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The <keyword id="2222598" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="blood-pressure-monitor" source="Orion">blood pressure monitor</keyword> helps in the early diagnosis of health issues relating to <keyword id="22982" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="blood-pressure" source="Orion">blood pressure</keyword>. The blood pressure monitor can also help you manage the complications better. Self-monitoring your blood pressure daily can also help your doctor diagnose the problem better and prescribe medication accordingly. If you are looking to buy a blood pressure monitor, here are the best options available on Amazon.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How we do our research" comment="subhead" text="How we do our research"><span data-til="noop">How we do our research</span></cmsannotation><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Our ranking criteria" comment="subhead" text="Our ranking criteria"><span data-til="noop">Our ranking criteria</span></cmsannotation><br />We consider each blood pressure monitor's features, weight and size, display out and most important data accuracy. Additionally, we also consider other factors such as brand and warranty.<br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Things to look for while buying" comment="subhead" text="Things to look for while buying"><span data-til="noop">Things to look for while buying</span></cmsannotation><br />Whenever you are buying a blood pressure monitor look for a reliable brand that delivers accurate data. Besides this, consider the build quality, size and weight of the unit as lightweight blood pressure monitors will be easy to carry around.<br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Features compared" comment="subhead" text="Features compared"><span data-til="noop">Features compared</span></cmsannotation><br /><br /><table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;" class="redcator-table-advance"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Blood Pressure Monitor<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Features<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Product link<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Mievida Mi Heart 101 <br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">HD Display, Corded Electric, Battery Powered<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08J7TPNQT?tag=insider_reviews_buynowbluebutton-21">B08J7TPNQT</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Beurer Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Separate Cuff, LCD Display (BM35) With 5 Years Warranty<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00360CZZY?tag=insider_reviews_buynowbluebutton-21">B00360CZZY</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Omron HEM 7120 <br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">HD display, Intellisense Technology <br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00F38B3NW?tag=insider_reviews_buynowbluebutton-21">B00F38B3NW</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Vandelay Blood Pressure Monitor<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Color Display BP Monitor - CE &amp; FDA Approved<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08MWRRC7M?tag=insider_reviews_buynowbluebutton-21&amp;th=1">B08MWRRC7M</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Dr. Morepen Bp02 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> Fully automatic, Lightweight<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01N14XN87?tag=insider_reviews_buynowbluebutton-21&amp;th=1">B01N14XN87</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">BPL Medical Technologies <br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Digital Blood Pressure Monitor with USB Compatibility<br /><br /></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.amazon.in/dp/B084CHM6Y7?tag=insider_reviews_buynowbluebutton-21">B084CHM6Y7</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B08J7TPNQT" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B08J7TPNQT_head">                      <div type="image" title="Large Cuffs" msid="84648744" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B08J7TPNQT</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B08J7TPNQT_body"><bulletContentRow name="B08J7TPNQT_5044723559088247"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Mievida Pressure Monitor</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Mievida pressure monitor uses intelligent pressure technology to provide accurate readings. It measures the blood pressure and pulse rate in one click while storing up to 192 readings for up to two users. It comes with a large cuff range to help take accurate readings for any circumference.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B08J7TPNQT_9103115724133470"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Mievida pressure monitor has a 4.5-inch large HD display and three color backlight display.