Smartwatch

Three Garmin Forerunner smartwatch models are currently receiving new beta software. Version 13.60 resolves an issue that users reported following public beta version 13.40. The bug caused the battery level to be misreported, confusing users of the wearables.

Zepp Health has announced the OTA 7.3 Hotfix, which is currently rolling out to one Amazfit smartwatch model. The update brings a new notification feature to the wearable, though some users have already flagged a problem. Plus, there are further improvements to notifications that appear to resolve a bug.

A new global update is rolling out to Huawei smartwatches. This is a relatively minor release that has been reported by users in Turkey and Germany. In the change log, Huawei provides tips for users, helping to ensure that the installation process runs smoothly.

The Garmin Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches are receiving beta update version 21.16. The release brings several bug fixes to the wearable, addressing issues with sleep tracking, custom workouts and heart rate data.

Garmin has pushed another packed update to several of its latest high-end smartwatches. Rolling out worldwide now, the software claims to address countless bugs while also adding new features and long-overdue improvements.

Casio has launched the Casiotron TRN-50ZE-1A watch in Europe. The limited edition model is part of a 50th anniversary range from the brand with black and gold designs. Features include Bluetooth connectivity with an accompanying smartphone app, an LED backlight and a wide range of time zones.

Casio has launched the G-Shock GMC-B2100ZE-1A 50th Anniversary watch in European countries. The black and gold model is already available in North America and is part of the brand’s Full Metal range. Features include Bluetooth connectivity and an accompanying smartphone app.

The new Zepp App 9 is now available for Amazfit smartwatch users worldwide. The latest version of the software has been released for iOS and Android with a new user interface. Plus, there are additional features like a Heart Health Dashboard and an Exertion Score for more advanced health insights.

Cosmo Technologies has unveiled the JrTrack 4 smartwatch for children to help protect them from criminals. Children can call 911 in an emergency with built-in GPS location. Social media apps can not be installed to help prevent depression and self-harm.

Coros has expanded its smartwatch portfolio with a new mid-range option. Sitting above the Pace 3, the new Pace Pro swaps MiP panel technology for AMOLED to provide a 1,500-nit display, which is complemented by new health features and long battery life.

Xiaomi has introduced a new option in its Redmi Band series. Now on its third generation, the new Redmi Band features a 1.47-inch display, a 300 mAh battery that delivers up to 18 days of battery life and 5 ATM water resistance for roughly $22.

Rollme has announced a new smartwatch under its X series, the X3. The X3 smartwatch features an AMOLED display, a wide range of health-tracking capabilities, and a 530mAh battery that should deliver up to 10 days of battery life on a single charge. It is currently available via Rollme’s official website.

Lenovo has launched a new smartwatch that is currently available to pre-order in China. The Lenovo Watch has a round AMOLED display and typical features. These include tracking health metrics like heart rate, exercise logging with a range of sports modes, Bluetooth calling and contactless payments.

Coros is just a day away from revealing its next smartwatch. However, photos of the Coros Pace Pro have already emerged online, as has launch pricing and detailed specifications.

The Garmin Forerunner 955 smartwatch is receiving beta version 21.14. This latest update brings a new moon-related glance and improvements to the Lactate threshold estimate. Plus, there is a new Meditation Activity, though several users have already reported an issue with this tool.

Garmin has released a new beta update for its last-generation high-end smartwatches. Arriving less than a month after the company began rolling out a previous beta build to the same group of devices, Beta Version 19.27 makes various changes to the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro, including one that could have caused a device shutdown in some cases.

Garmin has announced beta version 21.14 for the Forerunner 255 smartwatch. This update brings various new features and improvements to the wearable. These include changes to the Lactate Threshold estimate, though some users have complained about these so-called enhancements.

Huawei is rolling out software version 5.0.0.101(C00M01) for the Watch GT 5 and Watch GT 5 Pro smartwatches. This looks to be a more minor update, with the change log listing improvements. However, one user suggests that there is also an optimization for indoor walkers.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch seems to have a new blood pressure monitoring tool. However, there appear to be a couple of drawbacks, including a restricted rollout and the need for frequent calibration. The feature has been reported by users on Reddit and arrived for another model earlier this year.

According to a new leak, the Pixel Watch 5 could be the first in the series to launch with a custom Google Tensor chipset. Not only is Google looking to bring its Tensor platform to smartwatches, but its first outing could feature a custom CPU cores design, too.

Xiaomi is shaping up to release two new wearables later this month. Not only has the company now named the pair, but it has shown what the Smart Band 9 Pro and Watch S4 look like too.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch is getting a new software update, 3.2.8.5. This update brings along a new feature for dog enthusiasts along with several quality of life improvements.

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch FE smartwatches are on sale for a limited time. While the Galaxy Watch 6 costs a few dollars more, it is the one worth buying as it has better features overall.

