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The Watch FIT is one of two smartwatches that Huawei has updated this month. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei brings numerous new features to the Watch GT 2 and Watch FIT in fresh software updates

Huawei has started distributing some hefty updates for the Watch GT 2 and Watch FIT this month. The September 2021 updates also bring several security-related improvements to both smartwatches.

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2021 21:24

The Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 can now track your snoring as you sleep. (Image source: Fitbit)

The Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 receive a new feature with their latest software updates

The Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 have gained a new feature, albeit only for Fitbit Premium members. Both smartwatches can now track your noise levels as you sleep, and how loudly you are snoring, too.

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2021 15:22

The Huawei Watch D may arrive before the end of the year. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

New Huawei Watch D discovered with references to blood pressure and body fat measurement capabilities

The first traces of a Huawei Watch D smartwatch have emerged online. The details arrive after a Huawei executive hinted in May that the company would launch a new smartwatch in 2021 that could measure your blood pressure without n...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2021 23:26

Polar is working towards a new way of reading blood glucose levels. (Image source: Polar)

Polar: Future smartwatches could measure blood sugar levels with a unique approach

Polar is developing a sensor to measure blood sugar levels via sweat. The company hopes to integrate the non-invasive sensor in a smartwatch to provide real-time monitoring.

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2021 23:10

The Galaxy Watch 4 now has a Golf Edition. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung presents a new version of the Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung has unveiled a new version of the Galaxy Watch 4. The new model offers practically the same specifications as the regular Galaxy Watch 4, but with a few software adjustments aimed at golf fans.

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2021 20:16

Is the Watch 2 ECG Edition on its way? (Source: Evleaks via Twitter)

Rumor | OPPO will launch a Watch 2 ECG Edition soon

OPPO launched a first-gen premium smartwatch in 2020, then followed it up shortly afterward with a version certified to generate on-wrist electrocardiograms. This spec allowed the device to compete with the latest Apple Watches of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2021 18:43

Realme's Dizo launches 2 new smartwatches via Flipkart

Dizo is Realme's latest sub-brand for 'ecosystem' devices, mostly lifestyle wearables thus far. To this end, a Watch 2 and Watch Pro under this new name have been unveiled. They offer large displays and health-tracking tech such a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2021 15:30

The Mi Smart Band 6 NFC supports contactless payments in cooperation with Mastercard. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 NFC released globally with Mastercard contactless payment support

Xiaomi has introduced the Mi Smart Band 6 NFC globally, having initially announced the fitness tracker in March. The Mi Smart Band 6 NFC supports contactless payments thanks to a Xiaomi and Mastercard partnership while retaining a...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2021 15:00

Apple Watch Series 7 now sports a bigger display and more workout options. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple Watch Series 7 announced with larger display, new workout modes, riding fall detection, and faster charging starting from US$399

Apple has announced a refreshed Watch Series 7 with a 1 mm larger display, new case colors, and watchOS 8. The new Watch Series 7 is now much more durable, includes new fitness apps such as Mindfulness, and riding fall detection. ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Sep 2021 21:49

Apple will deliver the Watch Series 7 this month, production issues aside. (Image source: Luke Chesser)

The Apple Watch Series 7 will ship this month in large quantities, production issues notwithstanding

Several reports have indicated that Apple would have problems producing its next-generation smartwatch in time for its September 14 launch event. Reportedly, Apple has now overcome these issues, providing it with enough stock for ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2021 22:03

YouTube Music can now be installed on Wear OS 2 smartwatches with some trickery. (Image source: Google)

Wear OS 2 smartwatches receive YouTube Music port

YouTube Music can finally be installed on Wear OS 2, despite Google and YouTube's intransigence. Officially, only Wear OS 3 supports Google's music streaming service, so just the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2021 18:50

The Fossil Gen 5 will remain on Wear OS 2. (Image source: </dev> diaries)

Fossil optimises the performance of its older smartwatches by removing over 30 watchfaces

Fossil has done some optimising of its Gen 5 smartwatches, apparently. In an attempt to free-up memory and improve performance, the company has deleted about two-thirds of the watch faces that were previously available. To its cre...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2021 18:52

Apple will host its next hardware event on September 14. (Image source: Apple)

