Smartwatch

The Chargeasap Flash Pro Plus is a power bank with graphene batteries and up to 100W wired charging via one of its USB-C ports - now, it has a new version compatible with MagSafe devices. Its wireless charging is thus upgraded to a top speed of 15W and a magnetic ring with potentially improved reliability.

Google has announced a new function for Fitbit smartwatches, which is not so much for exercise or entertainment purposes, but is a tangible health function that aims to be of benefit to patients and medical staff.

According to recent reports, Xiaomi is planning to deliver numerous upgrades to its Smart Band series with the Smart Band 9. While the wearable may look like the popular Smart Band 8, it should be more readable outdoors while also delivering better battery life to boot.

More evidence that Garmin is preparing to upgrade its Fenix series of smartwatches has emerged online. While the Fenix 8 will likely launch alongside the MIP display-backed Fenix E, the Fenix 8 appears set to move away from MIP displays in favour of AMOLED alternatives.

Google is roughly a month away from hosting its next hardware launch event, where it is expected to announce not just the Pixel 9 series but also the Pixel Watch 3 and a larger Pixel Watch 3 XL model. In the meantime, a typically reliable leaker has shared new specs about both of Google's next smartwatches, including battery and display details.

Suunto has just launched several new smartwatches and a new wristband, which pay tribute to a major sporting event. The watches come with an extensive number of features, ranging from exercise and heath monitoring to navigation.

Samsung has now introduced its first Galaxy Watch with 'Ultra' branding. Effectively a Galaxy Watch5 Pro successor, the Galaxy Watch Ultra has a larger display than the Galaxy Watch7, as well as a bigger battery and 10 ATM water resistance.

Samsung just announced an improved BioActive Sensor, set to unlock "new possibilities for preventative wellness". The new sensor is to feature in the upcoming Galaxy watches starting with the Galaxy Watch7. It is touted to be more accurate than its predecessor and offer AGEs index monitoring.

Google’s Pixel Watch 3, which will launch on August 13, has passed through the FCC, with four listings revealing some key upgrades and possibly confirming a new XL size variant. All four variants now have support for UWB and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, while two of them support LTE as well.

Nothing has now fully presented the CMF Watch Pro 2, a smartwatch that is said to deliver up to 46 days of battery life despite containing an AMOLED display. While the CMF Watch 2 Pro also has a customisable aluminium housing, it has arrived for significantly less than many competing smartwatches.

The Apple Watch SE is the cheapest model in Apple's line of smartwatches, but a change in the casing's material may bring the price even lower. On the other hand, the switch to a cheaper material may reduce durability.

Lemfo has listed the GTS4 smartwatch at Banggood, where you can currently pre-order the device in countries worldwide. The model is currently discounted by 79%, making it particularly cheap. According to the company, the model offers various health tracking features, though potential customers may want to proceed carefully.

Apple is slated to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its flagship wearable in 2024. Nevertheless, the wearables are unlikely to evolve into truly smart Watches on that date, according to a new leak. Then again, they may indeed be able to upgrade as blood pressure monitors this year, albeit with some caveats.

Only a few days have passed since the first details about the Garmin Fenix E and Fenix 8 leaked online. Nonetheless, it seems that the company is also preparing to deliver a new mid-range smartwatch model that has reputedly been pictured, which will replace the Instinct 2 as the Instinct 3.

OnePlus has just confirmed that the Nord 4 will not be alone on stage during its upcoming Summer 2024 launch. The mid-range Android smartphone will now be accompanied by the brand's second-gen Pad at the event, not to mention some new TWS earbuds and a refresh of the latest OnePlus Watch. However, not all of the updated devices will be available in all regions presented to on the day.

The Suunto Race S, Race, Vertical and 9 Peak Pro watches are receiving a new update. Version 2.35.34 brings a range of new features, improvements and bug fixes to the wearables. For example, the software is said to improve the battery life of many models when using GPS and optimizes sleep health tracking.

The Amazfit GTS 4 smartwatch will be upgraded to Zepp OS 3.5, according to a recent message from the Zepp OS X account. The exchange indicates that the over-the-air update will roll out in the near future. The news comes shortly after Zepp Health announced the rollout of Zepp OS 4.0.

