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The Redmi Smart Band Pro will launch outside China on February 9. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Smart Band Pro to launch alongside the Redmi Note 11S next week in India

Xiaomi has confirmed the impending arrival of the Redmi Smart Band Pro in India. Already available in China, the Redmi Smart Band Pro will launch in India during the Redmi Note 11S' event on February 9. The Redmi Smart Band Pro co...

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2022 13:17

Intrepid developer successfully boots Windows 11 on the Microsoft Surface Duo

Windows veteran Gustave Monce has managed to sideload a (somewhat) working version of Windows 11 onto the Microsoft Surface Duo. The build is quite unstable but works to a certain degree. He plans to sideload Windows 10X onto the ...

Anil Ganti, 03 Feb 2022 11:52

The Realme Watch S100 could be the global version of the Watch T1, pictured. (Image source: Realme)

Realme Watch S100 to launch later this month in India

According to reports, Realme is preparing to launch the Watch T1 globally as the Watch S100. Due to arrive in India first, the Watch S100 should be available in at least two colours. Realme may host a Watch S100 launch event later...

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2022 16:21

The Pebble Pace Pro is available in four colours. (Image source: Pebble)

Pebble Pace Pro: New smartwatch launches with a 1.7-inch display and IP68 certification at a budget price

The Pebble Pace Pro is a new smartwatch with a large display and IP68 certification. Supposedly, the smartwatch comes with comparatively accurate sensors too, at least for its price. Also, the Pebble Pace Pro should last up to 15 ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2022 13:07

The DIZO Watch S should arrive next month, DIZO Watch R pictured. (Image source: DIZO)

Realme DIZO Watch S: Another cheap smartwatch with an AMOLED display from Realme sub-brand to launch in a few weeks

According to reports, DIZO is planning to release another smartwatch in a few weeks. Following on from the DIZO Watch R, the Realme sub-brand will announce the DIZO Watch S, which will also have an AMOLED display.

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2022 12:15

Apple has rolled out the fourth major revision of watchOS 8. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Watch charging issue fixed with watchOS 8.4 update

Apple has started distributing watchOS 8.4 globally. The software update arrives for all Apple Watch Series devices from the Watch Series 3 onwards and is roughly a 200 MB download. According to Apple, watchOS 8.4 addresses eight ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2022 17:11

The Apple Watch now supports ray tracing, courtesy of the Unity Lights watch face. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Watch gains a ray-traced watch face and a stylish new Black Unity Braided Solo Loop

To celebrate Black History Month, Apple has unveiled a brand new watch band for the Apple Watch. The Black Unity Braided Solo Loop contains 16,000 interwoven threads made from recycled polyester yarn and is inspired by Afrofuturis...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2022 14:47

The Watch GT Runner as seen in its two colours. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT Runner launches in Europe with up to 14 days of battery life and reverse wireless charging support

Huawei has revealed the Watch GT Runner in Europe, a 46 mm smartwatch with up to 14 days of battery life. The Watch GT Runner comes with numerous health tracking and exercise features, plus wireless charging support. Unusually, th...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jan 2022 11:00

The Garmin Forerunner 945 will soon be replaced by the Forerunner 955. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin's website leaks the Forerunner 955 smartwatch with an LTE modem

Garmin's website has already listed the Forerunner 955 LTE, a smartwatch that also has GPS connectivity. The Forerunner 955 should cost as much as the fēnix 7 and fēnix 7S, at least in its LTE form. The Forerunner 955 is one of ma...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jan 2022 20:25

These four apps will change the way you use your Apple Watch (Image sources: Apple App Store/Edited)

4 Apple Watch apps that are actually worth it.

While Apple Watch became the number one best selling watch in the world, surpassing Rolex back in 2017, the smartwatch still feels very much like a unique utility for Apple enthusiasts. Here are four amazing apps that casual users...

Brahm Shank, 25 Jan 2022 19:19

The Reebok ActiveFit 1.0 is available in three styles. (Image source: Reebok)

ActiveFit 1.0: Reebok's first smartwatch launches with blood pressure and SpO2 sensors at a budget price

Reebok has joined already offers various watches under its subsidiary brand Reebok, both analog and digital, now Reebok has presented its first smartwatch. The ActiveFit 1.0 offers up to 15 days of runtime and a SpO2 sensor at an ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2022 16:26

The Garmin Instinct 2 series should arrive in two sizes. (Image source: WinFuture)

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar to launch next month with practically unlimited battery life

A new leak has revealed details about yet more Garmin smartwatches. Reputedly, the Instinct 2 and the Instinct 2S will be more expensive than their predecessors, but they will receive a superior SpO2 sensor, plus an NFC chip and t...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2022 16:10

Apple has gone bananas with its hectic product release schedule for fall of 2022. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Apple goes bananas: iPhone 14, M2 iPad Pro, and entry-level MacBook Pro join list of over a dozen products rumored for a fall '22 release

