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Essential updates for Samsung Health platform and study highlights Galaxy Watch’s high tracking accuracy
Top 3 Key Points:
- Samsung Health Platform updates enhance app stability, performance, and compatibility.
- The study confirms Galaxy Watch’s high accuracy in health tracking, especially in heart rate and body fat measurements.
- Update now available for Galaxy devices, compatible from Android 8 to Android 14.
Samsung recently rolled out an important update for its Health Platform app, now available as version 1.6.00.02. This update is designed to improve your overall experience by enhancing app performance and ensuring compatibility with the latest Android versions. Weighing in at 10.32MB, this update can be easily downloaded from the Galaxy Store.
The update brings significant improvements, particularly for developers. It introduces SA logging for the Health Data API (HDA) and Software Development Kit (SDK), including 34 API-level changes to ensure the app aligns with the latest Android features and security standards. Additionally, it resolves several bugs, contributing to better app stability and smoother user experience.
This version of the Samsung Health Platform is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 8 through Android 14. If you haven’t updated yet, it’s recommended to do so to take advantage of these enhancements.
The Samsung Health Platform is a robust tool that allows users to collect and manage health data across various apps. It leverages Google’s Health Data API to securely handle this information, making it a key resource for anyone serious about monitoring their health.
Alongside these software updates, a recent study from the Human Performance & Sport Science Center at the University of Michigan has confirmed the accuracy of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch series in tracking various health metrics. According to the study, the Galaxy Watch delivers impressive accuracy rates: about 90% for heart rate tracking, 95% for sweat loss, and a strong 95% correlation with Dexa scans for body fat percentage. Although VO2 Max measurements are slightly lower at 82%, they still provide valuable insights.
While the study did not specify which Galaxy Watch models were tested, the long-standing collaboration between Samsung and the University of Michigan suggests that this high level of accuracy likely applies to both new and older models of the Galaxy Watch.
For those interested in upgrading their Samsung Health Platform app, simply head to the Galaxy Store, navigate to the Menu, and select Updates. Alternatively, the update can also be sideloaded via APKMirror.