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Stuff.tv
18 hours ago
- Stuff.tv
Got a Samsung Galaxy phone? Here's how you can try the next massive update early
Samsung's next major free software update – One UI 8 – is expected later this year. And surprise, surprise, it's all about AI. Again. The latest update to Samsung's Android skin is currently in beta testing for owners of one the best smartphones – the Galaxy S25. If you're in the UK, US, Germany, or South Korea, you get first dibs on the new software and all the new features that come with it. Remember, betas can be buggy. Here's our serious face advice in bold: We strongly recommend you don't install any kind of pre-release (beta) software on a Samsung Galaxy S25 device you use every day and especially not if it's something you rely on. Remember to always back up your data first. One UI 8 takes the AI focus from One UI 7 and kicks it up a notch with multimodal AI. The update introduces improvements across the board, integrating AI into more nooks and crannies of Samsung's ecosystem. Want to dictate a reminder by voice? Now you can. Fancy fiddling with your camera settings faster than ever? They're now just a swipe away. And there are plenty of other changes to sink your teeth into. The Reminders app got redesigned and is actually useful now. Categories are at the top, reminders are easier to sort, and dragging them across your calendar is strangely satisfying. Plus, voice input is built right in. Sharing is speedier as well. Quick Share gets a proper send/receive tab layout, and it lives in your quick settings panel for even faster access. Split screen multitasking also gets a glow-up. You can shove one app to the side so the other hogs most of the screen – brilliant for watching videos while pretending to work. Swapping focus between apps is a tap away, which is about as intuitive as it gets. Accessibility features have had a proper tweaking, too. From zooming via the Assistant menu to keyboard-based mouse controls and better hearing aid pairing, there's plenty here to make the experience friendlier for everyone. The camera experience is getting quicker too. With the new gesture shortcut, you can access controls by swiping anywhere in the preview window. It's not on by default, but it's easy enough to flick it on in settings. If you're still clinging to Samsung Internet, it's more customisable than ever. You can tailor the layout and shortcut features to suit your needs. Secure Folder can now hide apps and silence their notifications. You can even hide the Secure Folder itself – like a digital sock drawer no one else knows exists. Samsung Health isn't slacking either. You can now challenge friends to distance-based running contests – great for people who think step counts are a bit too basic. There's also a handy nudge to log your meals, which is less fun but probably more useful. When can you get it? The One UI 8 beta is now live for Galaxy S25 users in the UK, US, Germany, and South Korea. If that's you, head to the Samsung Members app and look for an invite to the beta programme. It's free to join, but (again) be warned: early software means bugs. Samsung hasn't confirmed when other devices will join the fun, but it has said One UI 8 will officially launch alongside its 'new foldables' in July. That likely means the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and possibly that rumoured triple-screen behemoth. As always, you can either dive in now or wait for the polished version. Either way, Android 16 is looming large, and Samsung's clearly trying to sync up its update calendar with Google's.
Android Authority
23-05-2025
- Health
- Android Authority
Here's how Samsung's Antioxidant Index feature will work with Galaxy Watches (APK teardown)
TL;DR Samsung's upcoming Antioxidant Index feature will let you track your body's beta carotene levels via your Galaxy Watch's sensors. The watch must be removed and pressed against the thumb to perform the measurement, which then syncs with the Samsung Health app on the connected phone. Full compatibility details remain unclear, but you'd likely need One UI 8 Watch and a compatible Galaxy Watch, possibly the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series. At the Galaxy S25 series launch, Samsung briefly mentioned an upcoming 'Antioxidant Index' feature for the Samsung Health app, slated to arrive in 2H 2025. This feature will measure the beta carotene in your body and use this information to deliver personalized nutrition advice to ensure you are eating right. Beyond this, the company didn't divulge more details. However, through a One UI 8 Watch leak, we had a fair idea of how the feature could work. Thanks to a new update to the Samsung Health app, we can corroborate how users can measure their beta carotene levels for the Antioxidant Index, and show the guidance pages present within the app. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. Samsung Health v6.30.0.109 includes much more detail about how the Antioxidant Index feature would work through a Galaxy Watch, aligning with our previous findings. As you can see, once you have connected your compatible Galaxy Watch to your phone, you can use it to measure your beta carotene levels. However, to do so, you will have to remove the watch from your wrist and hold it so that your thumb presses on the sensors on the back of the watch. Since the display will be facing away from you, you can check the progress of the measurement on your phone. It's still unclear if you need one of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series watches for the feature to work or if older watches like the Galaxy Watch 7 series or even older have the requisite hardware to measure your beta carotene levels. In the infographics, the first watch appears to be a render of the Galaxy Watch 7 series, but the second graphic uses what seems to be a render of the Galaxy Watch 8 for the measurement. Samsung Health also has a lot of good information about the antioxidant index for users interested in learning more about it: Through an earlier leak, we know what the Watch tile for the Antioxidant Index feature would look like: As mentioned earlier, the Antioxidant Index feature is slated for release in the second half of the year. While not confirmed by Samsung, it's fair to presume that you'd need One UI 8 Watch on your Galaxy Watch to activate the functionality, and the latest Samsung Health app, perhaps on One UI 8 on your Galaxy smartphone. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Tom's Guide