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B00360CZZY" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B00360CZZY_head">                      <div type="image" title="Automatic Function" msid="84648787" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B00360CZZY</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B00360CZZY_body"><bulletContentRow name="B00360CZZY_9915988681442154"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Beurer Pressure Monitor</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Beurer pressure monitor comes with an elegant silver design that has an exceptionally fast measuring time. It is designed for self-monitoring of blood pressure and can store measurements to show the average at the end of the measuring period. The device can also detect irregular heartbeats and let the user know through an indicator.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B00360CZZY_8182224021848669"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Beurer pressure monitor is suitable for self-monitoring and features an easy to read display.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B00F38B3NW" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B00F38B3NW_head">                      <div type="image" title="Fast Response" msid="84648858" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B00F38B3NW</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B00F38B3NW_body"><bulletContentRow name="B00F38B3NW_9402645923193085"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Omron HEM 7120 Monitor</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Omron HEM 7120 is a fully automatic blood pressure monitor operating on the oscillometric principle for precise measurement. It measures heart rate and blood pressure with the touch of a button. The device uses Intellisense technology for comfortable, controlled inflation. The monitor also detects irregular heartbeats.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B00F38B3NW_3215474613184491"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Omron HEM 7120 monitor is loaded with a body movement indicator and is suitable for usage at home.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B08MWRRC7M" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B08MWRRC7M_head">                      <div type="image" title="Multi-Colour Display" msid="84648886" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B08MWRRC7M</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B08MWRRC7M_body"><bulletContentRow name="B08MWRRC7M_5860922224095458"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Vandelay Blood Pressure Monitor</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Vandelay monitor comes with advanced measuring techniques that help detect high blood pressure and arrhythmia. The device has a swift response and provides accurate readings. It has a large multi-colour display that makes reading the measurements easy. You can use the machine in the dark as well as it comes with a back-lit screen.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B08MWRRC7M_3075197842593671"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Vandelay monitor is easy to operate at the push of a button and can be carried along effortlessly due to its compact size.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B01N14XN87" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01N14XN87_head">                    <div type="image" title="Lightweight" msid="84654130" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B01N14XN87</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01N14XN87_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01N14XN87_2178295522996128"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Dr. Morepen BP02 Monitor</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Dr Morepen blood pressure monitor is a fully automatic device that gives accurate blood pressure readings. It is lightweight and compact, making it highly portable. It runs on four AAA size batteries. The device gives a reliable reading of blood pressure and pulse frequency and can display the average of the last three readings. It can record up to 120 readings.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B01N14XN87_6478137583283845"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Dr Morepen blood pressure monitor can detect an irregular heartbeat and is a suitable device for self-monitoring your health metrics.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B084CHM6Y7" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B084CHM6Y7_head">                    <div type="image" title="One-Touch Operation" msid="84654200" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B084CHM6Y7</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B084CHM6Y7_body"><bulletContentRow name="B084CHM6Y7_9189986774770683"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">BPL Pressure Monitor</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The BPL Pressure Monitor is a compact device that operates on the oscillometric principle to provide accurate blood pressure readings. It has a one-touch operation to measure blood pressure and heart rate. It comes with latex-free universal cuffs that promise to deliver comfort and performance. It is easy to operate and can record up to 100 readings for two users.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B084CHM6Y7_3209166582360544"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The BPL pressure monitor comes with a WHO classification indicator that stores the trend of the user’s blood pressure and compares it to the standard chart.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br />