The iPhone 14 series, a refreshed iPad Pro with M2 silicon, and a new entry-level MacBook Pro are some of the highlights of a full launch schedule Apple reportedly has planned for fall (autumn) 2022. On top of those headliners, it...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2022 22:38

The Rockley Photonics biomarker-sensing platform uses laser technology to enhance sensor readings. (Image source: Rockley - edited)

Ambitious VitalSpex non-invasive blood sugar and blood pressure wrist-based sensing platform passes first human trials

Rockley Photonics Holdings has announced the successful completion of the first human studies trial for its biomarker sensing platform. Future VitalSpex modules should be able to non-invasively provide data about biomarkers such a...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2022 23:26

The Google Pixel Watch is tipped to exceed US$299.99. (Image source: Jon Prosser)

Google Pixel Watch: Launch date for Google's first Wear OS 3 smartwatch revealed

Reportedly, Google has set a date for the Pixel Watch's release. Likely also the date of this year's Google I/O conference, Google could use the launch event to showcase the finished version of Wear OS 3, an OS that it debuted at ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2022 18:18

The Watch GT 2 series can now be paired with fitness equipment. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 2 series: Another feature lands on the ageing smartwatches aimed at improving smart life experiences

Huawei has added a feature to the Watch GT 2, Watch GT 2 Pro and Watch GT 2e's arsenals, having recently issued an update to the Watch GT 2. The new feature makes it possible to use the Watch GT 2 series as the heart of fitness eq...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2022 18:27

The long-awaited 2.0 update has finally arrived for the Polar Grit X smartwatch. (Image source: Polar)

The Polar Grit X smartwatch receives new features from the Grit X Pro with firmware 2.0.12 update

Polar has started distributing firmware version 2.0.12 to the Polar Grit X, a nearly two-year-old smartwatch. The update adds some features to the smartwatch that Polar previously reserved for the more expensive Grit X Pro, includ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2022 18:24

The Suunto 5 Peak is smaller and lighter than the older Suunto 5. (Image source: Suunto)

Suunto 5 Peak: New version of outdoor smartwatch arrives with a lighter design and for a lower price

The Finnish smartwatch manufacturer Suunto has announced a new version of the Suunto 5, the Suunto 5 Peak. The new model is cheaper, lighter and smaller than the original version. The extensive GPS features of the Suunto 5 remain ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2022 16:15

The Garmin Epix 2 has arrived in three colour options. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Epix 2: Premium smartwatch unveiled with an AMOLED display and up to 32 GB of storage

Garmin has finally revealed a second-generation Epix smartwatch, six years after the inaugural model arrived. The Epix 2, or epix (Gen 2) as Garmin calls it, has a large AMOLED display, up to 32 GB of storage and is available in s...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2022 17:38

The Garmin fēnix 7 starts at US$699.99. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin fēnix 7 launched in three sizes, editions and in multiple colours, starting at US$699.99

Garmin has revealed the fēnix 7 series, consisting of the fēnix 7, fēnix 7s and the fēnix 7x. The series starts at US$699.99 and is available in Standard, Solar and Sapphire Solar versions. All models have touchscreen displays, am...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2022 17:34

The Garmin fēnix 6 and Garmin Marq have received new features in a large update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin: Fresh update brings new features and improvements to several smartwatches

Garmin has released a new update to numerous smartwatches in its fēnix series, including the fēnix 6. The update brings some major changes and improvements to the smartwatches, including adding support for HIIT workouts. Some Marq...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2022 14:21

The Watch GT 2 has gained several features with its latest update in China. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 2: Extensive update points to new features for the former flagship smartwatch

Huawei is currently updating the Watch GT 2 in China, a smartwatch that it launched over two years ago. While the new software is unavailable outside Huawei's home market, the features it contains should make their way to other ma...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jan 2022 13:03

The Flash Pro series. (Source: Chargeasap)

Chargeasap releases its latest Flash Pro-series power banks from crowdfunding to general retail

The start-up Chargeasap set up an Indiegogo campaign to fund the production of its Flash Pro and Pro Plus power banks. Its success has enabled the company to start selling the ~100W-capable accessories through its own website. The...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2022 21:21

An official solution for left-handed people who wear Wear OS smartwatches could arrive soon. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Google confirms that it will finally be more accommodating to left-handed people with Wear OS change

Google has agreed to include options for left-handed people to wear Wear OS smartwatches on their right wrist. The issue, which people have logged for years in Google's Issue Tracker, may only be available 'on future devices' thou...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2022 14:55

Artist Spotlight is one of four expanded or new features introduced this month. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Fitness+ expanded with Collections, Time to Run and more

