Samsung to remove Vascular Load feature from US Galaxy Watches, plans Blood Pressure Trend replacement
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Asif Iqbal Shaik
Summary
Samsung is removing the experimental Vascular Load feature from Galaxy Watches in the US, a health metric that debuted on the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra. The feature measured blood vessel pressure and stiffness. In its place, Samsung plans to introduce a Blood Pressure Trend feature. The article discusses the regulatory challenges behind this decision, likely tied to FDA clearance issues, and outlines what users can expect going forward with Samsung's health tracking ecosystem.
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· 3 pulledSamsung is expected to launch two new smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, later this month.
While they will bring new and improved health, fitness, and wellness features, Samsung is also removing an experimental health feature that debuted on the Galaxy Watch.
Samsung is planning to remove the experimental Vascular Load feature from Galaxy Watches in the US and introduce Blood Pressure Trend.
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