CMF by Nothing has posted a new image of the upcoming Watch Pro 2 wearable on X. The picture shows that the smartwatch has an interchangeable bezel, allowing you to customize the watch's look. Other personalization options will include a wide range of watch faces and a choice of watch casing and strap colors.

The Amazfit GTS 4 Mini smartwatch is receiving an update, version 4.3.32.3. According to the release notes, the latest firmware improves the accuracy of the data collected for one health metric. The update appears to be arriving in phases, though the rollout completion date remains unknown.

A new update has arrived for the Huawei Watch Fit 2 wearable. Firmware version 2.1.0.213 is downloadable via the Huawei Health app, bringing two changes to the older gadget. These are linked to the sleep tracking and heart rate measuring features of the Huawei device.

Vivo will unveil the next-generation iQOO Watch in a few days but is now showing the smartwatch in advance in a teaser image. According to the image, the new watch is much more similar to the Apple Watch than its direct predecessor.

Huawei has unveiled new firmware, version 4.2.0.108, for the Band 8. This is the first stable HarmonyOS 4.2 update for the wearable and brings new TV and digital car key-related features. Plus, there are said to be optimizations for the user experience for tracking one health metric.

Samsung has introduced the Exynos W1000 chipset that will reportedly power the Galaxy Watch7 and Watch Ultra. It comes with advanced 3nm process technology and packs a foremost 5-core CPU configuration with a Cortex-A78 core clocked at 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores up to 1.5 GHz for a powerful performance.

It seems that Garmin is preparing to release successors to its popular Fenix 7 smartwatch series. Not only have the names of these new smartwatches leaked, but so have their prospective launch prices and case sizes.

Huawei has released software version 3.0.0.177, a global security patch update, for the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro wearables. This is a HarmonyOS 3 update, with HarmonyOS 4 still in the beta testing phase. The update can be installed via the Huawei Health app and appears to have reached many users.

Samsung will not announce any new devices until next week. Nonetheless, a reliable leaker has now provided complete datasheets not just for 40 mm and 44 mm variants of the Galaxy Watch7, but also equivalent details for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. The same leaker has shared launch pricing for Samsung's next smartwatches, too.

Amazfit has announced the release of Zepp OS 4, a new major software update that introduces a new version of its inbuilt Flow virtual assistant based on OpenAI's latest GPT-4o multi-modal, multi-lingual model. Smartwatches such as the Amazfit Cheetah, Falcon and T-Rex Ultra to control certain smart devices from certain brands via Bluetooth, and to support new work-outs such as pickleball.

Huawei could launch the Watch GT 5 wearable later this year, according to recent rumors. In a post on Weibo, leaker Fixed Focus Digital suggested they had already seen the upcoming smartwatch, which is said to use HarmonyOS NEXT. The model would follow the GT 4, with Huawei indicating that it will not launch a GT 4 Pro.

The Lemfofit Lem 4 has arrived as a more affordable smartwatch. The product listing claims the wearable has many health-tracking features, such as non-invasive blood glucose measurements, blood pressure checks and ECG. However, there are several factors you should bear in mind if considering purchasing.

Samsung is preparing for the highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for July 2024, with a global teaser campaign highlighting the upcoming frontier of Galaxy AI. The billboard ads across key cities feature the iconic logo of Galaxy AI. At the Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung is expected to unveil two flagship phones along with other Galaxy products.

A new update, version 4.2.0.103 (SP6C00M01), has been released for the Huawei Watch Ultimate. Based on the newer HarmonyOS 4.2, the firmware is said to enhance the smartwatch's stability and may bring bug fixes to the wearable. The software could be rolling out in phases, available to download via the Huawei Health app.

The Fenix 7 series and its peers are in line for a new stable update, shortly after Garmin delivered a pair of beta updates for the same set of smartwatches. Rolling out now globally as Software Version 17.28, the update brings a few improvements to the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro, as well as to the Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and MARQ Gen 2.

A new HarmonyOS 4.2 update is rolling out for one of Huawei’s newer smartwatches. The firmware, version 4.2.0.153 (C00M00), is said to bring several optimizations to the wearable, including an improved calling experience. However, the change log lacks detail.