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<ul><li>Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra smartwatch in India.</li><li>The GTR 4 is priced at ₹59,999 and comes in three colour options.</li><li>Here’s my review of the <keyword id="22363626" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung-Galaxy-Watch-Ultra" source="Orion">Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra</keyword> that will help you decide whether you should buy the smartwatch or not.</li></ul> Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra, the company’s premium rugged smartwatch, alongside the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-6-galaxy-z-flip-6-galaxy-ring-and-more-launched/articleshow/111637913.cms"> Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6</a> smartphones. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is the company’s most premium smartwatch offering.<br /><br />The Galaxy Watch Ultra is aimed at users looking for a highly rugged and durable smartwatch, especially those who partake in extreme sports.<br /><br />I have been using the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra smartwatch for a few weeks now, and here is my detailed review of the smartwatch that will help you decide whether you should buy the smartwatch.<br /><br /><div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112497472" title="Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review – the complete package" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><br /><h2><keyword id="23248225" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung-Galaxy-Watch-Ultra-price" source="Orion">Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra price</keyword> and availability</h2>The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra comes in a single 47mm variant and is priced at ₹59,999. The watch comes in Titanium Gray, Titanium White and Titanium Silver colour options.<br /><br /><h2>In the box</h2><ul><li>Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra<br /></li><li>Charger<br /></li><li>Documentation<br /></li></ul><h2>Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra pros and cons</h2><strong>Pros</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>Durable design</li><li>Health tracking features</li></ul><strong>Cons<br /></strong><br /><ul><li>Some health features are limited to Samsung phones<br /></li></ul><h2>Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra design and display</h2>The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra comes in three colour options – Titanium Gray, Titanium White and Titanium Silver. I tested the Titanium Silver colour variant, which I think is the best among the three options.<br /><br />  <div type="image" title="PXL_20240825_105244230" msid="113520433" hostid="261" sizebytes="65724" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra strap&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The Titanium Silver colour variant comes with a Dark Grey strap. You can easily replace the strap on the Galaxy Watch Ultra thanks to the dynamic lug, allowing you to get different straps. This also means that you cannot use your older straps with the watch.<br /><br />The Galaxy Watch Ultra is the largest among the smartwatches sold by the company at 47mm. Considering the display and the battery size, the watch is on the heavier side at 60.5 grams.<br /><br />Despite being packed with features and offering a durable design, the Galaxy Watch Ultra at 12.1mm is thinner than the Apple Watch Ultra.<br /><br />  <div type="image" title="Design" msid="113520482" hostid="261" sizebytes="63856" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra design&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The Galaxy Watch Ultra has a circular face and is placed in a squarish design with rounded corners. While I was a bit sceptical of the design during the launch, it looks quite good when you actually wear it. It sits well on the hand and makes a separate place for itself in a market filled with circular smartwatches for Android devices.<br /><br />The smartwatch comes with a highly durable case built using Titanium Grade 4 that gives it a premium look and feel. It comes with a matte finish, preventing fingerprint smudges and dust build-up.<br /><br />  <div type="image" title="b" msid="113520505" hostid="261" sizebytes="66228" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra design&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br /><br />In line with its rugged characteristics, the smartwatch comes with 10ATM water resistance and an IP68 water and dust rating. Additionally, it comes with MIL-STD-810G certification, making it extremely durable.<br /><br />Samsung has claimed that the watch can survive temperatures ranging between -20 degrees Celsius and 55 degrees Celsius.<br /><br />  <div type="image" title="Sensors" msid="113520955" hostid="261" sizebytes="39826" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Sensors at the back&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The back of the watch which is packed with sensors such as the BioActive sensor is made using ceramic and sapphire glass.<br /><br />  <div type="image" title="Buttons" msid="113521002" hostid="261" sizebytes="33052" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Buttons on the Galaxy Watch Ultra&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The Galaxy Watch Ultra features a home button, a back button and a new customisable quick action button. The quick action button is quite handy and can be set to perform various actions such as opening the exercise menu, opening the stopwatch, torch and more.