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The Amazfit Band 7 could resemble the Redmi Smart Band Pro, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Amazfit Band 7: Initial leaks draw comparisons to the Redmi Smart Band Pro but with GPS support and a larger battery

It seems that the Amazfit Band 7 is on the cards, potentially alongside the GTR 4 series. According to early leaks, the Amazfit Band 7 will look like the Redmi Smart Band Pro, albeit with a larger battery than Xiaomi's fitness tra...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jun 2022 15:09

Amazfit Bip 3 and 3 Pro become official from just US$60

Amazfit has just officially announced the Bip 3 series as its latest new wearables. The 3 and 3 Pro have very similar specs, which include a 1.69-inch display, blood-oxygen measurements, 14 days of estimated battery life and ~60 w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jun 2022 19:49

You can now display your NFT collection on a TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 smartwatch. (Image source: TAG Heuer)

TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 gets NFT watch face feature

TAG Heuer has released a new Lens watch face feature that enables you to showcase your NFTs on a Connected Calibre E4 smartwatch. You can choose from various animated layouts and time displays. Plus, the company has partnered with...

Polly Allcock, 15 Jun 2022 13:21

The Galaxy Watch5 Pro could look a bit different from the Galaxy Watch5. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro design differences surface with talk of 'phenomenal' battery life for Pro model

According to reports, Samsung will launch the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro with divergent designs. Reputedly, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will sport a bezel that combines the bezels of the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic....

Alex Alderson, 14 Jun 2022 16:42

The Watch FIT 2 is one of Huawei's latest wearables. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch FIT 2: New HarmonyOS 2 update brings new features, including support for messages in third-party apps

Huawei has started to distribute a new update for the Watch FIT 2, which carries the build number HarmonyOS 2.1.0.128. Available in multiple markets, including Europe, HarmonyOS 2.1.0.128 enables a few new features, such as the ab...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jun 2022 14:46

Amazfit launches a new Limited Edition of the GTR 3 Pro

Amazfit has made a new smartwatch announcement - however, it is not for anything from the rumored upcoming flagship 4 series, but for a new version of the GTR 3 Pro. Most of the new Limited Edition's specs (the OEM's latest SpO2 s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2022 14:30

Samsung aims the Galaxy Fit2 at those who want a fitness tracker at an affordable price. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Fit3 to launch in as little as a few months at an affordable price

Not only does Samsung plan to launch the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro soon, but it is also working on another fitness tracker. Billed as a successor to the Galaxy Fit2, the Galaxy Fit3 should offer an AMOLED display and num...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2022 23:58

The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is already receiving updates in Europe. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro starts receiving new HarmonyOS 2 software updates following European release

Huawei has started distributing software updates for the Watch GT 3 Pro, its latest flagship smartwatch. So far, Huawei has released Harmony OS 2.1.0.316, Harmony OS 2.1.0.358 and HarmonyOS 2.1.0.359 in quick succession.

Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2022 21:18

The Galaxy Watch5 series will retain the large display bezels of the Galaxy Watch4 for touch-based navigation. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro to retain 'ugly' design of the Galaxy Watch4

A renowned leaker is already recommending that people skip the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, both rumoured to be carrying over the design of the Galaxy Watch4. Purportedly, the Galaxy Watch5 series is uglier than any other ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2022 21:10

The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 is rumoured to cost a lot more than its predecessor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Smart Band 7: European pricing leaks with global launch tipped to be occurring soon

According to an accurate leaker, the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 will cost a fair bit more than the Mi Smart Band 6. Anticipated to be released globally soon, the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 has a 1.62-inch AMOLED display with over 120 exercise m...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2022 20:47

Both of these watches are the Zepp E. (Source: Zepp Health)

Zepp E smartwatch with either round or square AMOLED displays launches in India

The Zepp E is a rare smartwatch in that it comes with a choice of form-factors, in that it can be bought with either a square or a circular face. In both cases, their displays will be made of AMOLED, and will have SpO2-sensing and...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2022 20:33

Amazfit's most recent mini-variant of a GT-series watch was the GTS 2 Mini. (Image source: Amazfit)

Upcoming Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 smartwatches to be joined by GTS 4 Mini and maybe even a Pro model

The Amazfit GTS 4 Mini smartwatch has been spotted in FCC filings, indicating that the forthcoming Amazfit GT 4 series from Zepp Health will feature at the very least three smartwatches. However, it is possible that number will be...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Jun 2022 20:26

The Watch4 series has upgrades. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and 5 Pro become FCC-approved wearables with varying battery capacities and a possible charger upgrade

Following months of leaks and rumors, the existence of the Galaxy Watch5 series might have been confirmed outright thanks to new FCC certifications. Their SKUs, model numbers and some specs are included in this new leak. Their cha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2022 15:59

Xiaomi Band 7 features hardware from Goodix as global release looms

The Xiaomi Band 7 is the definite successor to the Xiaomi Band 6, and appears to promise improved health monitoring thanks to Goodix's health sensor which delivers heart rate and Sp02 monitoring with high accuracy and low power co...

