At the recent Galaxy Unpacked event , Samsung unveiled its new lineup of foldable smartphones—the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. The company also launched the latest version of its smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch8. This year's smartwatch essentially focuses on refining and improving existing features, particularly by enhancing their accuracy and effectiveness. The overall design has also been updated for a better fit and improved wearability.
However, two standout features have drawn significant attention: a deeper focus on sleep tracking and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). The Galaxy Watch8 is the first smartwatch to come with Google Gemini built-in out-of-the-box, marking a new direction for smartwatches and their capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 series AI features
According to Samsung, the Galaxy Watch8 series -- priced starting at Rs 32,999 -- has been developed in close partnership with Google. As mentioned it is the first smartwatch to come with Wear OS 6 and Google's Gemini AI assistant pre-loaded.
At the event, the company highlighted how with Gemini, users can streamline multiple actions with a single command. This integration allows users to go hands-free, using natural voice commands to manage tasks on the go with apps like Samsung Health, Calendar, Reminder and Clock.
For example, users can ask Google Gemini on the watch, “Hey Google, find a nearby café and text a friend to meet me there.” The watch handles both tasks. Another example can be when you're ready to exercise, you can say, “Create a playlist for a 30-minute run,” and you can enjoy your workout.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 gets the One UI 8 Watch that optimises the user interface for the watch’s form factor in lines with the One UI 8 interface on the foldables. For example, just like the Galaxy Z Flip7’s Now Bar, the watch also gets notifications, keeping the most important activities on the front.
Other AI-powered health features include Bedtime Guidance, Running Coach, Energy Score and others -- all powered by Galaxy AI.
Why AI makes sense and future of smartwatches
Gemini's, or any major AI's, multimodal and long-context window capabilities are suited for the ambient, always-on nature of wearables. The ongoing evolution of Google Assistant and Wear OS is paving the way for Gemini integration, unlocking significant opportunities in personalised health, productivity, and enhanced communication.
While the Google Gemini features are currently limited to conversational and basic tasks like sending messages, remembering parking spots, getting a brief of the events and more, AI on smartwatches can soon be more helpful in enhancing health and fitness by delivering more insightful data.
For example, AI can track your data related to breathing, exercise and sleep, and leverage reasoning as well as planning capabilities to provide a daily or even hourly plan to push users to work with their maximum potential.
With more powerful AI integration, the wearable experience is set to become more personalised and intuitive. The AI's ability to analyse data from advanced health sensors—including ECG, heart rate, and skin temperature monitoring—allows it to move beyond simply displaying information and provide helpful, personalised health coaching.
Interacting with the watch is also evolving. With AI, a variety of interaction methods like gestures and touch can complement voice for a more natural and fluid user experience.
Galaxy Watch8 series specs
Apart from Google Gemini AI, the Galaxy Watch8 series comes with several refinements and design changes. Samsung says that the new watches feature a more advanced BioActive sensor that provides deeper and more accurate health insights.
The Galaxy Watch8 features a new “cushion” shape and “Dynamic Lug” bands for a slimmer and more comfortable fit, which also helps improve the accuracy of health sensor readings. The display has also been upgraded with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, a 50% increase from the previous generation.
The watches are powered by a new 3nm Exynos W1000 processor. They come with 2GB of RAM and 32GB storage.
Why Galaxy Watch8 series is the first step into AI-driven wearable future
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is more than just a minor update; it represents a significant leap forward in the smartwatch industry. While the physical design refinements and upgraded display are welcome, the true star is the integration of Google Gemini. As the first smartwatch to launch with this AI assistant out-of-the-box, the Galaxy Watch8 sets a new benchmark for what we can expect from wearables.
The AI-powered features, from conversational commands to personalised health coaching, show a clear direction for the future of smartwatches. This isn't about simply displaying data anymore; it's about providing genuine, actionable insights. By leveraging advanced sensors and Gemini's reasoning capabilities, the watch can offer tailored advice on everything from sleep to exercise, making the data truly useful.
However, two standout features have drawn significant attention: a deeper focus on sleep tracking and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). The Galaxy Watch8 is the first smartwatch to come with Google Gemini built-in out-of-the-box, marking a new direction for smartwatches and their capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 series AI features
According to Samsung, the Galaxy Watch8 series -- priced starting at Rs 32,999 -- has been developed in close partnership with Google. As mentioned it is the first smartwatch to come with Wear OS 6 and Google's Gemini AI assistant pre-loaded.
At the event, the company highlighted how with Gemini, users can streamline multiple actions with a single command. This integration allows users to go hands-free, using natural voice commands to manage tasks on the go with apps like Samsung Health, Calendar, Reminder and Clock.
For example, users can ask Google Gemini on the watch, “Hey Google, find a nearby café and text a friend to meet me there.” The watch handles both tasks. Another example can be when you're ready to exercise, you can say, “Create a playlist for a 30-minute run,” and you can enjoy your workout.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 gets the One UI 8 Watch that optimises the user interface for the watch’s form factor in lines with the One UI 8 interface on the foldables. For example, just like the Galaxy Z Flip7’s Now Bar, the watch also gets notifications, keeping the most important activities on the front.
Other AI-powered health features include Bedtime Guidance, Running Coach, Energy Score and others -- all powered by Galaxy AI.
Why AI makes sense and future of smartwatches
Gemini's, or any major AI's, multimodal and long-context window capabilities are suited for the ambient, always-on nature of wearables. The ongoing evolution of Google Assistant and Wear OS is paving the way for Gemini integration, unlocking significant opportunities in personalised health, productivity, and enhanced communication.
While the Google Gemini features are currently limited to conversational and basic tasks like sending messages, remembering parking spots, getting a brief of the events and more, AI on smartwatches can soon be more helpful in enhancing health and fitness by delivering more insightful data.
For example, AI can track your data related to breathing, exercise and sleep, and leverage reasoning as well as planning capabilities to provide a daily or even hourly plan to push users to work with their maximum potential.
With more powerful AI integration, the wearable experience is set to become more personalised and intuitive. The AI's ability to analyse data from advanced health sensors—including ECG, heart rate, and skin temperature monitoring—allows it to move beyond simply displaying information and provide helpful, personalised health coaching.
Interacting with the watch is also evolving. With AI, a variety of interaction methods like gestures and touch can complement voice for a more natural and fluid user experience.
Galaxy Watch8 series specs
Apart from Google Gemini AI, the Galaxy Watch8 series comes with several refinements and design changes. Samsung says that the new watches feature a more advanced BioActive sensor that provides deeper and more accurate health insights.
The Galaxy Watch8 features a new “cushion” shape and “Dynamic Lug” bands for a slimmer and more comfortable fit, which also helps improve the accuracy of health sensor readings. The display has also been upgraded with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, a 50% increase from the previous generation.
The watches are powered by a new 3nm Exynos W1000 processor. They come with 2GB of RAM and 32GB storage.
Why Galaxy Watch8 series is the first step into AI-driven wearable future
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is more than just a minor update; it represents a significant leap forward in the smartwatch industry. While the physical design refinements and upgraded display are welcome, the true star is the integration of Google Gemini. As the first smartwatch to launch with this AI assistant out-of-the-box, the Galaxy Watch8 sets a new benchmark for what we can expect from wearables.
The AI-powered features, from conversational commands to personalised health coaching, show a clear direction for the future of smartwatches. This isn't about simply displaying data anymore; it's about providing genuine, actionable insights. By leveraging advanced sensors and Gemini's reasoning capabilities, the watch can offer tailored advice on everything from sleep to exercise, making the data truly useful.
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