<br /><br />  <div type="image" title="Speaker" msid="113521024" hostid="261" sizebytes="29576" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Speaker on the left side&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The watch comes with speakers on the right side and a microphone on the left side between the buttons.<br /><br />  <div type="image" title="Display" msid="113520455" hostid="261" sizebytes="50078" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra display&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The Galaxy Watch Ultra features a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED always-on-display. It comes with Sapphire glass protection and offers a peak brightness of 3000 nits, ensuring excellent outdoor visibility.<br /><br />The watch is durable and I did not notice a single scratch during my usage.<br /><br /><h2>Software and app</h2>The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra runs on WearOS with One UI 6 Watch on top. This is basically WearOS with Samsung’s tweaks on top. The watch can be connected and managed using the Galaxy Wearable app, which is easy to use. To track your health and activities, you need to download the Samsung Health app.<br /><br />Like any WearOS or Samsung watch, the interface on the Galaxy Watch Ultra is smooth and easy to use. You can install applications from the Play Store and use them on the watch.<br /><br />You get a ton of watch faces and customisation options to choose from. If you aren’t happy with these, you also have the option to download more from the Play Store.<br /><br />The Galaxy Watch Ultra comes with its own watch face, offering a red-coloured night mode.<br /><br />Like most gadgets these days, the watch also comes with AI baked in, allowing you to quickly reply to messages and more.<br /><br />One issue that I faced with the watch is that for some important features such as taking an electrocardiogram (ECG) or getting a blood pressure report, you will need to connect to a Samsung smartphone. These features are not available on other Android smartphones.<br /><br /><h2>Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra features and performance</h2>The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is powered by the Exynos W1000 chipset, equipped with a 5-core CPU, which is claimed to offer nearly four times better performance than its predecessor, along with 30% improved power efficiency. The chipset is paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.<br /><br />The Galaxy Watch Ultra comes with a new Siren feature, allowing you to hold down the Action Button to enable a loud siren, which can come in handy during emergencies.<br /><br />Samsung has packed the device with features and offers a ton of health tracking sensors. It comes with a new Samsung BioActive Sensor, which includes an optical bio-signal sensor, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor.<br /><br />The watch also comes with an optical heart rate sensor, a temperature sensor, a light sensor, a geomagnetic sensor and more.<br /><br />For positioning, the Galaxy Watch Ultra comes with L1+LG dual-frequency GPS, offering improved accuracy.<br /><br />The watch accurately offers activity and fitness tracking, making it a great option for those looking for accurate activity tracking in a smartwatch.<br /><br />The watch was also accurately able to track my sleep patterns, along with blood oxygen during sleep, skin temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate. If you track your sleep regularly for seven days, it starts offering more insights about your sleep patterns and also offers recommendations.<br /><br />Another area where Samsung has deployed AI is to determine your energy score. It uses aspects such as sleep time and activity to help you determine your energy levels for the day. It also offers suggestions if any particular thing needs your attention.<br /><br />One of the key health metrics that the watch offers is ECG and BP tracking.<br /><br />The watch offers alerts for abnormally high or low heart rates and can detect irregular heart rhythms that can indicate atrial fibrillation.<br /><br />The Galaxy Watch Ultra is powered by a 590mAh battery, which is claimed to offer up to 100 hours of battery life with workout detection in power-saving mode.<br /><br />With AOD and regular HR tracking enabled, I managed to squeeze out nearly three days of battery life from the device, which is quite good.<br /><br />Samsung has offered a wireless magnetic charger with the watch and it does not work with regular wireless chargers. It takes nearly 2 hours to charge, so you need to plan accordingly.<br /><br /><h2>Verdict</h2>The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a feature-packed watch and is the only such option in the market. While watches from Garmin are packed with health tracking features, they lack the OS that Samsung offers and are not as fun to use.<br /><br />The Galaxy Watch Ultra ticks all the right boxes, including a vibrant display, durable design, excellent health and activity tracking and a decent battery life. If you don’t mind the Samsung-exclusive health tracking features and the slow charging speeds, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is an amazing choice.<br /><br />Disclaimer: The content on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a purchasing guide or recommendation. 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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review – premium watch with a rugged design

