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Matt Evans

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 adds a key cycle tracking feature – but Apple did it first

A photo of the black 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

Samsung has remotely enabled a new Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro feature, allowing watch owners to use their device’s skin temperature sensor for more accurate menstrual cycle tracking. 

Announced on the Samsung blog, the post says the skin temperature sensor uses infrared light to automatically record an estimate of your basal body temperature, or BBT. The blog post states: “As people search for ways to forecast their next period, they’re turning to temperature readings to help, since basal body temperature varies by menstrual phase.

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