Samsung's new Galaxy Watch, set for release in July, is poised to surpass Apple Watch in health technology with innovative features like needle-free blood analysis.
The Galaxy Watch will introduce an Antioxidant Index to measure skin carotenoid levels, offering non-invasive health monitoring that Apple Watch currently lacks.
A needle-free blood analysis tool uses LED sensors for measuring beta-carotene levels, providing lifestyle recommendations to boost antioxidant levels without requiring blood draws.
Samsung plans to expand this feature into AI-driven nutrition coaching with recipe and supplement suggestions.
The Galaxy Watch will include a 12-minute run assessment for establishing fitness levels, offering personalized training plans and real-time AI coaching, potentially pressuring Apple to enhance its workout features.
Bedtime Guidance analyzes sleep data to create personalized sleep schedules and integrates with SmartThings for optimal sleep environments; a Vascular Load metric tracks cardiovascular stress during sleep, indicating long-term heart disease risks.
Premium Galaxy Watch models may introduce a subscription model for advanced features, hinting at future optical glucose monitoring capabilities.
Samsung's health innovations, notably the needle-free blood analysis, could prompt Apple to enhance its future smartwatch development to remain competitive in the market.