13-05-2025
- Health
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy Ring is changing the game for cycle tracking — here's how
Since the Galaxy Ring launched last summer, I've been wearing it regularly and have had plenty of time to explore what it can do. I've come to appreciate how effortlessly it collects data on things like skin temperature, heart rate variability, and sleep (one of the reasons it made our list of the best smart rings). Most mornings, I open the Samsung Health app to check in on my recovery and cycle, and more often than not, the insights feel surprisingly in tune with how I actually feel. That said, I haven't worn the ring every single day and night. As a big part of my job involves testing wearables and writing about health tech, there are times when I need a break from constantly analyzing my own well-being. After a while, even the best insights can start to feel like information overload, like when my Garmin watch flagged a potential heart issue. Still, when I've used the Galaxy Ring consistently, I've found it to be an insightful tool, particularly when it comes to menstrual cycle tracking. But how accurate is it? And what should you know before relying on it for reproductive health? I tested it across several cycles and asked Dr. Lisa Becht, a board-certified OBGYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist, to weigh in. Here's what I learned. To look at, the Samsung Galaxy ring doesn't scream 'femtech'. First of all, it's unisex, it's fairly minimal looking, and if you get the gold or silver finish, it looks more like a piece of jewelry than a health tracker. But under the surface, it gathers key metrics that feed into Samsung's Cycle Tracking feature via the Samsung Health app. These include skin temperature changes during sleep, heart rate, sleep stages, and respiratory rate. Cycle Tracking uses a combination of calendar-based prediction and retrospective temperature trend analysis, powered in part by Natural Cycles, a digital birth control app cleared by the FDA. You'll need to manually enter the first day of your period, but from there, the Galaxy Ring uses data from your body to estimate fertile windows and ovulation. Unlike the Oura Ring, which requires both an Oura Membership ($5.99/month after a free trial) and a separate Natural Cycles subscription ( $21.99/month or $149.99/year), the Galaxy Ring offers these features without additional subscription fees. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. In my testing, I found the Samsung Galaxy Ring predictions to be impressively accurate. That said, if you're used to more granular ovulation data like LH test strips or cervical mucus tracking, Samsung's system may feel a little vague to you. You don't get a specific ovulation date or fertility score, just a general window and phase updates. To better understand how the Samsung Galaxy Ring fits into the broader picture of cycle tracking and why that matters for anyone trying to better understand their fertility, I spoke with Dr. Lisa Becht, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist (OBGYN) and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist. While she emphasized that wearables are not diagnostic tools, she explained they can help users gain a clearer view of their cycles and, in some cases, prompt earlier conversations about fertility with a healthcare provider. 'Consumer wearables are gaining popularity and can help patients track their cycles and fertility more effectively,' Dr. Becht told me. 'With accurate tracking, this could quicken the time to pregnancy for some. For others, if they are not detecting potential ovulation, it may lead to a patient seeking care earlier, which is great.' That said, she cautioned that the markers wearables rely on, like temperature and heart rate shifts, are subtle. 'Changes in temperature, heart rate, etc, that could denote ovulation and potential early pregnancy are very small changes, so it might not always be detected accurately,' she said. 'Some patients may get false confidence from the results, and this could delay them in seeking fertility care. So overall, I think this technology is helpful as long as a patient is aware of its limitations.' There's no doubt that the Galaxy Ring makes cycle tracking more accessible. You don't need to log symptoms daily, take your temperature manually, or wear a bulky wrist tracker to bed. It does the hard work while you sleep and rolls that data into clear visuals in the Samsung Health app. But it's not a complete cycle tracking tool. You won't get pinpoint ovulation confirmation, and as Dr. Becht noted, the biological signals it relies on can be too subtle to detect accurately. If you have irregular cycles, the limitations become more pronounced. "Use wearables with caution," Dr. Becht advised. "They can be helpful, but if you have long or irregular cycles, seek care earlier with an OB/GYN or fertility doctor." The Galaxy Ring won't replace ovulation test kits, and it shouldn't be your only tool for cycle tracking if you're actively trying to conceive. But it is a solid step forward in making cycle tracking passive, consistent, and wearable. If you're already in the Samsung ecosystem, the Galaxy Ring offers a polished, subscription-free way to keep tabs on your overall health and cycle. It's especially useful if you want an easy way to spot trends or bring something tangible to your next gynecology appointment. Just be sure to pair it with education, realistic expectations, and ideally, professional guidance. As for the future? Dr. Becht hopes wearables will continue to evolve. "Increasing technology and precision will hopefully improve the ability of these devices to support women's cycle tracking and reproductive health,' she said.