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Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.</em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Samsung</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li>You can preorder Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active on <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samsung's website</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2BMmgqI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsamsung-galaxy-watch-active-smartwatch-39-5mm-aluminium-black%2F6325856.p%3FskuId%3D6325856" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSamsung-Galaxy-Watch-Active-Bluetooth-Smart-Watch-40mm-SPECIAL-PRE-ORDER-PROMO-OFFER-SEE-DETAILS-BELOW%2F275332173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Walmart</a>. It costs $199.99 and will ship on March 8.</li><li>Like many smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch Active alerts you to notifications, can house apps, and tracks fitness metrics like your workouts, sleep, heart rate, and blood pressure.</li><li>It can also track dozens of different exercises, including swimming, and offer suggestions on how to improve your fitness. </li><li>Best of all, the watch boasts a battery life of up to 90 hours and supports wireless charging.</li><li>If you buy the Galaxy Watch Active at <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samsung</a> or <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSamsung-Galaxy-Watch-Active-Bluetooth-Smart-Watch-40mm-SPECIAL-PRE-ORDER-PROMO-OFFER-SEE-DETAILS-BELOW%2F275332173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Walmart</a> before March 7, you'll also get a free wireless charger.</li></ul><p>Samsung announced its new fitness-focused <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy Watch Active</a> at the same event as its <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/galaxy-s10-price" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy S10 smartphones</a>, and it's now up for preorder on <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samsung's website</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2BMmgqI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsamsung-galaxy-watch-active-smartwatch-39-5mm-aluminium-black%2F6325856.p%3FskuId%3D6325856" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSamsung-Galaxy-Watch-Active-Bluetooth-Smart-Watch-40mm-SPECIAL-PRE-ORDER-PROMO-OFFER-SEE-DETAILS-BELOW%2F275332173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Walmart</a>.</p><p>The Galaxy Watch Active is much more affordable than Samsung's other smartwatches and competitors like the Apple Watch - which cost upward of $300 - even though its specs and features are very similar. Like all other smartwatches, it shows you notifications, tracks your fitness metrics, and allows you to download apps.</p><p>Style-wise, it's head and shoulders above traditional fitness trackers that often bear a similar price tag and offer fewer smartwatch features. All in all, it's a good buy, especially for this price.</p><p>The Galaxy Watch Active ships on March 8, but you can preorder it now on <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samsung's website</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2BMmgqI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsamsung-galaxy-watch-active-smartwatch-39-5mm-aluminium-black%2F6325856.p%3FskuId%3D6325856" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSamsung-Galaxy-Watch-Active-Bluetooth-Smart-Watch-40mm-SPECIAL-PRE-ORDER-PROMO-OFFER-SEE-DETAILS-BELOW%2F275332173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Walmart</a>.</p><p>If you buy the watch from either <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samsung</a> or <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSamsung-Galaxy-Watch-Active-Bluetooth-Smart-Watch-40mm-SPECIAL-PRE-ORDER-PROMO-OFFER-SEE-DETAILS-BELOW%2F275332173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Walmart</a> by March 7, you'll also receive a free wireless charger that can juice up your watch and many phones. Here's why we think it's a good buy.</p><h2>A simple design that looks good on any wrist</h2><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Samsung</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>The <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy Watch Active</a> is fitness-fitness focused smartwatch with a round, 40mm aluminum case and a 28.1mm touch screen made out of Gorilla Glass. The watch isn't overly large and it has a classic, unisex style, so it should look good on almost any wrist. It comes in a few colors to suit different styles, including black, silver, rose gold, and green, plus, you can swap out the 20mm watch band any time you wish.</p><p>It's designed to look like a traditional watch, but you can customize the <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy Watch Active's</a> face to display the time, date, your heart rate, or other health-related information. You can also download a wide range of different watch faces to change up the watch's look anytime you want. </p><p>The Galaxy Watch Active doesn't have the same rotating bezel as Samsung's other smartwatches, but it's still very easy to navigate with its two buttons: back and home.