Samsung transformed its smartphone lineup by extending its AI efforts to the Galaxy S24 lineup. The company left users on the hook by giving them hope that the functionality would also be expanded to wearables. Now, with Samsung confirming its plan to bring Galaxy AI to smartwatches, it stayed true to its words. However, the company did hint at opting for paid advanced AI features in the future, but the information is limited on whether the updates would be available on other Android devices.
This week, Samsung announced that the Galaxy Watch's AI features will be part of the Wear OS 5 update. We know that the core focus of the AI-infused wearables would be improving the health features of the smartwatch series. In a recent development, we found some interesting insights on Samsung's future plans for the Galaxy AI capabilities. The AI utilities will be available for free but not for long. Samsung subtly dropped its plan to charge for the AI-integrated features. Here's what the company says in its blog post:
It is still unclear whether the Galaxy AI features on the Galaxy Watch can be utilized only when connected to a Samsung smartphone or if they could be available for other Android devices as well. The latest update suggests it may be available for all Android phones. The footnotes mentioned 'other Android devices' in Samsung's statement, leaving room for speculation and expectation that Samsung might not follow its previous pattern of limiting it to specifically Samsung phones.
Some of the health advancements available for the wearable include an energy score to keep track of health records by observing sleep patterns, heart rate, and activities. Through the Wellness Tips option, you could get reminders to work on your health goals and suggestions
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