A new update has arrived globally for the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro. The latest firmware keeps the wearable on HarmonyOS 4.0, rather than upgrading to HarmonyOS 4.2. However, the change log notes optimizations for sleep tracking and heart rate monitoring.

Garmin has introduced a new update for several of its mid-range smartwatches. Rolling out now on the company's beta program, the update introduces new improvements and fixes ahead of a presumed future stable rollout.

A new Samsung One UI 6 Watch beta update is here with features such as Energy Scores, improved sleep tracking and new gesture controls in tow. Strangely enough, the update isn't available for special edition Galaxy Watches yet.

The next generation of Xiaomi's style-forward line of AMOLED smartwatches has been spotted ahead of its launch, in a leak that purports to reveal its name and model number. The allegedly upcoming Watch is now thought to succeed one with an innovative interchangeable bezel system to go with its up-to-date health tracking and respectable battery life.

Garmin has brought another new update for Fenix 7, Fenix 7s, Fenix 7X, Epix 2, Enduro 2, Quatix 7 and MARQ Gen 2 smartwatches. Rolling out now on Garmin's Beta Program, v17.28 makes various under-the-hood improvements to eligible models ahead of a future stable update rollout.

Evan Blass has lifted the lid on the Galaxy Watch7 series, roughly two weeks before Samsung's official Galaxy Unpacked announcement. Not only has the leaker revealed the design of the company's next smartwatches, but he has also outlined various technical specs in the process.

Samsung's first 'Ultra' branded smartwatch is almost upon us. Although Samsung is not releasing the Galaxy Watch Ultra until next month, a reliable leaker has delivered almost a dozen official images revealing three launch colours and various design similarities with the Apple Watch Ultra.

OnePlus' Watch 2 for the Chinese market is similar to the wearable of the same name for the global market in a number of ways. The AMOLED display peripheral is also powered by a dual-chip system starring the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 SoC for potentially prolonged battery life and supports a number of popular heath-tracking features. Then again, the new version's ability to support standalone connectivity comes with quite a price-bump.

A recent exchange between Amazfit and smartwatch users on X suggests that Zepp OS 3.5 could be on the way to an older wearable. In the same thread, the company confirmed that hardware limitations meant it could not release its latest OS to another model. This follows the recent rollout of Zepp OS 3.5 to Cheetah, Falcon and T-Rex Ultra users.

Garmin is rumored to be about to launch a range of new features for its smartwatches. There are said to be an improvement for running and a range of new options and metrics for swimming workouts. Plus, it appears that there could also be support for more contactless payment services for Garmin Pay.

Leaked CAD images have provided a first look at the larger Apple Watch Series 10, which has long been rumoured to arrive as alternatively aa the Watch Series X. While talk of a design overhaul may be wide of the mark, the Watch Series 10 could have a larger display than the current Watch Ultra 2.

In a few days, Nothing will be presenting three new products, which are likely to stand out above all due to their unusual design, as Nothing has already shared teaser images with a fresh look of the CMF Watch Pro 2 and all the components of the CMF Phone 1.

Mobvoi has presented a new version of its latest smartwatch. The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro Slate is already available to order in multiple countries for the same price as the regular model.

Typically, Google announces new flagships in early October, save for the Pixel 5. However, the company has pivoted to scheduling its next launch event before the release of new iPhones. Google has confirmed one device that will be in attendance, although plenty more are also anticipated like a new Pixel Fold and a pair of Pixel Watch 3 smartwatches.

Samsung announced a new affordable smartwatch a few days ago, the Galaxy Watch FE. The wearable is now available for purchase, coming in at $199, with the option to trade in any smartwatch in any condition to score to it at $99.

A new update, firmware version 3.20.6.1, is rolling out to an Amazfit smartwatch. The update brings a wide range of tools and enhancements to the wearable, including new activities, fishing features and Zepp Coach improvements. Plus, Zepp Flow will be available in more languages in the near future.

The ASUS VivoWatch 6 smartwatch has arrived. The new flagship model offers blood pressure, ECG and body composition measurements, with other health metrics such as Relaxation Index and  Body Harmony Analysis. Plus, the wearable offers dual-band GPS and is said to run for up to two weeks.