</p><h2>Great fitness tracking features</h2><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Samsung</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>Your health data is collected from the Galaxy Watch Active's sensors, including an accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, heart rate monitor. The watch tracks how many calories you've burned, how much sleep you've gotten, your heart rate, and your workouts.</p><p>It can track dozens of exercises to give you an accurate picture of your physical health and offer suggestions on how to improve. You can also swim with the watch, thanks to its 5 ATM and IP68 water resistance.</p><p>The <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy Watch Active's</a> heart rate sensor is more advanced than the ones found in less expensive fitness bands. It can actively monitor your blood pressure and let you know whether it's too high or too low. This can help uncover heart conditions, and tip you off to visit your doctor. This feature requires the "My BP Lab" app, which will be available on March 15 in the United States, Canada, Singapore, Australia, and Germany.</p><p>All of this information is logged on the watch and synced with your smartphone. If something looks off, the <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy Watch Active</a> will offer suggestions. For example, if you're sleeping restlessly, it will let you know when it's time to head to bed, and walk you through breathing exercises or a guided meditation.</p><h2>Traditional smartwatch features like apps and notifications</h2><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Samsung</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>Like any smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Active will show you notifications on its watch face and you can download apps on it. The most useful app is probably Spotify, as you can stream your favorite music and download playlists onto your watch for a phone-free workout.</p><p>The fitness-focused apps from Under Armour, MyFitnessPal, and Strava. You'll also be able to reply to texts on the watch with your voice, using the watch's keyboard, or with emoji.</p><p>On the technical side, the <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy Watch Active's</a> specs are pretty impressive. It has 4GB of storage, 0.75GB of RAM, and a 1.15Ghz processor. It supports Wi-Fi so you can connect to the internet without burning through your phone's cellular data.</p><p>Additionally, the Galaxy Active has Bluetooth onboard so you can pair the watch with wireless headphones and go workout without your phone.</p><h2>Decent battery life and wireless charging</h2><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Samsung</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>Samsung says the <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy Watch Active</a> will last between 45 and 90 hours of battery life between charges, depending on how you use it.  The watch charges via a wireless charger, and you can get a free one if you preorder the <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy Active</a> before March 7 at <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samsung</a> and <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSamsung-Galaxy-Watch-Active-Bluetooth-Smart-Watch-40mm-SPECIAL-PRE-ORDER-PROMO-OFFER-SEE-DETAILS-BELOW%2F275332173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Walmart</a>.</p><p>All of those specs are important, but the <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy Watch Active's</a> biggest strength is that it works with both Android phones and iPhones, while the <a href="https://amzn.to/2E7GcVB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Watch</a> only works with the iPhone.</p><p>If you want a fitness-focused smartwatch and don't exclusively use Apple hardware, the <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy Watch Active</a> is a good alternative to the Apple Watch - for much less. The <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Galaxy Watch Active</a> will ship on March 8, but you can preorder it now at <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samsung</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsamsung-galaxy-watch-active-smartwatch-39-5mm-aluminium-black%2F6325856.p%3FskuId%3D6325856" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Best Buy</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2BMmgqI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon</a>, and <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSamsung-Galaxy-Watch-Active-Bluetooth-Smart-Watch-40mm-SPECIAL-PRE-ORDER-PROMO-OFFER-SEE-DETAILS-BELOW%2F275332173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Walmart</a> for $199.99.</p><h3><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biip_022119_samsung-galaxy-wearables/https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearables/smartwatches/galaxy-watch-active-40mm-black-sm-r500nzkaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Preorder the Galaxy Watch Active for $199.99 at Samsung</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38606&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsamsung-galaxy-watch-active-smartwatch-39-5mm-aluminium-black%2F6325856.p%3FskuId%3D6325856" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Best Buy</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2BMmgqI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon</a>, and <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSamsung-Galaxy-Watch-Active-Bluetooth-Smart-Watch-40mm-SPECIAL-PRE-ORDER-PROMO-OFFER-SEE-DETAILS-BELOW%2F275332173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Walmart</a> [Ships by March 8]</h3><p class="tagline"><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. 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You can preorder Samsung's new Galaxy Watch Active for $199.99

