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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

The Exynos W920 will be at the heart of Samsung's next smartwatches. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Exynos W920 launches as the first 5 nm wearable SoC ahead of Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic unveiling

Samsung has unveiled the Exynos W920, its latest crack at a wearable chipset. The Exynos W920 is the first 5 nm SoC for wearables and supposedly offers a significant improvement in CPU and GPU performance compared to the Exynos 91...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2021 20:42

The Fossil Gen 6 will arrive this autumn. (Image source: u/pherbury)

Fossil begins teasing its next Wear OS smartwatch

Fossil has confirmed the name of its next smartwatch, and the first in a year. The Gen 6 will debut in the autumn and will be 'way more way faster' than its predecessors.

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2021 20:33

Rumor | OnePlus is making a Harry Potter Edition of its Watch

A well-known leaker claims to have found out that OnePlus is making a new, special-edition version of its first-gen Watch. Unlike the gaming theme of the last, this one is apparently Harry Potter-themed. Then again, availability i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2021 19:17

The Mi Band 6 activity tracker now features a handy flashlight tool. (Image source: Xiaomi/Blender - edited)

Mi Band 6 gets flashy new feature thanks to firmware update from Xiaomi

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6, also known as the Mi Band 6, has recently received a useful feature thanks to the latest firmware update for the activity tracker. Users of the Mi Band 6 wearable will be able to use the smart band as a...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Aug 2021 14:22

The Galaxy Watch 4 series will be available in four sizes. (Image source: WalkingCat)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic product slides leak ahead of August 11 unveiling

Multiple Galaxy Watch 4 series product slides have leaked online. The slides offer a considerable amount of details about the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, which will both be available in two sizes. The slides also pr...

Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2021 01:08

The Cubot ID206 supports Amazon Alexa Voice Service. (Image source: Cubot)

With Amazon Alexa: Cubot releases a budget smartwatch with voice assistant integration and 5 ATM waterproofing for under US$55

The Cubot ID206 looks an awful lot like an Apple Watch, albeit with Amazon Alexa integration. The ID206 has a heart rate sensor too, along with a 1.7-inch display and 5 ATM waterproofing. The sub-US$55 smartwatch is available in t...

Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2021 19:00

The Zeblaze Stratos packs many features for a sub-US$100 smartwatch. (Image source: Zeblaze)

Zeblaze Stratos: GPS smartwatch with a barometer, compass, GPS and 5 ATM water resistance starts globally for US$79.99

The Zeblaze Stratos is a rugged smartwatch with plenty of features for its budget launch price of US$79.99. Not only does the device support multiple GPS modes, over 120 exercise modes and SpO2 monitoring, but it also has a 1.32-i...

Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2021 18:42

Qualcomm code points to a faster Snapdragon Wear 5100 SoC inbound. (Image: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm code hints at new Snapdragon Wear 5100 SoC, faster Wear OS smartwatches on the horizon

Qualcomm looks like it is preparing a new Snapdragon Wear chip to coincide with the launch of Google and Samsung’s Wear OS 3. The new chip appears to carry the Snapdragon Wear 5100 branding that would make the successor to last ye...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Aug 2021 12:20

Apple Watch Series 7 concept vs. Apple Watch Series 6 design. (Image source: Jon Prosser/Apple - edited)

Apple Watch Series 7 release date nears as six new model references appear in EEC filings

The Apple Watch Series 7 release date appears to be nearing as no less than six new model references have appeared in filings for the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). While it’s expected the Apple Watch Series 7 will get a new ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Aug 2021 13:28

A Xiaomi Mi Band X could look like a combination of one of the Mi Bands with the Nubia Alpha. (Image source: Xiaomi/Nubia - edited)

Updated | Mi Band X leak suggests Xiaomi is working on a sleek smart band à la Nubia Alpha

Some details of a Xiaomi Mi Band X have leaked online, and it seems the Chinese company is looking to add something extraordinary to its hugely successful smart band lineup. The Mi Band X will apparently have a wraparound display ...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Jul 2021 10:38

The Fitbit Charge 4 (L) and Fitbit Luxe (R) compared to the potential Fitbit Charge 5. (Image source: Fitbit/9To5Google - edited)

Fitbit Charge 5 tracker with color display possibly revealed in leaked image of Fitbit "Morgan" device

A potential Fitbit Charge 5 tracker has turned up in a single image that reveals the device has a color display. The overall design of the possible Fitbit Charge 5 is distinctly different to that of its predecessor. The tracker in...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jul 2021 10:15

Oppo Watch 2 smartwatch now available with Qualcomm Snapdragon 4100 and ColorOS Watch 2.0 (Source: SPARROWS NEWS)

Oppo unleashed the Snapdragon 4100-driven Watch 2 smartwatch, but only for China

Although it does not take big steps forward in terms of design, the Oppo Watch 2 comes with solid improvements over its predecessor on the inside. With 1 GB of memory and 8 GB of internal storage, the new smartwatch sports a Qualc...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2021 18:35

New Fossil Group and Mobvoi smartwatches will not launch with Wear OS 3. (Image source: Google)

