Smartwatches are the norm these days, especially when all of us have become more conscious about what our smart devices can do for us in terms of looking after our wellbeing.
Samsung’s recently launched Galaxy Watch8 Series supports these health concerns, in particular how we sleep, which is a bonus for those of us who are part of the growing number of Singaporeans who continue to struggle with getting a good night of sleep.
Before we get into the lineup of useful health features in the Galaxy Watch8 Series, it should be noted that the new series features a distinctive cushion design which first made its debut with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, and is also the thinnest design yet, thanks to it being reengineered to be at least 11% thinner than before.
Combined with the Dynamic Lug system, the new Galaxy Watch8 Series also fits snugly on the wrist to provide greater comfort and improved stability. The dual-frequency GPS provides more detailed and precise location results too while the groundbreaking BioActive Series that enables deeper and more accurate health insights help to provide a holistic view your health.
Elevating the Sleep Experience
Sleep is an important and powerful indicator of health, and knowing that, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch8 Series is able to detect moderate to severe signs of sleep apnea, which allows you to identify possible symptoms earlier, so that you can take actions to improve your overall sleep health.
Alongside this, you’ll find new, unique health features that can help you to build healthier habits such as Bedtime Guidance which measures your circadian rhythm to suggest the optimal time to go to bed for a restful night; Vascular Load, which helps to monitor the stress levels on your vascular system during sleep; and the new Antioxidant Index, which helps to measure carotenoid levels quickly to make informed lifestyle choices for healthy ageing.
If you’re looking to keep fit, the Galaxy Watch8 is also able to help you with that using its personalised fitness insights such as Running Coach to calculate your fitness level and develop a tailored training plan complete with real-time guidance and motivational insights; and Together, which gamifies your fitness journey by challenging your friends and family.
You can tackle stress too with the watch using High Stress Alert that immediately signals for a break to help you manage your stress levels in real-time, and Mindfulness Tracker, which allows you to record your mood and receive guidance on breathing exercises to relieve your stress!
Google Gemini
The Galaxy Watch8 Series is the first smartwatch to be powered by Wear OS 6 and feature Google Gemini, making it possible for you to go hands-free while staying productive with your Galaxy Watch apps like Samsung Health, Calendar, Reminder, and Clock.
Plus, thanks to the new One UI 8 Watch, the user interface is optimised for the size and shape of the watch face, offering Multi-Info Tiles to give you easy access to health metrics, weather, events and more. You’ve also got the new Now Bar and depthless notifications to ensure your key activities stay front and center.
