For the first time in a smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch8 series introduces Antioxidant Index — a feature that measures antioxidant levels to show how diet and lifestyle impact health.

Building on insights from part one with Hyojee Joung of Seoul National University, Samsung Newsroom spoke with Jinyoung Park of the Health H/W R&D Group, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics, to discuss how the Galaxy Watch8 series’ sensor was developed.

▲ Jinyoung Park

From Food Logs to a Five-Second Scan

Tracking meal quality and nutrient intake has typically required detailed food logs or blood tests. With the Galaxy Watch8 series, users can instead press a thumb against the back of the device for about five seconds to measure carotenoid[1] levels in the skin — displayed as an Antioxidant Index.

At the core of this process is Samsung’s advanced BioActive Sensor. “The sensor uses multi-wavelength absorption spectroscopy, shining light of various wavelengths onto the skin and analyzing the absorption and reflection patterns,” said Park. “The Galaxy Watch8 series is the first wearable to measure organic compounds in the body through skin absorption spectra.”

Carotenoids are electron-rich compounds made up of 40 carbon atoms that strongly absorb blue light — the principle behind Antioxidant Index. When the sensor emits yellow, blue, purple and green LED light, carotenoids absorb some wavelengths and reflect others. By analyzing the reflected light, their concentration can be measured. “Consistent consumption of fruits and vegetables leads to greater carotenoid accumulation in the skin, causing the index to rise,” she added.

Skin spectra also include signals from melanin and hemoglobin. “To minimize these effects, we chose the finger as the measurement site to reduce melanin interference and applied a pressing method to momentarily restrict blood flow and lessen hemoglobin’s impact,” Park explained. Even the simple act of pressing a thumb against the sensor reflects careful design and extensive consideration.

Miniaturizing Accuracy

Samsung began researching sensors for Antioxidant Index in 2018. The challenge was building a sensor small enough for a watch yet accurate enough to rival large laboratory equipment.

“Even the slightest change in the arrangement of LEDs and photodiodes could affect results,” Park recalled. “We conducted countless tests to find the optimal configuration.”

▲ Sensor prototypes developed before integration into the Galaxy Watch8 series

To ensure accuracy, the team validated the sensor using Raman spectroscopy — a laser-based technique widely used in research and clinical settings to detect the accumulated amount of skin carotenoids by measuring molecular vibrations. “Raman spectroscopy requires large, complex equipment, making it impractical for daily use,” she explained. “In the Galaxy Watch8 series, we applied skin reflection method based on LED-PD to miniaturize the sensor and improved accuracy by cross-checking results with Raman spectroscopy.”

The team also ran comparative studies with blood tests and clinical trials. “We validated the accuracy of noninvasive measurements by comparing carotenoid levels in blood with sensor readings,” said Park. “Clinical participants photographed and logged every meal for a week, allowing us to compare their fruit and vegetable intake against the sensor data. With a statistically significant sample of several hundred participants, we scientifically verified the sensor’s performance.”

Park stressed that collaboration was key to development. “In addition to long-standing work with Joung, we conducted clinical research with Samsung Medical Center and partnered with the University of Connecticut to collect data from diverse ethnic groups,” she added. “Experts in nutrition, medicine and consumer analysis formed a close network of collaboration that made commercialization possible.”

Getting the Most Out of Antioxidant Index

How often should Antioxidant Index be measured? “It usually takes two to three weeks for carotenoids from food to build up in the skin to detectable levels,” Park explained. “We recommend maintaining consistent healthy eating habits for at least two weeks and measuring once or twice a day at the same time.”

The Samsung Health app provides dietary tips based on Antioxidant Index and displays changes in clear reports. Users can view daily, weekly, monthly and yearly data to monitor health and lifestyle patterns over time.

▲ Antioxidant Index trends in the Samsung Health app

Beyond diet, Antioxidant Index can also reflect changes in exercise and lifestyle. “Carotenoids decrease when free radicals are excessively generated in the body, causing Antioxidant Index to drop,” she added. “For example, it may fall temporarily after unusually intense exercise.”

Google Gemini — available on a smartwatch for the first time — adds another layer to Antioxidant Index. “I once asked Gemini to suggest nearby restaurants with antioxidant-rich foods, and it gave me helpful options,” Park recalled. “Combining Antioxidant Index with personalized AI could further expand tailored healthcare.”

A Health Interpreter on the Finger

Park described Antioxidant Index as an interpreter that translates daily meals and lifestyle rhythms through a small light on the finger. “We often don’t realize how we eat or how much stress we’re under,” she said. “I hope Antioxidant Index can serve as a health interpreter that helps people better understand their well-being.”

“Disease prevention begins with healthy eating and lifestyle habits,” she continued. “With chronic illness rising rapidly among younger generations, Antioxidant Index can provide meaningful guidance in building healthier routines.”

Park added that Antioxidant Index is just one part of the bigger picture. “The Galaxy Watch series and Samsung Health offer valuable features like Sleep Score and Energy Score,” said Park. “By integrating these functions, we aim to deliver more comprehensive insights and a wider range of health information to users.”

As living to 100 becomes increasingly common, the focus is shifting from lifespan to healthy aging. The Galaxy Watch series is poised to open the next chapter in personalized health management.

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[1] Antioxidant compounds abundant in yellow, orange and green fruits and vegetables.

Samsung Newsroom traced the evolution of the Galaxy Watch series over the past decade — as the device transcended its traditional role and redefined what it meant to be a watch.

