Smartwatch

Huawei is bringing its Watch D2 smartwatch to more customers. This blood pressure tracking wearable is already available in several markets worldwide, having been released in 2024. Now, this smartwatch has been announced for the Indian market, with an introductory offer.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro Black Gold (48 mm) smartwatch is now available in Europe. It is the second version of this wearable offered in the region, with both products currently discounted in some countries. Features include an AMOLED display, an integrated flashlight and support for the new BioCharge metric.

Pearson, the educational behemoth, has partnered with Samsung to launch the productivity-focused Revibe smartwatch for students. The device turns out to be a stripped-down version of the Galaxy Watch 7, eliminating the apps and almost every feature except for biometric tracking and vibrations.

A new heart health-related feature is on the way to some Samsung Galaxy smartwatch users. Recently certified for the Korean market, the new Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) detection tool is designed to help the wearer detect early signs of this disease.

Garmin's older mid-range smartwatches are now eligible for another stable software update. The second in under a month for the Forerunner 965 and others, Software Version 25.06 makes various improvements and resolves a notable bug found in its predecessor.

Garmin has released a new update for many of its current high-end smartwatches. Distributed as Beta Version 20.10, the new update introduces half a dozen changes and improvements across smartwatches like the Enduro 3 and Fenix 8.

Amazfit is currently rolling out an update for the Active 2 (Round) smartwatch. Firmware version 6.3.8.3 brings new screenshot functionality and advanced running metrics to these users. Plus, there is an improvement for the heart rate metric, which will be useful for those with external heart rate monitors.

Garmin has released beta version 15.07 for two of its smartwatches. This release brings the new Health Status glance to these users, a feature which arrived with the Venu 4. Plus, users of the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 also get a wide range of bug fixes and a few improvements.

Garmin is now offering a new stable update for many of its older mid-range smartwatches. Rolling out worldwide, System Software 17.07 follows hot on the heels of Garmin's Instinct Crossover AMOLED and the Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition releases.

Now that the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 can warn users when their blood pressure is too high, Google is apparently planning a similar feature. The code in the latest version of the Fitbit app suggests preparations for a rudimentary blood pressure measurement feature.

A new version of the CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro is now available in various countries worldwide. This Light Green watch is the fourth version in the range, which was launched earlier in 2025. Features include basic health metric tracking, GPS for workouts and support for Bluetooth calling.

A new Suunto smartwatch update is rolling out to some users. Software version 3.21.14 is said to optimize the wearable’s heart rate algorithm for more accurate measurements. Plus, users of the Run smartwatch also get three new features, including a new running mode and a watch finder function.

The Vertical 2 is a new GPS smartwatch with an AMOLED display and a redesigned heart rate sensor. It features an LED flashlight and supports free, detailed offline maps and navigation features.

A new Amazfit software update, version 3.24.6.2, has been reported by users of the Balance 2 smartwatch. The release is said to bring support for a running accessory and improvements for those who also use the brand’s Helio Strap. Plus, the company has tackled an issue linked to the new BioCharge feature.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro smartwatch is receiving another update. The software version 2.4.2.1 release brings improvements to integrations with two training-related apps. Plus, this update also includes two bug fixes alongside a change to the way in which users must end workouts going forward.

Zepp Health recently rolled out a new update for the relatively inexpensive T-Rex 3, which has already been the subject of review at Notebookcheck. We've just tried out the feature and are providing a first look.

The Coros Apex 4 is a new GPS smartwatch which may give Garmin a run for its money in some aspects and is likely to appeal to demanding athletes. The watch also supports a color display, but uses rather specialized display technology.

Garmin has introduced a new update for many of its older Forerunner smartwatches. Rolling out on the company's Beta Program ahead of a future stable release, Beta Version 25.06 brings a few important changes to the table including a fix for a bug plaguing custom alerts.

Garmin is now offering a new milestone update for one of its latest high-end smartwatches. Rolling out as Beta 15.05, the update is said to introduce various bug fixes and improvements while also adding a trio of new watch faces.

Honor is expanding its Watch 5 series with the Watch 5 Pro. Marketed on its health tracking capabilities, the Honor Watch 5 Pro is said to be the first consumer smartwatch capable of 'contactless' blood pressure monitoring.

The Garmin Instinct 3 Supernova Collection watches are now available in various countries. The range includes four limited edition products, one for each version of the smartwatch, each featuring blue accents. They are the same price as the original models, and appear to have matching features.

One of Garmin’s smartwatches is currently receiving software version 12.02. This release brings a new voice message transcription feature to users. Plus, the change log indicates that there are also minor improvements for the location tools available on the Bounce kids smartwatch.

A new global update is currently rolling out to an older Huawei smartwatch. It is said to bring overall system stability improvements, as well as new features linked to the wearable’s Golf Mode. There are two versions of the release, linked to the three variants of the Watch Ultimate.

Garmin is rolling out a new beta update to one of its smartwatches. Flagged by several users in the brand’s forum, it is said to tackle a battery drain problem and bring two new features to users of the vivoactive 6. One of these is a new gesture, which can be used to control notifications.

The 41 mm Xiaomi Watch S4 launched in China in June 2025, and now, the company has brought it to the global market. This compact smartwatch has a 1.32-inch AMOLED screen and is rated for up to 8 days of battery life.

