Katarzyna Petru
Samsung is increasingly marking its presence in the world of health and prevention. During the international forum World Sleep 2025 in Singapore (September 5–10), the company showcased how its latest solutions—from Galaxy Watch8 to Samsung Health SDK developer 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 take part in a short sleep survey that categorized them into one of eight "sleep animals" – symbolizing different sleeping, waking, and rest quality patterns.
A lot of attention was also given to Samsung Health SDK – a toolkit that enables the safe 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 September 9, Jongmin Choi, Vice President of the Health R&D division 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 give people the tools to better understand and improve this process" – emphasized 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 tips based on a scientific model of sleep regulation (combining circadian rhythm and sleep needs). As a result, the watch suggests better habits and routines.
Sleep Apnea – a feature for detecting symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in individuals over the age of 22. Just two nights of monitoring can provide an indication to consult a doctor.
Vascular Load – analysis of vascular load during sleep. A parameter that normally drops at night, and if it doesn't – it may suggest cardiovascular risk.
Health every day, not just on holidays
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. In addition, there is a Running Coach with personalized training plans, an energy indicator, stress alerts, and breathing exercises.
All of this fits into a larger vision of Samsung – to create an ecosystem where sensors, artificial intelligence, and daily habits come together as one. The goal? To turn dry biomedical data into simple advice that realistically improves health.
It seems that Samsung is really focusing on personalization and prevention. A watch that not only counts steps but also tells us whether we are sleeping well and whether we should get tested for sleep apnea is no longer a gadget, but a mini health assistant on our wrist.
