Smartwatch

Garmin is rolling out a new software update aimed at improving several of its smartwatches in multiple areas. Shipping with fresh bug fixes, the update is available across the entire Instinct 3 series, including the Instinct E and Instinct Crossover AMOLED.

The repairable UNA Watch is available to order. Key features include a 1.2-inch MIP display, 10-day battery life, user-swappable battery and screen, dual-band GNSS, optical HR monitoring, and Strava support.

Zepp Health is rolling out a software update for Amazfit smartwatches paired with iOS devices. The update introduces expanded notification capabilities, enabling users to interact directly with incoming alerts rather than just viewing them—though the feature is currently limited to the European Union.

Recent leaks suggest that Nothing is developing its first smartwatch under its main brand. Expected to cost under $300, the wearable will reportedly feature the company's signature transparent design and target a more premium market segment than its existing CMF sub-brand devices.

Garmin is rolling out a new software update for a wide range of smartwatches. Designed to resolve numerous bugs, the patch aims to significantly improve overall system stability and user experience. The beta firmware, version 23.185, is currently available for the Fenix 8 model series.

The launch of the Suunto Race 3 and the more compact Suunto Race 3 S could be just around the corner, as the first hints about the next-generation running smartwatch have already been spotted on the official Suunto website.

The Garmin Fenix 9 is set to usher in a new era for Garmin smartwatches. Not only will there be variants such as the Fenix 9 Pro with satellite connectivity and the Enduro 4 with a power-efficient MiP display and solar cells, but the MARQ Gen 3 is also expected to be based on the Fenix 9, and be offered in at least five variants.

The Google Pixel Watch is set to include one of the Apple Watch’s most practical convenience features, as a code leak has already revealed. This could mean that in the future, it will no longer be necessary to enter a PIN to unlock the smartwatch.

The Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 are expected to launch in September. Bloomberg discusses the new features expected for both smartwatches and hints that the first Apple Watch with a blood sugar sensor is on the horizon.

Garmin CIRQA has been available for order since Friday, but delivery times are already experiencing delays. The launch appears to be a complete success. Garmin is now commenting in an interview on whether CIRQA should be worn with a smartwatch, as well as on the older sensor and the design.

Amazfit offers more than just a broad lineup of smartwatches. Through Zepp Health, the company has built a comprehensive ecosystem for tracking and analyzing health and fitness metrics. We take a closer look at how the platform holds up in practice.

Garmin could soon take workout tracking to the next level with a new sensor technology. Concrete references within the Garmin Connect app now support this, moving the feature beyond mere trademark filings.

Suunto’s unannounced SHRM2 heart rate monitor has received FCC approval, revealing a Bluetooth Low Energy chest strap with a replaceable CR2032 battery and 30-meter water resistance. The device is expected to replace the Smart Heart Rate Belt.

Garmin has brought almost two dozen changes to some of its latest smartwatches. Available globally as a free update, Software Version 9.17 promises to address numerous launch bugs, with a few new features added too.

Garmin has issued a new update to its current high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update aims to address multiple issues for the Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro and the Tactix 8, including a bug that caused system resets when playing golf.

Garmin has rolled out Garmin Connect version 5.27. The latest update introduces a new feature designed to streamline key metrics, helping users manage the app's extensive data volume with a clearer overview.

The Apple Watch receives only updates for three years. Samsung is seizing the opportunity to give the Galaxy Watch9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 an edge, as the manufacturer’s two latest smartwatches are expected to receive updates for even longer than last year’s models.

The Google Pixel Watch 5 is set to be officially unveiled in a few weeks alongside the Pixel 11 and the Pixel 11 Pro. A leak has already revealed the key specifications in advance, and they suggest a disappointment. Due to an outdated processor, the smartwatch could fall behind the Samsung Galaxy Watch9.

(Update: Incorrect version number) Several Garmin smartwatches are set to receive functional upgrades and bug fixes with software version 15.14. However, the rollout for the Instinct 3 series is currently limited for two main reasons.

Zepp Health is rolling out a new software update for select Amazfit smartwatches across the Balance and Cheetah series. The release introduces new functionality for both training and daily use, including the option to use the devices as Bluetooth speakers.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active is set to hit the market soon as a brand-new wearable that is expected to cost only one-fifth of the price of the Garmin CIRQA – despite featuring a touchscreen, a longer battery life of two weeks, sleep tracking, and heart rate and SpO2 sensors.

Samsung’s €749 Galaxy Watch Ultra2 pairs a larger 800 mAh battery and Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset with a thinner titanium design and expanded trail-running tools. Developed with Mares, its dive-tracking features add real-time depth and temperature data, though full dive computer functionality requires a separate app.

Garmin CIRQA will be available for order starting Friday. The wearable, which costs $199, is being heavily promoted with the slogan "No subscription required" – presumably a dig at Whoop. However, as initial hands-on tests show, the wristband lacks a key feature if no subscription is purchased.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch8, and Galaxy Watch Ultra could soon receive the update to One UI 9 Watch and Wear OS 7, as an initial version of the update has already been discovered on Samsung’s servers. The update promises longer battery life and a range of new features.

The Galaxy event kicks off in less than 8 hours: Samsung will be unveiling several new products, most of which you already know in detail from recent leaks. Others however have leaked far less frequently. You can tune in when the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the first international competitor to the iPhone Ultra and a very exciting Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are unveiled for the first time in London. The expected surprise guests are likely to be the first Samsung Android XR glasses, which should become available pretty soon according to fresh new information hours before Galaxy Unpacked.

