Samsung Gear S3 and Gear Sport Value pack update brings Health, UI, app improvements and more

Samsung has announced new value pack update to Gear S3 and Gear Sport which brings Galaxy Watch functions. The update brings 20 indoor workouts, allowing the smartwatch to track 39 different types of exercise. The update also simplifies the sleep notifications that users receive when they wake up in the morning. Of the new 39 types of exercises, eight workouts are listed as default and users are able to customize the list to display their exercises of choice. The devices can also record a series of exercises in succession and these back-to-back workouts are available to view at a glance immediately after a workout. As for the sleep notifications, users receive when they wake up in the morning with a “View Detail” button that offers a more detailed breakdown of their sleep time, three-movement states and weekly record. Sleep Widget is also supported, providing a brief log of the previous night’s sleep. The Quick Panel displays eight settings, modes or icons at a time, and can be customized according to user preferences. Users can now choose from even more items to display on the Quick Panel, including BT Headset and Find My Phone, facilitating more efficient device interactions. To prevent disturbances during important ...