Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 got new leaks from insiders and speculators about its new infrared temperature health sensor that it will include on its next release of the wearable tech. The feature is a first for wearable technology, and it is something that Samsung is allegedly aiming to bring on its next-generation smartwatch to pair to its smart devices.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Leaks: New Health Sensor for Wearable
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 7: The new Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is displayed during a launch event at Barclays Center on August 7, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus smartphones, which go on sale August 23 starting at $949.
Samsung got leaks and rumors regarding its next release of the Galaxy Watch 5, and Korea's ET News first reported about this new health sensor coming for the wearable. While the feature is not exactly high-tech like the blood pressure monitor and the blood sugar sensor initial rumors spotted, it still brings an additional tool for users to experience.
It is the infrared temperature sensor, and it will help on looking at one's condition via their body heat, may it be lower or higher than regular readings. The new feature may help have more information on one's body, and different diagnostics will help point to a specific occurrence in one's body, courtesy of the new technology.
Infrared Temperature Health Sensor on Galaxy Watch?
According to Android Central, Samsung would not be the first manufacturer to bring the temperature sensor on a tech wearable. Still, it will pioneer a more accurate one on the watch. That is because of its infrared capabilities that focus on situating itself on a person's wrist for a precise read, allegedly coming in the fall season.
Smartwatch and its Tech Capabilities
Smartwatches are devices that tell more than the time and notifications for users now, as it focuses on many monitoring features for health and fitness. Essentially, various takes on smartwatches include the Android operating system from Google, Apple's watchOS, and the many variations on its systems to power the device.
Samsung is rivals with many tech companies that focus on these wearable technologies, including Fitbit, Garmin, Fossil, Apple, and even the famous Swiss luxury watchmaker, TAG Heuer. These are not the only companies that feature a smartwatch on their lineup, as other smartphone manufacturers also bring their device versions to users.
Technology and health are heavily working together to give the public what they need to monitor their health and keep up with the times to assist the medical field. Samsung and other manufacturers' smartwatches are shaping to be a massive help for the future, especially with the many features it tries to bring for the public's use.
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Written by Isaiah Richard