Thinking Outside the Box: Opening a New Era of Smartwatch

Unveiled in September 2013, the revolutionary Galaxy Gear brought the Galaxy experience closer to everyday life. The wearable featured a 41.4-millimeter display that allowed users to make and receive calls, schedule events, set alarms and check the weather with their voice. Photos and short videos could be captured in the moment without smartphones, thanks to the 1.9-megapixel camera attached to the strap and the ingenious Memographer feature. More than a wristwatch, the Galaxy Gear set the stage for a new era of smartwatches.

Samsung launched the second-generation Samsung Gear2 in February 2014. Lighter and thinner than its predecessor, this device was equipped with a longer-lasting battery and packed with more features that could be used without a smartphone. Users could monitor their heart rate and track their exercise in real time with the heart rate sensor or turn the watch into a standalone music player with the embedded file storage. The Samsung Gear2 Neo was introduced at the same time, offering consumers an additional option with all the same features of the Samsung Gear2 except the camera.

Released in 2014, the Samsung Gear S was Samsung’s first smartwatch to feature a large, curved Super AMOLED display that wrapped around the user’s wrist — supporting 3G and Wi-Fi without a smartphone connection. The Samsung Gear S2, its 2015 successor, was Samsung’s first smartwatch with a circular display and the rotating bezel that is now a hallmark of the Galaxy Watch Classic lineup.

In 2016, Samsung launched the Samsung Gear S3 which turned heads with an elegant design inspired by traditional timepieces and more innovative functions that improved daily life. The Always On Display feature continuously showed the time on users’ wrists with the Super AMOLED display that supports 16 million colors. Featuring a built-in speaker and microphone, the device allowed users to take calls on speakerphone without a Bluetooth headset. Meanwhile, the GPS helped users record exercise history or check routes on maps without a smartphone.

Samsung Gear Sport, the last model in the Samsung Gear series, offered a sporty design for those with an active lifestyle. Boasting 5 ATM water resistance, the watch could be worn while swimming. Improved water resistance functions included Water lock mode which prevents unintentional activation of the touchscreen in strong currents.

Galaxy Watch: A New Partner for Balanced Lifestyles

In August 2018, the Galaxy Watch series was born. This rebrand reflected the diverse and ever-expanding functions of a smartwatch in today’s world — as a health tracker, personal assistant, fashion accessory and much more. To enhance the user experience and highlight Samsung’s smartwatch identity, the wearable maintained the signature circular bezel from previous models but added an hourly alarm and ticking sound of the second hand for the first time. Available in three colors and 42- and 46-millimeter sizes, this versatile device offered stress management and sleep management features to enhance users’ health and wellness. Users could keep track of workouts from 39 different kinds of exercises as well, more than any other watch on the market at the time.

Samsung launched a new lineup of smartwatches in February 2019 with the Galaxy Watch Active, specifically designed for users with active lifestyles. Boasting a 28.1-millimeter Super AMOLED display, this watch retained the signature circular shape but eliminated the bezel and used aluminum to decrease the weight by 25 grams. The 20-millimeter watchband made of flexible fluoroelastomer offered fashion-conscious users a variety of options to express their individuality. On the other hand, health-conscious users could track their exercise, sleep, stress levels and blood pressure in real time — they could even check how long they spent in rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep versus the other three sleep stages.

In August 2019, the Galaxy Watch Active2 took personalized health and wellness management to the next level for people seeking healthier lifestyles. Apart from the rotating bezel and other user experience enhancements, the My Style feature provided more stylish, customized watch faces to users. The wearable was the perfect partner in helping users adopt healthier and more balanced lifestyles through the upgraded stress and sleep management functions as well as the exercise feature that could track more than 39 different types of workouts. Moreover, the upgraded Galaxy ecosystem improved connectivity and everyday convenience.

A New Era: Integrated Healthcare Is Here

After two years, Samsung brought health seekers the Galaxy Watch3 in August 2020. Maintaining the circular bezel made of stainless steel, users could choose from a larger 41- or 45-millimeter display with a lighter, thinner body. For the first time in Galaxy history, Samsung added an even lighter, stronger and more premium model made of titanium. The device provided an integrated healthcare experience from the wrist with health, fitness, sleep management and blood pressure monitoring. In addition, Samsung introduced electrocardiogram (ECG) readings and a blood oxygen feature to track oxygen saturation over time.

The Galaxy Watch4 series redefined the smartwatch experience in August 2021 — with two models, the modern and minimalistic Galaxy Watch4 and the more traditional Galaxy Watch4 Classic featuring the signature rotating bezel. Launched for the first time, the BioActive Sensor measured various health indicators such as blood pressure, ECG and blood oxygen saturation levels more accurately than the previous watch. Users wanting more holistic health insights could measure their body composition by simply placing two fingers on the smartwatch to learn how to manage and achieve their health goals. The wearable was equipped with the new Wear OS, developed jointly with Google, so that users could access a larger variety of applications. Meanwhile, the new One UI Watch update significantly enhanced the user experience by seamlessly connecting the watch with Samsung smartphones, wireless earbuds and other devices.

Above Wrist: A Partner To Better Know Yourself

In August 2022, Samsung opened the next chapter of smartwatches with the Galaxy Watch5 series. Optimal for outdoor sports, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro was newly introduced in this lineup. The more advanced Samsung BioActive Sensor improved the accuracy of body composition, heart rate and ECG monitoring measurements. Notably, a newly equipped temperature sensor on the Galaxy Watch5 provided skin temperature-based predictions to help women conveniently track their menstrual cycles.

