Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 update improves its blood oxygen saturation feature

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is getting a new update in South Korea that improves one of its key features. The firmware update R840XXU1BTK1 enhances the smartwatch's ability to measure your blood oxygen levels. The wearable adds heart rate voice guidance, and accumulated distance has been added when running and biking exercises are being recorded automatically. You can also listen to voice guidance through a wireless headset connected to the watch during a workout. The update should roll out to other markets soon.

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Wellness takes centre stage with Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is one of the new wearables the company launched at its recent online Unpacked event. The smartwatch is now available at Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores and across major retail partners with a starting price of $549.99 for the 41mm model and $599.99 for the 45mm variant. Those who purchase the Galaxy Watch 3 until September 4 get a free Duo Wireless Charger Pad for free.

Samsung packs new features like a heart rate monitor, fall detection, integrated running coach, and access to a "fitness studio" via Samsung Health. The company also incorporates a new sleep score feature and insights into the Galaxy Watch 3. And it's now easy to set automatic reply options and view emoticons right from your wrist.

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Samsung teases five new devices in new Unpacked teaser

We've already heard about what devices Samsung plans to launch during Unpacked on August 5. But now we get confirmation from the company through a teaser trailer for the event. We get to see the silhouettes of the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Buds Live, and the Galaxy Watch 3. Ahead of the event, Samsung revealed the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. And now we're just days away from learning about these new gadgets. Which one are you the most excited to see?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 tipped to support hand gestures to answer calls

The mystery surrounding Samsung's upcoming devices is slowly but surely getting revealed. The latest target is the Galaxy Watch 3. XDA-Developers found that the Galaxy Watch 3 Plugin app references support for hand gestures, particularly when it comes to taking calls. If the smartwatch starts ringing, you can clench and unclench your fist to pick up or share your hand to ignore the call.

The smartwatch will also reportedly support the Apple Watch-like fall detection. If it detects a fall, it'll ring for 60 seconds, awaiting a response. If you don't answer, it will proceed to text your location as well as a five-second audio recording to emergency contacts. There's also an option to make an emergency call after the minute-long wait. We should expect to hear more about the Galaxy Watch 3 and its features during Samsung's upcoming Unpacked online launch on August 5.

Source: Engadget