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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.
Samsung will remove the Vascular Load feature for US Galaxy Watches (beta since last year) while it remains available in other regions. The change means Vascular Load data will no longer appear in Samsung Health, though users can export their existing data. Samsung also teases a Blood Pressure Trend feature for the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, arriving with the One UI 9 Watch update later this month; the US removal may be tied to regulatory considerations.
The Galaxy Watch 8 introduces innovative health features like sleep coaching, antioxidant level testing, and vascular load measurement, setting a new standard for smartwatches. These features offer personalized health insights and could be valuable for early detection of health issues, making them ideal for other wearable devices to emulate.