Smartwatch

Amazfit has introduced the GTR 4, a round smartwatch with a 1.43-inch display. Equipped with Amazfit's latest BioTracker 4.0 PPG optical sensor, the GTR 4 also features over 150 sports modes, dual-band GPS, and is available in the Eurozone for €199.99.

Amazfit has announced the GTS 4, a larger alternative to the GTR 4 and a more expensive option to the GTS 4 Mini. Equipped with a 1.75-inch AMOLED display, the GTS 4 relies on Zepp OS 2.0 and has Amazfit's BioTracker 4.0 PPG optical sensor, among other features.

Amazfit has started offering the GTS 4 Mini in Europe, a smartwatch that the company promises will provide 'ultra-long battery life'. Equipped with a 1.65-inch display, the Amazfit GTS 4 Mini comes in four colours and is cheaper option than the GTR 4 and GTS 4, which Amazfit has also announced today.

According to reports, Google has set a price for the Pixel Watch, its long-awaited Wear OS smartwatch. Launching later this year, the Pixel Watch should be available in Bluetooth and LTE variants, as well as in various colours and finishes. Reputedly, the Pixel Watch could be even more expensive than the Galaxy Watch5, despite relying on the older Exynos 9110 chipset.

DIZO has announced that its next smartwatches will launch as its Watch D Talk and Watch R Talk. They will be square- and round-faced respectively, and will both have the up-to-date spec of support for calls over Bluetooth. One will have an AMOLED display, whereas the other will have a larger-than-average screen for its class.

ASUS has unveiled the VivoWatch 5 Aero during IFA 2022, a fitness tracker that has an intriguing sensor below its display. According to the company, the VivoWatch 5 Aero can take ECGs just by placing a fingertip on the sensor. Supposedly, the sensor can read blood oxygen and heart rate levels too.

A substantial leak has revealed more details about the Garmin Venu Sq 2, as well as the Venu Sq 2 Music. Both smartwatches will launch with AMOLED display and with almost twice the battery life of their predecessors. Garmin will charge more than the Venu Sq 2 series than it did for the original Venu Sq and Venu Sq Music, though.

The Vwar 8 Pro smartwatch is available in many countries via AliExpress. The wearable has a built-in NFC for contactless payments and smart door access. Other features of the device include SpO2 and heart rate monitors, and GPS tracking. Plus, you can receive calls on the gadget via Bluetooth.

The Zeblaze GTR 3 smartwatch has been revealed on AliExpress. The wearable has a 1.32-in touchscreen with an 82.6% screen-to-body ratio. The listing suggests that the watch has built-in skin temperature, heart rate and SpO2 monitors. Plus, the gadget is expected to last up to 15 days on a single charge with typical use.

OnePlus has been rumored to add a Watch to its mid-range Nord series of devices, although its alleged product name has never been confirmed - until now. It is part of the OEM's new Bluetooth SIG registration for a device confirmed as a wearable, and, thus, now much more likely to debut soon.

Realme has decided to unveil its next flagship smartwatch just a day before the Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch Pro arrive. According to an extensive leak, the Realme Watch 3 Pro will rely on a 1.78-inch AMOLED display, among other features.

Rumors of a first-gen "Apple Watch Pro" to be released alongside more conventional Series 8 variants have intensified to such a degree that the new model is now expected to launch alongside the iPhone 14 series in early September. Now, the Cupertino giant is thought to unveil a whole new range of bands alongside the new kind of wearable, as it will not fit those of, say, the Series 7, as usual.

Apple is "well into development" with its upcoming MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16. These laptops will be powered by the M2 Pro and M2 Max SoCs and are on track for a fall release if things go according to plan. Apple is also expected to introduce the Watch Pro with a satellite function similar to what is speculated with the iPhone 14.

Zepp Health is the fitness-tech ODM responsible for the popular Amazfit brand, and that also makes fitness trackers for Xiaomi. The company has reported that its second-quarter 2022 (2Q2022) revenues increased by 46.4% compared to 1Q2022 - however, they also shrank by 39.6% compared to 2Q2021. This decline was linked to a disruption in its normal product cycle due to the chip shortage, as well as prevailing socio-political upheaval.

The Hotwav C1 smartwatch is currently selling for the discounted price of US$26.99 at TOMTOP. The company claims the gadget has SpO2, heart rate and blood pressure monitors, and other health tracking features. Plus, the wearable is expected to last up to 10 days on a single charge.

According got new reports, Fitbit is laying the groundwork to release a successor to last year's Charge 5 fitness tracker. Dubbed the Charge 6 at this stage, the next-generation fitness tracker may have stopped by the FCC in the US with plenty of connectivity options.

The first signs of the DIZO Watch R Talk have appeared online. Leaked by 91mobiles, the DIZO Watch R Talk is slated for release next month with an AMOLED display and a GPS module, among other features.

You can now download Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro watch faces on the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Rolling out in a new Galaxy Wearable app update, the watch faces range from the sparse 'Digital Neon' to the colourful 'Flower garden'.

