In healthcare improvement, Samsung and Apple working on the new technologies. Yes, you read that right, the South Korean tech giant is reportedly working on a non-invasive glucose monitor and continuous blood pressure checker, directly competing with Apple, according to a new report by Bloomberg. Samsung has recently teased the new healthcare device called Galaxy Ring (coming with several health sensors) at the Galaxy S24 launch event.
In an interview to Bloomberg, Samsung’s digital health chief, Hon Pak, said, “If we can do continuous blood pressure and glucose, we’re in a whole different ball game.” The report adds that company is investing significantly in this pursuit, aiming to give consumers a comprehensive view of their health using sensors in different parts of the body.
Developing a non-invasive blood sugar monitor is an ambitious target for tech companies, but not an easy one to crack. And both Samsung and Apple are in the game. The reason why this is a major goal is simple. Diabetes is increasing across the world, and a wearable device that is able to measure blood sugar levels accurately, without the need for constant pricks would be revolutionary.
Improving blood pressure monitoring is also on the agenda for both companies. Samsung is working to extend the duration between calibrations for its smartwatches. Meanwhile, Apple plans to add hypertension detection to its smartwatch later this year without requiring calibration.
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