Smartwatch

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.

Next week, the long-awaited successor to the Huawei Watch D2 will finally launch in global markets like Germany, a smartwatch that is quite reliable for measuring and monitoring blood pressure on the wrist thanks to its inflatable cuff. The first official teaser video unveils some of the new Watch D3 features, which is coming to Europe alongside new EarBuds, the Huawei Watch 6, and the global Watch GT 7 (Pro).

Xiaomi’s upcoming Smart Band 11 family has surfaced inside the company’s own Health Research app. The software lists four models, including standard, NFC, ceramic and all-metal versions.

Garmin has launched a new stable update to many of its mid-range smartwatches. A major release, the new firmware addresses various issues, including one relating to heart rate reporting within Garmin Connect Mobile.

The RingConn Gen 3 is one of the first smart rings to feature a built-in vibration motor. What potential does haptic feedback on the finger hold, what are the technical hurdles for developers, and why aren’t manufacturers already using vibration for silent alarms or notifications?

Garmin is now offering a new update to its most recent Forerunner smartwatches. Available globally as a free download, the new update is said to improve display gestures on all eligible smartwatches.

Garmin has issued a new update to many of its older high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update aims to resolve an issue that was causing unexpected shutdowns when using Garmin’s Broadcast HR feature.

The Huawei Watch 6 will be officially unveiled in just a few days. Huawei is now offering a sneak peek at its next-generation smartwatch in a teaser video, showcasing it in three colors, with a digital crown and an X-Tap sensor.

The Garmin Venu 3 is currently listed with a 35% discount on Amazon, thanks to which you can score it for $291.99. According to its price history, this is the lowest price the smartwatch has ever reached on the platform.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, Google is introducing a Fitbit Air Special Edition that not only tracks sleep but is also designed to promote healthier sleep habits through the Pokémon Sleep app. This version of the Fitbit Air comes with a blue wristband featuring the Pikachu logo.

Garmin has just launched the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro globally. While those smartwatches have not started shipping, an unreleased model has appeared in a new leak. Seemingly a new high-end smartwatch, the new model is rumoured to be the long-awaited Garmin Enduro 4.

Garmin has released a new update to many of its high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally as a free download, the new update contains multiple display improvements and a fix for Garmin's phone assistant software. The company is aware of a known bug shipping though, too.

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is currently available with a massive 42% discount on Amazon, which has knocked its price down to $173. It comes with an AMOLED display and offers a long battery life of up to 11 days.

Apple will unveil the new iPhone models, including the iPhone Ultra, at its 'Surprise and shine' event that will be livestreamed on the website, YouTube, and Apple TV. The event will bring new Apple Watch models, as well as new AirPods.

Garmin has released a new update for multiple smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the update includes several security improvements and is said to fix race predictions that previously showed incorrectly after a run.

One of the most exciting upgrades to the Garmin Fenix 9 (Pro) is the new processor, which, combined with 50 percent more RAM, is expected to deliver significantly smoother performance, especially when using map apps. Garmin is likely using a new NXP ARM chip.

The Garmin Fenix 9 Pro offers a whole range of exciting new features, from Garmin Epic for tracking multi-day adventures to advanced endurance analysis. Garmin has now surprisingly confirmed that most of the new features will also be made available via an update to older models such as the Fenix 8, the Enduro 3, and the Forerunner 970.

Garmin has issued a new update to multiple of its popular diving wearables. A stable release, the new update contains more than a dozen changes and improvements, including several diving refinements.

Garmin has released a new set of high-end smartwatches. Cheaper alternatives to the Fenix 9 Pro that has also arrived today, the Fenix 9 boasts a brighter AMOLED display than its predecessor, more memory and up to 29 days battery life.

The Garmin Fenix 9 Pro is finally here, and is available with either an exceptionally bright AMOLED display or a MiP display with integrated solar cells for a battery life of up to 291 days. The flagship smartwatch features a number of exciting upgrades.

The Garmin Fenix 9 and Garmin Fenix 9 Pro will be officially unveiled in a few hours. The next-generation flagship smartwatches can already be seen in numerous images, which offer a sneak peek at many of the available colors as well as the sensors.

Garmin has started rolling out a new stable update to many of its popular smartwatches. Available globally, the new update aims to improve display responsiveness when using gestures.

A leak is said to show the design of the Garmin Fenix 9 and the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro for the first time, with the top-of-the-line model featuring both an AMOLED version and a MiP variant with integrated solar cells. Although Garmin is revamping the design, the smartwatches remain true to the Fenix look.

The Apple Watch Ultra, the Apple Watch Series 8, and the Apple Watch SE 2 will no longer receive software updates, even though the latter model was still being sold directly in the Apple Store as recently as last year. Apple’s curtailed update policy has now led to a class-action lawsuit.

