It's fascinating that a smartwatch can provide us with sleep data or real-time exercise information. The revolution of these devices seems new, but in reality it is a story of more than two decades, characterized by innovation and the constant desire to improve daily life.
The beginnings of wearable devices
Wearables, or wearable devices, are designed to be worn on the body like accessories. This includes smartwatches, wireless earbuds, fitness bands and more, capable of providing real-time data and improving connectivity, health and well-being.
The 1999 introduction of the Samsung SPH-WP10, the world's first commercially available watch phone, seemed like something out of a science fiction novel. At that time, cell phones were still a novelty for many people, and a watch that allowed making phone calls demonstrated the great potential of these devices.
Advances over the years
Over the years, advances have continued: Samsung's first Bluetooth headphones in 2005, the first smartwatch with 3G connectivity in 2014 with the Gear S, or the first to track body composition with the Galaxy Watch4 in 2020. Each generation of he innovations have introduced significant improvements, from the incorporation of touchscreens and health monitoring functions to the integration of advanced connectivity and smart applications.
Today, it's impressive to see what devices like the Galaxy Watch6 can do, which has sensors to evaluate sleep, measure body composition or heart health, and even functions to detect falls in people with disabilities. risk. A comprehensive set of solutions that motivates millions of people to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
A defining era
At Samsung, we started the year by introducing the new Galaxy S24, our first smartphone with artificial intelligence (AI). At the same event, we also introduced what we hope is the next step in the world of wearable devices: the Galaxy Ring, our smallest wearable, which will provide wellness information around the clock.
This new smart ring will soon offer comprehensive insights based on health data collected day and night, to introduce a new way to monitor daily well-being.
The future of wearables with AI
The launch of the new Galaxy Ring will be complemented by new AI-based features to improve the popular health functions of Galaxy Watch smartwatches. With energy scores for a better understanding of daily health status, an AI sleep algorithm to provide detailed information on nights' rest, or intelligent measurements for more personalized training.
The more people have access to these advances in health monitoring, the greater the positive impact on everyone's well-being. That's why we're also introducing devices that expand access to these experiences, like the new Galaxy Watch FE, which introduces more people to the advanced health and fitness monitoring features of our best smartwatches.
A history of continuous innovation
Thus, the evolution of wearable devices is an interesting story of continuous innovation, constantly aiming to improve people's daily lives through technology. This story, far from ending, continues with each launch, promising an even more connected and healthy future for all.
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