Smartwatch

Following the launch of version 4.0.0.219 earlier in February, the software is now rolling out to another newer Huawei smartwatch. The most exciting element of the update is a tool that you can use to extend the battery life of the wearable. The software file is relatively large, bringing three tools to the watch.

The release of an Apple Watch Ultra with a microLED display has reportedly been delayed again due to problems with mass production. The wearable would be the first of its kind from the brand, with benefits including higher brightness and a longer lifetime. Plus, the model is expected to have a larger display than its predecessors.

Google's Wear OS smartwatch operating system will soon receive the long-awaited Material You update and a new grid view. Prospective users can already see what this will look like in advance.

The Google Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 wearables are receiving a February 2024 update. The Wear OS 4 software is rolling out in phases, with the first users reporting they have successfully downloaded and installed the latest version. Google suggests that all users should be able to see the update within the next week.

A European retailer leak has confirmed the impending global release of the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro. While a previous report suggested that the wearable would carry an €89 MSRP, the new leak outlines that this will not be the case.

Three new features are rumored to be on the way to Garmin smartwatches. One is related to workouts for extra data analysis, while the other two are related to the environment. As the company has yet to announce the features offically, their exact beta or public launch date remains unclear.

Garmin could soon make its Connect Home Page Beta Program available to the wider public, according to a recent report. The new look app is currently only offered to a few customers as part of a closed beta. The updated Connect home page is widely customizable, with several sections to help you prioritize various metrics and analyses.

Zepp Health is now pushing an update based on its latest operating system, Zepp OS 3.5, to a recent smartwatch. The software brings new features, including Zepp Flow, improved smart notifications and offline maps. Plus, the company has optimized several tools like the heart rate monitor and body composition algorithm.

Incovenient: A new update for the Fitbit Charge 5 not only brings new features, but also massive problems that are said to be severely limiting the usability of the watch, according to numerous user reports.

Rumours about Samsung reissuing a few older devices have surfaced online. Not only could the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite be due another trip out as the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), but so could the Galaxy Watch4 as the Galaxy Watch4 (2024).

The Rogbid M5 is a new smartwatch advertised with numerous features for a relatively low price tag. The display is based on AMOLED technology and promises strong color reproduction.

A new certification has outlined initial information about the Honor Band 9, a successor to the Honor Band 7. Arriving in at least two variants, the Honor Band 9 could make its way to MWC 2024 in Barcelona later this month alongside the Magic6 Pro.

Huawei is rolling out software version 4.0.0.219 to a smartwatch that was launched last year. The update contains three new features, one of which aims to extend the battery life of the wearable. As this is a relatively large update, the company suggests ensuring the smartwatch is connected to Wi-Fi before proceeding with the installation.

The Huawei Watch Fit 2 is reportedly receiving new software, version 2.1.0.211. The latest update brings several new features and optimizes various tools across health, wellness and smart notifications. While some users have already received the update, whether the software rollout is complete remains to be seen.

Samsung's official UAE website has accidentally listed the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fit3 and kept the listing up for a good while. This accidental listing has given away everything you would want to know about the fitness smart band except the availability and pricing.

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 LTE and TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra smartwatch users have been invited to a new beta program. Successful candidates will receive the latest Wear OS 3 update and are asked to test the eSIM activation process. Plus, the software supposedly includes a small easter egg.

The launch of the next-generation Galaxy Fit appears to be imminent, as Samsung has just leaked the fitness wristband on its own website, officially confirming earlier rumors of a brand new design and a much larger display.

A popular Garmin smartwatch has now received a new beta update. Rolling out at Beta 9.19, the update contains a curious set of changes and alleged battery drain-related bugs.

The Coros February update is now rolling out to various smartwatches via a beta program; reports suggest a public version of the software will launch in early February. Update 3.0307.0117 contains three new features to help you check your running form, stress levels and overall wellness with a quick test.

Rollme is selling the Hero R1 smartwatch with features supposedly including an ECG and non-invasive blood glucose measurement. Other tools include exercise tracking and Bluetooth calling. However, customers may want to consider several points before they purchase the relatively inexpensive model.

Garmin continues to release odd updates to one of its latest smartwatches. Distributed as Beta 9.18, the update makes no obvious improvements over previous Beta Program builds. Garmin has now advised owners how to re-enable ECG functionality that earlier beta updates disabled, though.

Garmin has released an update for one of its recent Forerunner smartwatches. Rolling out with various bug fixes, including one dedicated to addressing 'slow notification updates', the firmware should be gradually making its way to units enrolled on Garmin's Beta Program.

A relatively new Garmin smartwatch is now eligible for a new software update. Currently restricted to Garmin's Beta Program, the update makes various changes aimed at improved an owner's overall user experience.

The new Model A smartwatch from Rogbid offers interesting and unusual features. Among other things, the Android-based watch offers an HD camera for video calls. Other features include blood pressure monitoring and a large battery.

The iHeal 5 smartwatch is now available in a stylish version with a stainless steel strap in two colors. The impressive-sounding features remain unchanged. Among other things, the manufacturer promises ECG and blood glucose monitoring on the wrist for $45.

Garmin has released beta software version 18.15 for the Forerunner 265 smartwatch series. This is the first update in the 18.xx cycle for the wearable, despite other Forerunner devices receiving upgrades earlier this year. The software includes several new tools and various bug fixes for the watch.

