The upcomingOne UI 5 WatchOS update will combine with existing electrocardiogram monitoring to monitor for AFib.
While the phone is active, the app will analyze pulse rate data.
According to Samsung, the app wont notify users for every episode of slightly irregular heart rhythm.
The Galaxy Watch 5’s Samsung Health app already tracks heartbeat, steps, and calories.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
The app will opportunistically record pulse rate data when users arent active.
Googles fitness-centric Fitbit devicesintroduced similar heart monitoring technology last year.
Apple Watches alsocheckfor irregular rhythms and notify users about potential periods of AFib andlog their AFib history.
What should show up when the Galaxy Watch detects AFib.Image: Samsung
AFib is described as an irregular, often overly-rapid heart rhythm that can potentially lead to blood clots.
Instead, the company described the feature as for general wellness and fitness purposes only.
Samsungannouncedit received FDA clearance for its new heart rhythm notifications back in May.
The feature was likewise recently approved by regulators in the companys home country of South Korea.
The full list of available countries is available on Samsungsannouncement page.
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