Samsung will remove Vascular Load feature from Galaxy Watches in the US
Samsung is discontinuing the Vascular Load feature on Galaxy Watches in the United States as part of an upcoming software update.
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The story so far
Samsung is removing the Vascular Load health-tracking capability from its Galaxy Watch devices for users in the U.S. The company is transitioning support toward blood pressure trends as an alternative feature.
Coverage from outlets including 9to5Google, Android Authority, and SamMobile emphasizes the removal of the specific metric. Reports also highlight ongoing user inquiries regarding the release timeline for the One UI 9 Watch beta.
Updates regarding the software rollout remain pending. It is not yet specified when the One UI 9 Watch beta will be available to the public, though reports suggest a release could occur this month.
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The reporting (7)
- Where is One UI 9 Watch Beta, Samsung? Time is Running Out SammyGuru · 46d ago
- Samsung is upgrading your Galaxy Watch, even if it might seem like something's missing PhoneArena · 46d ago
- Your Galaxy Watch Is About to Lose a Health Feature, Here's What to Do Now Android Headlines · 46d ago
- One UI 9 Watch Beta could be released this month SamMobile · 46d ago
- Samsung Galaxy Watch removing ‘Vascular Load’ in favor of blood pressure trends 9to5Google · 46d ago
- Samsung discontinues Vascular Load feature on Galaxy Watches in US, but here's the alternative Android Authority · 46d ago
- Samsung will remove Vascular Load feature from Galaxy Watches in the US SamMobile · 46d ago
The obvious questions
What is happening to the Vascular Load feature?
It is being discontinued for Galaxy Watch users in the United States.
What will replace Vascular Load?
Coverage indicates that Samsung is shifting focus toward tracking blood pressure trends.
When is the next software update expected?
While the One UI 9 Watch beta is expected to arrive this month, an exact date has not been confirmed.
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