Smartwatch

ASUS has started selling the VivoWatch 5 Aero, a fitness tracker that debuted in September at IFA 2022. While the device's core feature set remains, it seems that ASUS has reverted to a clunkier design, eschewing the slim look of the original VivoWatch 5 Aero.

Masimo has announced that all W1 smartwatches will now receive a Hydration Index (Hi) tool. The feature lets you view your hydration level and observe how this affects your body. Plus, the wearable has other health monitoring tools, such as a pulse oximeter, heart rate and respiratory sensors.

The rather affordable outdoor smartwatch, which comes with a rugged design as well as GPS functionality, has now received a considerable US$65 discount that brings the price of the Garmin Instinct Solar down to just US$149.

Apple has released a raft of OS updates, with the company upgrading all core product lines ahead of the holiday season. macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2 and watchOS 9.2 are rolling out now, as are iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2.

North Edge is now selling its ECG smartwatch globally for US$39. Supposed health features of the wearable include the ability to measure your heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen level. Plus, you can connect the gadget to your smartphone to enable Bluetooth calling and remote camera controls.

Garmin has discounted its Forerunner 245 Music smartwatch in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, offering customers up to 45% off the US$349.99 typical retail price. The gadget is discounted at the Garmin Store and Amazon with various deals. The watch has up to seven days of battery life, with built-in GPS and music playback.

Huawei has released the Watch GT 3 Pro Collector's Edition. The special edition model is available in China for now and has a more premium design than the regular Watch GT 3 Pro while retaining the same advanced health features, such as the ability to take ECGs.

Today, Huawei unveiled the Watch Buds, a smartwatch with an innovative design. As it name suggests, the Watch Buds also contain a pair of earbuds, which recharge beneath the device’s round AMOLED display. According to Huawei, the Watch Buds should last up to 3 days between charges too, despite the inclusion of a pair of earbuds.

696 is now selling the WL21 smartwatch worldwide via AliExpress. The wearable is listed as having heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen level sensors. Plus, you can connect the gadget to your smartphone for features such as Bluetooth calling and remote camera and music controls.

The MK66 smartwatch, with features such as Bluetooth calling, has arrived on Banggood, allowing purchases from customers globally. The product listing claims that the wearable has heart rate, blood oxygen level and blood pressure monitors. Plus, the gadget is said to last for up to seven days on a single charge.

Pricing for the forthcoming Xiaomi Buds 4 and Watch S2 has leaked online. While the Buds 4 will cost more than even the Buds 3 Pro at launch, the Watch S2 is expected to arrive for a little less than the Watch S1 did at launch. Both devices will debut during Xiaomi’s next hardware event, which is rumoured to have been rescheduled for later this week.

Although a few models still sell for the list price and others have single-digit price drops, there are some Garmin Fenix 6 deals worth checking out. The most tempting ones are the 50% discounted Fenix 6s Pro Solar, the 48% off Fenix 6 Pro Solar, and the 46% discount that applies to the Fenix 6S Sapphire.

Google has released new features for Wear OS. Available first later this month on the Pixel Watch, the new features include functional changes, such as Google Assistant refinements and new tiles as Google continues to modernise Wear OS.

Huawei has shared its first teaser for the Watch Buds, a smartwatch that also contains a pair of TWS earbuds. Originally slated for a December 2 release, Huawei has now postponed the launch date as a mark of respect to former CCP General Secretary Jiang Zemin.

Amazfit introduced the Falcon as its first-gen smartwatch with a titanium-enhanced build and 20ATM water resistance earlier in 2022. Now, it is expanding its availability to the Indian market. The 'precision GPS' wearable is slated to go to pre-order in its new market without delay.

Xiaomi continues to tease the Watch S2 on social media. Now arriving sometime in December, the Watch S2 will be available in multiple styles, two sizes and with a design reminiscent of the Watch S1. The Watch S2 will contain a few tricks though, one of which is already available in the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch5 series.

Xiaomi has announced a launch date for its new 13 series of Android flagship smartphones. Now, the OEM has also revealed that it will debut its latest TWS earbuds and smartwatch alongside the premium mobile devices. The Buds 4 and Watch S2 have been teased with a premium gloss and updated designs thus far.

