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Samsung preps ‘Family Data Sharing’ feature for Galaxy Watch
Samsung is working on a “Family Data Sharing” feature for Galaxy Watch through the Health app. The feature is under development and may be rolled out after the Galaxy Unpacked event next month. Interestingly, we already have our first look at the feature’s user interface.
AndroidAuthority managed to activate the UI of the Galaxy Watch Family Data Sharing feature within Samsung Health app. It will let you monitor the data that your child or family member’s smartwatch receives. It would require manual setup, giving consent to link across Samsung accounts.
Samsung has also focussed on privacy and security while creating the data-sharing feature. The under-development user interface suggests that all members of the family will be able to stop sharing or change what and how much they share at any time.
Before you trigger, the function will display what’s going to be shared under the data-sharing feature. Additionally, you will need guardian consent to access a child’s health info. Once shared, the data will be deleted automatically after a certain period of inactivity.
Samsung should bring this upgrade to all smartwatch models with the One UI 6 Watch update. The app’s code doesn’t have any restrictive codes that would keep it limited to the upcoming Watch lineup. Galaxy AI’s inclusion is also appreciated, up-leveling health monitoring.
Samsung is working on a new heatsink technology to handle overheating in future Exynos chips. The company is reportedly developing HPB (heat path block) for mobile processors, reports TheElec. This technology is expected to help prevent abnormal platform overheating.
Future Exynos chips from Samsung could feature new heatsink technology. The Korean tech giant was allegedly working on a new chip package technology to prevent overheating. The package attaches a heat path block, or HPB, on top of the system on the chip.
Samsung’s new heatsink tech is called fan-out wafer-level package-HPB (FOWLP-HPB). The company’s Advanced Package (AVP) business, under its chip division, was in charge of development. The solution is aimed to be developed by the fourth quarter, followed by mass production.
The OEM is also developing a FOWLP-system-in-package (SIP). It could allow the company to mount multiple dies as a follow-up, which will launch in the fourth quarter of 2025. Both package types mount the HPB on top of the Mobile AP, with the memory chip placed next.
For the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung is considering replacing Exynos with MediaTek Dimensity. The poor yield rate is the biggest reason behind the company’s approach towards MediaTek. It would help from both aspects including price negotiations with Qualcomm and dual-chip strategy.
Therefore, the next year’s Exynos chip is expected to bring this new heatsink. If the SoC enters mass production, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series might debut it in 2026. HPB, which is already used in server and PC chips was initially introduced for mobile chipsets.
The rising adoption of on-device AI has also increased concerns about mobile processor overheating. Currently, smartphones usually feature a vapor chamber cooling tech, which holds refrigerants to cool down the processor and other core components.
Samsung is rolling out a fresh update for its SmartThings app with version 1.8.17.22. The new update brings several improvements to enhance user experience and functionality.
The update brings the ability to share Routines with others. Now, users can easily collaborate by sharing their customized routines with family or friends.
In addition, the device tab experience has been significantly improved for a seamless user experience. Users can expect a more intuitive interface for managing and interacting with their connected devices.
Furthermore, the update introduces support for hub group management menus for better flexibility and control over the hub within the SmartThings.
Samsung SmartThings 1.8.17.22 update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 110MB. To install the update, you just need to visit the Galaxy Store app >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can directly download the update through the One UI build version mentioned here.
Samsung will launch its new foldable smartphones next week. Ahead of the event, official promotional images of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 have been leaked. The material shows off the upcoming Flip phone in all its glory as well as some parts of the user interface.
Famous leakster EvanBlass published official promotional images of the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The phone is shown in its Light Blue colorway, which is accompanied by black on the cover. The camera ring looks quite hot, matching the shades of the phone’s frame color.
The phone will continue to feature a folder icon-styled cover screen. Thanks to its enhanced droplet-hinge tech, the phone folds flat – leaving no gap between the panels. It would also get software-derived enhancements for even better cover screen usability.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is expected to bring a new cover display with increased refresh rate and brightness. It will offer an enhanced user experience to owners, with a higher refresh rate offering smoother operations. Also, the brighter cover panel will ensure seamless activities even in sunlight.
The South Korean tech giant confirmed to hold Galaxy Unpacked on July 10 in Paris. At the event, the new foldable phones will be introduced alongside the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds 3 series, and Galaxy Watch 7 series.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. In terms of software, the device will run One UI 6.1.1 version with new Galaxy AI features. The sad news is that the next Flip phone could be pricier than its predecessor in some markets.