Samsung once again stood by its health-seeking users with the Galaxy Watch6 series, unveiled in July 2023. This wearable offers holistic health features to provide more personalized, innovative health solutions to users who want to better manage their health. Complete with a slimmer bezel, the display is about 20% larger than its predecessors to help users see more information at a glance. Galaxy Watch6 is designed with the signature circular design, whereas the Galaxy Watch6 Classic features a rotating bezel reminiscent of analog watches. A new button replaced the spring-bar structure, allowing users to easily switch their watchbands with one click.

With an even more sensitive BioActive sensor and a high-performance processor, health metrics became more specialized — ranging from sleep management and fitness coaching to heart health monitoring.

An AI-Based Galaxy Health Experience and the Next-Generation Watch

Samsung unveiled One UI 6 Watch in May 2024. With this, the company has successfully transformed the Galaxy Watch into a total digital healthcare assistant that measures indicators such as heart rate, sleep patterns and more. Health insights are more comprehensive and detailed than ever before, and users now receive personalized messages powered by AI to motivate them to reach their health goals. Moreover, the upcoming Galaxy Watch series to be released in the second half of this year will measure Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) with an updated BioActive Sensor that features light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in more colors and newly designed photodiodes.

Samsung is constantly expanding its horizons and will continue to do so. Each new wearable not only offers basic watch functions but also delivers services that younger generations have come to expect. Striving to become the closest partner that values every exciting and precious moment in each user’s life, Samsung has pushed the boundaries of the smartwatch for more than a decade — and the best is yet to come.

For more information on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/my/watches/

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Samsung Electronics today announced a new Open Innovation Initiative at the Samsung Developer Conference 2023 (SDC23) in San Francisco. Collaborating with the MIT(Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Media Lab, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Tulane University School of Medicine and Samsung Medical Center, the new research program will explore enhancements to the digital health ecosystem and new approaches to wellness. With the research findings from these collaborations, Samsung will strive to develop its technology further to support the healthcare industry, expand understanding of individuals’ minds and bodies and unlock the full wellness potential of personal devices.

“Around the world, innovation and transformational health research are being fostered by leading institutions in collaboration with Samsung,” said Hon Pak, Vice President and Head of the Digital Health Team, MX Business at Samsung Electronics. “In addition to our own deep investments in health research, we are sourcing exemplary, talented industry leaders to collaborate with. We are excited to be working with prestigious institutions to explore new health technologies and novel perspectives on wellness.”

Discovering Deeper Sleep With the MIT Media Lab

In collaboration with the MIT Media Lab, Samsung aims to explore new digital profiles for monitoring and improving sleep.

“There’s an ever-growing understanding of how poor sleep negatively impacts both individuals and society at large. Wearable sleep tracking solutions may provide many potential offerings to improve our sleep in the future,” said the MIT Media Lab Professor Pattie Maes, who is also a principal investigator on the collaboration. “We want to go beyond what is currently possible — to investigate more unique sleep profiles, to better personalize sleep interventions for users, and to explore better models for sleep regularity, homeostasis and circadian rhythm.”

Quantifying Resilience and Frailty With Brigham & Women’s Hospital

By examining Galaxy Watch biometric data, Samsung will work with Brigham & Women’s Hospital to explore how clarifying the twin concepts of resilience and frailty can build more effective, personalized pictures of individuals’ health.

“Through our work with Samsung, we are exploring how to put concepts like resilience and frailty into quantifiable terms and investigate how seemingly disparate physiologic systems affect each other,” said Dr. Bruce Levy, Interim Chair, Department of Medicine and Chief, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. “We aim to give people actionable insights to maximize their resilience from a stressor, leveraging wearable sensors technology, which offers a unique opportunity to map individual trajectories of recovery or deterioration.”

Confronting Cardiovascular Disease With Tulane University School of Medicine

In partnership with Tulane University School of Medicine, Samsung will utilize the Galaxy Watch’s BioActive sensor to monitor a range of cardiovascular disease indicators.

“Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide,” said Dr. Nassir Marrouche, principal investigator of the study and Director of the Tulane Research Innovation for Arrhythmia Discovery at Tulane University School of Medicine. “By combining our extensive expertise in cardiovascular disease, Samsung’s BioActive sensor technology and data-driven machine learning approaches, we aim to unlock a significant, latent body of data to help better predict who’s at risk for hospitalization, get them treatment faster and ultimately improve health outcomes.”

New, Multi-Domain Approaches With the Samsung Medical Center

Working closely with the Samsung Medical Center, Samsung is researching multi-domain healthcare with the aim of developing an integrated analysis data platform and advanced algorithms for abnormal symptom notification.

“This new collaboration will study new methods and systems spanning heart health, sleep and mindfulness utilizing personalized dashboards and dynamic, multi-domain platforms,” said Seung Woo Park, President and CEO, Samsung Medical Center. “Leveraging both Samsung’s comprehensive services and wide operational capacity and Samsung Medical Center’s expertise and clinical research facilities, the partnership aims to develop an algorithm and build a platform to better monitor and give insights on users’ heart health, sleep, mental health and more.”

Through these efforts, Samsung hopes to discover new possibilities for wearables in digital health and deliver diverse and enhanced health services for users and beyond. Samsung will present more details about the Open Innovation Initiative, its expansive health and wellbeing ecosystem and more as part of SDC23.

About Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a founding member of Mass General Brigham and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. With nearly 1,000 inpatient beds, approximately 50,000 inpatient stays, and over 2.6 million outpatient encounters annually, clinicians across the Brigham provide compassionate, high-quality care in virtually every medical and surgical specialty to patients locally, regionally, nationally and around the world. An international leader in basic, clinical and translational research, Brigham and Women’s Hospital has nearly 5,000 scientists, including physician-investigators, renowned biomedical researchers and faculty supported by nearly $750 million in funding. The Brigham’s medical preeminence and service to the community dates to 1832, with the opening of the Boston Lying In, one of the nation’s first maternity hospitals designed to care for women unable to afford in-home medical care. Its merger with the Free Hospital for Women resulted in the Boston Hospital for Women in 1966. In 1980, the Boston Hospital for Women, the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and the Robert Breck Brigham Hospital officially merged to become Brigham and Women’s Hospital. With nearly 21,000 employees across the Brigham family — including the Brigham and Women’s Physicians Organization and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital — that rich history is the foundation for our commitment to providing superb care for some of the most complex cases, pursuing breakthroughs in biomedical research, training the next generation of health care providers and serving the local and global community.

About Tulane University School of Medicine
Founded in 1834 to lead the advancement of science and the treatment of disease, Tulane University School of Medicine continues that mission today. Tulane aims to be a distinctive, preeminent research-intensive medical school, transforming health through discovery, lifelong learning and patient-centered health care.

About Samsung Medical Center
Samsung Medical Center (SMC) is one of Korea’s most renowned hospitals committed to excellence in providing the highest quality,

compassionate care and service to patients. SMC is leading the new digital & personalized hospital culture in Korea by being the innovative provider of high-tech medical services and providing patient-oriented medical services in the genuine sense. Please visit the www.samsunghospital.com.

Physiological and psychological aspects are two key points that health discussions in Malaysia should focus on, according to Dr. Koh Ka Ho, an orthopedic specialist with a burning passion for fitness.

As a fitness and health enthusiast, Dr. Koh believes that it is important for us to regularly monitor our health status so adjustments can be made for improvement, and recommends making the Samsung Health app and Galaxy Watch5 Pro a part of our health tracking arsenal as he has. When it comes to assessing the impact of your fitness, nutritional, or lifestyle changes, your body composition is one of the most valuable indicators of your overall health. By routinely measuring the percentages of fat, bone, muscle and water in your body, you can assess your progress, spot unwanted changes, and set attainable time-bound goals to get positive health changes.

“The Galaxy Watch5 Pro is my ultimate health and exercise companion. Its advanced BioActive Sensor[1] is capable of measuring my body composition from skeletal muscle mass to body fat percentage and body water, which has greatly assisted me in keeping track of my fitness progress and the modifications of my diet and training regime. I can now do it daily, or anytime, anywhere I want, at the tip of my fingers! ” he shared enthusiastically.

Galaxy Watch5 Pro is equipped with Samsung’s unique BioActive Sensor that drives a new era of digital health monitoring[2]. Using a single unique chip that combines powerful health sensors — Optical Heart Rate and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis — to deliver extensive readings that include body composition, heart rate, blood oxygen levels and even stress levels that help users set tailored health goals.

A good workout routine in general has to be consistent, well-spaced and allow time for muscle recovery and gain. Dr. Koh stands by this concept and maintains a strict training regime which often keeps him on his toes. One of his go-to training techniques to boost his cardio performance is to incorporate interval trainings into to his running and weightlifting exercises. After working up a sweat, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will provide Dr. Koh with his real-time recovery analysis – heart rate recovery, sweat loss[3], and blood oxygenation – so he can assess his endurance levels, limits and stamina. On top of that, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will offer personalised water consumption recommendations based on the recovery data to keep him hydrated.

Dr. Koh is also very amazed with Samsung Health’s Advanced Running Metrics’ ability to offer estimates of insightful running performance data like asymmetry of left and right leg, regularity, vertical stiffness, ground contact time, flight time, and vertical oscillation, without any additional sensors.

Diet is another crucial component of Dr. Koh’s fitness regime. He emphasizes that a well-balanced diet is not just good for one’s overall health, but that the road to fitness involves 70% nutrition and 30% exercise. Using the food intake tracker, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro and Samsung Health app assist him to keep a low calorie diet, and pump up the protein and fibre any time he veers off course. “Low sugar, low carbs, high protein, high fibers and staying hydrated,” is his mantra to help others achieve their body composition goals.

A huge fan of fashion, Dr. Koh was highly impressed at the Galaxy Watch5 Pro’s sleek and stylish design with its unique and distinctive colours. An iconic circle frame is used to complement every look, while all-new neutral colours allow the watch to stand out from the crowd. “The magnetic clasp makes it so versatile to put on or take off and the strap is extremely comfortable that you wouldn’t mind wearing it to sleep,” he exclaimed.

Fitness journey feels more rewarding when you get to witness your growth tallying with proven numbers. So, start monitoring your health and fitness today with Samsung Health!

Dr. Koh added that he has three more recommendations to help people stay healthy – that is to set goals, stay committed and monitor their progress. You can accomplish all of these and more with the support of the Galaxy Watch5 Pro. So, get one of yours right now!

Rome was not built in a day.