Ricci Rox, 13 Jun 2022 11:30

The Watch 2 is due an upgrade. (Source: Realme)

Realme Watch 3 battery specs and shape potentially confirmed thanks to a new FCC leak

Realme has been spotted certifying a new wearable suspected of being the Watch 3 with various national regulators. Now, it has popped up again on the US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) database. This might prove another goo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2022 18:07

The Pixel Watch is on the way. (Source: Google)

Google's Pixel Watch is slated to handle Smart Unlock using its own companion app rather than that of Wear OS 3

Google had confirmed that it would add a Smart Unlock feature for users with a Wear OS 3 smartwatch, which works on other devices such as smartphones. Now, a new leak purports to outline how this will work, albeit on a Pixel Watch...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2022 17:59

The Facebook Watch might have looked like this. (Source: Bloomberg)

Facebook Watch: Meta's abandoned first-gen wearable shows up as a prototype

Meta had been rumored to launch a (possibly Facebook-brand) first-gen wearable that looked somewhat like an Apple Watch, albeit with at least 1 camera. However, the project is now believed dead in the water. Subsequently, a device...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2022 21:57

The DIZO Watch D ships with plenty of health monitor features and will be available in five colours. (Image source: DIZO)

DIZO Watch D: Realme sub-brand presents budget smartwatch with over 150 watch faces and a 1.8-inch display

DIZO has unveiled the Watch D, a large smartwatch with a 1.8-inch display. To be sold initially in India, the DIZO Watch D also has over 110 exercise modes, 150 watch faces and should last up to 14 days between charges. The DIZO W...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2022 15:53

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4's successor is imminent. (Source: Radio Times)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4 launch details revealed

Samsung has a slew of highly anticipated mobile products to bring to the market in a few months, and a new leak has now revealed launch details of the devices—the Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, and Galaxy Watch 5 series—well ahea...

Ricci Rox, 09 Jun 2022 15:44

The Black Yak Edition is one of many special edition Galaxy Watch4 models that Samsung sells. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung releases Galaxy Watch4 Black Yak Edition with environmental protection reminder

Samsung has released the Galaxy Watch4 Black Yak Edition, another special edition of its first One UI Watch-powered smartwatch. Designed for outdoor use, the Galaxy Watch4 Black Yak Edition also contains an environmental protectio...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2022 15:10

The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 has a large AMOLED display and a 180 mAh battery, among other features. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Smart Band 7 global launch nears as reseller accidentally sends out unreleased unit

The global version of the Smart Band 7 is already shipping, albeit inadvertently in some cases. Xiaomi has also certified the fitness tracker with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore, underlining that it i...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2022 00:49

The Huawei Watch 3 has started receiving a new HarmonyOS 2 update in China. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch 3 receives a new HarmonyOS 2 update with new features and improvements

Huawei has started distributing a new update for the Watch 3, one of its recent smartwatches. HarmonyOS 2.1.0.236 brings several new features and improvements, but is only rolling out in China for now.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2022 23:15

The Garmin Fenix 6 series launched nearly three years ago. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Fenix 6 series receives various bug fixes with latest software update

Garmin has started issuing system software 21.80 to the Fenix 6 series, which is rolling out as an over-the-air (OTA) update. Also available through Garmin Express, system software 21.80 focuses on addressing various bugs, among o...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2022 23:06

A handful of the vibrant new watch face configurations in watchOS 9 (Image source: Apple)

watchOS 9 Beta 1: 5 highly underrated features coming to your wrist this fall

During WWDC 2022, Apple announced the next major software release for the Apple Watch. Coming this fall, watchOS 9 will deliver an expansive array of health and fitness features while also enriching watch faces with refreshed aest...