<p><em>Welcome to Digital Health Briefing, a new morning newsletter providing the latest news, data, and insight on how digital technology is disrupting the healthcare ecosystem, produced by BI Intelligence.</em></p><p><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/intelligence/digital-health-briefing?IR=T" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sign up and receive Digital Health Briefing free to your inbox.</strong><span> </span></a><em> </em></p><p><em>Have feedback? We'd like to hear from you. Write me at:</em> <em><a href="mailto:lbeaver@businessinsider.com">lbeaver@businessinsider.com</a> </em></p><p><strong>APPLE LAUNCHES INTERNAL HEALTH CLINICS:</strong> Apple is launching the AC Wellness Network, a group of internal health clinics, to provide its employees and their families with healthcare services, <span><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/27/apple-launching-medical-clinics-for-employees.html">according</a></span> to CNBC. The AC Wellness Network will exist independently from Apple, with two clinics opening sometime in spring. Current job listings for AC Wellness suggest that the network will offer primary care services, access to health and exercise coaches, and on-site lab tests.</p><p><strong>Why is this important?</strong></p><p>Apple will leverage the medical clinics to test and strengthen its health services and products. The company has been ramping up the volume of healthcare-related offerings over the past six months. For example:</p><ul><li><strong>In November 2017, Apple </strong><span><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/click/12147595.0/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5idXNpbmVzc2luc2lkZXIuY29tL2RpZ2l0YWwtaGVhbHRoLWJyaWVmaW5nLWFwcGxlLXN0YW5mb3JkLW1lZGljaW5lLWxhdW5jaC1hZmliLXN0dWR5LW1kbGl2ZS1pbnRyb2R1Y2VzLWEtaGVhbHRoY2FyZS1jaGF0Ym90LWFwcC1wcm92aWRlci1sYXVuY2hlcy1tZWRpY2FsLWJsb2NrY2hhaW4tcGxhdGZvcm0tMjAxNy0xMg/57d844d117893faf778b549fBf59b36fa"><strong>launched</strong></a> </span><strong>the Apple Heart study in conjunction with Stanford Medicine and telehealth company American Well.</strong> The study aimed to demonstrate how the Apple Watch could be used as a screening tool for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). In February 2018, Apple used consumer data collected from the Apple Heart study to seek FDA approval for a new health "investigational device."</li><li><strong>Towards the tail end of January 2018, an update to iOS 11 included a beta version of its Health app that allows some iPhone users in the US to store and share their medical records on their devices.</strong> So far, 12 hospitals and clinics have partnered with Apple for the pilot, including John Hopkins Medicine, Cedars-Sinai, and Penn Medicine.</li></ul><p>During Apple's Q1 2018 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook <span><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/13/apple-ceo-tim-cook-can-make-significant-contribution-in-health-care.html">told</a></span> shareholders that the company can make a "significant contribution" to healthcare, hinting that the firm would move beyond wellness apps and devices to do so. The AC Wellness Network could be a precursor to Apple introducing more healthcare-specific services, not only for its employees but also potentially a broader range of consumers.</p><p><strong>Tech companies have stepped up their pursuit to capture a piece of the healthcare industry, which could threaten traditional healthcare firms.</strong> </p><p>In a similar vein to Apple offering employees healthcare services, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase, recently <a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/click/12085434.749/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYnVzaW5lc3N3aXJlLmNvbS9uZXdzL2hvbWUvMjAxODAxMzAwMDU2NzYvZW4vQW1hem9uLUJlcmtzaGlyZS1IYXRoYXdheS1KUE1vcmdhbi1DaGFzZS1wYXJ0bmVyLVUuUw/57d844d117893faf778b549fBcc84d4e1">partnered</a> to form an independent healthcare company to improve employee satisfaction by providing high-quality, transparent care at a reasonable cost. The development of these types of healthcare solutions is giving non-traditional healthcare companies an avenue to eventually cut out traditional players, such as insurance companies, clinics, and health specialists.