Xiaomi has quietly released a new budget smartwatch outside China. Now sold in Europe, the Redmi Watch 6 Active has arrived in three colours, each with a bright AMOLED display and compatibility for connecting to Android or iOS devices.

Xiaomi has officially released a new budget smartwatch. Available with a 1,500-nit AMOLED display, the Redmi Watch 6 Lite is also said to last up to 18 days on a single charge.

The Garmin Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro are expected to be officially unveiled as early as Tuesday, possibly alongside the Enduro 4 and a new Fenix E. Rumors are already suggesting what differences can be expected between the Fenix 9 and the Fenix 9 Pro.

Xiaomi has launched a new budget smartwatch globally. Already officially sold in Europe, the Smart Band 11 Active combines a 1.47-inch display with up to 21 days of battery life. The new wearable will be available globally in three finishes, too.

Garmin is preparing to unleash a new batch of wearables. Launching before the end of August, the event appears to focus on rugged smartwatches that will withstand extended exposure to seawater.

The next-generation Garmin Fenix 9 series could be officially unveiled as early as next week. Ahead of any formal announcement, 18 distinct models have already appeared on a retailer's website, coinciding with invitations to an upcoming Garmin launch event.

Garmin has started rolling out a new update to several of its latest flagship smartwatches. Rolling out as a free download globally, the new update is said to improve gesture responsiveness on Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro and Tactix 8 smartwatches, as well as other smartwatches.

Garmin has delivered a new update for many of its popular mid-range smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update aims to improve connectivity across the Forerunner series in a specific area.

Xiaomi has launched the new affordable smartwatch, the Redmi Watch 6 Active, in China. The company’s new smartwatch now comes with a slim design, an AMOLED panel, and IP68 water resistance. Plus, it supports an always-on display and 140 sports modes.

A new software update for Amazfit smartwatches introduces enhanced map rendering, smoother navigation, and expanded compatibility with the screenless Helio Strap (Pro).

New and reliable details have emerged regarding the first Amazfit smartwatch with solar charging. Updated app code not only confirms the wearable's existence, but also points to a dedicated mode designed to maximize solar charging efficiency.

The Apple Watch Series 12 will be released in just a few weeks. While the Apple Watch Series 11 was available in either aluminum or titanium, the next-generation smartwatch is expected to feature an even higher-quality, more scratch-resistant version.

Garmin has issued a new update to many of its current flagship smartwatches. Available globally as a free download, Beta Version 23.26 contains multiple improvements from recent builds as Garmin works towards issuing a major stable software release.

Garmin has released a new update globally. Available on several of its recent mid-range smartwatches, the new update is said to contain several security improvements for the Forerunner 570, Forerunner 970, the Venu X1 and a few other cheaper options.

Wearable shipments across the world fell 2% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, according to preliminary data from research firm Omdia. Within that decline, Garmin's smartwatch market share grew to 15%, up from 11% a year earlier, while Apple's share slipped from 48% to 46% and Samsung's fell from 17% to 15%.

Garmin has launched a new stable update to several of its latest high-end smartwatches. A departure from recent software releases, System Software 22.43 should introduce various improvements aimed at refining security on both the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Pro.

A new Huawei blood pressure smartwatch has appeared in new certification listings. The smartwatch is expected to replace the Watch D2, launched in 2024, and could debut in September as the Watch D3.

Xiaomi is expected to launch two new, affordable smartwatches soon, as the Redmi Watch 6 Lite and the Redmi Watch 6 Active are already listed on Amazon as well as on a European price comparison website, which has revealed their design, features, and prices in advance.

The Huawei Watch GT 7 (Pro) and the latest MatePads and MateBooks could launch internationally in just a few weeks, as Huawei is hosting a global launch event where "innovative products" are set to be unveiled as early as the beginning of September.

Barely a week after the Pixel Watch 5's debut, an unreleased Google wearable has appeared in marketing images for the new Pixel 11 series. The device, which is speculated to be a new Fitbit wearable, has a display, albeit an oblong one, unlike the Fitbit Air.

Garmin has released a new update aimed at many of its recent high-end smartwatches. Not only has the new update left owners in the dark about the changes it contains, but it is also said to contain many of the same well established bugs found in older software.

Garmin has released a new update to several of its recent smartwatches. A major release, the new update targets bugs present in older software while improving the user experience in other areas, too.

Two researchers took over millions of children’s GPS watches at DEF CON. The real finding is the supply chain: 39 brand names sit on a single server in China, several of them sold across Europe. You can check it yourself in the Play Store. The badge on the strap says nothing about where your child’s location data goes.

Garmin is now offering a new update to many of its latest high-end smartwatches. Available globally as a free download, the new update addresses several outstanding issues and includes improvements specific to the Fenix 8 Pro and Tactix 8.

The Google Pixel Watch 5 offers only a few hardware updates, but along with the smartwatch, Google has introduced a new health feature that has the potential to save lives. This feature is now also available on the older Pixel Watch 4.