# Hand Washing App Reminders A New Samsung Galaxy Watch App Now Reminds Users About Sanitation By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-04-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch-app References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2020/04/17/samsungs-new-galaxy-watch-app-reminds-you-to-wash-your-damn-hands-dummy/) & [news.samsung](https://news.samsung.com/in/samsung-develops-hand-wash-app-to-keep-you-healthy-safe) Samsung will be reminding people to wash their hands through a [Galaxy Watch app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch). Samsung states that, “a small group of designers and developers from [Samsung Research Institute-Bangalore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch6), or SRI-B’s UX and wearable teams, worked round-the-clock over the last two weeks to come up with a solution that helps you keep healthy and safe.” The app is named Hand Wash, and it will inform users to ensure they wash their hands for a minimum of 20 seconds. Users can also customize reminders through the galaxy watch app, including a buzzer that will go off after 25 seconds of handwashing. The Hand Wash app also has the ability to track the time since the user last washed their hands. Image Credit: Samsung ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hand Washing Reminders:** An emerging trend of using technology to remind people to practice proper hand washing for hygiene and health purposes. - **Wearable Technology:** A trend in the industry of wearable technology focusing on health and safety applications like the Hand Wash app. - **Personalized Reminders:** A trend in app development of providing customizable reminders to meet individual needs and preferences, as seen in the customizable reminders of the Hand Wash app. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry can leverage this trend by further developing and integrating hand washing reminders into wearable devices and mobile applications. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from the use of hand washing reminders in preventing the spread of infections and diseases. - **Smart Home:** The smart home industry can explore opportunities to link hand washing reminders with connected devices, creating a seamless and hygienic lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healthy Habit-Promoting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch6.md) - [AI Speech Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-impulse.md) - [Health-Focused Smartwatch Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch4.md) - [Smartwatch Sleep Apnea Detections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch-feature.md) - [Breathing Disorder Smartwatch Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-apnea-detection.md) - [Biohacker Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch8-series.md) - [Digital Medication Management Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medications-tracking.md) - [Accessible Smart Watch Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch-4.md) - [Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch.md)