Smartwatch

Google has started rolling out a new update to the Pixel Watch. Rolling out as RWDA.230114.008, the update brings numerous changes to Google's first smartwatch, some of which the company teased last month.

The Amazfit T-Rex Ultra has arrived as the company's most expensive T-Rex smartwatch to date. Not only does the T-Rex Ultra offer 20 days of battery life in most cases, but it also has a large AMOLED display and runs Zepp OS 2.0, among other features.

New certifications have listed battery capacities for what appear to be two Galaxy Watch6 Classic models. Mirroring the Galaxy Watch4 series, the Galaxy Watch6 series is expected to arrive this autumn in two sizes and two styles, with a Galaxy Watch6 Pro elusive for now.

The Garmin Lily smartwatch is now available in two new colorways, a gold-pink Sport Edition and a gold-gray Classic Edition. The wearable, which has a hidden display, can track heart rate and blood oxygen levels. Other features include Garmin Morning Report, Body Battery monitoring and real-time location sharing.

Huawei has started teasing a new smartwatch named the Watch Ultimate on Chinese social media. Currently, the company has hinted at a distinguishing feature of the forthcoming smartwatch, as well as a release date in its home market.

It is now possible to access ChatGPT directly from an Apple Watch. The app works in several languages, can answer complex questions and can send responses via email, SMS or social media, among other features.

Amazfit has launched the GTR Mini smartwatch, which is now available in the US, the UK and the EU. The round wearable has a 1.28-in (~33 mm) display and weighs only 24.6 g (~0.87 oz). The gadget can last up to 20 days on a single charge and contains Amazfit’s patented circularly-polarized GPS antenna.

The Huawei Watch 4 has passed through the 3C in China ahead of its anticipated launch later this month. The new certification not only reveals charging speeds but also that LTE connectivity will be present, among other features. The Watch 4 series may support satellite communication, too.

It appears that Huawei is on the verge of announcing Watch 4 and Watch 4 Pro smartwatches. Based on new certifications, Huawei could launch two Watch 4 Pro models, with one Watch 4 model destined for release.

Samsung has finally announced a new update for the Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro in Europe, months after the equivalent update landed in the US. The update targets smart home improvements, including the ability to control doorbells and cameras from the smartwatch directly.

According to a new report, Xiaomi is working towards a return to the Wear OS ecosystem, years after the company released its sole Wear OS-powered wearable. Reputedly, the smartwatch will arrive under the Xiaomi Watch series and will run Wear OS 3.

Google has published new guidelines for Wear OS smartwatch apps. Theoretically, the changes should result in higher software quality across Wear OS, with 39 UX guidelines set for Wear OS 3, instead of a mere 8 with Wear OS 2.

The Beta Version 14.50 update for Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE is now rolling out. The latest software, available to customers who sign up for the company’s Beta Program, brings several feature improvements to the wearable. Plus, a new chart data field has been added to the smartwatch.

The first photos of the upcoming Xiaomi Smart Band 8 seem to have been leaked. The images show the wearable to be similar to its predecessor, the Xiaomi Smart Band 7, with one significant change. So far, the watch with model number M2239B1 has been registered with agencies across countries in the Middle East and South East Asia.

Huawei has officially started selling the Watch Buds, having opened pre-orders last month. The Watch Buds may look like Huawei's other flagship smartwatches, but it offers a hidden feature beneath its display that few of its competitors offer.

Garmin has introduced the Forerunner 965, a 46 mm smartwatch with a 1.4-inch display. The Forerunner 965 has a titanium bezel, 32 GB of storage and an AMOLED display, which should be brighter and more vivid than older MIP displays. The Forerunner 965 is already orderable, albeit at a higher launch price than the Forerunner 955.

Garmin has finally started selling the Forerunner 265 series globally. Available as the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S, the Forerunner 265 series retails for US$449.99 and features AMOLED displays. The Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S both retail for US$449.99 and are orderable now.

Various regulatory bodies have revealed information about the Redmi Watch 3 Lite, a follow-up to its 2021 predecessor. Not only have regulatory bodies confirmed the smartwatch's release name, but they have also shared battery information and even hands-on photos.

Garmin is on the verge of releasing Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 series smartphones. While the company has not explicitly referred to either smartwatch, its teaser corresponds with an earlier leak.

It appears that Samsung will offer larger batteries within its next-generation smartwatches. While the Galaxy Watch5 series offered better battery life of its predecessors, the 40 mm and 44 mm versions of the Galaxy Watch6 will take these improvements even further.

Huawei is now distributing the first HarmonyOS 3 update to the Watch GT 3 and Watch GT 3 Pro in China. Available as HarmonyOS 3.0.0.73, the update brings various changes to the Watch GT 3 series.

Huawei has discussed extended Watch GT Cyber availability, having launched the smartwatch in China and Mexico so far. While the smartwatch will soon be available in the Middle East and more Latin American and South East Asian countries, Huawei is said to have ruled out European or further North American releases.

Casio has launched the G-SQUAD GBD-H2000 smartwatch, now available for pre-order in Europe. The wearable is the first to feature the licensed Polar algorithm, using the company’s database to analyse your workouts and provide tools like sleep health tracking. Plus, you can recharge the watch’s battery using solar power.

Garmin has introduced Outdoor Maps+, a new paid feature for some smartwatches, including the Enduro 2, epix (Gen 2), and fenix 7 series. The tool is available via an annual subscription, bringing satellite images, enhanced topographic maps and a public land overlay to eligible wearables.

Google has presented new features for Android 13 and Wear OS 3. With focus paid to the likes of the Pixel 7 series and the Pixel Watch, Google has also enabled its Fast Pair technology on Chromebooks, among other changes

The release of the Forerunner 265 series nears, with Garmin planning on introducing the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S as 46 mm and 42 mm smartwatches, respectively. According to new leaks, both will come in three colours and will launch for US$449.99. Key specifications for both models have leaked too, as has retail packaging for the Forerunner 265.

