Samsung announced its Health Platform is now open to all developers. This change happened today. Developers can start building new health and wellness experiences. They can use Samsung’s tools and data.
(Samsung’s Health Platform Opens to Developers)
Developers get access to Samsung Health’s features. This includes things like activity tracking and sleep analysis. They can connect their own apps to the Samsung Health ecosystem. This integration uses Samsung’s software tools. These tools are called APIs and SDKs. They make connecting easier.
This move helps developers. They can create more useful apps faster. They don’t need to build everything from scratch. They can use Samsung’s secure platform. User data stays protected. Samsung handles the privacy and security parts.
Users should see new apps soon. These apps will work smoothly with Samsung Health. They might offer specialized features. Examples include unique workout plans or detailed health reports. The goal is more choice for users. Samsung wants its platform to be central for digital health.
Samsung believes this openness drives innovation. It encourages new ideas in health tech. More developers joining means more progress. The platform supports many device types. This includes Galaxy phones, watches, and tablets. Third-party wearable makers can also connect their devices.
(Samsung’s Health Platform Opens to Developers)
The Samsung Health app remains the main place for users. It will show data from these new third-party apps too. Users control what data they share. They decide which apps can access their information. Samsung provides clear settings for this.