Samsung and the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Diabetes Research Center (DRC) have launched a joint clinical study to investigate whether Galaxy Watch device can help GLP-1 medication users monitor and manage muscle loss during treatment. The research targets a recognised side effect of GLP-1 therapy: loss of muscle mass alongside weight reduction. The study will […]
Wearables
Samsung and Google Unveil Smart AI Glasses
Samsung and Google have given a first look at the new intelligent eyewear line at Google I/O 2026. Developed in partnership with fashion eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, the glasses are built on Android XR, which is designed to work as a companion to a mobile phone, keeping users hands-free through voice interaction […]
Galaxy Watch Predicts Fainting Up to Five Minutes in Advance, Study Finds
A joint study between Samsung and Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital in Korea announced a clinical breakthrough in fainting prediction using the Galaxy Watch6. The research, published in the European Heart Journal – Digital Health, marks the first time a commercial smartwatch has demonstrated the ability to predict vasovagal syncope (VVS) ahead of an episode. Vasovagal […]
Samsung expands Sleep Apnea detection to more countries
Samsung has expanded the availability of the Sleep Apnea feature on the Galaxy Watch series to 36 more countries, including 34 in Europe along with Singapore and Australia. This expansion takes the handy feature to 70 different markets after introducing the feature last year in the US, South Korea, Brazil and Canada. The Sleep Apnea […]
Samsung enables AFib, Sleep Apnea detection for Galaxy Watch users in South Africa
Samsung’s two health-centric features are now live for Galaxy Watch users in South Africa. As part of a software update last month, Samsung enabled the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) and Sleep Apnea detection through the Samsung Health Monitor app. The IHRN feature detects irregular heart rhythms that indicates patterns of Atrial fibrillation (AFib), which […]