Smartwatch

Apple’s new Readiness score will remain exclusive to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, despite several older models supporting watchOS 27 and tracking much of the same health data. Apple cites redesigned heart sensors and more frequent measurements as the reasons.

The Doogee Anymoving M1 Pro promises offline navigation, dual-band GPS, extensive fitness tracking and up to 30 days of battery life. However, current availability is limited because all color variants are sold out.

The Amazfit September OTA Major Update is rolling out to some of the brand’s smartwatches. Also known as firmware version 6.3.25.x, it brings several new features, alongside bug fixes and improvements, to these Balance and Cheetah series wearables.

Coros has officially confirmed that a brand-new flagship smartwatch with a titanium case and AMOLED display will be unveiled in a few days. The Coros Pace 4 Pro could feature several exciting upgrades, ranging from an ECG to significantly expanded storage.

Garmin has finally started offering a new stable update to many of its recent high-end smartwatches. The culmination of extensive beta development, the new stable update brings over a dozen new features, changes and improvements to the Fenix E, Fenix 8 and associated smartwatches.

For the first time in three years, the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 are getting a processor that is actually new and more powerful. The Apple S11 is not only based on a significantly more modern architecture but also features a surprising RAM upgrade.

The Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 are here, and are expected to bring significant health and fitness upgrades in particular. Apple is also improving the battery life of its top-of-the-line model and incorporating a faster processor.

Garmin has introduced a major new software update for two of its most recent Forerunner smartwatches. Available worldwide as a free update, the new stable software boasts over a dozen changes from previous releases, including four new features.

Garmin has delivered a new update for two of its cheaper smartwatches. A major release, the new update promises to improve alarm functionality, while also refining Garmin’s silent mode experience on Wi-Fi-enabled smartwatches.

The Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will be officially unveiled in a few hours. While only the expensive top-of-the-line model is expected to have longer battery life, the smartwatches will apparently become AI monitoring tools, listening in around the clock.

Rollme has launched the Hero D6, a $79.99 rugged GPS smartwatch with a 2.13-inch AMOLED display, dual-band multi-GNSS positioning, offline maps, 5 ATM water resistance, and an 850 mAh battery.

Garmin has introduced a new update for many of its high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally as a free download, the new update promises to improve voice note recording capabilities, among other changes.

BOE unveiled a 1.39-inch micro-LED smartwatch display with 6,000-nit peak brightness, 326 PPI and 165 mW power consumption at 350 nits. While the prototype highlights micro-LED’s potential, high production costs and poor power efficiency continue to limit its practicality for consumer wearables.

Garmin is now offering a new update to many of its current mid-range smartwatches. Featuring multiple new features and associated improvements, the new update is the first major release in over three months.

Xiaomi has released one of its latest affordable smartwatches globally. Equipped with built-in GPS, the Redmi Watch 6 Lite also boasts up to 18 days of battery life and a 1,500-nit AMOLED display.

The Suunto Run 2 is here, and it’s giving the Garmin Forerunner 570 a run for its money, as Suunto offers offline navigation, no subscription required. The new model features significant upgrades to the display, storage, GPS accuracy, and battery life.

Just two days before the launch of the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4, a leak has revealed a number of new details about the next-generation smartwatches, ranging from a new heart rate sensor to an upgrade to 128 GB of flash storage.

Xiaomi has started selling one of its latest budget smartwatches globally. Now sold across the Eurozone and in the UK, the Smart Band 11 Active features dozens of workout modes, watch faces and up to 21 days of battery life.

The Huawei Watch GT 7 41 mm combines classic watch design with modern smartwatch technology. Compared to the Apple Watch and Xiaomi Watch S4 41 mm, it stands out for its materials, elegance, and battery life, but when it comes to smartwatch usability, some competitors have the edge.

iFixit’s teardown reveals that the Google Pixel Watch 5 maintains its predecessor’s repair-friendly design. The smartwatch adds modest hardware upgrades and clearer disassembly cues, though display removal remains relatively complex.

Garmin has introduced a new update for many of its mid-range smartwatches. Rolling out to half a dozen devices, the new update aims to improve Garmin's silent mode functionality while making changes to alarm behaviour, too.

The Huawei Watch GT 7 is compatible with Android and iOS and can be easily paired with multiple smartphones. Find out how it works here.

Garmin has released a new update for many of its recent flagship smartwatches. The twelfth of its kind so far, the new update introduces several changes and improvements that were missing from older firmware.

Updated: Motorola confirms pricing information. Motorola has launched a new smartwatch globally. Featuring a 2,700-nit AMOLED display, the Moto Watch Ultra also rivals other high-end smartwatches by running Wear OS 6 out of the box and with 2 days of battery life at its disposal.

Google has put the Stephen Curry special edition Pixel Watch 5 on sale at $579.99, two weeks after the rest of the range reached buyers on 20 August. The watch pairs a 45mm Satin Pyrite case with a Rye-colored Performance Loop band that carries a water repellent coating and Curry branding.

