Samsung Galaxy Watch3 gets ECG-certified in the US
Good news for Galaxy Watch3 owners in the US - FDA appears to have given the green light and it's now officially ECG-certified in the country. This was made clear with a firmware update that the US users started getting.
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The ECG monitor on the watch is one of its key features, just like Apple's Watch and the Galaxy Watch Active2, for example, and it's a shame that only a couple of markets can take the full advantage of the hardware. At least for now, only South Korea and the US have approved the ECG monitor.
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Additionally, the firmware adds VO2 Max measurements so you can check the maximum amount of oxygen consumption during training or resting. There's also a new personalized sleep score and Advanced Running Analysis feature that keeps you informed about your running and gives you helpful tips to improve your running form.
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- phenom40
- 13 Sep 2020
- Tcf
I have just received the Watch 3 but I don't see the ECG app on it. Can anyone tell me where it is? thanks
- abigfanoftechs
- 17 Aug 2020
- pYD
So the 3 got approval before the 2 ... this shows Samsung's priority! My guess is that the 2 will be left to die without approval.
- Anonymous
- 16 Aug 2020
- Sqv
If they cant add ECG to all region I dont now why is problem too add VO2 Max on activ 2 Samsung must take care for all other costumers not just for whatc 3!?