Xiaomi is now offering the Watch S1 Pro globally, six months after releasing the smartwatch in China. The Watch S1 Pro comes in two finishes, as well as a round AMOLED display, long battery life and Xiaomi's proprietary operating system.

The FCC has confirmed a few features of Mobvoi's next-generation TicWatch Pro smartwatch. Thought to be called the TicWatch Pro 5, the smartwatch will have a larger battery than any in the TicWatch Pro 3 series.

High-resolution renders of the Garmin Forerunner 965 have leaked online. The Forerunner 965 will retail for US$569.99, which will be significantly more expensive than its predecessor. Possible release dates for the Forerunner 965 have surfaced too.

Garmin has released a new stable software update for Enduro, Fenix 6, Marq, Quatix 6 and Tactix Delta series smartwatches. Rolling out as System software 25.00, the update introduces several new features to the smartwatches, as well as various bug fixes and refinements.

According to a new report, Apple has sunk nearly 12 years of development into creating a sensor that can monitor blood sugar levels via a non-invasive sensor. The technology is now said to have reached a significant milestone, with hundreds of engineers working to improve the sensor under Apple's Exploratory Design Group.

Garmin has started distributing a new stable update to many of its current smartwatches. Available on Fenix 7, Instinct 2, Tactix 7, Epix 2 series smartwatches, the update introduces several new features, including improvements for skiers and snowboarders and a jet lag monitoring app, among other changes.

Garmin has released another update for the Fenix 7, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2. Rolling out at Beta version 11.28, the update features several bug fixes to PulseOx, sensor hub and shutdown problems found in Beta version 11.25.

A retailer has listed the Garmin Forerunner 965 before the device's official introduction. Based on the leak, Garmin will offer the Forerunner 965 with a choice of three colours, an AMOLED display and up to 23 days of battery life, among other features.

Galaxy Watch-series devices are probably among the best-known Wear OS products out there. However, their maker Samsung may plan to upgrade their successors to a much more unique and unexpected feature: the ability to cast an extra display onto the user's hand thanks to their own tiny LED projectors. The concept could also lead to a future with sci-fi screen-free electronics and UIs.

A new update for the Garmin Forerunner 945 has arrived, Public Beta Version 11.85. The new software resolves several issues with the wearable, including a problem with bootup and a Wi-Fi syncing bug. The update is a release candidate, meaning it may soon be available to all Forerunner 945 gadgets.

ZTE has teased the Nubia Pad 3D and Nubia Neovision Glass, two of many devices that the company will showcase later this month during MWC 2023 in Barcelona. Also up for release is the ZTE 5G FWA router with a built-in internet speed dial and other products that the company believes are part of 'shaping [an] intelligent lifestyle.

Apple's very convenient same-day delivery service is apparently struggling with an increasing number of thefts. In one latest incident, a customer from California is fighting for a US$2,100 refund after his iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple Watch Ultra went missing.

Garmin has released more updates to Fenix 7, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 series smartwatches, having just rolled out a new build on its stable software channel. While Alpha versions 11.26 and 11.28 do not add any new features to the Fenix 7, they address numerous bugs that exist in the most recent stable software version.

Mobvoi has potentially enhanced its place in the health-tracking industry with its new online informatics platform. It is billed as a one-stop solution to help analyze one's health- and fitness-related progress over up to seven days via a desktop browser interface. The new Sports and Health Data Platform also offers downloadable reports and compatibility with other services such as Strava.

Huawei has released the Watch Buds outside China. Equipped with a large AMOLED display, the Watch Buds resembles a regular smartwatch. However, it also contains a pair of TWS earbuds that Huawei hopes will resolve the need to carry a smartwatch and earbuds separately.

Two forthcoming Xiaomi wearables have stopped by SIRIM in Malaysia, the TDRA in UAE and the NRRA in South Korea, before launching globally. Seemingly, Xiaomi plans to release the Watch S2 and the Smart Band 8, as well as the Watch S1 Pro. Only the Watch S1 Pro is expected to arrive at MWC 2023 later this month, though.

A reliable leaker claims to have obtained information about the global launch of the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro. Reportedly, the smartwatch will arrive with the Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Lite, among other devices. The Watch S1 Pro will also be making its way to MWC 2023 in Barcelona, albeit for a significantly higher price tag than the Watch S1 or Watch S1 Active.

Mobvoi is making an effort to romance potential smartwatch buyers with up to 33% off selected wearables during its ongoing Valentine's Day sale. Then again, the best (premium) deal may be the 23% discount on the OEM's current TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra (GPS) flagship. The event also includes the more affordable TicWatch GTH Pro and E3.

Samsung has announced a partnership with Natural Cycles, which will bring a temperature-based cycle tracking feature to the Galaxy Watch5. The tool will be available via an upcoming update across North America, Europe and Asia. The feature uses the built-in infrared temperature sensors in the Samsung wearable.

Garmin has released Beta version 25.00 for Fenix 6, Enduro, Marq, Quatix 6 and Tactix Delta series smartwatches. Rolling out as a Release Candidate, the build offers a few bug fixes ahead of a new public update.

Garmin has rolled out a new beta build to Instinct 2 series smartwatches. Another Release Candidate, Beta version 11.17 fixes bugs that were present in its predecessor ahead of a new Public live update.

Another patent featuring an Apple Watch with a camera has surfaced; however, this recently granted patent reveals a surprising feature for this potential smartwatch. Instead of the camera being installed on the front of the device, this particular concept Apple Watch has a rear-facing camera.