Garmin has showcased some of the new features, bug fixes and ancillary improvements that it will soon bring to all Enduro 3, Fenix E and Fenix 8 smartwatches. While only a preview of what is to come, Beta Version 12.09 still manages to pack a changelog with a whopping 75 changes.

Garmin has commenced a new software development cycle for the Forerunner 165. While all variants are eligible for over half a dozen changes, Garmin has reserved a major new feature for more expensive 'Music' units.

Garmin has pushed a significant update for the Enduro 3, Fenix E and Fenix 8 through its Beta Program to its stable software branch in record time. Rolling out now as an over-the-air (OTA) download, System Software 11.90 should prevent all three smartwatches from crashing on boot.

Garmin has introduced new meditation and swimming features to its most expensive Forerunner smartwatch. Available to download now globally, the update should resolve various bugs while making improvements in other areas, too.

Garmin now has a new smartwatch model on offer, the MARQ Adventurer, Damascus Steel Edition. The new wearable has no innovations in terms of technical functions, but the visual design is striking. A high level of durability is advertised, but it certainly comes at a price.

The Polar Vantage M3 smartwatch has been launched worldwide. The model is designed for multi-sport athletes, with an AMOLED touchscreen and a wide range of features. These include tracking biometrics such as skin temperature, an ECG app, GPS tracking and offline maps.

A new Garmin beta testing cycle has begun with software version 12.06. The release is available for three smartwatch models and must be manually downloaded. This is a relatively minor update, focusing on improvements to one particular activity.

Amazfit is rolling out software version 3.22.9.1 to one of its most popular smartwatches. The update focuses on improvements to notifications and the sports records page, and bug fixes for issues with restarting the wearable and data abnormalities. Plus, Amazfit has provided an update on another problem relating to notifications.

Garmin has released a new update for one of its popular smartwatches. Available on its Beta Program as Public Beta Version 21.14, the update is said to make over a dozen changes from the smartwatch's most recent stable update.

Casio has released the MR-G MRGB2100D-1A in countries including the US and the UK. The premium watch from the B2100 series uses various scratch-resistant metal alloys. Features include automatic time adjustment and Bluetooth connectivity for app-based tools and controls.

A new update has landed for several of Garmin's mid-range smartwatches. Distributed through its beta channel for now, the update contains important bug fixes aimed at resolving GPS and Connect activity issues present in earlier software.

Following two leaks, a Garmin employee has spoken about the Fenix 8 with a microLED display, potentially the first smartwatch in the world to be equipped with the new screen technology. Although development is underway, the currently high costs could mean that it will be some time before the launch.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Watch 5 Lite in various European countries. The model has a square AMOLED display and is said to run for up to 18 days between charges. Features of the new smartwatch include GPS positioning, health tracking, Bluetooth calling and a voice assistant.

Huawei is rolling out a beta update in China with new health-related features for the Watch GT 4. These are reported to include fat loss tracking and arrhythmia detection tools. Plus, the interface is said to be enhanced, and the watch gains the brand’s new Sunflower Positioning System.

Firmware version 3.22.8.1 appears to be rolling out globally to one Amazfit smartwatch. Users in multiple countries have reported the update, which seems similar to the last major release. It is unclear whether this software resolves some of the bug fixes which users have flagged on Reddit.

Mobvoi has now expanded its smartwatch lineup with a new so-called 'rugged' option. While Mobvoi advertises the TicWatch Atlas as its 'most rugged smartwatch yet', it seems that the device is merely a redesigned TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro.

Garmin has announced beta version 19.24 for the Fenix 7, Epix 2, Ensuro 2, Quatix 7 and MARQ Gen 2 smartwatches. The update fixes a bug relating to sleep tracking, which was reported by users of a couple of models. This is the second beta release in the 19.xx testing cycle, also updating the GPS, Wireless and Sensor Hub.

Huawei is releasing an update for the recently launched Watch D2. Firmware version 5.0.0.156(C00M01) is the first release for the blood pressure smartwatch and appears to be rolling out globally. However, reports indicate at least two variants of the software, though they seem to bring the same improvements to the wearable.

A new software update, version 3.2.6.4, is on the way to the Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch. This release brings two new workout-focused tools to the recently launched wearable. Plus, there are optimizations for the Hyrox race activity and the watch’s automatic screen-locking logic.

Xiaomi has recently launched the Watch H1 E in China, which is now available to purchase online. The new wearable is similar to the original H1 model, though it is cheaper. You can use the watch to take blood pressure measurements with medical certification from a Chinese agency.

Several users of the Google Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 have complained that their smartwatch has become unusable following the update to Wear OS 5. Google has now officially confirmed the problem and postponed the rollout of the operating system update in order to fix the error.

A new stable update has landed for all of Garmin's recent Forerunner smartwatches. Rolling out now globally, the update is said to resolve one area that could have caused issues in some cases on older software.

Garmin has finally released a massive update for the Enduro 3, Fenix E and Fenix 8 that it has been teasing on its Beta Program for weeks. Rolling out now as System Software 11.89, the update contains a whopping fifty changes, including almost a dozen new features.