</p><p><strong>FITBIT MISSES EARNINGS AMID SMARTWATCH STRUGGLES:</strong> Shipments of Fitbit devices fell 17% year-over-year (YoY) during Q4 2017, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of YoY decline, according to the wearable makers' Q4 earnings <a href="https://investor.fitbit.com/press/press-releases/press-release-details/2018/Fitbit-Reports-571M-Q417-and-1616B-FY17-Revenue/default.aspx">report</a>. The continued decline comes despite the launch of Fitbit's new smartwatch, which aimed to bring the company's offerings more in line with consumer demand for smartwatch functionality over designated fitness trackers. Nevertheless, Fitbit's executives remained optimistic, highlighting several digital health-focused projects that could help the company see a turnaround in the mid- to long-term. For example, the company <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/digital-health-briefing-amazon-is-building-up-its-medical-supplies-business-fitbit-acquisition-expands-healthcare-footprint-scientists-use-nanobots-to-treat-cancer-2018-2">acquired</a> health data platform Twine Health in February, which could lead to future collaborations between Fitbit and healthcare networks. <span>Fitbit's troves of health data are also becoming increasingly valuable to payers, research institutions, and hospital networks, looking to glean consumer health insights. Lastly, although device shipments fell YoY, Fitbit's community of active users rose 9% YoY during Q4 2017, from 23 million to more than 25 million users. If the company is able to leverage these users and continue to develop its health ecosystem, it could hold out against Apple's increasing dominance.</span></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table click-to-enlarge"><div><div class="image on-image"><a title_source="Business Insider Intelligence" title_caption="" class="zoomin" href="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5a9720feaae60543008b45b9-960/bii fitbit quarterly revenue.png"><span class="sprites click-to-enlarge-icon" title="Click to enlarge"></span></a><p class="source"><span>Business Insider Intelligence</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p><strong>SAMSUNG, UCSF PARTNER FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT STUDY:</strong> Samsung and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have <a href="https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-and-ucsf-introduce-my-bp-lab-a-smartphone-app-for-blood-pressure-and-stress-research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> the launch of a new health app that will help users monitor and manage their stress levels.  The app, called My BP Lab, will use a new optical sensor in Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones to measure users' blood pressure and provide accurate information about their health status, without needing additional hardware. This information will also help researchers collect personalized, on-demand health data. Users can opt into a three-week UCFS research study to track their stress levels and how it's affected throughout the day. Participants will also provide other behavioral information such as how much sleep they get and their activity levels, which will give researchers a more robust picture of users' health behavior. The partnership is just the latest instance of a leading smartphone maker leveraging its ubiquity to collect user health data that provides researchers with valuable real-world demonstrations of health behavior. Apple recently launched a beta pilot update to its Health app to allow some iPhone users to collect and share their electronic health records with select providers, payers, and family.</p><p><strong>TELADOC GETS CERTIFIED AS A TRUSTED PARTNER BY SURESCRIPTS:</strong> Telemedicine company Teladoc has been <a href="https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/02/26/1387365/0/en/Teladoc-Earns-Surescripts-Certification-for-Medication-History-Services.html">certified</a> as a trusted partner of Surescripts, a health information network. The certification will enable Teladoc to expand its e-prescribing relationship with Surescripts, giving Teladoc physicians real-time access to current and past medications that have been prescribed to their patients. Physicians will also have access to prescription benefits information, such as potential out-of-pocket costs and a list of therapeutic alternatives, at the time of consultation. Real-time access to medication history and pricing will help physicians reduce the risk of adverse drug interactions and lower prescription costs for patients, which could drive up medication adherence. With medication adherence still being a major issue in the healthcare industry, it's likely that tools that help providers drive adherence will only become more popular - lack of medication adherence leads to $317 billion in annual healthcare costs, <a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/click/12366241.0/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmllcmNlaGVhbHRoY2FyZS5jb20vZmluYW5jZS9zdHVkeS1xdWFudGlmaWVzLWhlYWx0aGNhcmUtY29zdHMtZm9yLW1lZGljYXRpb24tYWRoZXJlbmNlLWFuZC1ub24tYWRoZXJlbmNl/57d844d117893faf778b549fBe97ccdf8">according</a> to data from the American Journal of Managed Care cited by FierceHealthcare. This is the second major partnership inked by Surescripts in the past week after Cerner <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/digital-health-briefing-cerner-surescripts-bring-transparency-to-drug-costs-ericsson-sony-plan-wearable-for-diabetics-practice-fusion-scraps-free-ehr-service-2018-2">announced</a> it would integrate Surescripts' service into its Millennium offering.</p><p class="tagline">Get the latest Fitbit stock price<a href="http://markets.businessinsider.com/stock/FIT-Quote"> here.</a></p>

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