Samsung is scheduled to hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10 globally. The event is expected to see the arrival of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, the Z Flip 6, the Galaxy Watch Ring, the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Buds 3 series. The South Korean tech giant has now confirmed that its next Galaxy Watch will have the latest iteration of Samsung’s BioActive Sensor, designed to deliver advanced predictive and preventative wellness features.
Galaxy Watch Ultra to feature new BioActive sensor
According to Samsung, the updated BioActive sensor is set to enhance health measurements and introduce unprecedented capabilities in wearable technology. It will arrive with three major upgrades: enhanced photodiode performance, the inclusion of additional LED colors, and an optimal arrangement of these components.
By doubling the efficiency of each photodiode, Samsung has reduced the number needed from eight to four, allowing more space for a larger variety of LEDs. The new sensor now includes Blue, Yellow, Violet, and Ultraviolet LEDs, along with an increased number of Green, Red, and Infrared LEDs. This strategic integration and arrangement of LEDs and photodiodes enables more precise health insights.
The new BioActive Sensor’s impenhancelocation of Green, Red, and Infrared LEDs enhances accuracy and performance across various health metrics, including heart rate, sleep quality, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, and stress levels. Notably, heart rate measurement during intensive workouts is now 30% more accurate compared to the previous sensor.
In addition to these improvements, the diverse LED colors and redesigned photodiodes offer new possibilities for preventative wellness. The sensor will introduce an advanced glycation end products (AGEs) index, an indicator of metabolic health and biological aging influenced by lifestyle and dietary habits. This index serves as a valuable biomarker, providing a snapshot of biological age and guiding users in making informed decisions about their wellness journey.
As per reports, the upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra will be Samsung’s most premium smartwatch and it will be available in 40mm and 44mm size options. Leaks have claimed that it will be equipped with a titanium frame and three physical buttons, a 3nm Exynos chip, a 5,90mAh battery, 32 GB of built-in storage, Galaxy AI support, One UI-based Wear OS, and 10ATM pressure resistance.
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