Samsung has confirmed that the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature for the Galaxy Watch has received clearance from the FDA. Cardiovascular disease is said to be one of the leading causes of death and AFib, and the IHRN feature will help Galaxy Watch wearers a way to know if they need to get themselves checked. […]
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Samsung unveils Wooyoungmi Edition for wearables
Samsung’s marketing association with fashion continues for its devices and this time it extends to its latest wearables – Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Buds2. Behold the Galaxy Watch4 Wooyoungmi Edition and Galaxy Buds 2 Wooyoungmi Edition that is announced in South Korea in collaboration with designer Youngmi Woo. The special edition Galaxy Watch4 comes in […]
Samsung announces Galaxy Watch 4 PXG Golf Edition in South Korea
For golfers in South Korea, Samsung has announced a limited-edition smartwatch. Expected to go on sale from the 11th of this month, the Galaxy Watch 4 PXG Golf Edition comes with the Galaxy Watch 4 Golf Edition smartwatch, a premium PXG leather wallet, PXG ball marker, 2 types of PXG exclusive straps and 3 PXG […]
ECG reading comes to Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch Active2 users in the US
Samsung has received clearance from the US FDA to enable electrocardiogram (ECG) readings on their Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2 smartwatches. Samsung says the ECG Monitor feature will be available via the Health Monitor app, allowing users to monitor their heart rhythm for irregularities or Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). For an accurate reading, Samsung says […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active2 gets a nod in Korea to monitor ECG
Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Watch Active2 has got the approval from Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea to enable the Electrocardiogram (ECG) function. With ECG feature enabled, the Galaxy Watch Active2 will be able to “measure and analyse heart rhythm for irregularities indicating Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)”. This is in addition, […]