According to new reports, Realme plans to bring two of its new wearables to Europe next month. Supposedly, the company will introduce the Realme Watch 3 Pro and the Realme Buds Air 3S, which it has already released in other markets like India.

A hands-on video showing the Huawei Watch Buds has surfaced online. Seemingly a retail unit, another leak has outlined the smartwatch’s release date, which may coincide with several other Huawei products.

New firmware for the Withings ScanWatch is being rolled out. The update includes a host of new features, such as automatic resting heart rate alerts and bidirectional syncing. The latest software also provides a Do not disturb mode shortcut and lets you set up to ten alarms simultaneously.

The Apple Watch Ultra is marketed as the most premium, and yet most functional, wearable of its line thus far. As such, it is also touted as having a "sapphire crystal", as is the new Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and the highest-end version of the Garmin Fenix 7. These claims have just been put to the test in a new JerryRigEverything video.

Samsung has released new updates for the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, its latest pair of smartwatches. Rolling out as AVK7, the update contains a FIFA World Cup 2022-themed watch face with various customisation options, among other changes.

It seems that Huawei is planning to release another unique take on the smartwatch, having recently introduced the Watch GT Cyber. While the company has not confirmed anything yet, retail packing of the Huawei Watch Buds has leaked, in which the smartwatch’s hinged display and removable earbuds can clearly be seen.

The Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro may only be a few months old, but Samsung and Amazon have sought to include all Galaxy Watch5 series models in their Black Friday promotions. Now starting at US$229 for the cheapest Galaxy Watch5 during Black Friday, the Galaxy Watch5 series tops out at US$429.99 for the LTE version of the Galaxy Watch5 Pro.

Huawei has released HarmonyOS 2.1.0.368 for the Watch D, its first smartwatch that can measure blood pressure levels. Rolling out now, the new update adds a few quality-of-life improvements for the Huawei Watch D, including the option of replying to notifications from third-party messaging apps.

The Fossil Group has released a new Diesel-branded smartwatch. Sold as the Diesel Gen 6 Griffed, the device utilises Qualcomm’s older Snapdragon Wear 4100 Plus platform but ships with Wear OS 3, Google’s latest smartwatch OS.

With the same feature set and different sizes, the Garmin Vivoactive 4 and 4S GPS smartwatches sport a Pulse Ox sensor, stress and women's health tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, and more. Both versions have a list price of US$329.99, but Amazon's ongoing discounts push it down to as little as US$176.47.

Garmin has announced that the rollout of its latest software is underway. The update is available for a range of its smartwatches, including the Fenix 7 and Epix, and several bike computers. New features for the wearables include Morning Report and Running Power, while the cycling computers receive Targeted Adaptive Coaching and Spectator Messaging tools.

Huawei has started distributing a new update to the Watch FIT 2, one of the company’s many smartwatches. Rolling out as HarmonyOS 2.1.0.177, the update brings several new features to the Watch FIT 2, such as a Running Ability Index metric and the expansion of the device’s alarm functionality.

Google has brought a feature from Fitbit to the Pixel Watch. Available globally, Sleep Profiles is aimed at detecting changes in sleep patterns. The new feature is tied to a Fitbit Premium membership though, which costs US$9.99 per month or US$79.99 annually.

ESTG is selling the M16 smartwatch worldwide via AliExpress. The gadget has listed health features such as blood pressure, blood oxygen level and heart rate monitors. You can also use the device to make and receive calls via Bluetooth. Plus, a 600 mAh battery provides up to 10 days of life with typical use.

Garmin has discounted its Fenix 6 Sapphire smartwatch in the US, Australia and Canada. Customers in Australia can find the most significant price reduction of AU$640 (~US$425), with those in the US and Canada saving US$350 and CA$480 (~US$358), respectively. The wearable has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens, heart rate sensor and pulse oximeter.

The Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4 smartwatches now have the Google Wallet app, allowing you to make contactless payments via Google Pay. The company has also announced that the Google Maps app will shortly be available for the wearables, though to use it, it must be the only app running on your watch.

