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Samsung launches S Health services: Monitors weight, blood sugar and graphs it all Jul 2nd 2012, 08:41 Samsung mentioned its S Health app in passing during the grand unveiling of the Galaxy S III -- presumably due to the glut of similarly S-suffixed apps and services that were also unveiled. The service has now apparently launched in Samsung's homeland, alongside more details of what it'll offer. This includes a raft of metric-measuring charts, as well as the ability to connect through Bluetooth and USB to health devices like heart-rate monitors and connectivity-friendly scales. The app will record and even graph your health ups and downs, aiming to help "regulate" what you eat and gauge exactly how much you exercise. It has now launch on Samsung's App hub and will make its way to the US and five to-be-confirmed European countries soon. Let Samsung explain the "warm emotional experience" in a Google-translated release right after the break. Update: We've just received the English version of the PR, which adds that the app is now live in the UK, alongside an initial list of compatible health devices. Take a look after the break. Continue reading Samsung launches S Health services: Monitors weight, blood sugar and graphs it all Samsung launches S Health services: Monitors weight, blood sugar and graphs it all originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Samsung Tomorrow (translated)  | Email this | Comments Marvel's The Avengers Blu-ray hits September 25th, iOS second screen app this month (video) Jul 2nd 2012, 08:09 We don't have any more details yet on the 10-disc Marvel Cinematic Universe set that popped up on Amazon a month ago, but Disney and Marvel have revealed we can expect Marvel's The Avengers on Blu-ray September 25th. It will be shipping in the usual assortment of combo packs: four disc with Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital copy and digital download or two disc Blu-ray and DVD combo for $50 / $40 MSRP (respectively, Amazon currently lists the four disc set for $35). What will arrive first this month however, is The Avengers Initiative: A Marvel Second Screen App, available on iPad and, for the first time, iPhone. Marvel is promising bi-weekly content updates until September when it moves up to weekly updates of character profiles, interactive comic books and more before the movie even arrives. Extras on disc will include 7.1 DTS-HD MA audio, a gag reel, behind the scenes looks with director Joss Whedon and cast, deleted scenes and more. Check the press release after the break for the full list, plus a new trailer for the Blu-ray. Continue reading Marvel's The Avengers Blu-ray hits September 25th, iOS second screen app this month (video) Marvel's The Avengers Blu-ray hits September 25th, iOS second screen app this month (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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