Galaxy Watch 8 Apps
The Galaxy Watch 8 runs Wear OS 6 with full access to the Google Play Store and Galaxy Store. With 32GB of internal storage (double the Galaxy Watch 7), you have plenty of room for apps, music, and offline content.
Pre-installed Apps
The watch comes with essential Samsung and Google apps ready to use.
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Samsung Health: Primary wellness platform with advanced health monitoring, workout tracking, and sleep analysis.
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Samsung Pay: Contactless payments via
NFCfor quick transactions without your phone. -
SmartThings: Control smart home devices and automations directly from your wrist.
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Google Maps: Navigation with offline map support for phone-free directions.
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Google Gemini AI: Advanced AI assistant for natural language interactions and smart responses.
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YouTube Music: Music streaming with offline download capability for workouts.
App Store Access
Install additional apps from two stores.
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Google Play Store: Thousands of
Wear OSapps for fitness, productivity, entertainment, and communication. Download directly to the watch viaWiFi. -
Galaxy Store: Samsung-exclusive apps and an extensive collection of watch faces designed specifically for Galaxy Watch.
Popular Third-Party Apps
Expand your watch's capabilities with these widely-used apps.
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Fitness:
Strava,Nike Run Club,Adidas Running,MyFitnessPal -
Music:
Spotify,Pandora,Audible,Podcasts -
Productivity:
Microsoft Outlook,Todoist,Evernote -
Communication:
WhatsApp,Telegram,Discord
App Installation
Installing apps directly on the watch is straightforward.
- Open
Google Play Storefrom the app list - Browse categories or search using voice or touch
- Tap install to download directly to the watch
- Apps sync automatically with your phone
Storage and Performance
The Galaxy Watch 8 handles apps efficiently with its upgraded hardware.
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32GB Storage: Enough for dozens of apps plus offline music, maps, and podcasts.
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2GB RAM: Smooth multitasking and fast app switching powered by
LPDDR5memory. -
Wear OS 6 Optimization: AI-powered app management reduces battery drain from background apps.
Start With Essentials
Install health, communication, and productivity apps first. Add entertainment apps based on your actual usage patterns to preserve storage and battery life.
See Also: What Apps for Galaxy Watch 8|Galaxy Watch 8 Specifications|Galaxy Watch 8 Operating System