Brahm Shank, 08 Jun 2022 19:41

Fossil Group is expected to replace the Gen 6 series soon with Fossil and Skagen Falster Gen 7 smartwatches. (Image source: Fossil)

Fossil hints that Snapdragon Wear 3100 and Snapdragon Wear 4100 smartwatches could receive Wear OS 3 before Google Pixel Watch release

Fossil has finally commented on Wear OS 3 availability for its smartwatches. Confusingly, the company suggests that the Snapdragon Wear 3100-powered Fossil Gen 5 series will receive Wear OS 3, as well as the newer Fossil Gen 6. It...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2022 23:29

Apple unveils watchOS 9 with updated heart-health, sleep-tracking and workout-tracking features

Apple has presented its latest potential Watch software updates during its WWDC 2022 keynote. The Cupertino giant has added a number of new apps and features that many users might find welcome and useful. They include a "next leve...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2022 21:46

The Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro could both feature a skin temperature monitor, Galaxy Watch4 pictured. (Image source: Samsung)

New Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro details provided by Samsung Health app as 5 W charging capabilities mooted

A beta version of the Samsung Health app has confirmed the company's plans to launch the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro later this year. Additionally, the app now contains a reference to skin temperature monitoring, a rumoure...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2022 13:31

The Amazfit Bip 3 should be available in three colours with colour matching straps and bodies. (Image source: Amazon Brazil)

Amazfit Bip 3 and Bip 3 Pro details revealed in retailer leak

New details about Amazfit's Bip 3 and Bip 3 Pro have leaked, courtesy of Amazon Brazil. Equipped with a 1.69-inch display, the Bip 3 will also feature 5 ATM water resistance, plus numerous exercise modes. The Bip 3 Pro will ship w...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2022 13:22

The DIZO Watch D has a 1.8-inch display, among other features. (Image: DIZO)

Realme DIZO Watch D to launch next week with a huge display

Realme has begun teasing the DIZO Watch D, a smartwatch that it will unveil next week. Due to arrive on June 7, the DIZO Watch D will have a monstrous display spanning 1.8-inches.

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2022 00:22

The Fossil Gen 6 series still has not received Wear OS 3 yet. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Fossil Gen 7 and Skagen Falster Gen 7 appear on Bluetooth SIG ahead of probable June release

The Bluetooth SIG has certified four upcoming Fossil Group smartwatches. Seemingly the Fossil Gen 7 and the Skagen Falster Gen 7, at least the former is slated for a June 2022 release.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2022 16:33

The Pixel Watch is not due to launch until the autumn, probably after the Galaxy Watch5 series arrives. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel Watch to only match the battery life of the Galaxy Watch4 and the Apple Watch Series 7 but with slow charging capabilities

According to reports, the Pixel Watch will feature a 300 mAh battery, regardless of which version you pick up. Apparently, Google will rate the Pixel Watch for up to a day's use between charges, but recharging the Pixel Watch coul...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2022 16:15

The GTS 2: New Version. (Source: Amazfit)

Amazfit GTS 2 gets a New Version for the Indian market

Amazfit is currently previewing a New Version of the GTS 2 smartwatch on Amazon India. However, it should be noted that this unexpected reboot has an update in terms of price and not much else. Then again, this means it has the or...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2022 15:11

The Forerunner 955 comes in quartz and solar-powered variants. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 955 Solar presented with up to 20 days of battery life

Garmin has presented the Forerunner 955, also available as the Forerunner 955 Solar. Only available in two colours, the Forerunner 955 series has a familiar design, a few new features and longer battery life than the Forerunner 94...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2022 14:15

The Garmin Forerunner 255 series comes in numerous configurations, including two sizes. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 255s released with Music variants and up to 14 days of battery life

Garmin has introduced the Forerunner 255 series, consisting of the Forerunner 255, Forerunner 255S, Forerunner 255 Music and the Forerunner 255S Music. Costing between US$349.99 and US$399.99, the Forerunner 255 series offers bett...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2022 14:12

The Apple Watch will receive a new power-saving mode with watchOS 9, among other features. (Image source: Simon Daoudi)

Apple Watch to receive substantial upgrades with watchOS 9, macOS 13 to benefit from overdue improvements

According to the new information from Mark Gurman, Apple plans to introduce massive software updates for the Apple Watch and Mac hardware within the next few months. Among other things, watchOS 9 should significantly extend the ba...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2022 17:26

The Galaxy Watch5 Pro may look like a larger Galaxy Watch4, pictured. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Galaxy Watch5 Pro: Samsung's upcoming flagship smartwatch may disappoint Galaxy Watch4 Classic fans

According to a renowned leaker, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will not retain the design of the Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Instead, both the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro may rely on the same capacitive display bezels as the Galaxy Watc...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2022 17:25

The Xiaomi Mi Band 7 (top) offers some important upgrades over the Mi Band 6 (bottom). (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 vs Mi Band 6: A larger display, bigger battery, and continuous blood oxygen monitoring for the 2022 model

The Xiaomi Mi Band 7 is up for sale in China, and it is likely a global variant of the fitness tracker will soon follow. Owners of the Mi Band 6 (aka Mi Smart Band 6) may wonder if an upgrade is worth the money, which will partial...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 May 2022 12:02

The Xiaomi Band 7 Pro could come with a larger battery (+70 mAh) than the regular Band 7. (Image source: Xiaomi Band 7 - edited)

Xiaomi Band 7 Pro rumors hint at July launch with a larger battery and GPS as expected upgrades

The Xiaomi Band 7 Pro could be coming soon, according to a few tech leakers. The Pro variant of the Band 7 had been rumored for some time, but Xiaomi has only officially revealed a regular and NFC variant of the smart band so far....

