Smartwatch

According to a reliable leaker, Oppo is working on delivering new flagship smartwatches under the banner of the Watch 5 series. At the top of the pile will sit the Watch 5 Pro, which will build on last year's Watch 3 Pro with a larger battery and other familiar features.

It appears that Garmin is preparing replacements for the Venu 2, Venu 2S and Venu 2 Plus. As expected, the company is developing the Venu 3 and Venu 3S, which are rumoured to be on track for an introduction month during IFA 2023 in Berlin.

Garmin has brought even more bug fixes and improvements to the Fenix 7, Fenix 7S and Fenix 7X series, among other smartwatches. Beta Version 14.27 contains 20 changes from Beta Version 14.26, including 15 bug fixes.

Kamila Wojciechowska has revealed new details about the Pixel Watch 2, Google's next and second-generation smartwatch. Expected to launch this autumn with the Pixel 8 series, the Pixel Watch 2 address many of its predecessor's limitations, including battery life and performance.

Garmin has released new beta updates for the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965. Rolling out as Beta Version 16.12, the updates bring numerous bug fixes and changes to both smartwatches, with more headed to the Forerunner 965 than the Forerunner 265.

The Venu 2 and Venu 2S have received bug fixes via a new beta update. Available as Beta Version 15.08, the update makes a few changes to both smartwatches as Garmin works towards offering a new stable build.

The rugged outdoor wearable sports up to 11 days of battery life, while a 1.3-inch AMOLED display makes the Venu 2 one of the visually most attractive Garmin smartwatches in the affordable price segment of less than US$300.

Garmin has rolled out Beta Version 14.26 to various smartwatches, including the Fenix 7, Fenix 7s and Fenix 7X. The new beta build features 19 changes from Beta Version 14.24, including the return of disabling touch inputs within the swim app.

Honor is now offering its latest smartwatch in Europe. Sold as the Honor Watch 4, the smartwatch has a large AMOLED display, a simple design and up to 10 days of battery life. One of the smartwatch's compelling features is missing from the global model, though.

A renowned leaker has revealed the watch faces that Google plans to offer exclusively on this year's Pixel Watch 2. With greater customisation options, the Pixel Watch 2 will also support dynamic theming thanks to Wear OS 4.

Amazfit has expanded its roster of smartwatches with the Bip 5, an affordable model that retails for less than US$100 in the Eurozone. The Amazfit Bip 5 features a large display and is available in three colours at launch.

Garmin is rolling out Beta Version 13.16 to Instinct 2 series and Crossover smartwatches. Beta Version 13.16 features a few changes and improvements as Garmin moves towards issuing a new stable build.

Some new leaks purport to spill more details on the new Apple Watch line-up for 2023, the second-gen Ultra version included. There may not be much deviation from the norm involved in the Series 9 variants compared to their predecessors, even if they do come with a specs boost. The Ultra, on the other hand, might get a welcome change of finish for its titanium casing.

Samsung's first gen "Galaxy Ring" could have a release date set in 2024 - so long as it goes into mass production soon. The South Korean giant is said to make a decision as to do so or not in August 2023, which might affect the Galaxy Watch series' new in-house rival's chances of being ready to go to retail by then. Meanwhile, the accessory is said to have potential VR use-cases as well as those of an advanced fitness-tracking device.

Samsung has now released a new version of its Golf Edition smartwatch. Based on the Galaxy Watch6 Classic, the Golf Edition contains a few design and software tweaks from the regular model.

Garmin has released Beta Version 14.24 for various smartwatches. Arriving after Beta Version 14.23 debuted, the new beta build focuses on addressing outstanding bugs, with a few new features thrown in for good measure.

According to a report, Google plans to offer the Pixel Watch 2 with only an aluminium housing. Succeeding the current stainless steel model, the Pixel Watch 2 should be lighter but more susceptible to scratching and less durable overall.

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Watch6 series, which is orderable from today. Available in four sizes, the Galaxy Watch6 series marks the return of Classic styling, which was last seen on the Galaxy Watch4 Classic.

Garmin has released Beta Version 13.15 for the Instinct 2, Instinct 2S, Instinct 2X and Instinct Crossover smartwatches. The update fixes several issues with the newly added Gaming activity and resolves a problem with the Expedition activity. The company notes that customers with an eligible wearable must load the new software manually.

The Garmin Beta version 14.10 software for the Venu and Venu 2S smartwatches is now available. The update is relatively small, bringing battery life improvements to the wearables. Garmin notes that the new software will be pushed to eligible gadgets automatically, and it intends to release a public version of the update shortly.

Garmin has released Beta Version 14.23 for the Fenix 7 series and its counterparts. Arriving as the first beta build in a month, Beta Version 14.23 contains 45 changes for Fenix 7, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 series smartwatches, as well as new Fenix 7X and Epix 2 Pro models.

Although more will come on July 26 at Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked launch event, the Galaxy Watch family has just taken a big step forward. This wearable lineup has just received the first WhatsApp smartwatch app alongside Samsung Wallet and Thermo Check, which measures temperatures remotely.

According to a well-respected and typically accurate source, Apple will launch a second generation of the Watch Ultra later in 2023. This top-end wearable will still have parts made of titanium - however, they may be manufactured in a whole new way. The cutting-edge technique is said to make it cheaper and easier for the Cupertino giant to make its latest flagship smartwatch.

Xiaomi has now started selling the Redmi Watch 3 Active in Europe. Available for about a third of the price of the Redmi Watch 3, the Redmi Watch 3 Active has a 1.83-inch LPD display, a 289 mAh battery and is 5 ATM water resistant.

Garmin has released Beta Version 13.10 for the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S series, as well as to Instinct 2X and Instinct 2 Crossover smartwatches. The new beta build bundles various new features for Instinct smartwatches, including a workouts app and Morning Report support. Beta Version 13.10 should address a few outstanding bugs too, among other changes.

