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		<title>Galaxy Watch Active2 &#8211; Samsung Newsroom South Africa</title>
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				<title>Introducing 1 Life Pulse Lite: A innovative health management Program Set to Transform The Life Insurance Industry</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
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									<description><![CDATA[JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 25 January 2021 – Samsung, 1Life and VeoSens launched Pulse Lite a world-first in South Africa and is set to transform the life]]></description>
																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 25 January 2021 <strong>–</strong> Samsung, 1Life and VeoSens launched Pulse Lite a world-first in South Africa and is set to transform the life insurance market, while simultaneously enhancing South African’s approach to better health. 1Life Pulse Lite works differently from what is currently in the market, in that it provides long-term financial benefit for making incremental changes in your daily life. The difference between VeoSens and other health management apps is that VeoSens removes the complicated jargon and provides simplified metrics that are easy to decipher and understand. This empowers people to make informed decisions regarding their wellbeing. The product is compelling: Backed by the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 and VeoSens app technology, it enables consumers to earn additional ife insurance cover, by making better daily choices.</p>
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<p>Pulse Lite is an innovative health management program that provides consumers with a simple, intuitive means of tracking one’s health. When you sign up for 1Life Pulse Lite, you are immediately allocated Base Bonus Cover of R50 000, which you can then grow in two ways: One by simply monitoring your activities on your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 and secondly by making positive lifestyle changes to improve your well-being. You can grow your cover up to R18, 200 per month or R607 per day. The special offer is available from 18 December 2020.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #000080;">The Technology Whose Time Has Come</span></strong></p>
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<p>Life insurance has been modelled around how people live their lives. The healthier you live, the lower your risk profile and the less your premiums are. <span>This </span>technology really helps elevate this, by giving consumers tangible measures of their wellbeing and enabling them to take real control whilst encouraging them to make the necessary amendments for a better life. 1Life Pulse Lite is the culmination of this technology partnered with life insurance, creating a platform for consumers to add greater value to the cover.</p>
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<p><strong> <img class="size-full wp-image-11060 aligncenter" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Introducing1LifePulse_main.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Introducing1LifePulse_main.jpg 1000w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Introducing1LifePulse_main-728x410.jpg 728w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Introducing1LifePulse_main-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Pioneering Cover</strong>: Adapting to our consumer needs in the New Normal has been made even easier through this pioneering technology. 1Life Pulse Lite is a sophisticated health management solution that tracks and guides heart, activity and sleep, monitoring overall wellbeing. Every time you choose to get a little extra sleep or go for a walk, for example, you’re likely to grow your life cover. To qualify for the programme you simply need to buy the <span><a href="https://shop.samsung.com/za/pulselite">Galaxy Watch Active2</a></span>, <span><a href="https://1life.co/my-policy">register with 1Life</a></span> and download the VeoSens app.</p>
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<p><strong>The Incredible Watch:</strong> The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 is technology designed to complement your lifestyle and with this partnership, it can do so effortlessly. With the many recent and unprecedented changes in the world, many of us are dealing with anxiety, which affects our body’s ability to rest. The Galaxy Watch Active2 effortlessly tracks your fitness, sleep, stress and even becomes a running coach. The stylish and popular Galaxy Watch Active2, which was first released in 2013, is an incredible example of Samsung’s innovation and leadership in wearable technology and is now wonderfully paired with 1Life.</p>
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<p><strong>The Innovative App: </strong>VeoSens is a tailor-made Health Management Solution. It is a user-friendly health companion, that provides a consumer 4 scores with life-like illustrations that help you intuitively manage your health and get rewarded for even better sleeping habits. The VeoSens health management solution is built on the recognition that people are different and not everyone is an athlete. Relative to other health apps, it factors in every consumers’ lifestyle and then offers bespoke health management recommendations based on individual metrics. This ensures that everyone can benefit rather than just a few fitness fanatics. Ultimately, 1Life Pulse, through VeoSens provides a real-time snapshot of one’s overall wellbeing, which allows users to experience positive and life-changing outcomes.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Benefits of Pulse Lite: The benefits are clear</strong></span></p>
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<li>Access to the world’s first intuitive health management solution VeoSens worth R960 per annum</li>
<li>Paid-up life insurance premium for a year to a minimum value of R3960</li>
<li>Consumers also reap the health and financial benefits through earning up to R250 000 for making healthier choices</li>
<li>Bespoke solutions for each and every consumer</li>
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<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>How to register for 1Life Pulse Lite:</strong></span></p>
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<li>Purchase a Galaxy Watch Active 2 on the Samsung E-store or a participating retailer</li>
<li>Download the Samsung Galaxy Wearable App from either IOS or Galaxy Play Store</li>
<li>Pair your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 to your mobile device (refer to your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Quick Start guide)</li>
<li><span><a href="https://1life.co/my-policy">Activate 1Life Pulse Lite</a></span></li>
<li>Download the VeoSens App to your smartphone (available on Play Store and iStore)</li>
<li>Open your VeoSens App and follow the prompts to login and set up VeoSens on your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2</li>
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<p>These simple steps are the smart way to a better you. The power of technology to reshape lives has never been more in our own hands.</p>
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<p>All insurance and financial services in relation to 1Life Pulse Lite is provided exclusively by 1Life Insurance Limited (“1Life”), an authorized Insurer and Financial Services Provider. Samsung is not authorized to provide any insurance or financial services on behalf of 1Life and will only provide customers with factual information of a non- financial nature. All queries relating to the product and any financial services should be directed at 1Life</p>
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				<title>New Software Updates Enable Galaxy Watch Active2 Users To Live Healthier and More Conveniently</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:38:16 +0000</pubDate>
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																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 15 October 2020 – Samsung announced a software update*, bringing new health, communication, and connectivity features to the <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/wearables/galaxy-watch-active2-r820-ua/">Galaxy Watch Active2</a>, available starting today.<sup>1</sup></p>