The Redmi Kids Watch Pro is an interesting smartwatch by Xiaomi. It's not the lightest or slimmest wearable out there, but it comes with a dual-camera setup and has some smartphone features. The retail price in China is CNY 1,045, about $154.

After nearly 20 years, the Suunto Core finally has a successor. The brand-new Suunto Core 2 not only offers an impressive battery life of 15 months, but also a body water-resistant to 10 ATM, a more durable display, and new features.

Garmin has begun rolling out a new update to many of its high-end smartwatches. Available globally, the new update promises to improve these devices in several areas, including one that caused some Fenix smartwatches to reset when playing music.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 will be officially unveiled on Wednesday. A benchmark leak shows just how significantly the next-generation smartwatches benefit from the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite.

Didn’t we just see leaked marketing material for all the new Samsung products expected at Galaxy Unpacked in a few hours? That’s right, but apparently that wasn't complete yet. New official marketing material not only provides further details on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 diving capabilities and the Galaxy Watch 9 battery specs, it is also significantly higher quality.

(Update: Picture of sensor module) The launch of the Garmin CIRQA fitness and health wristband appears to be imminent, as details about its price and features have already been leaked, and the latest alternative to Whoop and Fitbit Air has now been spotted in a photo for the first time – in two colors, no less.

Samsung’s next-generation flagship foldables will be officially unveiled on Wednesday alongside the Galaxy Watch9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra2. A retailer is already listing all versions of the smartphones and smartwatches in advance – but at prices even higher than expected.

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 6 Lite and the Redmi Watch 6 Active have been revealed ahead of time thanks to a major leak. The base model, featuring an AMOLED display, 140 sport modes, and a battery life of several weeks, is expected to cost just €50 ($57).

Garmin’s next-generation flagship smartwatch is set to follow a new strategy, as the Garmin Fenix 9 and the more expensive Fenix 9 Pro are scheduled to launch simultaneously, along with the Enduro 4, which is aimed at fans of power-efficient MiP displays rather than AMOLED panels.

Leaked promotional renders suggest Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will feature Qualcomm’s 3nm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, dedicated on-device AI hardware, and a substantially larger 800 mAh battery. Expected to debut at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, the smartwatch may also offer a 12% slimmer titanium case, IP69K protection, and two color options.

According to user reports, Garmin smartwatches continue to suffer from high power consumption and reduced battery life even after a recent software update. This ongoing issue could significantly impact the everyday usability of the flagship Fenix 8 series.

The myFirst Fone S4 smartwatch for kids arrives with a 1.65-inch always-on OLED display, activity and location trackers, and group video call capability thanks to a 5 MP camera. Its built-in eSIM can be activated for worldwide use.

Leaked promotional renders suggest Samsung’s Galaxy Watch9 will replace the Exynos W1000 with Qualcomm’s 3 nm Snapdragon Wear Elite, promising stronger performance and dedicated on-device AI capabilities. The smartwatch is expected to debut in four colors alongside the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 at Samsung’s July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event.

Garmin has issued a new update to many of its recent smartwatches. Rolling out as a new stable update, the software is said to make a few changes to the Forerunner 570, Venu X1 and other smartwatches, including improving battery life across the board.

Garmin is rolling out firmware version 14.17 for the Instinct 3 smartwatch. This stable release addresses an issue with treadmill calibration and does not contain any functional upgrades or new features.

Products such as the Apple Watch, the Fitbit Air, and the Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses are exempt from the EU Right to Repair regulation, meaning manufacturers can continue to install batteries that are virtually impossible for end users to replace.

After an increasing number of Pebble Time 2 users complained about cracked screens and malfunctioning buttons, the manufacturer has promised free replacements – and revealed how many smartwatches are affected. The Pebble Round 2 is scheduled to begin shipping in August.

Garmin has brought over a dozen improvements to a few of its popular smartwatches. Rolling out globally on its Beta Program, v18.14 focuses on addressing outstanding bugs present in older software to improve the overall user experience in multiple areas.

Numerous well-equipped Garmin smartwatches are receiving a new software update. While it promises meaningful improvements to the user experience, it also introduces a notable drawback: several Fenix models are losing two features.

Garmin is rolling out a new software update for several smartwatches, aiming to improve overall usability and performance. The update introduces a range of enhancements designed to deliver a smoother and more refined user experience, for example on the Garmin Venu X1.

Verizon has announced the new kid-focused smartwatch, the Gizmo Watch 4. The company’s new smartwatch features a plastic case with a silicon band, wireless charging, a Gizmo AI voice assistant, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage, and up to 36 hours of battery life.

Two smartwatches are receiving new software features. These Suunto models can serve as compelling alternatives to wearables from brands such as Garmin or Amazfit.

After all the color options for the Pixel 11 (Pro) and Pixel 11 Pro Fold were leaked in the last few hours thanks to an early Amazon leak, it's now the Pixel Watch 5's turn. Official render images show four of the new color options, which go quite well with the Pixel 11 colors.

Google Health is drawing renewed criticism as Pixel Watch users report a persistent permission error. Factory resets have failed to resolve the issue, which may be linked to a recent update.

Along with the first public beta of iOS 27, Apple has also released a beta version of watchOS 27. The next-generation smartwatch operating system, featuring Siri AI, a new home screen, and design optimizations, is now available for users to try out.