Smartwatch

The Garmin Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches have received beta version 19.13. The update brings a new heart rate data setting to the wearable, relating to a recently released feature. Plus, there are a range of bug fixes in the update.

A Mini Chess app has been built for various Amazfit smartwatch models. In a recent blog post, a Zepp Health software developer explained why and how the app came to be and shared screenshots of the game. Users compete against built-in AI, and features include autosave and a stats window.

Huawei has revealed an updated Watch GT 4. Available exclusively in a 41 mm size, the new Watch GT 4 features an all-silver case and a minty green watch band.

Garmin has brought more bug fixes to the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro through the release of Beta Version 17.16. The same update also adds a new feature that could help improve the experience of using a Fenix 7, Epix 2, Enduro 2, Quatix 7 or MARQ Gen 2 series smartwatch with an external heart rate monitor.

The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar GPS smartwatch is on sale at the lowest price offered on Amazon. The Instinct 2X has a fast-charge solar panel, so just three hours of solar charging per day powers the watch infinitely on wilderness trips. Health tracking, GPS, flashlight, and NFC contactless payments are some of the notable features of the Garmin watch.

Garmin recently rolled out a new version of the Connect app, which was intended to offer a better overview and more configuration options, but has not been met with enthusiasm by all users. Unofficially, the old version of the software can still be used, but it is unclear for how long.

The Black Shark GS3 is a new and robust smartwatch from the Xiaomi ecosystem. It comes with powerful features and can also be used while swimming. The GNSS module supports various navigation systems.

The FDA has approved Apple's AFib detection software for use in clinical trials. The regulatory body adds that Apple's AFib history feature is the first digital health technology to qualify for its Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) program, too.

Garmin has begun rolling out a new update for the Fenix 6 series, which arrives on its Beta Program. While no new stable update is available yet, Beta Version 26.97 promises to improve the company's older flagship smartwatches with more bug fixes and improvements.

Huawei has begun to roll out HarmonyOS 4.2 for the Watch GT 4 smartwatch globally. The release includes several features and improvements for the wearable. However, as with another recent HarmonyOS 4.2 update, it is missing some of the headline tools that users may have been expecting.

QLED, OLED, now PeLED. The new pixels do not promise better picture quality, but an all-round solution for smart and mobile devices. The functional principle is surprisingly simple, but makes numerous sensors superfluous.

Google is expected to debut the next version of Wear OS later this month during its I/O 2024 conference. In the meantime, one of its Wear OS OEMs has hinted that a 'new era' is on the horizon.

Huawei has released a HarmonyOS 4.2 beta update for some Watch 4 series smartwatch users in China. The change log notes several known features, seen with the new Watch 4 Pro Space Exploration edition wearable, like Health Glance 2.0. However, it also reveals other tools and improvements which users can expect in the future.

The Huawei Watch Ultimate is being updated to HarmonyOS 4.2. The latest software release brings a couple of new features and improvements to the smartwatch. However, many of the tools which users might have been expecting with the new OS have yet to arrive for this wearable.

A regarded Apple analyst has shared initial expectations for Apple's next 'Ultra' branded smartwatch. Allegedly arriving this autumn, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is rumoured to be missing out on a redesign that is anticipated to debut with the Watch X.

Amazfit has introduced a new smartwatch that it sells for under $60. Sold as the Amazfit Bip 5 Unity, the smartwatch supports Amazon Alexa natively, has an expansive display and should last for well over a week thanks to its lightweight OS and relatively large battery.

OnePlus has announced a Mother's Day sale with deals such as $70 off its new premium mid-range flagship the 12R. The OEM's first-gen foldable smartphone has an even better discount in North America; meanwhile, the brand is hinting at an intriguing offer on the same device on the European market.

Huawei has already refreshed the Watch GT 4 series, despite releasing initial models late last year. Nonetheless, a reliable leaker has detailed another new Watch GT 4 variant with a colour combination that has escaped the series until now.

If you are in the United States and are currently interested in buying a new Cheetah Pro or T-Rex Ultra, you might be best advised to hold off for a while, especially if you also want a Helio Ring to go with your new smartwatch. Amazfit is teasing some exclusive discount bundles to go live when it finally releases its inaugural smart ring to its latest market.

The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is now listed on Amazon in several European countries, and the smartwatch is already available to pre-order in the UK and Germany. The launch comes shortly after images of the wearable were leaked, showing the similarity of its design to the Apple Watch. Features of the new smartwatch include GPS, Bluetooth calling and heart rate tracking.

The Huawei Watch D, a model designed to take blood pressure measurements, is receiving an update in China. HarmonyOS 2.1.0.399 is rolling out to the wearable with a range of new features and improvements. These include tools relating to the always-on-display and alarm clocks.

Huawei could launch its new Watch 4 Pro Space Exploration edition smartwatch in Europe, according to a leaker. The model has only recently arrived in China, retailing at a higher price than older versions of the wearable. There are several feature upgrades with the watch, including more health metrics.

A smartwatch can do more than just collect data. Thanks to training with patient data, AI recognizes dangerous heartbeat disturbances before they occur and provides time for intervention.

