Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Smartwatches Evolve into Medical-Grade Health Devices
Smartwatches are no longer just for telling time or tracking steps.
They are becoming important health devices with special features that can help with medical needs.
Companies like Apple and Samsung are adding things like menstrual and mental health trackers.
These features need special approvals and can be expensive, but they help make the smartwatches more valuable and appealing to customers.
This is a way for these companies to stand out in the market.
Smartwatches are evolving to include medical-grade healthcare tracking features.
Apple and Samsung are leading this trend with features like menstrual and mental health trackers.
These specialized features require clinical trials and approvals, which can be costly.
The goal is to differentiate in the premium segment and increase consumer appeal.
This shift is seen as a way to move up the consumer value chain.
- Who
- Tarun Pathak, Research Director at Counterpoint India
- What
- Smartwatches are evolving into medical-grade health devices
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To differentiate in the premium segment and increase appeal and adoption
- Industry Expert
- Tarun Pathak, Research Director at Counterpoint India
- Key Differentiator
- Medical-grade healthcare tracking features
- Examples of Features
- Menstrual and mental health trackers
- Challenges
- Clinical trials and approvals can be expensive
- Companies Involved
- Apple, Samsung