Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Puts AI to Work on Health Tracking
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 stands out with AI directly handling parts of health and fitness monitoring. It runs Gemini on-device for quick AI help, pairs it with Samsung Health tools, and adds features like Running Coach. A new software update expands these to more watches.
AI Features in Action
One UI 8 Watch, which launched on the Galaxy Watch 8, brings AI-based running insights to analyze your runs. Nextpit reports this update also improves heart rate accuracy, sleep tracking, and adds a Mindfulness app for stress logging and mood tracking. Bedtime guidance nudges you toward better sleep habits. Newer models get vascular load tracking too, which measures how hard your blood vessels work during exercise.
The Watch 8 Classic keeps a rotating bezel for easy navigation while packing Gemini AI on-device and Running Coach, as Android Authority notes in their review. These let you get form tips and performance breakdowns without your phone.
- AI running insights for pace and effort feedback
- Running Coach for personalized plans
- Mindfulness app with mood logs
- Improved sleep and heart rate data
One UI 8 Watch is now hitting Galaxy Watch 6 models after starting on the Watch 8, per Nextpit. It cleans up the interface with rounded tiles and better battery life on Wear OS 6.
Deals to Grab One Now
The Galaxy Watch 8 is down $100 to $249.99 right now, according to Knowtechie. The Classic Bluetooth version drops to $399.99 from $499.99, with LTE at $449.99. Samsung throws in trade-ins up to $300 and a six-month iFit trial for fitness plans.
If health tracking with AI matters to you, these prices beat waiting. The Watch 8’s hardware feels solid for daily wear, even if the screen stays compact.
