Samsung’s Next Galaxy Watch Update Leaks: New Health Features & Gemini Integration

Samsung’s Next Big Galaxy Watch Update Leaks with New Health Features, Gemini, and More

Recent leaks have revealed details about the upcoming One UI 8 Watch update for Samsung's Galaxy Watch series. Key highlights include:

• Colorful Icons: The update introduces a set of new colorful icons for Samsung’s apps, matching the style of One UI 7.
• Google Gemini Integration: The update features Google’s Gemini AI assistant, which is expected to replace Assistant on Wear OS devices. Gemini will offer various actions such as moving calendar events and summarizing emails.
• Health Features: A new 'Antioxidant Index' feature in Samsung Health is set to measure beta-carotene levels using the watch's health sensor. Users can place their thumb firmly on the watch’s back sensor to take a measurement, with results viewable on their phone. The feature is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and not for medical diagnosis.
• Launch Timeline: One UI 8 Watch is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Watch 8 series later this year, possibly coinciding with the release of One UI 8 on Samsung’s new foldables in July.