Apple invites fans to watch its iPhone 13 and Watch Series 7 launch event

Apple has announced its annual September hardware event under the motto 'California Streaming'. The company is expected to unveil at least the iPhone 13 and Watch Series 7, which should both feature design changes from current mod...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2021 00:25

Strong Mi Smart Band 6 shipments have helped Xiaomi leapfrog over Apple. (Image source: Xiaomi/Apple/Canalys - edited)

Xiaomi pips Apple to become the world's largest wearable band company

Millions of Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 sales around the globe have helped the Chinese OEM pip Apple for the top position in the table of world’s largest wearable band vendors in the second quarter of 2021. However, Apple is in a very ...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Sep 2021 12:38

Looking for viable alternatives just in case Nvidia messes things up for ARM. (Image Source: Apple + RISC-V)

Apple could soon integrate RISC-V technology in its proprietary processors

Apple is covering all its bases for its proprietary M chips, and is now looking into alternatives to ARM's core IPs in the eventuality that Nvidia manages to finalize the deal. A new job posted by Apple hints at the possibility th...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Sep 2021 20:00

The Huawei Watch 3 series will soon support gesture controls in China. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro to receive gesture controls in forthcoming updates

Huawei has introduced gesture controls to the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro, its first smartwatches running Harmony OS 2. The new control features will be available via an update for both smartwatches.

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2021 01:34

The OnePlus Watch's latest update boosts its Spotify support and adds new watchfaces

OnePlus has released a new software update for its first-gen Watch. This new firmware adds Spotify playlist syncing to the wearable for the first time, as well as a real-time navigation display. The OEM has also prepared some new ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2021 19:12

The Watch Series 7 may not offer many new health features than Apple's current smartwatches. (Image source: PhoneArena)

The next Apple Watch will miss out on a blood pressure sensor, but future generations will be capable of monitoring blood sugar and blood pressure levels

According to reports, the next Apple Watch will not support blood pressure monitoring, as the Galaxy Watch4 series already does. Blood sugar, blood pressure and body temperature tracking will be available on future Apple Watch dev...

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2021 16:52

The Snapdragon Wear 5100 may feature the same CPU cores as the Wear 4100 and Wear 4100+. (Image source: Qualcomm)

New Snapdragon Wear 5100 leak points to another iterative upgrade for Qualcomm's wearable SoCs

The Snapdragon Wear 5100 may feature the same CPU cores as its predecessors, contrary to previous rumours and leaks. LPDDR4x RAM support could be headed to the Wear 5100 though, which would offer some performance improvements comp...

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2021 13:57

The Galaxy Watch4 series has received its second update, but not all is well for LTE models. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic receive new features in latest update as owners complain of overheating issues and short battery life

Samsung has released the second firmware update to its two new smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. The update brings with it a few handy new features, but owners are already complaining about overheating iss...

Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2021 15:16

The Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to feature 41 mm and 45 mm size options. (Image source: PhoneArena/Apple - edited)

Apple Watch Series 7 hits rumored delay but colorful new concept renders should ease the wait for fans

It has been reported that the Apple Watch Series 7 has suffered a setback during production. It had been rumored the Series 7 Watch would be released in September but Apple is yet to announce an official release date. New colorful...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Sep 2021 08:17

Fossil's latest smartwatches. (Source: Fossil)

The Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches debut with the Snapdragon Wear 4100 Plus SoC and blood-oxygen tracking

The Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches are the world's first wearables to rock the Plus version of the Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform, and are also the first of their brand to offer blood-oxygen measurements. They come in a variety of style...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2021 23:08

Apple CEO Tim Cook is said to be planning one more major product release before retiring. (Image: Apple)

Tim Cook said to be planning one more major new product as Apple CEO before retiring

Tim Cook could be planning one more major product release as Apple CEO before stepping down from the role. The report comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman who said Cook may step down before a share deal matures in 2025.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Aug 2021 12:32

A current Fossil Gen 6 render. (Source: WinFuture)

Fossil teases a late August 2021 launch for the Gen 6 smartwatches

The Fossil Gen 6 wearables are smartwatches that have leaked extensively in terms of putative specs and design choices, although the OEM has been able to keep the date of their unveiling a mystery thus far. However, it has now rel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2021 15:56

YouTube Music to go? Maybe not. (Source: Google)

An analyst establishes that YouTube Music cannot be made to run on older Wear OS smartwatches

Google may have sparked some dissatisfaction by announcing YouTube Music for wearables, then confirming that it is compatible with smartwatches capable of running the latest Wear OS 3 version only. A mobile security analyst has tr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Aug 2021 16:42

The so-called Aifeec Smartwatch Series 7 looks suspiciously similar to leaked pictures of the Apple Watch Series 7 (Image: Aifeec)

Cheap Apple Watch Series 7 knockoffs are already on sale in China

While the expected announcement of the Apple Watch Series 7 is still a few weeks away, Chinese copycats have already started selling smartwatches that precisely replicate the design of Apple's latest wearable. Even though the mark...

