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Samsung has updated its Health app to make sleep coaching easier to start by reducing the required data from seven days to three. The update also expands running training levels and integrates with Strava.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 addresses long-standing battery concerns with an 800mAh cell, delivering up to 3.5 days of usage in standard scenarios. The device pairs this capacity with the efficient Snapdragon Wear Elite chip and rapid charging capabilities. While the standard Galaxy Watch 9 focuses on lightweight daily health tracking, the Ultra 2 targets rugged outdoor use with a 5,000-nit display. Both models integrate advanced AI-driven health metrics, including sleep apnea insights and cardiovascular load analysis, marking a shift from passive data collection to actionable wellness guidance.
Samsung announced Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in London. Ultra2 targets rugged, high‑performance use with Snapdragon Wear Elite, a 5,000‑nit display, an 800mAh battery (35% larger), 10ATM water resistance and IP69K dust/water rating, plus Trail Run and Mares diving features. Watch9 is designed for everyday health with a slimmer chassis, a 390mAh battery (20% larger), and Samsung Health’s five pillars, including Heart Health Score, Fitness Index and Daily Cardio Load, all built on the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform.
Samsung clarifies that withdrawing consent for Health AI training only affects data collected for AI development; existing Health data remains intact and Samsung Cloud syncing continues, since Health data and AI data are stored separately. The company is updating the notice wording to improve clarity about the feature.
Samsung Health now includes a consent toggle for AI training, and disabling it prevents health data from syncing to your Samsung account and may trigger deletion of existing data, prompting questions about data privacy and how health information is used for AI training.
Samsung Health’s update is now live, adding a redesigned UI and new features such as Vitals, Heart Health Score, Daily Cardio Load, and Fitness Index, plus extended metrics like Antioxidant Index trends and automatic AGEs tracking, plus a Hearing Health feature. The rollout missed the June 8 target but aligns with the health features tied to Galaxy Watch 9/Watch Ultra 2.
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.
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 Health is expanding its features by partnering with companies like HealthTap, Walgreens, and iFIT to add telehealth visits, medication management, and premium workout videos, aiming to enhance lifestyle management beyond basic fitness tracking.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, arriving on July 25, offers incremental upgrades over the Galaxy Watch 7, including a faster processor, improved health sensors, and more storage, but the design remains similar. Whether to upgrade depends on your current model and interest in new health features, with significant trade-in deals available for older models. The Watch 8 Classic provides a more traditional look with a rotating bezel but is heavier and smaller in display size. Overall, the decision to upgrade hinges on your need for the latest health metrics and design preferences.
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.
Samsung Health has received a design refresh with the One UI 7.0 update, currently in beta for the Galaxy S24 series in select countries. The update introduces a new Mindfulness section featuring Breathing exercises, Meditation, and a Mood check-in feature. Additionally, the stress scale in the app has been modified for clearer color distinction. These changes are part of broader UI updates in One UI 7.0, which also includes revamped widgets and app icons.
Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Ring will be unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2024, as part of its intelligent health lineup, offering a more connected digital wellness platform through AI. Although the device will be publicly displayed for the first time, it won't be available for use. Rumors suggest that the Galaxy Ring will be officially launched at a later Unpacked event, while Samsung also plans to introduce sleep apnea detection for the Galaxy Watch and launch One UI 6.1 with AI for Galaxy devices.
Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy Fit 3, with leaked features including a 1.6-inch AMOLED screen, aluminum body, IP68 rating, 16MB of RAM, 256MB of internal storage, 208mAh battery, and 101 workout modes. It also offers blood oxygen level tracking, sleep monitoring, Fall Detection, Emergency SOS, and can be used as a remote shutter for a paired smartphone's camera. The fitness band is larger and thinner than its predecessor, the Galaxy Fit 2, and focuses on advanced sleep coaching and improved workout tracking.