Samsung study points to Galaxy Watch hypertension alerts

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🔬 Health & Fitness Research

Samsung is recruiting Samsung Galaxy Watch users for a study comparing wearable data with ambulatory blood-pressure readings, not announcing hypertension alerts or validating the watch as a screening tool. Until the data proves reliable, consumers should not treat Samsung Galaxy Watch readings as a substitute for a cuff or clinical check.

Marty’s Take:

Do not buy a Samsung Galaxy Watch expecting blood-pressure alerts. The useful signal here is Samsung’s willingness to test watch data against clinical readings, but shoppers should still choose on features available now. For a grounded shortlist, start with our best fitness tracker guide.

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Source: Gadgets & Wearables