Let’s stay consistent together with Samsung Health. Learn more:

• Samsung Health: https://www.samsung.com/my/apps/samsung-health/
• Galaxy Watch5 Pro: https://www.samsung.com/my/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch5-pro-black-titanium-bluetooth-sm-r920nzkaxme/buy/
• Galaxy Watch5: https://www.samsung.com/my/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch5-40mm-silver-bluetooth-sm-r900nzsaxme/buy/

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[1] Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician. Do not measure your body composition if you have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant. Measurement results may not be accurate if you are under 20 years

[2] Refer to Footnote 1

[3] To measure, select ‘Running’ on your watch and run at least 5km/h for at least 2.5km. Only for use with outdoor running.

Add color to your daily life with Samsung’s latest wearables – The Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and Galaxy Watch5 – designed to optimize work, play, and everything in between. Crafted with style, functionality and durability in mind, these wearables work hand-in-hand with your favorite Galaxy devices to deliver new and meaningful experiences that help you look, feel, and do your best every day.

Your Must-Have Entertainment Companions

Having thrown together the perfect outfit for the day, it is now time to get to work or school. Liven up every commute with your favorite tunes, powered by the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. The updated Samsung Seamless Codec enables 24-bit Hi-Fi audio support from your Galaxy Z Fold4 or Z Flip4 to your Galaxy Buds2 Pro for the ultimate audio experience^[1], whether to enjoy your favorite songs or streamed movies.

With Intelligent 360 Audio^[2], the sound from your Galaxy Buds2 Pro will feel more alive. Combined with Direct Multi-channel (5.1 channel/ 7.1 channel/ Dolby Atmos®) and enhanced head tracking^[3], you will get an immersive spatial audio experience even as you move your head. Now, imagine that experience while watching an epic movie with your Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Buds2 Pro!

Have your hands full on the bus? With the Buds Controller application on the Galaxy Watch5, control your Galaxy Buds2 Pro’ settings without having to reach for your phone. From viewing the battery percentage of your Buds2Pro to toggling active noise cancellation, it has never been easier to enjoy music your way.

Look Good, Feel Good

Donning the perfect outfit lifts the spirit, boosts confidence, and brightens an otherwise dreary day. But why stop there? Going beyond function, the stylish form of the Samsung Galaxy wearables can elevate your style and serve as an outlet for self-expression.

Tailor your Galaxy Watch5 to fit your signature looks perfectly, from size to case, watch face, and band. Watch5 cases are available in 40mm and 44mm sizes, with a range of colors including Pink Gold, Sapphire, Silver, and Graphite^[4] Switch up your style by pairing it with a variety of watchband colors and sizes, for a versatile and bespoke watch to fit your every mood.

Add another splash of color to your outfit of the day with the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, available in Bora Purple, Graphite and White. Match it with your Bora Purple, Pink Gold, Graphite or Blue Galaxy Z Flip4 to look effortlessly chic and put-together.

Ever-Ready, Even On The Go

The Galaxy Buds2 Pro is your trusty companion if you are making a call on-the-go, or from your neighborhood café.

Switch between music and calls with just a swipe or tap of your Galaxy Buds2 Pro, with its range of built-in and customizable touchpad commands^[5]. Improved Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) now tracks and eliminates background noises as soft as wind for a distraction-free call environment^[6]. Meanwhile, Auto Switch^[7] on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro detects mobile activity and calls, seamlessly connecting to your Galaxy devices so you never have to fumble to connect your buds to your device again.

Paired with the high-resolution 10MP Selfie Camera on your Galaxy Z Fold4 or Z Flip 4, be prepared to take video calls on-the-go like never before.

Supercharge Your Wellness Journey

After a long day, what better way to let off some steam than to work up a sweat? Fifteen percent smaller than its predecessor, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro provides ultimate comfort while you exercise to your best workout beats. If you are out with a workout buddy, Voice Detect^[8] switches from ANC to Ambient Sound so you can keep up conversations without removing your buds.

Pair that with the Galaxy Watch5, which is the ultimate exercise companion that takes your wellness journey to the next level. Equipped with the Advanced Samsung BioActive Sensor^[9], the Galaxy Watch5 delivers in-depth readings of your heart rate, blood oxygen and even your stress levels.

Going beyond health insights, the Galaxy Watch5 also supports the post-workout, rest, and recovery process. You can rely on the Body Composition measurements^[10] and recommendations on water consumption based on sweat loss^[11] to build your wellness journey.

Thanks to the Buds2 Pro’s IPX7 water resistance ^[12]and the Watch5’s durable Sapphire crystal displays and IP68 durability, these wearables can take more than a little sweat and rain^[13]. Paired with the Armor Aluminum frames and hinge cover, as well as the Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus+®  on the Cover Screen and rear glass of the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4, here is a rugged suite of devices to supercharge your indoor and outdoor adventures.

Work Hard, Play Hard

When it is time to wind down, why not kick back and catch up on the latest television series? With a durable battery, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro boasts a total playtime of up to 29 hours^[14], and keeps up with your transition from work to play without need for a recharge.

Take your movie-watching to the next level with SmartThings Scenes on your Galaxy Z Fold4 or Z Flip4, by automating your entire ecosystem of Samsung smart home appliances to create your desired environment. Activate your Movie Scene with a quick tap on your Galaxy Watch5, turning the lights down low and the air-conditioning up for a cozy night and the ultimate cinematic experience.

