Smartwatch

Honor has now lifted the lid on its next wearable. Bearing more than a passing resemblance to an Apple Watch, the Honor Watch 5 features up to 15 days of battery life, a large AMOLED display and an accurate GPS module, among other features.

The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 and TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro smartwatches are finally receiving Wear OS 4. The update is rolling out in phases to users worldwide following a beta testing program launched earlier this year. The release brings various new features, improvements and bug fixes.

The Pixel Watch 3, Google's first smartwatch to be available in two sizes, will soon start shipping to those who pre-ordered. However, it won't be supported for as long as the Pixel 9 series.

The BP Doctor Fit Gen 3 Blood Pressure Smartwatch from YHE technology can now be purchased from the brand’s website. The wearable was launched via an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign and is now being shipped to backers. Features include health and fitness tracking, exportable data and the ability to sync with Apple Health.

The Dexcom G7’s Direct to Watch feature is rolling out to more customers. The tool allows users of the continuous glucose monitoring system to view blood sugar measurements on their Apple Watch. The feature was launched earlier this year to customers in the US and is now available in 14 countries.

A new beta update, version 11.14, has arrived for three Garmin smartwatch models. The changelog lists a couple of improvements for the wearable. However, there is some confusion about whether the release brings any truly new enhancements to the smartwatches.

Huawei is expected to release the Watch GT 5 next month. In the meantime, the company has officially shown some of the smartwatch's features in a teaser video, including a brand new TruSense sensor that could help it surpass its peers in certain areas.

Garmin has quietly released a new update for one of the smartwatches it introduced earlier this year. Rolling out now, the update is said to improve the device in over half a dozen areas.

A retailer in Singapore appears to have leaked the hotly anticipated Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch. The product listing suggests that the new wearable will have a refreshed design and a larger AMOLED display with twice the brightness of its predecessors. Other features include GPS, Night Display and a voice assistant.

The Amazfit GTR 4 New Version smartwatch has been officially announced and is expected to launch in India soon. The latest wearable offers an updated design with a larger display. Features include health and fitness tracking, Bluetooth calling, local music storage and Amazon Alexa voice commands.

Xiaomi has shared more details about a smartwatch that it will begin selling next week. Another budget affair for the company, the device will arrive running Xiaomi HyperOS with a bright and large display, plus comparatively long battery life.

The Fenix E has now officially landed as Garmin's cheapest smartwatch which it has unveiled today. Available globally, the Garmin Fenix E slots in between the existing Fenix 7 and the new Fenix 8.

Garmin has finally launched the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Solar smartwatches. The two models have various upgrades on their predecessors, including support for diving, a voice assistant, advanced strength training, and a slimmer profile for some variants. Plus, the Fenix 8 Solar is said to have improved solar charging.

The long-awaited successor to the Enduro 2 is now available to pre-order globally. Sold as the Garmin Enduro 3, the device is marketed as 'the ultra-performance GPS smartwatch' thanks to 90 days of battery life, robust housing and a bevvy of high-end features.

Various leaks have revealed 18 models across the Garmin Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Solar and Fenix E smartwatches, which are expected to launch this August. Multiple display types and sizes and different bezel and lens materials are on offer. Plus, details of several colorways and additional straps have been leaked.

A reliable leaker has revealed countless details about one of Garmin's forthcoming Fenix smartwatches. Although plenty has been said lately about the Fenix 8 series, it has also created the more affordable Fenix E that is rumoured to launch in a single 47 mm size.

There have been plenty of Garmin Fenix 8-related leaks recently. Now, the full English press release has emerged online, likely less than a day before the new smartwatch's official introduction.

According to a new report, Garmin intends to offer the Fenix 8 series in multiple model derivations. Supposedly arriving tomorrow, the Fenix 8 series will be available in 43 mm, 47 mm and 51 mm sizes, unless one opts for the Fenix 8 Solar Sapphire GPS with solar charging and Memory in Pixel (MIP) displays.

A near-full spec sheet for one of Garmin's next smartwatches has surfaced online. Reportedly arriving tomorrow, the Garmin Enduro 3 is rumoured to cost $899.99 with a 51 mm case size and up to 90 days of battery life.

Garmin has announced a product launch event on social media, where the Fenix 8 smartwatches are expected to be officially unveiled. In the posts, the company shared a teaser video, suggesting the products will help you track a wide range of activities, alongside a link to the virtual session.

More details of the new Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch have emerged. Various rumors about the battery life, display size and type of the upcoming wearable appear to have been confirmed. Plus, there is new information on solar charging technology, sensor protection and diving features.

The first footage showing retail Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatches has started appearing online. Not only do the leaks show Garmin's new smartwatches in multiple finishes, but they also confirm various hardware upgrades in the process.

New information about the features that may grace the Garmin Fenix 8 series has emerged online. Likely appearing only a day or so before the official launch event, the leak suggests that Garmin will offer the Fenix 8 series with new connectivity options missing from its flagship smartwatches until now.

According to recent reports, Garmin could be just days away from releasing new Fenix smartwatches. In the meantime, a renowned leaker has provided insights into the battery life of multiple Fenix 8 models while also sharing new information about the display panels with which they will be available.

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is available with both 42 mm and 46 mm faces, and the smartwatch features a round AMOLED display and everything from fitness to sleep and stress tracking and offline music support. The Forerunner 265 has dropped to an impressive $349.99 on Amazon, matching the Google Pixel Watch 3.