The Garmin Forerunner 255 smartwatch series is receiving a new beta update: version 18.15. The software is rolling out in phases, with one model able to skip the queue. The update brings a gesture-based feature to the wearable alongside several bug fixes, some addressing issues that could lead to crashes.

Fossil smartwatches have been around for quite a good amount of time. The company has stood as a key player in the Wear OS smartwatch range. But there has been little to no progress after the release of the Gen 6 lineup, which debuted over two years ago. Now, the company has chosen to call it quits.

The Huawei Watch GT 4 is receiving new software with version 4.0.0.161. The update contains several new features and improvements across various functions, including privacy, security and alarms. It remains unclear whether the company has completed the rollout or if the software will arrive in phases.

Amazfit has released software version 9.55.3.2 for an older smartwatch, the T-Rex 2. The update contains new sports activities alongside various improvements for cyclists and rowers. The software can be downloaded via the Zepp app, though whether the rollout is complete remains to be seen.

According to new reports, Wear OS will return this year with a fifth major revision. Missing out on interim Wear OS 4 updates altogether, Wear OS is rumoured to be moving onto Android 14, with Samsung already preparing builds for the Galaxy Watch7 and its Exynos 5535 chipset.

In an interview with the head of Samsung's Mobile Digital Health division, a neck-and-neck race with Apple for supremacy in two important areas of health over the next few years is on the cards: Both the non-painful measurement of blood sugar and continuous blood pressure monitoring with individual risk analysis are said to be at the top of Samsung's to-do list. The newly teased Galaxy Ring is set to come onto the market in several variants.

Garmin has released another update on its Beta Program for various recent flagship smartwatches. Rolling out as Beta Version 16.13, the update should arrive automatically within the next 24-48 hours and can also be downloaded manually if needed.

The Amazfit Active smartwatch is now receiving an update via the Zepp app with new workout-related features. These include AI training plans for running races, real-time exercise analysis and additional post-workout data. Plus, you can now use a wrist gesture to bring up fitness metrics quickly.

Wear OS 3.5 is being rolled out in phases to the Mobvoi TicWatch E3 as part of a broader move to push all of the brand’s products to Wear OS 3 early in 2024. The update brings a refreshed UI and new Google apps, though some are also lost through the update. Plus, the latest software will allegedly boost the wearable’s battery life.

Along with iOS 17.3 for the iPhone, Apple has also released updates for the Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV, introducing a range of new features and a highly customizable watch face.

The import ban on the Apple Watch in the US has been reinstated. The move has been received positively by Masimo, the company claiming patent infringement on its SpO2 technology, which will be used in its upcoming Freedom wearables. Plus, the brand has announced an offer on the new smart watch and band, which are expected to arrive this year.

Various sources have shared initial information about the chipset around which Samsung is developing the Galaxy Watch7 series. Seemingly, Samsung has codenamed the chipset Exynos 5535 and Exynos S5E5535, which the General Administration of Customs (GAC) in China has already certified.

Garmin has released another update to one of its latest smartwatches. Distributed through its Beta Program, the new update is reported to contain the same associated bugs that it is designed to resolve.

Garmin has pushed a new update to a few of its latest smartwatches. Arriving as the second update in as many weeks, Beta 9.16 disables ECG functionality without warning or the ability to download a rollback file to return to stable builds.

The iHeal 6 is a new and suspiciously inexpensive smartwatch that can supposedly measure numerous vital parameters. The watch also comes in three colors.

ZeppOS 3.0 is being rolled out to the Amazfit GTR 4 smartwatch via update version 6.3.2.3. The new software brings a range of features, including a refreshed user interface, additional wellness tools and various improvements to enhance your workouts. However, some users have reported issues after installing the update.

While Google’s 2nd-gen Pixel smartwatch brings some significant improvements, it retains the same size as the 1st-gen watch, which is a bit small for some. Google reportedly plans to address this by offering the Google Pixel Watch 3 in two sizes.

The new Rollme Hero M5 smartwatch offers an impressive range of features at a low price of less than $50. It supposedly comes with ECG and blood glucose monitoring, a skin temperature sensor and many other health features.

A reliable leaker has unveiled the launch window for the OnePlus Watch 2. The same leaker has reiterated that the OnePlus Watch 2 will be the company's first running Wear OS, unlike the current OnePlus Watch.

Garmin is now rolling out a new beta update for various current high-end smartwatches. Available as Beta Version 16.11, the update introduces nearly a dozen bug fixes and improvements. However, it also disables ECG functionality for any compatible smartwatch running beta builds.

Apple's latest Watches are thought to be on the brink of losing a common wearable feature over its maker's ongoing legal battle with another company. The 2023 devices might have their blood oxygen (SpO2) measurement feature disabled in response to a court order that affects the smartwatches' availability in the United States.

According to the latest rumours, the Oppo Watch 4 will have a round OLED display. Other allegedly leaked details indicate dual chipsets and various health-tracking features, including more advanced sensors. Plus, a source has suggested there will be three color options to choose from at launch.

The BlitzWolf BW-HL5 is a new smartwatch with a large display and, according to the manufacturer, a huge range of functions. It is even said to be able to measure blood sugar levels and blood pressure - that simply sounds too good and makes one skeptical.