From accentuating your look to powering your day, this new generation of Samsung wearables fits right in with the latest Galaxy devices and has evolved to meet your every need in a perfect balance of style, functionality, and durability. Pair the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 with your Galaxy Buds2 Pro and the Galaxy Watch5, for the ultimate confidence to tackle the everyday.

The rainbow to your everyday life, Galaxy Wearables.

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• Galaxy Watch5 Pro: https://www.samsung.com/my/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch5-pro-black-titanium-bluetooth-sm-r920nzkaxme/buy/
• Galaxy Watch5: https://www.samsung.com/my/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch5-40mm-silver-bluetooth-sm-r900nzsaxme/buy/
• Galaxy Buds2 Pro: https://www.samsung.com/my/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-bora-purple-sm-r510nlvaxme/

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^[1] Samsung Galaxy device with One UI version 4.0 or higher is required. 24-bit audio support may vary depending on the application.

^[2] Available only on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets with Android One UI version 3.1 or later. 360 Audio and head tracking support may vary depending on the application and content.

^[3] Enhanced head tracking and Direct Multi-channel is supported with Android One UI version 4.1.1 or later.

^[4] The 40mm Watch5 case size is available in Graphite, Silver, and Pink Gold. The 44mm Watch5 case size is available in Graphite, Sapphire, and Silver 

^[5] These features will vary by device and software version.

^[6] Requires Voice Detect function to be turned on under settings on the Galaxy Wearable application.

^[7] Auto Switch feature only available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 4.1 or later and Galaxy Watch4 series or later. Samsung Galaxy devices must be logged in to Samsung Account to enable Auto Switch feature. Auto Switch feature for Samsung TV is only available on Samsung TVs launched Feb ’22 or later after getting a firmware update from Jul ’22. Autoswitch with TV is only available for making and receiving phone calls.

^[8] Requires Voice Detect function to be turned on under settings on the Galaxy Wearable application.

^[9] Due to country restrictions in obtaining approval/registration as a medical device for certain services, those sensor(s) and their relevant service(s) may not be available for use. Check out www.samsung.com/sg/apps/samsung-health-monitor for latest update on service countries.

^[10] DO NOT measure your body composition if you have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices.

DO NOT measure your body composition if you are pregnant.

Measurement results may not be accurate if you are under 20 years old.

Body composition is supported in Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series and later released Galaxy Watch models only.

Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician.

^[11] To measure, select ‘Running’ on your watch and run at least 5km/h for at least 2.5km. Only for use with outdoor running.

^[12] IPX7 is based on laboratory test conditions for submersion in up to 1 meter of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.

Not advised for beach or pool use. Charging case is not water resistant. If the earbuds are damaged, they are not guaranteed to be water resistant. If the earbuds or your hands are wet, they must be dried thoroughly prior to handling or placing into the charging case. If placed into the charging case without drying, the earbuds may be damaged.

^[13] Galaxy Watch5 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters under the ISO standard 22810:2010. It is not suitable for diving or high-pressure water activities. If the device or your hands are wet, they must be dried thoroughly prior to handling.

^[14] Earbuds provide up to 5hrs play time with ANC on (up to 8 hrs with ANC off), while the case provides up to 18 hours of battery life (up to 29 hours with ANC off) when the case and earbuds are charged to 100%. Based on internal testing. Audio playback time tested by pairing a pre-production Galaxy Buds2 Pro to a recently released Galaxy smartphone with default settings, including ANC on. Actual battery life may vary and depend on usage conditions, settings, number of times charged, Bluetooth signal strength, and other factors. Default setting refers to the original setting for the Galaxy Buds2 Pro when it was first released, simply with the power turned on.

^[15] The promotion is valid until 31^st October 2022. Model and color of promotional item may vary from the images shown. Galaxy Watch5 Series and Galaxy Buds2Pro’s complimentary rewards are on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

^[16] Terms and conditions apply.

JM, a YouTuber with a following of about 450,000 subscribers, specializes in reviewing IT devices. Recently, he challenged himself to live an even more perfect dream life by using Galaxy wearable devices. To achieve this perfect dream life, he used the Galaxy Watch5 series, which acts as a health coach on your wrist by precisely tracking and recording health data, and the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, which provide enriched audio experiences with crisp, clear sound in a comfortable design.

Samsung Newsroom spent the day with JM, who has invested much time in evaluating the latest devices, to see how he could live a perfect life with Galaxy wearables.

6 A.M.: Start the Day by Checking Your Sleep Patterns

Each day starts and ends with sleep, making it an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, sleeping well is more important than sleeping for a long time. To help you monitor your sleep, the Galaxy Watch5 tracks your sleep cycles throughout the night, allowing you to view your sleeping patterns and quality after a long night of rest.

By providing you with detailed information on your sleeping duration and patterns^[1], the Galaxy Watch5 helps you create healthy sleeping habits with insights that help you fine tune your sleeping schedule. The watch comprehensively monitors your activity while you are sleeping, such as the sleep cycles you pass through, tossing and turning, the number of times you woke up and more, providing you with an overall sleep score based on the quality of sleep. The watch can also detect snoring^[2] and displays your oxygen saturation while asleep.

The Galaxy Watch5’s sleep management feature analyses users’ sleep quality in four stages based on how deep they sleep. After the watch records and analyses seven days of sleep, the app compares the user’s sleep type to the sleeping patterns of different animals. Users can also receive a customized sleep coaching^[3] guide in order to improve their sleeping habits.