TCL's new smartwatch for kids has a 4G modem, a camera, and safety features that lets guardians keep an eye on their kids. The smartwatch also has step tracking, games, and a fun way to add friends who have a TCL kids smartwatch.

Garmin has finally introduced a major software update for many of its older flagship smartwatches. A stable release, the new update contains over half a dozen changes and improvements, including one to eliminate system shutdowns when using navigation functionality.

Some Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra owners report that the bezel and faceplate are completely detaching from the frame despite no apparent impact or water damage. Whether this reflects a widespread defect remains uncertain, and Samsung has not publicly addressed the issue.

A Florida International University study found that calorie-burn estimates from popular Apple, Garmin, Samsung and Fitbit smartwatches deviated substantially from laboratory measurements, with errors varying by device and increasing with participants’ body-fat percentage. The findings caution against relying on wearables for precise diet or weight-management decisions.

The Huawei Watch GT 7 impresses with its high-quality build, precise tracking, and exceptional battery life. However, compared to the GT 6, the new features are fairly limited. In addition, iPhone users are left out of some features.

Rogbid's Model R3T is a new $99.99 Android smartwatch with a 190-degree pop-up camera, 4G LTE SIM support, 1.6-inch AMOLED display, SL8541E chip, 3 GB+ 32 GB storage, and a 1100 mAh fast-charging battery.

The Huawei Watch 6 and the Huawei Watch 6 Pro have just been officially unveiled. With an improved X-Tap sensor, an OLED display with a brightness of up to 3,500 nits, and a case available in either ceramic or titanium, the top-of-the-line model offers high-end specs.

Huawei has released its latest Watch D smartwatch. Still a medically certified blood pressure monitor, the Watch D3 surpasses the Watch D3 with a larger display within a thinner and smaller body. Huawei is offering various discounts at launch, too.

Garmin has introduced a new update for many of its older flagship smartwatches. Available to download globally, the new update is said to improve Garmin's Running Dynamics feature.

The Google Pixel Watch 5 has just hit the market, and Google has already released a major software update for the smartwatch that significantly expands one-handed control, while Google Gemini now also works offline to control many features via voice commands.

Xiaomi has confirmed that one of its new budget smartwatches is set to receive a global release. Simultaneously, the company has released the Redmi Watch 6 Active in multiple markets. The new wearable has arrived in Europe with cheaper-than-expected pricing, too.

Two new software updates have arrived for several Garmin smartwatches. The releases, known as version 9.08 and version 9.15, bring a range of bug fixes and improvements to users of three of the brand’s Approach golfing wearables.

Xiaomi has finally released one of its cheaper smartwatches internationally. Featuring 5 ATM water resistance and up to 21 days of battery life, the Smart Band 11 Active comes in three colours for equivalent to ~$22 in some markets.

Xiaomi has released one of its new budget smartwatches in more markets. Now officially sold in over half a dozen more countries, the Redmi Watch 6 Lite contains a large AMOLED display, access to over 150 sports modes and up to 18 days of battery life.

Garmin’s major update for the third quarter is here and is now being rolled out to over a dozen smartwatch models. It includes improved "OK Garmin" voice control and simplified workout recommendations designed to help users start their workouts faster.

Garmin is now offering multiple improvements and changes to one of its GPS watches. Available via Garmin Connect Mobile or Garmin Express, the new updates add support for new target alerts and fix a system crash during HR broadcasting, among other refinements from earlier stable software.

Garmin has delivered a new update to one of its cheaper smartwatches. Rolling out worldwide as a free download, the new update is said to improve the overall user experience while updating text translations, too.

Zepp Health is rolling out a new and comprehensive update for a still relatively affordable smartwatch packed with features. The new software version brings the Amazfit Balance 2 new features as well as an upgrade to Zepp OS 6.

Thanks to their unobtrusive design, smart rings are the ideal tools for continuous sleep tracking. This guide explains key metrics such as HRV, sleep stages, and oxygen saturation in an easy-to-understand way and shows you how to correctly interpret any deviations in your daily routine.

The Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will be officially unveiled in just a few days. Shortly before the launch, Bloomberg is revealing exciting details about the new features of both smartwatches, while a fundamentally redesigned model is reportedly planned for next year.

With the Watch D series, Huawei offers a relatively reliable smartwatch for health monitoring, particularly with regard to blood pressure measurements. A few days ahead of its global launch in Germany the new Watch D3 has now leaked with official press renders, specs and a detailed price.

Garmin is now offering a new beta update to multiple popular smartwatches. Featuring over a dozen changes and improvements to its name, the new update is available to download as OTA firmware.

Garmin is offering a new update to two of its cheaper mid-range smartwatches. The second of its kind so far, the new update aims to address multiple issues found in recent firmware across half a dozen changes.