A new report sheds some new light on a feature expected to debut on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. A UV sensor will join the heart rate sensor that the company introduced on the Galaxy S5.
The biggest players in the tech world are shifting focus on a new trend in the mobile space, health and fitness related apps and hardware. We've watched apple market move the iPhone 5s toward fitness buffs with its built-in motion processor that can work with third party apps to track all different health and fitness related data. When the company unveiled iOS 8 at WWDC 2014 in June, health and fitness are a huge part of iOS 8.
The company's rumored iWatch is also expected to put major focus on health and fitness in addition to providing at glance information from an iPhone. We reported back in April that Apple was supposedly building a UV sensor into the iWatch that would measure UV exposure and give user recommendations to wear sunscreen, sunglasses and more.
A new report claims Samsung will launch the first smartphone with an ultraviolet sensor and it will be built into the Galaxy Note 4. The sensor will work with Samsung's S Health application to provide users with a centralized place to access health and fitness related information.
"The sensor will be used to measure the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation and prevent users from damaging their skin, ageing it prematurely, and increasing their risk of skin cancer by giving recommended guidance based on the current UV index level at that particular place and time. To actually measure the UV radiation, users will need to maintain over 60 degree angle of elevation towards the sun against the back of the sensor," explains SamMobile.
The UV sensor in the Galaxy Note 4 will also be joined by the heart rate sensor Samsung introduced with its flagship Galaxy S5, making that the first smartphone to ship with a heart rate sensor. The device is widely expected to also ship with a retina scanner for security.
As always, it's best to take reports of unannounced devices and features with a grain of salt for the time being. We'll keep you updated on any new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 details.
