Posted Jun 17, 2026 at 4:36 PM UTCAAndrew LiszewskiSamsung phones are getting a new feature for checking the health of your pets.During the VivaTech 2026 conference in Paris, Samsung announced a new feature for its mobile devices created through a collaboration with the pet health management platform, Lifet. You’ll be able to snap a photo of your dog or cat which will be analyzed by AI to alert you to conditions like periodontal disease and obesity.Image: LifetFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Andrew LiszewskiLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...Most PopularMost PopularApple’s weird anti-nausea dots cured my car sicknessSnap is finally about to ship AR glasses — and they cost a fortuneAndroid 17 arrives on Pixel phones todayThe Google / Xreal Aura XR glasses are now available to preorderApple’s smart home camera service is starting to impress meThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policyand Terms of Serviceapply.