Samsung's Upcoming Wear OS 5 Update: New AI-Powered Health Features for Galaxy Watch Users

Energy Score analyzes sleep, activity, heart rate, and heart rate variability. Wellness Tips offer personalized insights and motivational tips based on health data.
New features include Energy Score, Wellness Tips, sleep analysis enhancements, and workout tools.
Runners will have access to aerobic and anaerobic threshold heart rate zones. Cyclists can monitor functional threshold power (FTP).
Samsung is updating Galaxy Watch with new AI-powered health features through Wear OS 5.
Sleep analysis gets AI-enhanced upgrades with new algorithms for movement, latency, heart rate, and respiratory rate.
Workout Routine lets users create personalized regimens. Race feature tasks users with beating previous times on a set route.
Samsung's Upcoming Wear OS 5 Update: New AI-Powered Health Features for Galaxy Watch Users

Samsung is set to bring new AI-powered health features to its Galaxy Watch lineup with an upcoming Wear OS 5 update. According to multiple reports, the update will include a range of features designed to provide more comprehensive health insights and motivational encouragement for users.

One of the most notable new features is an Energy Score, which analyzes overall health metrics including sleep, activity, heart rate, and heart rate variability to provide a summary of current condition. Additionally, Wellness Tips will offer personalized insights and motivational tips based on health data.

Sleep analysis is also getting AI-enhanced upgrades with new algorithms that can analyze sleep movement, latency, heart rate, and respiratory rate. For runners, the update will introduce new tools for monitoring aerobic and anaerobic threshold heart rate zones. Cyclists will be able to get readings for functional threshold power (FTP), which indicates a rider's maximum sustainable power according to Strava.

A new Workout Routine feature lets users string together different types of exercises for a personalized regimen, while the Race feature tasks users with trying to beat their previous times on a set route. Samsung has not yet announced an official release date for the One UI 6 Watch update, but it is expected to launch in beta form later this year.

The introduction of AI-based health features is just the beginning for Samsung's Galaxy Watch lineup. The company has also been rumored to be working on a new wearable device called the Galaxy Ring, which could debut at an upcoming Unpacked event in July.

Despite these exciting developments, some users may not be able to access all of the new features depending on their smartwatch model. Samsung has confirmed that only a limited number of users will have access to the beta program for One UI 6 Watch, which is expected to start in June. Some features may not be available for older models.

Sources: 9to5Google, Engadget, SamMobile



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  • It is unclear if all Galaxy Watch models will support the new features.
  • The exact release date for the One UI 6 Watch update is not mentioned in the article.

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    • Samsung is bringing AI features to the Galaxy Watch series with an upcoming Wear OS 5 update.
    • Energy Score will analyze overall health metrics and provide a summary of current condition.
    • Wellness Tips will offer insights and motivational tips based on health data.
    • Sleep Indicators will provide precise analysis of sleep patterns including heart and respiratory rate, movement while sleeping, and sleep latency.
    • Workout Routine will combine exercises to fit personal workout needs and goals.
    • Race feature offers motivation by comparing outdoor runs or bike rides along the same path.
    • Aerobic/Anaerobic Threshold Heart Rate Zone Metrics and Functional Power Threshold can quickly analyze performance.
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    • Samsung has announced a collection of new AI-powered health features for its Galaxy Watch lineup.
    • The Energy Score combines various sleep metrics like sleep time, consistency and heart rate with activity and heart rate variability to provide a score indicating your current state.
    • Samsung is introducing new tools for monitoring aerobic and anaerobic threshold heart rate zones for running.
    • Cyclists will be able to get readings for functional threshold power, or a rider’s maximum sustainable power according to Strava.
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    The article provides information about new health features for Samsung's Galaxy Watches. While the author mentions other companies and their similar health features, she does not editorialize or manipulate emotions. The author also discloses her expertise and background in technology journalism. However, the article does engage in selective reporting by focusing on Samsung's new health features without mentioning potential drawbacks or limitations. Additionally, the article implies facts about Samsung's plans for future subscription fees without providing clear evidence.
    • Regardless, it should bring the Galaxy Watch up to par with these other trackers when it comes to providing holistic health takeaways.
    • With the update, you’ll also be able to build your own customized workout routine consisting of multiple exercises and compare current and past performance on the same route with the new Race feature.
    • Although the company is branding these new features as Galaxy AI, they feel similar to health features that are already present on other health gadgets.
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    • One UI 6 Watch update will be available later this year
    • Beta program for select Galaxy Watch users starts in June
    • Limited number of users will have access to the beta program in South Korea and the United States
    • Some features might not be available for older models
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    • One UI 6 Watch beta is available for all Wear OS smartwatches including Galaxy Watch 4, 5, and 6 lineups, Galaxy Watch Classics, and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
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    • Wear OS 5 is the upcoming version of Wear OS, which is a collaboration between Google and Samsung.
    • Battery life improvements are a significant feature in Wear OS 5.
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    • Wear OS updates will likely follow an annual release schedule.
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    The article makes editorializing statements and uses emotional manipulation by implying that the reader should be disappointed or bored by the fact that Wear OS updates may become more consistent and predictable. The author also engages in selective reporting by focusing on the perceived lack of excitement in Wear OS 5, while ignoring potential benefits such as improved battery life.
    • Despite that benefit, it has the consequence of limiting the impact annual Wear OS releases can have.
    • The idea that Wear OS updates are becoming less exciting isn’t just speculation.
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    • ]The idea that Wear OS updates are becoming less exciting isn't just speculation.[/...],
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    • Samsung will add new AI-based health and fitness features to the Galaxy Watch later this year.
    • New features include personalized health scores, tips, sleep indicators, suggested workout routines.
    • Sleep analysis will be enhanced with new algorithms analyzing sleep movement, latency, heart rate and respiratory rate.
    • New aerobic threshold (AT) and anaerobic threshold (AnT) heart rate zone metrics for runners.
    • Functional Threshold Power (FTP) metrics for high-intensity cyclists will be available.
    • A new Workout Routine feature lets users string together different types of exercises for a personalized regimen.
    • A new Race feature tasks users with trying to beat their previous times on a set route.
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