Forthcoming Mobvoi and Fossil Group smartwatches will not launch with Wear OS 3

Google has revealed that upcoming Wear OS smartwatches from Mobvoi, Fossil and its subsidiaries will not launch with its 'new unified platform'. Instead, new models will only receive Wear OS 3 next year, unlike those released by F...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2021 21:26

Fossil's next smartwatch will debut before 2022, Gen 5 pictured. (Image source: Fossil)

Fossil bills its next smartwatch as the 'best possible' for the Wear OS ecosystem

Fossil wants to launch the 'best possible' smartwatch later this year, or 'best possible' considering the constraints of Wear OS at any rate. Presumably, Fossil means the Gen 6, which it has teased will run not only Wear OS 3.0, b...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2021 19:02

Smartwatches could soon be able to measure alcohol levels and more thanks to new sensors. (Image source: Klim Musalimov)

A new smartwatch sensor can measure blood sugar, hydration, alcohol and blood pressure levels

Smartwatches could soon be capable of measuring blood sugar, blood pressure, blood alcohol and hydration levels. The innovations come courtesy of Rockley Photonics, which has announced a biometric sensor that is small enough to fi...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2021 02:06

Qualcomm furthers its interest in wearables. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm seeks to strengthen its wearables arm with a new Ecosystem Accelerator Program

Qualcomm has announced that it will devote further investment and effort to its wearables business. This involves Ecosystem Accelerator Program, a new initiative to bring manufacturers, service providers, developers and vendors in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2021 22:05

The OPPO Watch 2 has an official launch date

OPPO's eponymous Watch is a high-end wearable that has options with on-device ECGs. Now, it officially has a second generation, slated to launch at the end of July 2021. It is slated to integrate the latest Snapdragon Wear 4100 So...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2021 14:37

Zepp has an advanced new wearables feature. (Source: Zepp Health)

Zepp Health plans to upgrade its Amazfit smartwatches with support for blood-pressure monitoring

Zepp Health has announced a new function for its popular Amazfit wearables at its 2021 Next Beat Future of Health conference, which it calls "Blood Pressure Measurement on the Wrist". It is based on an algorithm that estimates thi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2021 23:52

Zepp Health unveils its new OS. (Source: Zepp Health)

Zepp Health unveils its new in-house dedicated OS and chipset for next-gen smartwatches

Zepp Health, formerly Huami, has now made its replacement for its current Amazfit OS official. It is rated to be much lighter, smoother and more battery-friendly than its predecessor. Consumers might find it on next-gen wearables ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2021 23:08

The Realme Band 2 has a larger and squarer display compared to the first-gen Realme Band fitness tracker. (Image source: @OnLeaks/Digit/Realme - edited)

Realme Band 2 impresses in new renders with larger display and classier looks than the first-gen Realme Band fitness tracker

New Realme Band 2 renders have turned up showing how different the fitness tracker looks in comparison to the original Realme Band wearable. The good-looking Realme Band 2 is expected to feature blood-pressure monitoring and possi...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jul 2021 22:01

ZTE launches its Watch Live internationally for US$40

The Watch Live is the OEM ZTE's first-gen health-focused wearable. It is an Apple Watch clone with a blood oxygen sensor, all-day heart rate tracking and an IP68 rating. Its maker has now released it to its global website for just...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jul 2021 17:36

The PineTime has been a developer-first smartwatch so far. (Image source: PINE64)

PINE64 releases a consumer version of the PineTime, its US$26.99 smartwatch

PINE64 has re-released its developer-friendly PineTime smartwatch. This time, PINE64 aims the PineTime at consumers but without hiking the price up. The revised model is pre-built, comes with an OS installed and is IP67 water resi...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2021 02:17

The Galaxy Watch 4 series will contain an Exynos W920 SoC. (Image source: Amazon Canada)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series SoC, RAM and storage details emerge

More details about the Galaxy Watch 4 series have leaked. According to a new report, Samsung has developed a new SoC for its upcoming Wear OS-based smartwatches that will significant performance improvements compared to the Galaxy...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2021 00:14

The IMILAB W12 has IP68 water and dust resistance, among other features. (Image source: IMILAB)

IMILAB W12: New smartwatch from Xiaomi's ecosystem comes with IP68 certification and up to 30 days of battery life

The IMILAB W12 is a new smartwatch from Xiaomi's ecosystem that has a lot going for it. According to the manufacturer, the W12 is IP68 certified and should last up to 30 days between charges.

Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2021 20:33

Some Samsung employees may already be using the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung appears to show off the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic in a new promotional video

Samsung has released a new video introducing some software developers to the world. However, the company has apparently overlooked the fact that one developer may have had the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Watch 4 in shot, which ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2021 20:17

Amazon Canada has confirmed numerous details about the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. (Image source: Amazon Canada)

Galaxy Watch 4 & Galaxy Watch 4 Active: Shipping dates, prices, battery sizes and more confirmed in multiple Amazon listings

Amazon Canada has listed four Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic models early. The listings confirm that the Galaxy Watch 4 will start at CAD$309.85, and the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic at CAD$427.73, among facets of the...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2021 19:37

The new Connected limited edition. (Source: TAG Heuer)

TAG Heuer announces a new Super Mario Limited Edition of its luxury Connected smartwatch

The TAG Heuer Connected is one of the most premium Wear OS smartwatches out there. Its latest, variant might be a big draw for some of its fans, with its re-designed Super Mario-themed case and colorway. On the other hand, it will...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jul 2021 16:43

Amazfit's new TWS earbud teaser. (Source: Amazfit)

Amazfit teases its new, heart rate-sensing TWS earbuds

Amazfit has announced that its next pair of TWS earbuds will be unveiled during its upcoming “Future of Health” event. The popular health-wearable brand claims that they will help the user improve their posture in addition to thei...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jul 2021 15:00

Some people may suffer from long-term symptoms, even after defeating the deadly coronavirus (Image: Fusion Medical Animation)

New study says wearables like the Apple Watch can detect long-term COVID-19 symptoms

As the coronavirus pandemic is hopefully nearing its end, many people around the globe are fighting the long-term effects after overcoming a COVID-19 infection. According to a new study, wearables like the Apple Watch can help wit...

Enrico Frahn, 09 Jul 2021 18:49

EPOPOOS' latest smartwatch has a large AMOLED display and costs under US$60. (Image source: EPOPOOS)

EPOPOOS launches a smartwatch with an AMOLED display, IP67 certification and local music playback support for US$59.99

Currently, EPOPOOS is selling a comparatively well-equipped smartwatch, not least because of its AMOLED display. The device supposedly supports Bluetooth 5.0, up to 20 days of battery life and heart rate tracking, too.

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2021 15:14

Tizen may be making way for One UI Watch, but it will remain an upgrade opportunity for the Galaxy Gear. (Image source: Kārlis Dambrāns)

Samsung's last Android Wear smartwatch will be unable to download apps from next month

If, for some reason, you still use the Galaxy Gear, then it is worth noting that an important change is headed your way from next month. After August, it will be impossible to install any new apps on the Galaxy Gear, although othe...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2021 01:00

The Kospet Optimus 2 has a 1.6-inch display. (Image source: Kospet)

Kospet Optimus 2: A bizarre smartwatch that runs Android with a massive battery and an LTE modem

The Kospet Optimus 2 has a 1.6-inch display, a 1,260 mAh battery and runs Android, rather than Google's Wear OS platform. Kospet has even included a 13 MP camera for good measure.

Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2021 19:56

The Google Play Store running on a Suunto 7. (Image source: u/alehel)

Wear OS 3.0 version of the Google Play Store starts arriving on existing Wear OS smartwatches

Google has refreshed the Play Store on Wear OS. Sporting a Wear OS 3.0 redesign, the revised app store has reached the Suunto 7 running Wear OS 2.x.

Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2021 19:54

The upcoming Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic series could be considerably more expensive than their predecessors. (Image source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic European prices leak ahead of next month's anticipated launch

According to a new report, the switch from Tizen to One UI Watch will correlate with a sharp price increase for Samsung's smartwatches. Apparently, the Galaxy Watch4 will cost at least €350, while the Galaxy Watch4 Classic could b...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2021 19:18

The TicWatch E3 and TicWatch Pro 3 would be strong candidates to receive Wear OS 3.0. (Image source: Mobvoi)

The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 and TicWatch E3 rumoured again to be receiving Wear OS 3.0

According to a report, Mobvoi is set to upgrade the TicWatch E3 and TicWatch Pro 3 to Wear OS 3.0, Google's latest Wear OS platform. Mobvoi has not denied that this will happen at some stage, but we would take this rumour with som...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2021 18:52

The Watch FIT is one of three Huawei smartwatches to receive new features. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei Watch FIT, GT 2 and GT 2 Pro receive new features and optimisations with their latest software updates

Huawei has not forgotten about the Watch FIT, GT 2 or GT 2 Pro, despite having now released the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro. The trio have received several new features and optimisations this month too, although the Watch FIT has seen...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2021 17:07

The Galaxy Watch4 Classic will arrive in three colours. (Image source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic: A chic refinement of the Galaxy Watch3 that will be available in three sizes

Galaxy Watch4 Classic marketing images have leaked, over a month before the smartwatch's expected release. Supposedly, Samsung plans to release the Classic in 42 mm, 44 mm and 46 mm sizes, all with 20 mm watch straps.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2021 16:48

This year's answer to the Galaxy Watch3 will seemingly be called the Galaxy Watch4 Classic. (Image source: Android Authority)

The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic could be the successor of the Galaxy Watch3

There have already been rumours that Samsung plans to combine the Galaxy Watch Active and Galaxy Watch series, with the Galaxy Watch4 replacing both the Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch3. Now, the name Galaxy Watch4 Classic h...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2021 00:10

The Galaxy Watch 4 will be available in several cases and sizes. (Image source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung announces One UI Watch OS, but Galaxy Watch 4 renders and support pages have already leaked

Samsung has revealed One UI Watch, its latest smartwatch OS based on Wear OS. Samsung is making many promises for One UI Watch, but Galaxy Watch 4 marketing renders have already leaked. Samsung has activated support pages for seve...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2021 01:24