Katarzyna Petru
Samsung is increasingly marking its presence in the world of health and prevention. During the international forum World Sleep 2025 in Singapore (5–10 September), the company showcased how its latest solutions – from the Galaxy Watch8 to the Samsung Health SDK development tools – are designed to help users sleep better and maintain their daily balance.
Samsung Health in the Spotlight
At the Samsung Health booth, visitors could participate in a short sleep survey that allocated them to one of eight “sleep animals” – symbolising different patterns of falling asleep, waking up, and quality of rest.
Considerable attention was also given to Samsung Health SDK – a toolkit enabling the secure and conscious use of health data. This is another step that shows Samsung is not only creating gadgets but is genuinely focused on integrating technology with everyday health.
During the symposium on 9th September, Jongmin Choi, Vice President of Health R&D at Samsung Electronics, spoke about the future of wearables and their role in health prevention:
“Sleep is the foundation of health, and our goal is to provide people with tools for better understanding and improving this process” – emphasised Choi.
Galaxy Watch8 – a watch that knows more than you think
The new series Galaxy Watch8, which debuted in July 2025, is not just a classic activity tracker. It introduces a set of features focused on sleep and health:
Bedtime Guidance – intelligent suggestions based on a scientific model of sleep regulation (combining circadian rhythm and sleep need). This allows the watch to propose better habits and routines.
Sleep Apnea – a feature for detecting symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in individuals over the age of 22. Just two nights of monitoring can signal the need to consult a doctor.
Vascular Load – an analysis of vascular load during sleep. This parameter typically decreases at night, and if it does not, it may suggest cardiovascular risk.
Health every day, not just on special occasions
The Galaxy Watch8 goes even further. For the first time in a smartwatch, there is an Antioxidant Index, which measures the level of carotenoids in the skin, providing indirect insight into diet and the state of the body. Additionally, there is a Running Coach with personalised training plans, an energy indicator, stress alerts, and breathing exercises.
All of this fits into Samsung's larger vision – to create an ecosystem where sensors, artificial intelligence, and everyday habits come together as one. The goal? To transform raw biometrics into simple guidelines that genuinely improve health.
It seems that Samsung is really focusing on personalisation and prevention. A watch that not only counts steps but also tells us whether we are sleeping healthily and whether we should be checked for sleep apnea is no longer a gadget, but a mini health assistant on our wrist.
