From sleep support to marathon preparation, One UI 8 encompasses everything.
Essential details:
– The One UI 8 Watch beta introduces features such as Bedtime Support, Vascular Load assessment, Marathon Trainer, and Antioxidant Meter to foster healthier lifestyles.
– Bedtime Support evaluates sleep behaviors and circadian cycles to suggest ideal sleep times, while Marathon Trainer offers tailored marathon training regimens.
– The Antioxidant Meter employs an innovative sensor to gauge carotenoid concentrations, indicative of dietary choices, and Vascular Load offers insights on cardiovascular strain during sleep.
After the Galaxy S25 lineup began receiving the second One UI 8 betas earlier this month, the company is rolling out the One UI 8 Watch in beta form, bringing an array of new functionalities to assist smartwatch users in developing “healthier habits.” This latest beta includes features like Bedtime Support, Vascular Load, Marathon Trainer, and Antioxidant Meter.
Bedtime Support & Vascular Load:
Bedtime Support expands on Samsung’s existing sleep-centric tools, now featuring additional resources aimed at improving sleep quality. It suggests ideal sleeping hours based on personal lifestyle and sleep patterns, along with reminders to assist Galaxy Watch users in maintaining consistency, as mentioned in the announcement post.
This feature also reviews user sleep data from the past three days to assess sleep patterns and circadian rhythms, aiming to propose a “bedtime that enhances alertness the following day.” The goal is to aid individuals in achieving better rest. If users experience inconsistent sleep for several days, Bedtime Support evaluates this and helps users secure adequate recuperation.
Conversely, the Vascular Load feature aspires to provide users with insights regarding their vascular load and cardiovascular stress while they sleep. Furthermore, users can monitor other factors such as sleep and physical activity to ensure they are engaging in healthier practices and forming positive habits.
Marathon Trainer:
Marathon Trainer is a tool specifically crafted for Galaxy Watch users training for marathons, promoting safe practices. It features optimized intensity and injury-prevention routines, making it suitable for novices as well.
In addition, it supplies motivation, real-time advice, and a customized training regimen according to the user’s fitness level. Moreover, Galaxy Watch users can obtain a performance assessment and a running level score after just 12 minutes of running while wearing the smartwatch. Subsequently, a thorough training plan is expected to be generated, aiding users in preparing for their chosen marathons.
Antioxidant Meter:
Ultimately, the Antioxidant Meter feature on Galaxy Watch can measure carotenoids — “antioxidants present in green and orange fruits and vegetables — stored in the skin.” It reportedly employs an industry-first method to evaluate carotenoid levels in roughly five seconds, supported by an advanced, light-activated BioActive sensor.
All these insights are thought to reflect lifestyle changes. The purpose of the feature is to combat free radicals within the body resulting from behavioral factors like alcohol intake and smoking. Antioxidants, in contrast, help neutralize those free radicals to avert chronic diseases. Therefore, the ability to measure carotenoid antioxidants empowers Galaxy Watch users to embrace healthier habits.
Galaxy Watch 5 series and beyond:
These enhanced features are accessible for Galaxy Watch users interested in trying the One UI 8 Watch beta. However, certain functionalities like Vascular Load are exclusive to the Galaxy Watch Ultra and the forthcoming Galaxy Watch 8 models. The beta is currently available for users located in Korea and the U.S., and it has been launched for the Galaxy Watch 5 series and later.