8 A.M.: Discover More About Your Body’s Condition with the BioActive Sensor

After waking up, a low-impact at-home workout is the perfect way to start your day. To check your workout progress and body statistics, the Galaxy Watch5 can accurately calculate your body’s composition^[4].

The Galaxy Watch5 comes with a BioActive Sensor^[5] with increased accuracy to measure data from your body, including the percentage of body water, skeletal muscle mass and body fat, allowing you to keep track of your fitness progress or body statistics. Thanks to an improved design, the wider BioActive Sensor on the back side of the watch covers a larger part of the wrist, providing increased accuracy.

Users can easily see all measured data at a glance to track their progress as well as changes in their health and body. The watch goes beyond simply recording calories consumed and workout duration and enables users to monitor their health on their wrist.

1 P.M.: Upgrade Your Workout with Galaxy Wearables

JM has received an international tennis umpire certification, and his wife Sally is a former professional tennis player, making tennis not just a fun activity but a part of their daily lives. To them, the Galaxy Watch5 is an essential accessory to track their workout progress while playing tennis.

The Galaxy Watch5 series can track progress for a variety of sports as well as different forms of exercise, such as weight training and jogging. Users can add more sports by connecting the watch to the Samsung Health app. The watch automatically^[6] starts tracking exercise with a lot of movement, such as jogging and riding a bike. For other sports or exercise, users can manually tap the track button on the watch to start tracking.

JM and his wife also often enjoy listening to music while playing tennis. While playing tennis, the couple sported the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, earbuds that fit comfortably when worn. With an ergonomic design and a weight of a mere 5.5 grams, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro stay comfortably snug in your ears, even while playing sports that require intense physical activity.

The Galaxy Buds2 Pro also boast richer sound quality thanks to the 360 Audio feature and the longer lasting battery life allows it to play audio for up to 29 hours. With an IPX7-rated water resistant capability, the watch has increased durability and can withstand water and sweat from outdoor activities with ease.

After finishing a workout, the Galaxy Watch5 shows a comprehensive summary of your workout, including the duration, calories burned, heart rate and more. If you work out regularly, you can refer to previous workout data from the week to systematically manage your health

6 P.M.: Use Smart Features Optimized for Outdoor Activities

Spending more time outside by exercising or doing outdoor activities can help you relax and connect with nature in your dream life. Galaxy wearables are here to help you get started. The Galaxy Watch5 Pro, recently added to the Galaxy Watch product lineup, acts as your personal health coach through all outdoor activities. Thanks to increased durability and its smart workout-assistance functionality, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro is the perfect workout partner, keeping you company and helping you stay motivated during any outdoor activity.

The sapphire crystal display and titanium frame of the Galaxy Watch5 Pro make it strong^[7] enough to withstand the elements. Sapphire crystal is resistant to scratches, providing users with ease of mind while wearing the watch during outdoor activities.

If you enjoy hiking or long-distance cycling, the GPS-based smart features help you map your route. The Galaxy Watch5 Pro comes with the Route Workout^[8] feature, which can store routes for later use, and the Track Back^[9] feature, which guides you back to where you started by retracing your route, making it especially useful for outdoor activities such as hiking.

Share your recorded routes with other Galaxy users as a GPS Exchange Format (GPX) file by using the Route Workout feature. You can download GPX files shared by others on your Galaxy Watch5 Pro to experience the exact same routes through the Turn-by-Turn Navigation feature.

Additionally, similar to car navigation, the Turn-by-Turn Navigation feature smoothly guides you through recorded workout routes using vibration and voice commands. Designed specifically for outdoor activities, the watch provides tailored guidance for situations where you cannot easily look at the watch screen, such as when riding a bike or hiking.

With an improved battery capacity of 590mAh, use the Galaxy Watch5 Pro for hours and experience a widened scope of features and increased usability.

9 P.M.: Focus on Yourself with Mindfulness Activity

After a long day, taking a moment at night to focus on yourself and wind down can relieve stress from the day. The Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) feature of the Galaxy Buds2 Pro blocks out noise for better immersion when listening to calm music or focusing on the sound of your breath.

The Galaxy Watch5 series also measures your stress level. When your stress level is high, follow the watch’s guide and focus on deep breathing to refocus and give yourself a mental break.

With a plethora of unique features, the Galaxy wearables help you take care of your physical and mental health. By considering the wants and needs of users, the wearables provide innovative features, increased performance and convenience, helping you live your dream life.

Learn more about the Galaxy Wearables here:

• Galaxy Watch5 Pro: https://www.samsung.com/my/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch5-pro-black-titanium-bluetooth-sm-r920nzkaxme/buy/
• Galaxy Watch5: https://www.samsung.com/my/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch5-40mm-silver-bluetooth-sm-r900nzsaxme/buy/
• Galaxy Buds2 Pro: https://www.samsung.com/my/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-bora-purple-sm-r510nlvaxme/

Watch how this couple intensify their tennis game by competing on who can burn the most calories with their Galaxy Watch5. Who do you think won?

^[1] For sleep pattern results, user must wear watch while they sleep for at least 7 nights and complete a survey.

^[2] The default setting for snoring detection is off. Users can turn the setting on with their smartphone at anytime using the Samsung Health App 6.18 version or above.

^[3] The Advanced Sleep feature is for fitness and wellness purposes only and not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or disease.

^[4] Body composition is supported in Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series and later released Galaxy Watch models only.

^[5] Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician.

^[6] Auto Workout Tracking requires smartphone with Android 8.0 or later, 1.5GB or more RAM and the latest version of the Samsung Health app (version 6.22 or later).