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<p>Here is a look at the new features that will be available on your Galaxy Watch Active2 soon.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Improve Your Athletic Performance</span></h3>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10181" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main1-2.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="408" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main1-2.jpg 859w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main1-2-704x334.jpg 704w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main1-2-768x365.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px" /></p>
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<p>Become a better runner, improve your form, and prevent injury with the Running Analysis<sup>2</sup> feature. The Galaxy Watch Active2 now offers a standalone running analysis and can provide a variety of detailed metrics, such as asymmetry, regularity, stiffness, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, to help you improve performance and reduce injury.</p>
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<p>On top of this, you can also measure VO2 max, an indicator of the maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilise during intense exercise. It is a common measurement used to determine an athlete’s fitness and performance capacity, which can track the progress in your training routine and help you improve your endurance.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Watch Out for Your Loved Ones, Even From Afar</span></h3>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10182" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main2-1.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="408" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main2-1.jpg 859w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main2-1-704x334.jpg 704w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main2-1-768x365.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px" /></p>
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<p>The Fall Detection feature<sup>3</sup> helps you care for yourself and your loved ones, even when you are apart. When a potential fall is detected, you will immediately be given the option to send an SOS notification to up to four pre-designated contacts, ensuring that help is never too far away.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">More Convenient Communication From Your Wrist</span></h3>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10183" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main3-1.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="408" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main3-1.jpg 859w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main3-1-704x334.jpg 704w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main3-1-768x365.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px" /></p>
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<p>Rather than having to turn to your phone after receiving a notification on your smartwatch, you can easily view emoticons and photos directly from your wrist. Plus, with Smart Reply, you are provided with a suggested response<sup>4</sup> for both messages and images, with advanced photo recognition technology, so you can send a reply, even when you are in a hurry.</p>
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<p>Also, when you get a message, your watch will automatically show your chat history, instead of just a single message, so you can quickly pick up your conversation. No more constant switching between devices – you can do more directly from your wrist.</p>
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<p>With the latest update, you also get the latest fun replies. You can now select to send both AR Emoji Stickers<sup>5</sup> and Bitmoji Stickers<sup>6</sup> straight from your watch, so you can truly express yourself in your messages while on-the-go.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000080;">Effortlessly Control Your Mobile Experience</span></h3>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10184" src="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main4-1.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="408" srcset="https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main4-1.jpg 859w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main4-1-704x334.jpg 704w, https://img.global.news.samsung.com/za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GalaxyWatchActive2_SoftwareUpdates-_main4-1-768x365.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px" /></p>
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<p>You can control your mobile experience with the Galaxy Watch Active2 more effortlessly, including giving you instant access to your playlist on your phone. With this latest update, you have an even more seamless music experience across your devices – from your smartphone to Galaxy Buds device to your smartwatch.</p>
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<p>Additionally, your Galaxy Watch Active2 will now support the scroll capture feature, so when you take a screenshot from your smartwatch, it is automatically sent as an image to your smartphone. That way, you can capture message threads, workout information and more and quickly save them for future reference.</p>
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<p>For more information about the Galaxy Watch Active2, please visit <a href="https://www.samsung.com/za/wearables/all-wearables/?galaxy-watch-active">https://www.samsung.com/za/wearables/all-wearables/?galaxy-watch-active</a></p>
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<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"> [1] Availability may vary by market or operator. The update will initially be available on Bluetooth versions of the Galaxy Watch Active2 and will roll out to LTE versions shortly thereafter. Requires the latest version of the Galaxy Wearable app and Galaxy Watch Active2 plugin.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"> [2] When you select “running” under the exercise feature in Samsung Health, your Galaxy Watch Active2 will automatically perform running analysis and measure your VO2 max. For an accurate reading, you should only measure VO2 max while running outdoors at a high intensity for at least 20 minutes.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"> [3] To activate on mobile: Open the Galaxy Wearable app &gt; select ‘SOS’ &gt; Turn on ‘Detect falls’ and add the contact that you want to receive your SOS notifications. Fall Detection recognises falls when the user is engaged in dynamic motion, not when staying still. To notify an emergency contact, a network connection is required. GPS accuracy may be affected by obstructions to the satellite signal, such as buildings.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"> [4] Available in 9 languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Ukrainian.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"> [5] Compatible with Galaxy smartphones with One UI 2.5 or above and an AR Emoji Camera; Supports a maximum of 45 stickers in total: Three AR Emoji avatars, with a maximum of 15 stickers each.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"> [6] Compatible with Galaxy smartphones with the Bitmoji app; Supports 30 stickers maximum. This feature is available to users that have installed the latest version of the Bitmoji app on their smartphone.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"> *Backup the device before updating. Do not disconnect the device during the update of the software. The use of a proper Wi-Fi network is recommended to avoid abnormal carrier data fee.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"> *Make sure to charge the battery (more than 50% capacity) and to have the enough device memory &#8211; at least 1GB. Do not remove the battery during upgrade. This service update is subject to data charges and free minutes do not apply.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: small;"> * The images shown are for illustration purposes only, and may differ from the actual product. Product specifications may vary by country, region, model, and carrier.</span></em></p>
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