Samsung is pulling the plug on its Vascular Load tracking tool in the US just a year after it launched but dont worry, the company is offering an alternative

Date:
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

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Samsung is getting rid of its Vascular Load tool on Galaxy Watch in the US, but it's got another feature to replace it.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Samsung is phasing out the Vascular Load feature on Galaxy Watch in the US It's replacing it with Blood Pressure Trend in late July Users believe this is due to FDA compliance
issues Samsung 's range of smartwatches covers every base when it comes to fitness tracking, but the tech giant is pulling the plug on a health monitoring tool it rolled out only last year. Don't fret; a replacement feature is on the way.

The companys experimental Vascular Load feature, a tool that was introduced alongside the launch of the Galaxy Watch 8 at last years Galaxy Unpacked 2025 , will be phased out in the US by late July. Its removal aligns with the upcoming Samsung Health 7.0 and One UI 9 watch updates, but it appears that Vascular Load will still be available to users outside of the US following
the changes. When Samsung removes Vascular Load at the end of the month, you'll no longer be able to access this data in the Samsung Health app. However, you can download your existing data by opening the app and tapping Samsung Health Settings, then find Samsung Health Information to continue. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

Users are currently being notified via the Samsung Health app, but the
company has yet to issue a wider announcement, which is a little frustrating, as I can imagine users just want a bit of clarity. That said, Samsung isnt leaving you high and dry. Vascular load feature being removed in the US from r/GalaxyWatch To make up for the loss of the Vascular Load monitoring tool, the company is offering an alternative: Blood Pressure Trend which Samsung says will be available in the upcoming Galaxy Watch (we assume this is referring to the Galaxy Watch 9). You may like Samsung Galaxy Watch users are getting a completely redesigned, AI-first app for a 'personalized experience' A key Apple Watch health feature could be returning to your wrist Apple Watch Ultra 4 tipped to get a new way to keep your heart healthy

While Vascular Load uses your heart rate data to measure factors like changes in blood volume, Blood Pressure Trend is designed to monitor your blood pressure periodically and show you a trend over time. In addition to this, it will also offer you tips and tricks to help maintain healthy habits.

To get started with Blood Pressure Trend, Samsung highlights in the notification that youll need to use a blood pressure cuff with your Galaxy Watch, and then once every 28 days to maintain accuracy (according to Android Authority ). The company also shared that Blood Pressure Trend is for
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Its still early days, and Galaxy Watch owners are awaiting further
information on the upcoming changes, which have sparked online debate regarding the reasons for its US removal.

A vast majority of the online commenters believe that Samsung is concerned about Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance one user says that the FDA often drags out approvals like this. While this idea gives the removal credibility, Samsung has yet to detail the reasons for its decision to stop access to Vascular Load, so we have to take this speculation with a pinch of salt. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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