Next-Generation Samsung Galaxy Watch to Feature New AI Functions for Daily Health Management

Samsung Electronics Japan Co., Ltd. announced a major update to the Samsung Health app on June 4, 2026. This evolution makes the next-generation Samsung Galaxy Watch an intelligent health companion that supports users' health management more proactively. Starting June 8, 2026, the update will be sequentially delivered to allow users to experience key healthcare features ahead of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch launch. The new features added by this update※1 convert complex biometric data from sleep and daily activity into easy-to-understand, practical advice, helping users grasp their health status more simply and intuitively.

※1 New health features are intended for general wellness only and are not for diagnosing or treating medical conditions. If you have health concerns, please consult a medical professional. Available on Android smartphones (Android 10 or higher) and requires Samsung Health app (v7.0 or higher). Login to Samsung account is required. Some features may require accumulation of user activity data to provide personalized results. Feature availability, compatible devices, and rollout timing may vary by market, model, and other factors and are subject to change.

Dr. Hon Pak, SVP and Head of Digital Health Team, MX (Mobile eXperience) Business at Samsung Electronics, said, "By linking health data measured by Samsung Galaxy Watch with AI-driven insights, Samsung Health enables users to understand their physical and mental state more easily and intuitively. Samsung will continue to provide more proactive and personalized health management experiences through Galaxy ecosystem integration and innovation in digital health."

This evolution is an important step in realizing Samsung's vision of helping users detect health changes early and manage their health more proactively through an AI-powered health platform. The newly announced features will first be available on upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch models.

New Features That Evolve Samsung Galaxy Watch into an Intelligent Health Partner

The Samsung Health update includes the following features:

Vitals: Deeper Understanding of Body Signals

Previously, Samsung Health monitored specific health indicators to calculate daily Energy Score. With the upgraded Vitals feature, it analyzes five key overnight biometric signals (heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, skin temperature, and blood oxygen level) upon waking and compares them with the user's baseline. Notifications are sent only when meaningful deviations are detected, reducing unnecessary alerts while helping determine whether more rest is needed or if there are signs of illness.

Heart Health Score: Supporting Long-term Health Maintenance

Last year, Samsung introduced Vascular Load to monitor vascular strain for more comprehensive health management. Now, Samsung announces the Heart Health Score, a further evolution of that vision. The Heart Health Score is a single metric calculated by combining sleep, stress, activity data from Vascular Load with body composition data. It visualizes lifestyle factors affecting long-term health, allowing users to assess heart health at a glance.

Daily Cardio Load: Smarter Cardio Workouts

To help determine appropriate training intensity during cardio exercises, Daily Cardio Load measures accumulated cardiovascular load. It calculates daily load and training capacity limits, suggesting optimal training goals and rest periods to reduce burnout and injury risk while supporting more effective goal achievement.

Fitness Index: Continuous Fitness Progress Tracking

The Fitness Index analyzes heart rate, VO2 max, and daily step count by comparing with users of similar age and conditions to verify the effectiveness of daily exercise. It clearly shows individual strengths and weaknesses in physical ability, providing tailored content and personalized goals to support continuous and targeted training improvement.

New Samsung Health Design for Simple and Personal Experience

To make proactive health insights easier to use, Samsung Health now features a simpler, more intuitive layout centered on five main categories: Sleep, Activity, Nutrition, Mindfulness, and Vitals. The home screen displays AI-powered Energy Score along with easy-to-find daily health advice. By consolidating related information, it simplifies health management and helps users instantly see connections between various daily habits.

Enhanced Features for More Proactive Health Management

Samsung Health also significantly enhances existing major features to provide more accurate and personalized health insights. The Antioxidant Index helps users better understand their nutritional intake. New trend charts and daily logs allow visual tracking of dietary habits and body changes over time. The AGEs (Advanced Glycation End-products) index has also evolved to automatically collect nighttime measurement data without user intervention, enabling long-term understanding of how accumulated lifestyle habits affect the body. This provides users with more meaningful health information to improve long-term well-being.

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