Honor has introduced the Watch 4, its first smartwatch with a built-in eSIM. The new wearable also has a large AMOLED display and up to 10 days of battery life, among other features.

Garmin has released Public Beta Version 16.09 (Pre-Rollout) for the Forerunner 955 smartwatch. The update adds new glances, muscle maps and a Workout app. Several bugs have been addressed, with fixes for Pace Pro, Spotify and the flashlight delivered in the new software.

Garmin has released a new beta build for the Forerunner 255. Available as Beta Version 16.09, the update packs various new features, improvements and bug fixes for the Forerunner 255 ahead of a stable update rollout.

Garmin has discounted its Instinct and Instinct Solar smartwatches at its Amazon US storefront. The Instinct is now available for US$142.49, while the Instinct Solar’s price is now reduced by 43%. The wearables have Multi-GNSS support, a wrist-based heart rate monitor and smart notifications.

Garmin has discounted its Descent G1 and Descent G1 Solar smartwatches in the US, offering US$100 off. The gadgets combine a dive computer with a smartwatch, with several dive modes included. Other features such as GPS, a dive compass, smart notifications and contactless payments are also offered.

The Garmin Pre-Rollout Beta 15.04 has been released for the Garmin Venu 2 and 2S smartwatches. While the update marks the start of a new Beta cycle, it is relatively minor, adding a new feature for gamers. Garmin notes that the update will automatically be pushed to eligible wearables via Wi-Fi.

Samsung has now confirmed the date of its next Galaxy Unpacked event, in which it is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5, as well as the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Tab S9 series. The company is also offering discounts and prize draws for those who register on its website.

The rugged wearable was officially announced in late 2022 and comes with practically unlimited battery life, which is one of the main reasons why many outdoor enthusiasts prefer a solar smartwatch like the Garmin Instinct Crossover over more prominent products such as the Apple Watch Ultra.

The first sightings of two Xiaomi Watch S2 Pro models have been spotted online. Certified as M2311W1 and M2312W1, both smartwatches should feature LTE connectivity, unlike other flagship Xiaomi smartwatches.

The versatile Garmin smartwatch is now on sale with a considerable discount of 59 percent off the original list price, which makes the Fenix 6 Pro Solar a suitable choice for outdoorsy users and prospective wearable buyers who would like to track their frequent workouts and avoid charging another gadget on a daily basis.

Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Redmi Watch 3 Active globally. Seemingly a sibling of the Redmi Watch 3 Youth Edition, the Redmi Watch 3 Active has a 1.83-inch display, up to 12 days of battery life and a simple design, among other features.

Amazfit has introduced the Pop 3R, a smaller alternative to the new Pop 3S. Equipped with a round AMOLED display that measures 1.43-inches across, the Amazfit Pop 3S will be available in two styles, both with simple designs.

Several new Garmin sports features are rumored to be on the way to various smartwatches and Edge bike computers. The tools include Course Climbs, advanced filtering when selecting a workout and Garmin Connect alarms. Plus, tweaks to watch faces will allow you to view more data fields.

Garmin has discounted its Venu 2 and Venu 2S smartwatches at its Amazon storefronts in the US, the UK, the Netherlands and France. The Venu 2 wearable has a 45mm screen and up to 11 days of battery life, whereas the Venu 2S has a smaller 40mm display and works for up to 10 days between charges.

A typically knowledgeable tech correspondent now purports to have outlined the rest of Apple's 2023 product launch schedule for it in advance. The line-up also allegedly continues into early 2024, which is apparently when next-gen iPads and MacBooks are slated to make their respective appearances. Furthermore, they just might be joined by an iMac that finally switches to a new screen size.

The Fossil Group has finally started enabling Google Assistant on its Gen 6 smartwatches, eight months after distributing Wear OS 3 upgrades. Previously, Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches made do with Amazon Alexa.

Vonmählen seems confident that it has made the ultimate portable pocket-sized power accessory in the form of the new allroundo Pro. The power bank has a novel "double-sided" wireless charging feature that might allow a user to connect their smartphone, tablet and wearable to it all at the same time. Furthermore, the device comes with its own "ecosystem" of modular accessories designed to let the user keep either their iPhone or a cable on it at all times.

The Amazfit Cheetah (Round) and Cheetah Pro smartwatches have been launched, the first dedicated running wearables from the brand. The gadgets feature the MaxTrack GPS antenna for improved positioning accuracy, and various running tools like a Track Run mode and AI coaching. Other features include Bluetooth calling, music playback and Amazon Alexa.

Garmin has issued a significant new beta release for the Venu 2 and Venu 2S. Available as Beta Version 14.07, the new build finally moves the Venu 2 series on from Version 13.xx builds.

The Garmin public software version 12.25 has been released for the Instinct 2, Instinct 2S and Instinct Crossover smartwatches. The new Instinct 2X also receives a public update, version 12.26. The software brings new features, improvements and various bug fixes to the wearables and marks the end of the 12.xx Beta software cycle.

The Garmin Connect IQ version 6.2.0 is now available for app developers. Several new features, such as scalable fonts and a new review request tool, are available for various smartwatches. Plus, the Red Shift tool, released with the Epix (gen 2) Pro smartwatch, can now be simulated.

Nothing is preparing to release the Phone (2), its second smartphone and first powered by a Snapdragon 8 series chipset. The company also seems busy developing its first smartwatch though, which it has certified under the model number D395.

Samsung remains a few weeks away from releasing the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic. Nonetheless, a leaker has outlined display, RAM and battery details about both smartwatches. The pair are tipped to feature narrower display bezels, larger batteries and 25% more RAM than last year's models.