Smartwatch

The LIGE smartwatch, with listed health features including blood pressure, blood oxygen level and heart rate tracking, is available globally via AliExpress. You can also use the device to unlock doors via NFC and make or receive calls thanks to a Bluetooth 5.1 connection to your smartphone.

According to some Pixel Watch owners, early units could be affected by display burn-in, a well-known issue on AMOLED and OLED panels. Although reports have mounted since the smartwatch's launch, Google has quickly dismissed claims with an innocuous explanation.

iFixit has disassembled the Pixel Watch to see how Google's inaugural smartwatch looks from the inside. Surprisingly, only some components can be replaced if they break, although Google has included some innovations in its first-generation smartwatch.

Huawei has officially confirmed the launch of the Watch GT Cyber, its next flagship smartwatch. Arriving in early November alongside the Pocket S, the Watch GT Cyber is billed as offering a 'new trend on your wrist' and appears to feature an eye-catching design.

The public Alpha version 10.37 update for Garmin Fenix 7 and Epix smartwatches is now available. The latest software includes several enhancements to the recently added Morning Report feature, summarising your day ahead. The company also claims that the update resolves a battery drain issue.

The Garmin Beta version 23.80 update has been revealed and is rolling out to eligible models. The latest software brings new customizable shortcuts to the gadget and two bug fixes. The update, which follows the recent public Alpha 23.73 release, will be automatically pushed to wearables signed up to the Garmin Beta program.

The Garmin Fenix 6X Pro smartwatch is currently discounted at Amazon in countries including the US and France. Customers in the UK can score the top discount of 36% off the typical retail price, allowing them to purchase the device for £413 (~US$468). Features of the wearable include heart rate and blood oxygen level monitors, and built-in GPS.

Porsche Design and Garmin have teamed up to launch a new special edition of the Epix 2 smartwatch. The wearable has Porsche branding with a red, silver and black design and comes with two exclusive customizable watch faces. As with the original model, the watch has up to 16 days of battery life and features such as GPS, Garmin Pay and a heart rate monitor.

Garmin has released a new Alpha version software update for the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S. Available as V10.05, the update enables several new features for both smartwatches while also delivering several bug fixes and improvements.

Fossil has launched the Gen 6 Wellness Edition, its first smartwatch running Wear OS 3. Merely a re-bodied Fossil Gen 6, the Gen 6 Wellness Edition features a sleeker design and Fossil's all-new Wellness app, among other changes.

LILYGO has introduced the T-RGB ESP32-S3, a single-board computer with a colour touchscreen strapped to the back. Intended to be used for wearable solutions, the T-RGB ESP32-S3 has a Grove I2C connector, among other features.

The Motorola Moto Watch 200 nears, with the unreleased smartwatch having been spotted on the FCC's database. Moving away from the design of last year's Moto Watch 100, the Moto Watch 200 has a rectangular design with a flat display, among other features.

Fossil has released Wear OS 3 for its Gen 6 smartwatches. The first OEM to start rolling out Wear OS 3 to existing smartwatches, Fossil has also highlighted numerous issues that currently exist on stock Wear OS 3, ranging from there being no Google Assistant to Google Fit being incompatible, among other problems.

Google has confirmed that the Pixel Watch lacks another two features that the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro offer. Namely, the Pixel Watch does not support Qi wireless charging, nor can it be recharged on the back of a Pixel smartphone.

An upcoming Garmin smartwatch has stopped by the FCC ahead of its launch. Bearing the model number A04224, it seems that the device is the Vivomove Trend. Based on FCC documents, the Garmin Vivomove Trend will support ANT+, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity, among other features.

BECBOLDF has released the QS08 smartwatch globally via AliExpress. The wearable is listed as having heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen level monitors and a thermistor to measure your body temperature. The company also claims the device can last up to 30 days between charges.

Amazfit has officially launched its Falcon smartwatch. The wearable includes an AI coach to improve your performance when training. Health features of the gadget include sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen and stress level monitoring. Plus, the company claims the device has up to 14 days of battery life with typical use.

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Garmin has introduced new Marq series smartwatches. Billed as the Marq Gen 2, the series starts with the US$1,900 Athlete edition and rises to US$2,400 for the Aviator. All models promise better battery life than their predecessors, as well as faster charging and AMOLED displays.

The Fossil Group has finally announced Wear OS 3 availability for its smartwatches. Not only has the company confirmed which smartwatches will receive the update, but also when. Separately, Fossil Group has previewed the Gen 6 Wellness Edition, its first smartwatch launched with Wear OS 3.

Suunto has brought the 9 Peak Pro to market, months after the smartwatch first leaked via retailers. Available in multiple variants, the Suunto 9 Peak Pro features better battery life than the regular Suunto 9 Peak, among other changes.

According to new reports, Huawei is not preparing to release the Watch 4 and Watch GT 4 series until sometime next year, likely two years after the release of the Watch 3 and the Watch 3 Pro. In the meantime, Huawei is expected to bring the Watch GT Cyber to market, although perhaps only in China for the time being.

Samsung has started rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Watch4 series. Available as R8xxXXU1GVI3, the update is based on Wear OS 3.5 and still contains an Android security patch.

Garmin has accidentally leaked its new Instinct Crossover hybrid smartwatch. The device appeared on the company’s Taiwanese website, showing three models. While the wearable seems to have many similarities to the Instinct, the gadget has an analogue clock and physical watch hands.

Google has updated its smartwatch strategy following the launch of the Pixel Watch. For the last few years, Google's decision-making has abandoned numerous OEM models, with the TicWatch Pro 3 and Fossil Gen 6 still yet to receive Wear OS 3.

