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
Popular Third-Party Apps
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:
- Open
Google Play Storeon watch - Search or browse
- Tap
Install
From Phone:
- Open
Galaxy Wearableapp - Go to watch apps section
- 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
Same Apps as Standard Model
The Classic has access to the same apps as the standard Galaxy Watch 8. The 64GB storage just lets you install more of them.
See Also: Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Specifications|What OS Does Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Run|Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Rotating Bezel