Xiaomi has updated the Smart Band 10 with a new variant after its recent global launch. Sold as the Smart Band 10 Glimmer Edition, the new model adds a touch of style for Xiaomi's latest fitness tracker while retaining core features like a large and bright AMOLED display.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 is receiving a new update, software version 3.10.4.1. This release brings new running dynamics for a range of activity types, helping users to increase their running efficiency. Other additions include two extra keyboard layouts, and more activities now support a couple of map-related features.

Garmin has already switched many of its latest flagship smartwatches to a new development round. Moving on from System Software 17.30, Garmin has now issued Beta Version 20.07 to the Fenix 8, Tactix 8 and others with almost 40 new features, bug fixes and other improvements.

Rumours about a new Garmin smartwatch have surfaced online, days after the company released the Bounce 2, Instinct Crossover AMOLED, Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition and Venu 4 globally. This time, a new D2 Air model has emerged that will surpass the current D2 Air X10 with features from the Venu 4.

The Garmin Health Status feature is rolling out to users of some of the brand’s smartwatches. This sleep-related tool arrived with the new Venu 4 wearable, and is designed to help users track five important health metrics. It is already available for many users on one version of Garmin Connect, and will be available in other places in the future.

Amazfit has released the T-Rex 3 Pro Black Gold (48 mm) smartwatch in the US. This is the second version of the brand’s latest wearable, with two more variants launching in the coming weeks. It features a gold colored titanium bezel and matching buttons, and has features like a flashlight, an AMOLED display and support for offline maps.

The Huawei Watch GT 6 series is now official, and the new smartwatches come with improved battery and GPS performance over their predecessors. Among the two, the non-Pro model starts at €249, while the Pro model starts at €379 in the EU.

Amazfit’s latest smartwatch is receiving its first update. Reported on social media, software version 2.2.3.3 is said to improve the on-watch route planning feature. Also listed in the change log are other enhancements and a bug fix linked to the wearable’s offline voice functionality.

A new leak has now revealed pricing details for a slew of Xiaomi devices scheduled to launch globally on September 24. The Redmi Pad 2 Pro, Xiaomi 15T duo, Watch S4 41mm, and a handful of other smart devices will be unveiled on that date.

Parents and kids now have four new bands to choose from for the Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch. The new active and comfort bands also unlock new gear and features on the watch.

Garmin has started rolling out a new stable update for many of its recent mid-range smartwatches. Available as System Software 10.36, the new update is said to introduce heart rate improvements and other bug fixes.

A new Garmin feature is on the way to all users of the Garmin Connect app. Lifestyle Logging is designed to help you to track daily habits and to understand the impact of your behaviour, or other factors, on your health. Manually logged information is combined with the data captured by your smartwatch, with insights provided over a range of timeframes.

Garmin has delivered another new update for the Fenix 8 Pro. The second after the device's global release earlier this month, System Software 18.51 brings another dozen changes and improvements to the table, including new touchscreen firmware for microLED models.

The Garmin beta version 15.05 has arrived for two smartwatch models. This release brings new features linked to Morning Report, Evening Report and app notifications. Plus, the update for the latest Forerunner smartwatches also tackles a bug which was causing the battery to drain faster than expected.

Garmin has quietly started offering its latest stable software update to older Pro-branded smartwatches. Available to download as System Software 23.18 on Fenix 7 Pro, Epix 2 Pro and the Tactix 7 Pro, the new update introduces numerous bug fixes, improvements and new features over recent stable software.

Amazfit is rolling out software version 3.22.0.4 to another smartwatch. This release, recently reported by users on Reddit, brings the BioCharge energy level score, as well as continuous heart rate monitoring. Plus, users of the Balance 2 XT smartwatch should also find improvements for the heart rate algorithm for one activity.

Amazfit’s Balance 2 XT smartwatch has arrived in Europe. Currently available at a couple of retailers in Italy, this recently released model is a cheaper alternative to the original Balance 2 wearable. Features include health monitoring, over 170 sports modes and a 21-day expected battery life.

A new Garmin update, beta version 17.06, is now available for two of the brand’s smartwatches. It addresses a recent issue linked to the built-in flashlight, which was not acting as expected. It has been pushed OTA to eligible users, but can also be manually triggered using Garmin Express.

Garmin has refreshed the Instinct Crossover with what it calls the Instinct Crossover AMOLED. Available from today in two colours as a 46 mm smartwatch, the Instinct Crossover AMOLED not only adds an AMOLED display but also adopts other upgrades like Garmin Passcode support and multi-band GPS.

Garmin has updated the Instinct Crossover Tactical Edition with a new model. Packing various upgrades like multi-band GPS and a built-in LED flashlight, the new model also adds an AMOLED display while retaining existing features that distinguish the Tactical Edition from its regular counterpart.

A new Garmin LTE smartwatch is now available. This model has a different design and several improvements compared to its predecessor, with features like two-way voice calling and support for voice commands. Plus, the Bounce 2 is available in more countries, including Canada and the UK, though its price has doubled in the US.

The Garmin Venu 3 smartwatch has officially launched. This new model comes with a range of new features, like Health Status and advanced sleep metrics, as well as popular older functions like the ECG app and a built-in flashlight. Two sizes with silicone and leather strap options will be released in the near future.