Enrico Frahn, 28 Aug 2021 00:56

The Honor Watch GS 3 will be available in three colours, including this gold option. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Watch GS 3 teased again in high-resolution marketing photos

Honor unveiled the Watch GS 3 a few weeks ago, with the company highlighting the smartwatch's industry-leading heart rate monitor. While the company has not launched the Watch GS 3 yet, it has finally shown how the wearable looks ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Aug 2021 22:34

The Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to be larger than its predecessor. (Image source: Jon Prosser)

Apple tipped to release larger smartwatches across the board this year with the Watch Series 7

According to a new report, Apple plans to adjust the sizes of the Apple Watch this year. Reputedly, the company has decided to release larger models, with the 38 mm size of previous Apple Watch generations not set to return.

Alex Alderson, 26 Aug 2021 01:42

The Fitbit Charge 5 is an overhaul from its predecessor. (Image source: Fitbit)

Fitbit Charge 5 launches for US$179.95 with on-wrist ECG and EDA functionality

The Fitbit Charge 5 has arrived and for just US$179.95. The new Fitbit Charge is thinner than its predecessor, while retaining week-long battery life and adding more health-tracking functionality. The Fitbit Charge 5 even has a br...

Alex Alderson, 25 Aug 2021 18:21

YouTube Music is available on two Wear OS smartwatches. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

The YouTube Music app on Wear OS arrives with basic and messy functionality

YouTube Music has arrived on Wear OS, bringing offline downloads to the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. There are numerous drawbacks to Google's music service on Wear OS though, including performance issues and the inab...

Alex Alderson, 25 Aug 2021 15:18

The Fitbit Charge 5 should come in a choice of black, blue, and pink strap colors. (Image source: Fitbit - edited)

Leaked Fitbit Charge 5 promo video reveals price and release date for the upcoming advanced fitness tracker with built-in GPS, ECG app, and EDA sensor

A marketing video for the Fitbit Charge 5 tracker has been leaked onto social media. The promo clip reveals a lot of pertinent details about the Fitbit Charge 5, including its price, release date, and key features. These include a...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Aug 2021 11:24

The Galaxy Watch4 series. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's Galaxy Watch4 series gets its first software update prior to even hitting the market yet

The Galaxy Watch4 and 4 Classic still have a few days to go before reaching their new owners. However, that has apparently not stopped them from receiving an OTA update already. This new firmware is rated to optimize stability and...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Aug 2021 19:10

The Haylou RS2 LS10 will launch next month. (Image source: Haylou)

Haylou unveils a new smartwatch with IP68 certification, a SpO2 sensor and Bluetooth 5.0 support

Haylou has announced another new smartwatch, following the RS3 earlier this year. The Haylou RT2, also called the Haylou LS10, has a chic design, IP68 certification and a reasonably large battery, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2021 16:44

The Mi Band 6 NFC is on the verge of a wider release, Mi Band 4 pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 NFC arrives at Italian certification agency ahead of probable European release

Xiaomi has only released the Mi Band 6 NFC in China so far, with the non-NFC model the sole option for fans outside of the company's home market. A new certification suggests that Xiaomi could be about to bring the Mi Band 6 NFC t...

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2021 19:43

The Zeblaze GTR 2 is available in three colours. (Image source: Zeblaze)

Zeblaze GTR 2: New smartwatch launches globally for US$49.99

Zeblaze has started selling the GTR 2, a successor to the affordable GTR. The 44 mm smartwatch has a 1.28-inch display, a Bluetooth 5.0 modem and is compatible with Android or iOS devices.