New information has revealed that Samsung may not be offering its next flagship smartwatch as the Galaxy Watch7 Ultra after all. Instead, SM-L700 and SM-L705 appear set to arrive as the Galaxy Watch Ultra instead, likely as a direct alternative to Apple's established Watch Ultra smartwatch series.

The Rogbid V1 is a new smartwatch with intriguing features such as ChatGPT and various payment options. At launch, it is available for the equivalent of less than $40 thanks to a substantial discount.

Garmin has finally brought new features to the Venu 2, Venu 2S, Venu 2 Plus. The series is now eligible for CIQ System 7, a significant update that is joined by other bug fixes and improvements, albeit only on Garmin's Beta Program for the time being.

The Fenix 7 series is eligible for yet another update on Garmin's Beta Program, shortly after Beta Version 17.14 arrived. This time, the company has released Beta Version 17.15 with yet more bug fixes for the popular smartwatch series.

The Garmin beta version 26.96 software is now available to the Fenix 6, MARQ, Enduro, Tactix Delta and Quatix 6 smartwatches. In the forum post announcing the update, the Garmin team confirmed this was a phased rollout. The software brings a bug fix to the wearables for a problem that could cause devices to shut down.

One of the Garmin Forerunner smartwatches is receiving a new public beta update, version 19.12. The software brings several bug fixes to the wearables, including resolving an issue with one of its latest activities. Plus, Garmin has worked to solve a problem with connected heart rate monitors.

The holy grail of smartwatch health features is once again in the headlines. According to a new report, the race between Apple and Samsung for the first non-invasive, i.e. completely painless, blood sugar monitoring on the wrist will be won by the Galaxy Watch7, which is rumored to be launched in an Ultra version at the beginning of July.

The Coros Vertix 2S is a new smartwatch with dual-band GPS and a long battery life. The model is waterproof and comes with a touchscreen, while the titanium bezel promises high stability.

The fact that Samsung plans to hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris in the run-up to the Olympic Games in July was already leaked a few weeks ago, and now the specific date is known. In addition to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, fans of wearables in particular are likely to get their money's worth this summer.

Garmin has started rolling out Beta Version 19.12 to the Forerunner 255, which remains one of the cheapest Forerunner smartwatches that it still supports with new software updates. The third update this month for the Forerunner 255, Beta Version 19.12 introduces various bug fixes, including one that relates to Zwift heart rate monitor support.

The Forerunner 965 is eligible for a new update. Currently released on Garmin's Beta Program, the new software makes various changes as the company attempts to squash outstanding bugs.

Garmin has announced beta version 19.12 for the Forerunner 955 series smartwatches. The software focuses on bug fixes for problems relating to temperature data and heart rate monitors. However, it does not appear to resolve an issue with Morning Report, which users flagged in the forum.

The Coros April 2024 update for all smartwatches has been announced. A beta version of the software will start to roll out on April 24th, with further releases planned for the future. The update brings a wide range of new features to the wearables, including screen mirroring and improved GPS in some situations.

Garmin has rolled out another update for one of its cheaper modern smartwatches. Arriving hot on the heels of Software Version 9.27, Beta 10.12 adds Garmin's latest Messenger app while building on the older Beta 10.08 build that arrived almost a month ago.

Garmin has announced a new beta update for one of its smartwatch series. The latest software is version 10.12, returning to the 10.xx beta cycle after the surprise release of version 9.27. The release notes include a messaging tool, a GPS feature, and a heart rate-related improvement.

Garmin has shipped a new update for the Fenix 7 series and its peers, the third so far on its 17.xx public beta cycle. Available to download now, Beta Version 17.14 features over a dozen improvements from the build that Garmin distributed earlier this month.

The Garmin Connect app for iOS and Android is being updated to version 5.0. The new software brings a refreshed design for the home screen, with a range of customizable sections like “Today’s Activity” and “In Focus”. However, the reception from smartwatch users has been mixed.

Following the recent rollout of a redesigned sleep section in the Fitbit app, users have expressed their frustrations with the new layout. Many wearable owners feel the update has made it harder to review their sleep. While the Fitbit team has responded to customers, the messages are conflicting.

Black Shark has a new robust smartwatch in the pipeline, the GS3, which looks more or less like a typical outdoor smartwatch and is thus likely to be robust.

The latest version of OnePlus' new Wear OS flagship the Watch 2 has just been unleashed as its Nordic Blue Edition. The wearable has launched with features that distinguish it from the pre-existing standard variants, although none of them relate to its specs.

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Garmin has shipped a new stable update for one of its most recent smartwatch series. Rolling out now to the Venu 3 and Venu 3S, the update was previously available to beta testers with alleged improvements to Garmin's Connect IQ service.

Garmin has delivered a new stable update to one of its older Forerunner smartwatches. While the update does not introduce any new features, it should resolve outstanding issues associated with Garmin's Connect IQ service.

Huawei Watch 4 and Watch 4 Pro smartwatch users have been asked to sign up for a HarmonyOS 4.2 beta testing program in China. The company has announced several features of the upcoming release, including advanced health tracking tools as seen on a recently launched version of the wearable.