Samsung in the footsteps of Apple. Samsung’s latest series of connected watches, the Galaxy Watch 5 will benefit from more precise cycle tracking thanks to the body temperature sensor. The Korean manufacturer announced on Monday February 13 the signing of a partnership with Natural Cycles.
Improved prediction in Samsung Health
Specializing in fertility tracking, Natural Cycles will provide Samsung with the technology needed to interpret temperature data. As on the Apple Watch, the watch should measure temperature throughout the night to more accurately predict a woman’s natural cycle. The sensor uses infrared technology for greater accuracy in measurement, even when the temperature in the room changes, or while the user is moving in her sleep. All data collected will be stored and encrypted in the watch.
Natural Cycles algorithms will allow cycle tracking directly from the Samsung Health app. The feature will soon be available to Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro customers in 32 countries (France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States).
The latest Apple Watch also on the spot
“Consumers can now easily track their menstrual cycle right on the wrist, combining Natural Cycles’ innovative fertility technology with Samsung’s temperature sensor to provide a comprehensive understanding of their health and well-being.“said Hon Pak, Vice President and Head of Digital Health Team, MX Business, at Samsung Electronics in a statement.
For its part, Apple has integrated a temperature sensor and offers precise cycle monitoring within the Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch Ultra. With the Apple brand, the measurement is based on temperature data, but also on heart rate data. An indicative function that should not be used”for contraceptive purposes” or for “diagnose a medical condition“, specifies the firm.