Apple has expanded its Fitness+ subscription service with new features. Now, the service supports Collections, Time to Run, a new season of Time to Walk and new Artist Spotlight workouts, all designed to get people moving. The new...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2022 13:26

Honor launches the Watch GS 3 with a stainless-steel body and an AMOLED display

Honor has launched its latest wearable alongside the new Magic V foldable flagship smartphone. With a 316L low-carbon stainless steel, a round AMOLED screen and a new "8-channel" heart-rate monitor, it also has a premium appeal. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2022 19:18

Apple Watch fans will likely have a long wait before a non-invasive blood glucose monitor is part of the package. (Concept image: ios beta news)

Non-invasive blood sugar monitoring in Apple Watch Series 8 unlikely and may remain elusive in Apple wearables for years to come

The Apple Watch Series 8 is likely to miss out on various health functions according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, including the much-rumored non-invasive blood glucose monitor. Disappointingly, Gurman opines that it could be quite ...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jan 2022 16:46

The Xiaomi Watch S1 could make its way out of China soon. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Watch S1 receives quality of life improvements with 11 new apps ahead of rumoured global launch

The Xiaomi Watch S1 is already orderable in China, having been announced at the end of last year. Reputedly, Xiaomi hopes to release the smartwatch outside globally too, ahead of which it has already some software improvements. No...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2022 16:05

Skagen bases the Falster Gen 6 on the Fossil Gen 6, its parent company. (Image source: Fossil)

Skagen Falster Gen 6 unveiled with the features of the Fossil Gen 6 in a sleeker design

Skagen has announced the Falster Gen 6, the successor to the Falster 3. As it name suggests, the Falster Gen 6 is the Skagen version of the Fossil Gen 6. Accordingly, the Falster Gen 6 has a Snapdragon Wear 4100+ SoC and fast char...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2022 15:53

The DIZO Watch R has a round AMOLED display that measures 1.3-inches across. (Image source: Realme)

Realme DIZO Watch R launched with an AMOLED display, SpO2 sensor and a GPS module for a budget price

Realme has unveiled the DIZO Watch R, an affordable smartwatch with an AMOLED display that packs AoD functionality. The DIZO Watch R comes with over 110 exercise modes, 150 watch faces and plenty of health-tracking features.

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2022 15:11

The Honor Watch GS 3 re-appears in a new offline retail leak

The Honor Watch GS 3 was originally pitched as a companion for the OEM's mid-2021 flagship smartphones with advanced heart-rate sensing tech. However, the wearable then failed to launch in full and has remained absent from online ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2022 17:18

The Razer X Fossil Gen 6 will be a limited edition smartwatch. (Image source: Razer)

CES 2022 | Razer X Fossil Gen 6: Limited edition smartwatch revealed for gamers who want a Wear OS 2 smartwatch

Razer has unveiled a limited edition version of the Fossil Gen 6. The Razer X Fossil Gen 6 contains three watch dials and two Razer-branded watch straps, but no hardware changes from the Fossil Gen 6. Fossil and Razer will only se...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2022 17:03

The Venu 2 Plus is available in three colours. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Venu 2 Plus: 43 mm smartwatch launches in three colours with voice assistant support on Android, Samsung and iOS devices

Garmin has launched the Venu 2 Plus, a 43 mm smartwatch available in three colours. The Venu 2 Plus has an AMOLED display, stainless steel hardware, countless health and fitness features, plus voice assistant functionality. The Ve...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jan 2022 13:15

Quantum Operation's smartwatch resembles a prototype in this picture. (Image source: Quantum Operation)

CES 2022 | Quantum Operation Inc announces smartwatch that supports non-invasive blood glucose monitoring

CES 2022 is around the corner, ahead of which Quantum Operation has announced a smartwatch that can measure blood glucose levels non-invasively. The company will showcase the smartwatch at next year's event between January 3 and J...

Alex Alderson, 29 Dec 2021 19:25

The Xiaomi Watch S1 also supports Bluetooth 5.2. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Watch S1: Stylish smartwatch launches in multiple styles with a large display

Xiaomi has released another smartwatch, the Watch S1. The company's latest smartwatch has a large and high-resolution display, plenty of exercise modes and a built-in GPS module, among other features. The Xiaomi Watch S1 starts at...

Alex Alderson, 29 Dec 2021 17:38

The Xiaomi Watch S1 will be officially revealed on December 28. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Watch S1 joins Xiaomi 12 smartphones in upcoming major launch event

Xiaomi has started teasing its Watch S1 device via official social media in China. The Xiaomi smartwatch is something of a mystery, with few details leaked about the wearable so far. The Xiaomi Watch S1 will be launched alongside ...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Dec 2021 06:21

Huawei will only sell the Watch D in China for the moment. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch D: Waterproof smartwatch launches with blood pressure monitoring and ECG capabilities for the masses

Huawei has unveiled the Watch D, the company's latest smartwatch and its first that can measure blood pressure levels. The Watch D can take an ECG too, and has built-in GPS and NFC support. Huawei has equipped the Watch D with a l...