Daniel R Deakin, 29 May 2022 14:35

Telegram: free, but not forever? (Source: Telegram)

Telegram: More evidence of a new 'Premium' tier allegedly comes to light thanks to new website code

The messaging app Telegram has been linked to a shift to a subscription-based model as of late. Now, the developer Alessandro Paluzzi claims to have spotted more signs that the service is preparing for this change. It consists of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2022 18:47

Make a better trade (-in) this Memorial Day. (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung offers a potential trade-in boost to mark the US Memorial Day weekend

Samsung's US website has updated with some possibly improved trade-in deals for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. A customer can get some Galaxy Watch4 SKUs free with the purchase of a new Galaxy Z Fold3, or up to US$1,000 off a ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2022 17:25

The next-generation version of Google Assistant for Wear OS appears to be quite demanding for smartwatch hardware. (Image source: Samsung)

Wear OS: Next-generation Google Assistant is not a resounding success on the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series

It may have taken Google and Samsung the best part of a year, but Google Assistant is finally available on the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Initial tests are not all that convincing though, especially compared to older...

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2022 20:44

The Garmin Forerunner 255 Music could be US$100 more expensive than its predecessor. (Image source: Løberen)

Garmin Forerunner 255 Music: Official images leak ahead of June release at a higher than expected price

Pricing and official images of the Forerunner 255 Music have emerged. Not only does the leak confirm what the Forerunner 255 series looks like, it also suggests that Garmin will price the upcoming smartwatches at significantly hig...

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2022 20:33

The Galaxy Watch4 will soon be eligible for One UI Watch beta builds. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung announces One UI Watch beta program for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Samsung has confirmed that it will begin issuing One UI Watch beta builds for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic, still the company's flagship smartwatches. The One UI Watch beta program will begin next week, starting in ...

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2022 17:16

The Watch GS 3 is coming to India. (Source: Amazon)

Honor Watch GS 3 Indian launch is teased on Amazon

The Honor Watch GS 3 is now officially slated to become available on the Indian market soon, thanks to a new Amazon.in preview page. The wearable is being teased in terms of its better attributes, its dual-frequency GNSS, new 8-ch...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2022 18:31

The TicWatch GTW resembles the TicWatch Pro 3, albeit without Google's Wear OS. (Image source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi TicWatch GTW: New smartwatch unveiled with 30 days of battery life and LTE support

Mobvoi has announced the TicWatch GTW in China, a smartwatch that offers up to 30 days of battery life. While the TicWatch GTW does not run Wear OS, it has over 100 watch faces, a comparable number of exercise modes and has an NFC...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 14:27

The Amazfit T-Rex will eventually be available in four colours. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit T-Rex 2: Rugged GPS smartwatch launched with an AMOLED display, impressive battery life and over 150 sports modes

Amazfit has announced the T-Rex 2, a smartwatch that features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display. Weighing in at 66.5 g, the Amazfit T-Rex 2 offers 10 ATM water resistance, up to 24 hours of battery life and over 150 sports modes, among o...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 14:17

The Pixel Watch will arrive with LTE and Wi-Fi only variants. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel Watch: FCC reveals more details about upcoming smartwatch

Google may have announced the Pixel Watch a few weeks ago, but many details about the smartwatch remain unknown. While the Pixel Watch will not arrive until the autumn, the FCC has shared new details, including what variants to ex...

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 20:11

The Xiaomi Band 7 costs between CNY 239 (~US$36) and CNY 279 (~US$42), depending on the model. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Band 7: Upgraded fitness tracker announced in non-NFC and NFC variants

Xiaomi has introduced the Band 7, a fitness tracker that the company has released in China. With a 1.62-inch AMOLED panel and a 180 mAh battery, the Band 7 contains a few upgrades over its predecessor. The Band 7 starts at CNY 239...

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 16:22

The next-generation version of the Google Assistant is finally here, as is an updated version of YouTube Music. (Image source: Google & Samsung)

Google rolls out new YouTube Music features to Wear OS smartwatches as next-generation Google Assistant lands on Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Google has rolled out two major changes for Wear OS, months before the Pixel Watch's launch. Now, it is possible to stream music over LTE or Wi-Fi via YouTube Music, a feature that has been missing since the service's introduction...

Alex Alderson, 23 May 2022 20:12