Fossil has included its latest Wear OS 3-capable smartwatches in its Black Friday 2022 event - albeit not for very long. The OEM claims that its deals on the Snapdragon Wear 4100 Plus-powered wearables are only around for the next 3 days. Many Gen 6 variants, its hybrid model included, are available at these new lower prices until then.

Mobvoi's latest smart treadmill is its first with an incline function. It is rated to reproduce a gradual slope for "more challenging" walking- or running-based work-outs at home. The new piece of gym tech also has a full-color screen that can sync with a user's smartwatch to show metrics such as heart rate. The Home Treadmill incline has a fold-away design and is available to order from now.

The Pixel 7 Pro has been temporarily reduced in price from US$899 to US$749 as part of Google’s grand Black Friday sale. US$150 has also been lopped off the price of the Pixel 6a, while there are discounts for the Pixel 7 smartphone, a whole host of Nest devices, and even the Pixel Watch and Fitbit Sense 2.

Google has released new features to the Pixel Watch app as part of its November 2022 update. Not only has Google included several bug fixes, but the company has also integrated greater Fitbit functionality, which still remains lacking compared to Fitbit's flagship smartwatches.

Samsung introduced the option of body-composition analysis with the fourth generation of its high-end Galaxy Watch series. The OEM launched the new sensor in question with claims that it was as capable as conventional clinical machines in its job. Now, recently-published research may show how well these assertions hold up under lab conditions.

The unannounced Motorola Moto Watch 70 comes with 23 sports modes, has full compatibility with Android and iOS handsets, and its battery life can reach 14 days. It also sports a 1.69-inch color display with 240 x 280 pixels and a Zinc-alloy case. The price tag for Canada reads C$99 (roughly US$75).

DIZO may have the Watch D Plus in the pipeline, but the company has also just started selling the Watch R Talk Go. Available globally, the Watch R Talk Go ships in three colours, each with matching watch bands. The DIZO Watch R Talk Go should offer long battery life too, among other features.

KESHUYOU is selling the GT5 smartwatch globally via AliExpress. The smartwatch is reported to have heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen level sensors, though their accuracy is unproven. Plus, you can connect the wearable to your phone to enable features like Bluetooth calling and music playback.

Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic to fix a major issue that it introduced with last month's software update for the pair. Rolling out as GVK4, the new update includes a 'power operation-related stabilisation code' to prevent units from bricking when they power off. Unfortunately, it seems that the new update causes other issues for the Galaxy Watch4 generation.

Huawei's new 2.5K 90Hz touchscreen laptop has started rolling out to European markets. The MateBook 14s 2022 is powered by an Alder Lake platform from Intel, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. Meanwhile, the Watch GT 3's more affordable SE version has started to pop up on European Amazon stores.

DIZO has all but launched the Watch D Plus, a larger version of the Watch D. While the Watch D has a 1.8-inch display, the Watch D Plus promises to house a 1.85-inch panel on your wrist. Available from next week in India, DIZO has confirmed not only the price of its upcoming smartwatch but also its various features and colours.

Polar has announced the Ignite 3, a successor to the Ignite 2 that improves upon the outgoing smartwatch in many areas. Not only does the Ignite 3 have a more modern design, but Polar has also included an AMOLED display and a larger battery, among other changes.

Samsung has acknowledged that the latest update for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic can cause some units to stop working entirely. Although the company has not necessarily resolved the software issue, it claims to have halted the update rollout and is taking steps to remedy affected smartwatches.

Garmin has unveiled the Instinct Crossover, a new hybrid smartwatch series that comes in Solar and Tactical variants. Available from US$499.99, Instinct Crossover Solar models boast 'Infinite Battery Life', according to Garmin.

EIGIIS is selling the K56 Pro smartwatch worldwide via AliExpress. You can connect the gadget to your smartphone via Bluetooth, enabling features like calling and app notifications. Alleged health features of the wearable include heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen levels. Plus, the gadget has up to 10 days of battery life.

Amazfit has released update 3.17.0.2 for the GTR 4 smartwatch. The latest software includes several new features, such as Route Import, which allows you to load files from Strava and other apps onto the watch. Plus, Route Navigation provides real-time directions, and Auto-Brightness Adjustment is said to have been improved.