Android Authority
07-05-2025
- Health
- Android Authority
Your Galaxy Watch might soon tell you if you're eating enough carrots (APK teardown)
TL;DR Samsung has previously confirmed an Antioxidant Index feature for the Samsung Health app that would measure beta carotene levels through your skin. We've now discovered that the measurement will be done through a Galaxy Watch, potentially the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8. Users will have to press the pad of their thumbs on the back of a compatible watch to trigger the non-intrusive measurements. At the launch of the Galaxy S25 series earlier this year, Samsung briefly mentioned an upcoming 'Antioxidant Index' feature for the phones' Samsung Health app. This feature will measure beta carotene in your system, which is then used to deliver personalized nutrition advice to ensure you're eating right. Samsung didn't share more details about how this feature would work, but the fine print noted that Antioxidant Index will be available in 2H 2025. Thanks to One UI 8 Watch leaked APKs, we now have a better idea of how this Antioxidant Index will work. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. X user IposDev shared APKs allegedly from the upcoming One UI Watch 8 update. The Samsung Health APK shared within includes new strings about the upcoming Antioxidant Index feature. The strings tell us that measurements for the Antioxidant Index feature will be handled by a watch, most likely a recent or newer Galaxy Watch. The measurement will be done non-intrusively through the skin, by pressing your thumb on the back of the watch. Code Copy Text To measure, press the pad of your thumb firmly on the center of the sensor on the back of your watch. You can check measurement progress on your phone. If you're wondering what that would look like, we also spotted a helpful graphic demonstrating this action: AssembleDebug / Android Authority It's unclear if the current Galaxy Watches are equipped to measure beta carotene through your skin, so it's possible that you'd need the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series for this. Further strings drill down the methodology: Code Copy Text For more accurate results, measure with your thumb, not your wrist, and space out measurements by at least 10 seconds. Make sure your watch is connected to your phone. Check the progress of the measurement on your phone. Place your thumb on the sensor and press firmly. We also spotted a companion graphic to showcase what the screen would look like on the Galaxy Watch: AssembleDebug / Android Authority Other strings indicate that the Antioxidant Index feature will mention your daily average, and whether your readings are 'adequate' or 'low.' The watch graphic shows that this is a Labs feature, which is usually used to indicate that the feature is still being worked upon and shouldn't be relied on. Samsung Health also further warns that the antioxidant index measurement is not to be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition: Code Copy Text "Keep in mind that antioxidant index measurement is for fitness and wellness only, not for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. If you're concerned about your antioxidant level, be sure to see a medical professional." As mentioned earlier, the Antioxidant Index feature is slated for release in the second half of the year. Samsung hasn't yet mentioned which phones and watches will support the feature. Still, it's fair to presume that you'd need One UI 8 Watch on your Galaxy Watch to activate the functionality, and the latest Samsung Health app, perhaps on One UI 8 on your Galaxy smartphone. Reading a bit into the clues, one can also presume that One UI 8 Watch could launch in the second half of 2025, but Samsung could also merely launch the Antioxidant Index feature a few weeks/months after the rollout of One UI 8 Watch. What are your thoughts on the Antioxidant Index feature? Let us know in the comments below! Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
India.com
01-05-2025
- Health
- India.com
Your heart health is in your hands with Samsung Galaxy Wearables
In this podcast, discover how Samsung Galaxy Wearables and Samsung Health empower you to monitor your heart health. From blood pressure to ECG, these smart wearables provide early warnings and essential insights. Watch now and stay in tune with your heart. #ZeeNews #GalaxyWearables #SamsungHealth #HealthWatch #Health #Cardiology #FitnessRevolution #HealthInnovation
