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Samsung's Galaxy Watch Blood Pressure Finally Hits US – After 5 Years and a Cuff Hassle

High blood pressure sneaks up on 1.28 billion adults worldwide, per WHO stats. Samsung's Galaxy Watch now tracks it in the US – but only if you're game for monthly cuff calibrations.

Priya Sundaram 📅 Apr 01, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 3 views
Samsung Galaxy Watch screen showing systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings with calibration cuff nearby

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • US Galaxy Watch users get actual BP readings after 5-year wait, but monthly cuff calibration required.
  • Great for white coat syndrome tracking, less so as standalone diagnostic tool.
  • Samsung profits from watch sales; watch for future health data subscriptions.

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Originally reported by ZDNet - AI

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