^[7] Compared to Galaxy Watch4 based on Vickers hardness measured with constant load of 200gf.

^[8] Provided when GPX format route file is imported for hiking and cycling and route is set as target under Samsung Health settings.

^[9] To use Track Back feature, it must be enabled prior to every hiking or cycling workout session under Samsung Health settings.

Next week, Samsung will share its latest lineup of innovative products designed to enhance users’ everyday lives, including updates that empower fitness and wellness routines. Ahead of the unveiling, we’d like to take the time to reflect on our philosophy, achievements, and progress that we have made as we approach our most recent step in our health journey.

The world has entered a new era of wellness, seeing a growing desire for a more nuanced understanding of overall health. In the past, health was a simple concept with a single definition. Now, everyone defines health and wellness by what it means to them. To accommodate everyone’s health goals, Samsung is committed to ensuring everyone has access to the resources they need, so they can work towards the best version of themselves.

To that end, we are focused on setting new standards for health experiences through our Galaxy Watch series, and across our broader product portfolio. We have established three key pillars to help people reach their own goals: sensor innovation, connected wellness and industry collaboration.

Advanced Sensors for More Meaningful Insights

To create healthier habits and reach goals, it’s important we know ourselves better. For our users, this journey starts with Samsung’s groundbreaking BioActive Sensor. The BioActive Sensor delivers accurate and comprehensive health data and provides actionable insights and guidance users can leverage during their health and wellness journey.

First introduced with the Galaxy Watch4, the BioActive Sensor uses a unique single chip that combines two powerful health sensors – Optical Heart Rate (PPG) and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) – into one compact unit. Its streamlined design enhances performance and fits comfortably for increased accuracy and 24/7 usage. This helps users deepen their understanding, encourages action, and strengthens good habits to help them achieve their goals.

Our sensor provides insights across all aspects of health, but we’d like to highlight two key areas: sleep and body composition. Sleep is often an afterthought when establishing a solid wellness routine, but it is essential for holistic health. At Samsung, we’re serious about helping our community get better sleep. We’ve introduced various sleep quality tracking tools and launched a tailored sleep coaching program all aimed to help users get a more restful night’s sleep.

When it comes to fitness, in particular, everyone’s goals are different. That’s why BioActive Sensor also measures body composition, which deepens users’ knowledge of their physical health, far beyond merely losing weight. The sensor sends microcurrents to measure weight maintained, skeletal muscle gained, body fat loss and body water levels, relative to goals set, helping users hit targets and keep track of what matters to them.

Across these advancements, we remain intensely committed to the secure and private collection of data to give our users peace of mind during their wellness journeys. All health data is encrypted and secured on the device itself and guarded by Knox, ensuring users’ information remains isolated from unauthorized sources.

Wellness That Spans All Devices

We are also providing tools that allow consumers to track overall health and wellness — whether they’re at home, in the gym, or on the road. The Samsung Health app, with more than 200 million active global users, is at the center of Samsung’s health experience across an extensive range of devices, from smartwatches to smartphones to tablets and even TVs. The app — a holistic health hub that consolidates fitness, wellness, and health monitoring capabilities — records and compiles all kinds of health data and activity information, presents them intuitively, and gives guidance on how to leverage that data to maximize results. The collected information is comprehensive, easy-to-understand, and encourages positive action. More connected devices mean a more seamless and enhanced user experience. While following guided workout or meditation programs on Samsung Smart TVs or Galaxy Tabs at home, for example, your calorie count and heart rate are tracked on your Galaxy Watch but viewed on the larger screen for easier access. Your Galaxy Watch also recognizes when you fall asleep and automatically dims lights and turns off air conditioners in response.

Open Collaboration Means Better Health Experiences

To give our users the best experience possible, we partner with other leaders in technology and wellness. We have built a strong foundation with our technology, and we welcome collaboration on our open ecosystem — one that often serves as an incubator for exciting new applications, services and features. In collaboration with Google, we co-developed Wear OS and Health Connect so that more users can join the unified platform and take advantage of new services and solutions to meet everyone’s needs.

Samsung works extensively with third-party experts, research centers, and universities to further advance wearable tracking and insight capabilities, including the National Sleep Foundation for sleep, the University of California San Diego Sleep Laboratory and the University of California, San Francisco Hypoxia Research Laboratory for sleep and blood oxygen research, and Louisiana State University, Pennington Biomedical Research Center and the University of Hawaii Cancer Center for BIA research, to name a few. We’re also committed to researching new ways our health solutions can be used in the medical field. In the coming months, we’re focused on developing more tools and resources that will support the medical community and give our users a more holistic view of their health records.

The Promising Future of Health and Wellness

In the last few years, many people around the world have adopted new habits and interests. For many, these include a greater awareness of physical, mental and sleep health. To meet this demand, Samsung is excited to continue expanding our Galaxy Watch lineup to better cater to the many unique needs of our users — especially those with a passion for the outdoors.

Our work, however, does not stop there. We are constantly innovating and investing in research and development and exploring new ways to work with our trusted partners. Through open collaboration and focused innovation, we will ensure our users are equipped with advanced technologies that empower them to better understand their own minds and bodies for a truly integrated, holistic experience of health and wellness.

We can’t wait for you to see what’s next. Please be sure to tune in to Galaxy Unpacked on August 10 at 9:00 p.m. MYT on www.samsung.com/my/unpacked/.