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2021 22:42

The new Flash Pro and Pro Plus. (Source: Chargesasap)

Update | Chargeasap seeks to entice techies who like to stay mobile once again with the new Flash Pro up-to-100W power bank series

Chargeasap has launched successors to its super-charged Flash power bank via Indiegogo. The OEM asserts that the new Pro series incorporates its forebear's best attributes, a 100W USB-C Power Delivery (USB-PD) 3.0 output suitable ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2021 22:20

Google's latest update for smartwatches adds more Wear OS 3-esque functionality

Mobvoi, for one, has announced a fresh app update many more of its newer and higher-end wearables. This latest version of WearOS (2.0) expands the eligibility to use Pay (new interface and all) to users in more countries. The upda...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2021 18:12

The Apple Watch Series 7 will supposedly look dramatically different compared to its predecessors (Image: 91mobiles)

New Apple Watch Series 7 CAD renders showcase the boxy design of the upcoming wearable

The unofficial concept renders confirm previous rumors which predicted that Apple's new smartwatch would receive a drastic redesign. The purported boxy appearance is quite plausible since it is reminiscent of the latest generation...

Enrico Frahn, 17 Aug 2021 23:22

Rumor | The Xiaomi Mi Watch 2 will debut as an early Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 5100 adopter

Xiaomi will allegedly resurrect the Mi CC line of smartphone soon. The all-but-abandoned series is slated to gain new variants with high display refresh rates and potentially premium-grade rear cameras. They are also now said to d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2021 17:33

The Fitbit Sense is available in silver with a Sage Grey watch band. (Image source: Fitbit)

The Fitbit Sense is now available in a new colour and with more accessories

Fitbit has unveiled new band options for its Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches. Nine new bands are available, including two that Fitbit has called leather scrunchies. The Fitbit Sense is now available with a silver stainless steel wa...

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2021 16:16

The M1X MacBook Pro and 2021 iPhone are among a whole host of upcoming Apple products. (Image source: concepts by @RendersbyIan - edited)

M1X MacBook Pro release date and tasty iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3, and iPad tidbits offered up by noted pundit

A release date for the M1X MacBook Pro laptops and tidbits about the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3, iPad mini 6, and ninth-generation iPad have been offered up in Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter. He predicts that Appl...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Aug 2021 19:44

OPPO might apply this tech to wearables. (Source: LG)

OPPO patents wearables that unlock through user vein-scanning

OPPO has had a new patent for potential next-gen wearables granted in its native China. It is intended to allow the accessories in question to authenticate the user by reading their veins rather than their fingerprints or faces. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Aug 2021 23:24

The Fitbit Charge 5 fitness tracker could be released in the fourth quarter of 2021. (Image source: Fitbit/@evleaks - edited)

Fitbit Charge 5 release date and color display upgrade teased in leaked marketing renders

Renders of the Fitbit Charge 5 tracker have been leaked, showing off the fitness and health-related accessory in a choice of three colors. The most noticeable upgrade over the Fitbit Charge 4 is the color display, and it seems the...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Aug 2021 15:14

The Honor Watch GS 3 will be available in three colours. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Watch GS 3 presented with an industry-leading PPG heart rate monitor

Honor has unveiled the Watch GS 3, a stylish smartwatch that will be available in three colours. Reputedly, the Watch GS 3 has an industry-leading heart rate sensor too, although many details are up in the air currently.

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2021 03:15

Google continues to drop the ball with Wear OS. (Image source: Google)

No YouTube Music: Google confirms the state of new apps and services coming to older Wear OS 2 smartwatches

Google will not be bringing YouTube Music or its updated Google Maps app to Wear OS 2 smartwatches. Instead, older Wear OS devices will receive overhauled Google Pay and Messages apps. Thankfully, Spotify has come through with off...

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2021 00:29

Samsung holds the Galaxy Watch 4 series back in multiple ways. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are not the fresh start that Wear OS needs

The Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic may be running Wear OS 3 under their One UI Watch 3 UI, but you must have a Samsung smartphone to use ECG and BP functionality. The new smartwatches are also incompatible with the Wear...

Column by Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2021 00:17

The Galaxy Watch 3 may receive One UI Watch 3, after all. (Image source: Periodismoalternativo)

Samsung hints at a surprising update for the Galaxy Watch 3

The Galaxy Watch 3 may yet receive an upgrade to One UI Watch 3, Samsung's version of Wear OS 3. Samsung thinks so, at any rate, as it has stated as much in a new advert.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2021 19:26