Alex Alderson, 24 Dec 2021 17:31

The Pixel Watch will be Wear OS 3's debut. (Image source: Ian Zelbo)

Google Pixel Watch to launch with next-generation Google Assistant and maybe even an Exynos SoC

The Pixel Watch may still be a few months away from launching, but 9to5Google has found more details about it within Google apps. Google's first smartwatch will showcase Wear OS 3, with support for a next-generation Google Assista...

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2021 11:14

The potential Fitbit mood tracker would need access to the historical mental health data of the user. (Image source: Unsplash)

Future Fitbit wearable could offer mental state monitoring and mood tracking at a potential privacy cost

A patent filed by Fitbit has led to the suggestion that the company could be working on a smartwatch device or similar wearable that is capable of tracking the user’s mental health or mood. The Fitbit wearable would use non-invasi...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Dec 2021 07:17

Amazfit's latest GTS 3, GTR 3 and GTR 3 Pro smartwatches get a new software update

Amazfit launched its third-gen GT-series flagship wearables earlier in 2021, complete with an inaugural Pro variant. This GTR 3 Pro is the only one that has reportedly received a new GoPro app via its latest update. The other 2 ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Dec 2021 17:06

The TicWatch GTK has a 1.3-inch display. (Image source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi TicWatch GTK launches with up to 10 days of battery life at a budget price

Mobvoi has presented the TicWatch GTK, an affordable smartwatch with a 1.3-inch display. Supposedly, the TicWatch GTK should last up to 10 days between charges too and supports over 100 pre-loaded watch faces.

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2021 14:40

A new Venu 2 Plus render. (Source: WinFuture)

A bumper leak purports to spoil Garmin's entire CES 2022 product showcase

Garmin plans to start its 2022 with a bang, according to a new leak. The OEM allegedly has no less than 7 new smartwatches to show off at the upcoming CES event in Las Vegas, to become the latest additions to 4 product lines. They...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2021 18:35

The Pixel Watch could be the first to launch running vanilla Wear OS 3. (Image source: Jon Prosser)

Pixel Watch: Leaked watch faces point to Fitbit's integration within Google's first Pixel-branded smartwatch

An early Wear OS 3 build contains hidden gems relating to Google's planned Fitbit integration. The watch faces match those seen in leaked Pixel Watch marketing materials.

Alex Alderson, 16 Dec 2021 17:04

Huawei is updating its smartwatches frequently, of late. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 2 and Huawei Watch 3 series receive new features via their latest software updates

Thanks to its next software update, the ageing Watch GT 2 will soon support even more third-party apps. The same update also brings new health and fitness features to the former flagship smartwatch. By contrast, the Watch 3 and Wa...

Alex Alderson, 16 Dec 2021 16:14

Wear OS 3 relies on Android 11, not Android 12. (Image source: Jon Prosser)

First signs of Google Pixel Watch launch software emerges

The Pixel Watch is tipped to launch next year in what could be Wear OS 3's official debut. Google has published an early build of its Android 11-based OS, providing a taste of what to expect from the company's first smartwatch.

Alex Alderson, 15 Dec 2021 17:56

The Vivo Watch 2 will launch on December 22 in two colours. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo Watch 2: Samsung Galaxy Watch4 lookalike to launch with an eSIM and up to 7 days of battery life

Vivo has confirmed more details about the Watch 2. Launching on December 22, the smartwatch will feature an eSIM and up to 7 days of battery life. Its bezels will be much thicker than those of the Galaxy Watch4 though, to which it...

Alex Alderson, 15 Dec 2021 16:17

The Watch D is a Class II medical device. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch D official teaser confirms Class II medical device certification for blood pressure and ECG measurements

Huawei has confirmed that it will announce the Watch D later this month, just two days before Christmas. The company has confirmed that the smartwatch has received Class II medical device certification, necessary for it to take EC...

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2021 13:45

iOS is one of five operating systems that Apple has updated today. (Image source: Apple)

HomePod 15.2, iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2 and watchOS 8.3 begin rolling out across Apple devices

Apple has released HomePod 15.2, iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2 and watchOS 8.3. The four updates bring several new features to eligible devices, including the new Apple Music Voice subscription. There is no equivalent update for tvOS, tho...

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2021 12:35

The Redmi Watch 2 Lite will be available in three colours. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi brings the Redmi Watch 2 Lite to Europe for €69.99 with a free gift

Xiaomi has started selling the Redmi Watch 2 Lite in Europe. The smartwatch retails for €69.99 and comes with a free gift. So far, Xiaomi has listed the budget smartwatch in Germany, Italy and Spain.

Alex Alderson, 13 Dec 2021 22:33