free access per month, after which a $9.99/month or $99.99/year fee applies, though initial free trials are available with new Samsung devices.
Samsung is developing AI-powered features for its Galaxy Watch to detect signs of heart failure, specifically Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction, using advanced ECG analysis in collaboration with Medical AI. The technology, already in use in South Korean hospitals, aims for early detection and improved treatment outcomes, pending regulatory approvals for global release.
Samsung has released a beta version of One UI 8 based on Wear OS 6 for select Galaxy Watch models, introducing new health features like Bedtime Guidance, Vascular Load, a Running Coach, and Antioxidant Index. Currently available for Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7, the update can be installed via the Samsung Members app, with wider rollout expected soon.
Samsung has launched a beta program for One UI 8 Watch in Korea, introducing new features, visuals, and improvements for Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra, with plans to expand to other models and upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series.
Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 8 Watch beta update for select Galaxy Watches in South Korea and the USA, introducing a new UI, Now Bar, Now Brief, and four health features, with availability depending on the model.
Samsung is considering introducing paid subscription plans for its Samsung Health platform to offer advanced health insights and coaching features, which may be limited to newer Galaxy Watch models and available as part of a premium service, though pricing and launch dates are not yet decided.