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What Apps Are Available for Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?

The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic runs Wear OS 6 with access to the Google Play Store and Galaxy Store. With 64GB storage (double the standard model), you have room for extensive app collections.


Pre-installed Apps

Ready to use out of the box:

  • Samsung Health: Health and fitness tracking
  • Google Gemini: AI assistant
  • Google Pay: Contactless payments
  • Google Maps: Navigation
  • SmartThings: Smart home control
  • YouTube Music: Streaming with offline downloads

Download from Google Play Store:

Fitness

  • Strava, Nike Run Club, Adidas Running, MyFitnessPal

Music & Audio

  • Spotify, Pandora, Audible, Podcasts

Productivity

  • Microsoft Outlook, Todoist, Evernote

Communication

  • WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack

Health & Wellness

  • Calm, Headspace, Sleep Cycle

64GB Storage Advantage

The Classic's doubled storage enables:

  • More apps installed simultaneously
  • Larger offline music libraries
  • Extensive podcast downloads
  • Multiple watch face collections

Installing Apps

Two ways to install apps:

Directly on Watch:

  1. Open Google Play Store on watch
  2. Search or browse
  3. Tap Install

From Phone:

  1. Open Galaxy Wearable app
  2. Go to watch apps section
  3. Install remotely to watch

Apps That Work with the Rotating Bezel

Many apps support bezel navigation:

  • Music apps: Scroll through playlists
  • Maps: Zoom in/out
  • Timer/Stopwatch: Adjust time
  • Volume control: In any app

See Also: Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Specifications|What OS Does Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Run|Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Rotating Bezel