The Garmin Forerunner 965 has received its first large discount as Amazon is now selling all three color variants of the attractive AMOLED smartwatch for runners for $100 off the official list price.

According to a teaser video on social media, the Suunto Race S Titanium smartwatch will launch this August. The new wearable is expected to be lighter than the original Race S which launched globally in June. Plus, rumors suggest there could be some upgrades for this latest smartwatch.

A popular retailer in the US has leaked the pricing for the new Garmin Fenix 8, Fenix E, and Enduro 3 smartwatches. This information appears to align with rumored pricing for other European countries. However, why the Fenix E will be cheaper than the Fenix 8 remains unclear.

Three upcoming Garmin smartwatches, the Fenix 8, Fenix E and Enduro 3, could launch in August. The rumors were started when two conversations with Best Buy representatives appeared online. These chats have also hinted at various features of each model.

Xiaomi has announced its intentions to release a new budget-orientated smartwatch. Launching with a design that clearly takes inspiration from some of the most popular smartwatches around, Xiaomi's latest effort is also said to offer over two weeks of battery life while also supporting Amazon Alexa voice commands, among other features.

The Garmin Forerunner 945 was released back in 2019, but thanks to a significant price cut compared to its MSRP, the smartwatch is still a noteworthy mid-range option for athletes and runners in particular.

According to new rumours, Garmin could be planning to equip its upcoming Fenix 8 smartwatches with larger displays than their Fenix 7 predecessors. Achieved through a more modern-looking design, the larger displays are also expected to move away from MIP displays to AMOLED equivalents.

Seemingly, Garmin could be as little as two weeks away from officially unveiling the Fenix E, a cheaper alternative to the Fenix 8. Purportedly, the Fenix E could be the only new Fenix smartwatch to be released with Memory-in-Pixel (MIP) displays, which should help suppress launch prices.

The launch of new Fenix smartwatches is fast approaching. While Garmin has not officially revealed anything yet, a regional website has outlined not only the launch date for the Fenix 8 series, but also that it will be available in three sizes.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 launched with some upgrades over the predecessor, but just like the previous smartwatch, the new wearable can't be repaired. It can only be replaced, which is bad news for those who want to use it for a couple of years.

Apple has just released watchOS 10.6.1 and tvOS 17.6.1. This means that a new update for Apple's smartwatches (from Apple Watch 4 onwards) and for Apple TV is now available for download.

Garmin has not officially commented on releasing new Enduro or Fenix smartwatches yet. Various leaks have outed the smartwatches as the Enduro 3, Fenix E and Fenix 8 though, which are now tipped to launch before next month's IFA 2024 tech event.

The Garmin Venu 3S has been discounted by $100, bringing the smartwatch down to $349.99 for a limited time. The Venu 3S features a stainless steel case, a 1.2-inch AMOLED display, and on-device music storage, and claims up to 10 days of battery life.

The successor to the Huawei Watch D with blood pressure measuring feature will reportedly launch on September 24. This info comes from the same Weibo tipster who previously shared a National Medical Products Administration database screenshot that's possibly linked to the new smartwatch.

The Forerunner 965 is now being offered a new update through Garmin's Beta Program. Rolling out as Beta Version 20.23, the update is the third v20.xx released so far for Garmin's premier Forerunner smartwatch.

A new update has landed for one of Garmin's former flagship smartwatches. Reportedly bringing 18 changes to the device, Beta Version 20.23 is available to download worldwide as an over-the-air (OTA) update.

Garmin has offered a new update to one of its older Forerunner smartwatches. Available to download now, the update brings nearly two dozen changes to the device, albeit only on Garmin's Beta Program for now.

The Rollme Watch X is the latest smartwatch from the brand. This cheaper wearable has a 2.06-inch display with a slimmer profile. Features are said to include various health tracking tools, local music playback and Bluetooth calling when linked to a compatible smartphone.

There will be no new Fitbit smartwatches in the near future, according to a recent interview with Google. A product management lead at Google explained how the company had reached this decision. It was also confirmed that Google would focus on other wearables, such as the Pixel Watch.

Garmin has issued yet another confusing update for one of its popular flagship smartwatches. Rolling out to its Beta Program, the update claims to resolve issues that could cause device shutdowns, among other changes.

Garmin has delivered another new update for one of its popular mid-range Forerunner smartwatches. Supposedly, the new update makes almost two-dozen changes to the Forerunner 265, albeit only for smartwatches enrolled on its Beta Program for now.

Garmin has rolled out a new update to the Forerunner 165, its most recent Forerunner smartwatch. Distributed as Beta Version 20.23, the update is said to resolve bugs that could cause issues during activities and on the notification glance screen, among other improvements.

Announced during the launch of Pixel Watch 3, Google Maps offline map support is now rolling out to other Wear OS smartwatches. With this feature enabled, all the offline maps you download on your phone will get auto-downloaded to a connected watch.

The Amazfit GTR 4, GTS 4, Balance and Active smartwatches are receiving Zepp Flow updates. Zepp Flow Version 1.5.3 for the GTR 4 and GTS 4 requires ZeppOS 3.5 and brings support for phone calls and notification replies. Zepp Flow Version 1.5.2 is rolling out to the Balance and Active wearables with a smaller changelog.

A new Huawei blood pressure measuring device seems to have gained medical certification in China. The smartwatch is expected to be a successor to the Watch D, launched in 2021. Plus, an entry in the IMDA database with the same model numbers reveals other features of the wearable.