Will The Galaxy Watch 5 Feature A Body Temperature Sensor?
Latest developments suggest that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 might ship with skin temperature measurement support, after all. While original rumors about the device suggested that it would come with a thermometer, more recent reports suggested otherwise. Last month, a Tweet from tipster Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that the Galaxy Watch 5 might not come with body temperature measuring as Samsung was facing some challenges while implementing the new feature in its next-gen smartwatch.
Recent leaks have revealed that Samsung will ditch the 'Classic' version for a 'Pro' model this year. This will also mean that there will be no rotating bezel in either of the Galaxy Watch 5 variants, much to the disappointment of many would-be buyers waiting for the new lineup. Reports also suggest that the upcoming watches will offer a massive battery upgrade over their predecessors to rectify persistent complaints about the Galaxy Watch 4's poor battery life.
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The latest beta version of the Samsung Health app apparently features a toggle for 'Skin temperature during sleep,' suggesting that the Galaxy Watch 5 will very likely ship with a temperature sensor. However, the feature will likely be used for menstrual cycle tracking and fertility planning rather than as a diagnostic tool. The inclusion of the new toggle was first spotted by u/thedrunkmayor on Reddit, who posted a screenshot to show that the feature is already live in the latest Samsung Health beta. However, it very likely doesn't do anything for now, as the Galaxy Watch 4 doesn't support skin temperature measurements.
While the latest development suggests that Samsung is definitely working on the skin temperature
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