Huawei is now selling the Watch D in Europe, its premium smartwatch that can take ECGs and measure blood pressure levels via a built-in blood pressure cuff. Also equipped with a large AMOLED display, the Watch D will soon be available in the UK for £349.99 too.

Huawei has launched firmware version 2.1.0.417 for the Watch GT 3 Pro globally. The changelog for the update claims two improvements have been made; a Running Ability Index (RAI) feature has been added, and the number of possible alarms has increased. The software follows a recent update which brought ECG functionality to the smartwatch.

After revealing the Pixel Watch alongside the Pixel 7/7 Pro and the Pixel Tablet, Google is sharing more details about its maiden smartwatch. The company has now revealed the software update timeline for the Pixel Watch as it is promising at least three years of software support.

The SENBONO smartwatch is available worldwide via AliExpress. The product listing claims that the wearable monitors your heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen level. You can receive smartphone notifications via Bluetooth, which also enables music playback and remote camera control features.

Google will start shipping the Pixel Watch soon, with the smartwatch set to leave warehouses alongside the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Now, Google has provided details about the metal watch straps that it has designed, including Milanese designs. Surprisingly, Google has priced some of its watch straps higher than equivalents that Apple sells for its smartwatches.

Mobvoi has announced a limited-time 2022 "Prime Fall Sale" with discounts on the new TicWatch E3 and its top-end Pro 3 GPS sibling, as well as that smartwatch's iterative Pro 3 Ultra GPS upgrade. They are available at up to 45% off, although the affordable TicWatch GTH might have one of the best deals of the lot among the OEM's wearables.

Amazfit's wearables started out as fitness trackers with a purely in-house software ecosystem. However, the latest versions of their Zepp OS is playing nicer with more and more third-party apps that the user might want to connect or sync to their health-focused smartwatch. Adidas Running is an example of these that has just become compatible with the new GTR 4 and GTS 4 flagships.

Google has started selling the Pixel Watch in multiple markets. Equipped with the chipset from the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch3, the Pixel Watch also has a stylish design, is available for free with Pixel 7 Pro pre-orders and marks greater Fitbit integration within Wear OS.

Garmin has released the Alpha version 10.33 update for the Fenix 7, Epix 2, Enduro 2 and Quatix 7 smartwatches. The new software brings the Morning Report feature to the device, providing a daily summary of information such as the weather and your Body Battery. Improvements to the Daily Suggested Workout UI and Wi-Fi speed have also been made.

An update for the Garmin Fenix 6, Enduro, Tactix Delta, Quatix 6 and MARQ smartwatches, Alpha version 23.73, is now available. The new software includes tools such as the Exercise Load graph and the Backcountry Snowboarding activity. Plus, bug fixes for the Recovery and Dog Tracking widgets are provided.

An Apple Watch Series 7 has recently started overheating, and less than a day later, it began emitting smoke, and finally blew up. Fortunately, nobody was hurt in the process, but Apple tried to convince the user in question to stay silent on this matter, which he refused to do.

LOKMAT has released a 2022 model of its APPLLP PRO smartwatch globally on AliExpress. The wearable has a SIM card slot with support for 4G, plus two cameras; the front-facing camera enables a face unlock feature. The company claims the gadget is waterproof to 5 ATM and includes a VC32S heart rate monitor.

The DM20-C smartwatch with a SIM card slot and support for 4G is now available on AliExpress. The gadget also has a front-facing 5 MP camera, built-in heart rate sensor and GPS. The wearable runs on Android 9.1, allowing you to download apps via the Google Play store.

Google has announced that the Pixel Watch will be able to use its own first-party Home UI in advance. The full mobile device version of the same app also has a new UI now, intended to streamline access to a user's domestic accessories and equipment. It also has a dedicated automation tab intended to help make a home as smart on its own as possible.

Amazfit's allegedly upcoming premium smartwatch will launch as the first-gen Falcon, according to a new leak. A tech blog claims to have laid hands on a promotional video, as well as an unboxing clip, for the new wearable said to aim at the high-end market on its launch - which is, apparently, imminent.

The Pixel Watch is almost upon us after months of teasing. Ahead of tomorrow's launch event, a leaker has shared the smartwatch's specifications, including the presence of 2 GB of RAM but the lowly Exynos 9110 SoC.

According to new information, Huawei is on the verge of launching the Watch GT Cyber. Purportedly, the upcoming smartwatch will debut together with the P50 Pocket New, a revised version of Huawei's Galaxy Z Flip4 competitor.

Fresh leaks have revealed more information about the Pixel Watch before the device's impending introduction. Not only unboxing photos emerged, but also hands-on photos of the smartwatch's proprietary watch band, which Amazon has confirmed will cost at least £49 each.

Xiaomi has introduced the Smart Band 7 Pro in Europe, where it comes in two case colours with eight watch strap types. Available from today, the Smart Band 7 Pro will cost €89.99 until October 11, after which it will rise to €99.99.

Huawei has finally confirmed when it will launch the Watch D in Europe. Starting in Germany, the Watch D will be the first commercially-available smartwatch with a built-in blood pressure cuff, among other advanced health tracking features.

According to multiple owner reports, Fitbit's latest update for the Versa 2 has rendered some units practically useless. Believed to be a bug missed during testing, the issue leads to touchscreens no longer working in affected Versa 2 smartwatches.

Samsung has rolled out new updates for its older flagship smartwatches. Available on the Galaxy Watch Active2 and the Galaxy Watch3, the update brings a few new features to both smartwatches, such as two watch faces.