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Kate Kozuch

Galaxy Watch 5 skin temperature reader can finally predict periods — how it works

Galaxy Watch 5 period prediction feature

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5’s biggest internal upgrade is finally functional. Users who use the Cycle Tracking feature in Samsung Health can now get better insights on their cycle and ovulation based on skin-temperature data collected by the Galaxy Watch.

Despite the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and Galaxy Watch 5 launching in August 2022, the skin temperature sensor hasn’t played a part in the user experience until now. In the interim, Apple and Fitbit debuted two of the best smartwatches with active skin temperature readers for gauging health metrics.

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