January 7, 2026, 2:32 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Smart wearables offer numerous useful features designed to make everyday life easier and generally improve quality of life. However, what Samsung has now hinted at during CES 2026 goes far beyond typical fitness and health functions. In the future, the Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring will also be able to detect dementia.
Samsung Plans New Health Features for Wearables
As reported by “Android Authority,” the South Korean manufacturer announced its ambitious plans for its wearables at the Las Vegas trade show. New tools are currently in development that will enable the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring to detect diseases such as dementia in the future.
The focus is on the early detection of signs of cognitive decline. The wearables are to be equipped to work in conjunction with other connected devices and functions. The Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring will then be able to detect unclear speech when using Bixby.
Slower movements or changes in how one interacts with other household devices will also be registered by the wearables. The goal is not to provide direct diagnoses. However, users and their relatives will receive important indications of potential issues and be encouraged to seek medical help as early as possible.
Samsung Wearables to Aid in Prevention
According to Samsung, all possible products, including smartphones, wearables, applications, and more, will help prevent health problems in the future. In this context, artificial intelligence is also expected to play a larger role.
Additionally, Samsung is exploring ways to further personalize training sessions and sleep support using data from connected devices. Devices will then also be able to make suggestions to mitigate health risks.
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When the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring will be able to detect dementia and other issues is not yet foreseeable. For now, Samsung only promises that the new features will initially appear as beta versions in selected countries.