Samsung has rolled out new firmware updates for three of its older smartwatches. All based on Tizen, the trio have not received any new features, let alone the option of moving onto One UI Watch. Instead, Samsung has updated the Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Watch and Gear S3 to resolve a GPS issue that could cause location stability issues.

The Mobvoi TicWatch GTH 2 smartwatch has launched in China for 399 yuan (~US$58). Health features of the device include SpO2, body temperature and heart rate monitors. You can also use the watch to take Bluetooth calls or remotely control your smartphone's camera. Plus, Mobvoi claims the watch can last up to 10 days on a single charge.

The MK37 smartwatch is now available via Banggood and shipping worldwide. The company claims the wearable has a thermometer to measure your skin temperature, accurate to within 0.5°C. You can also use the watch to make or receive Bluetooth calls and track your health with a reported heart rate monitor.

Fitbit has announced the Sense 2 and Versa 4, its latest flagship smartwatches and replacements for the Sense and Versa 3. Still running Fitbit OS, the Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 both feature design updates compared to their predecessors, as well as new features.

Fitbit has released its next-generation Inspire fitness tracker, now on its third generation. The Fitbit Inspire 3 contains several significant upgrades from its predecessor, including a colour OLED display with always-on display (AoD) functionality. The Fitbit Inspire 3 is orderable now in multiple markets and with several watch strap types.

The Vwar DT3 Mate smartwatch is now available globally via AliExpress. You can connect the watch to various iOS and Android smartphones, enabling you to take Bluetooth calls on the device. Built-in GPS helps track your movement, and NFC allows you to make payments via Alipay or unlock smart doors.

Garmin has started distributing the final version of a comprehensive update for Epix 2, Fenix 7, Forerunner 945 and Instinct 2 series smartwatches. Dubbed the August 2022 update, the software will add many features to eligible smartwatches and cycling computers, including SatIQ and heart rate variability (HRV) status.

The NoiseFit Core 2 smartwatch has been launched in India with a 55% discount. The wearable has health features, including SpO2 and heart rate monitors, sleep health tracking and over 50 sports modes to log your exercise. The company claims the device can fully charge in two hours, providing up to nine days of life with regular use.

The Q26 Pro smartwatch has arrived at Banggood. The company suggests that the watch has body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate monitors, alongside other health tracking features. The lighter watch weighs 38 g (~1.34 oz) and can last for around seven days on a single charge with regular use.

PKvitality, the company behind the development of the K’Watch Glucose blood sugar monitor, has published the results of a recent clinical trial. The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) smartwatch produced a high accuracy level. In addition, the design of the K’Watch Glucose has been finalized and the firm has updated its launch timeframe schedule.

Garmin may have not officially presented the Venu Sq 2 yet, but the company briefly listed the smartwatch on its website. Confirmed to be arriving with a corresponding Music variant, the Venu Sq 2 has a squircle AMOLED display and a refined design, among other changes.

The Fitbit Inspire 3 has leaked again before its official launch. Specifically, Amazon Canada listed the fitness tracker early, seemingly confirming specifications, its price tag and its release date.

According to new rumours, Huawei is about the officially present the Watch GT 4, the successor to the near-year-old Watch GT 3 series. Allegedly billed for a September or October introduction, the Watch GT 4 could arrive alongside the Mate 50 series.

The WS29 smartwatch is available globally via AliExpress, with a 1.32-in (~33.5 mm) touchscreen. You can make NFC payments with the wearable and connect to your smartphone for Bluetooth calling. Other gadget features include a heart rate monitor, music playback and an AI voice assistant.

The Ruijie smartwatch is currently available globally with a discount via AliExpress. The company claims the wearable has health features such as blood glucose, ECG and blood pressure monitors. The gadget has a 1.39-in (35 mm) display and reported battery life of up to seven days with typical use.

The Indian smartwatch market is now reported to have grown by an unprecedented 312% in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q2022) compared to 2Q2021. Local brands continued to dominate the space, with Fire-Boltt in particular increasing its share of the market by nearly 20% to shoot into first place in the quarter. Then again, Dizo was able to maintain its position, while Apple nearly doubled its growth thanks to the Watch Series 7.

Wear OS has a history of lacking features a user might need or want in their smartwatch, one of which is the level of difficulty involved in pairing one to a new mobile device without a complete wipe of user data and settings. Now, however, a new code leak hints that a wearable running a future version of Google's UI will become able to back its profile up to a first-party cloud soon.

Garmin has released the first beta build for the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 255S, which is also available for their corresponding Music variants. Rolling out as Beta version 12.20, the Release Candidate build contains several new features, improvements and bug fixes.

Garmin has started rolling out Beta version 12.20 to the Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 955 Solar. Bundled with numerous changes, Garmin has added support for seven new features and has included several bug fixes. Beta version 12.20 is the first update for the Forerunner 955 series on Garmin's Beta Program.

Fitbit has started distributing new security-related updates for several of its fitness trackers and smartwatches. Fitbit advises all owners to update their devices to eliminate security vulnerabilities.

Garmin continues to roll out beta updates for Fenix 6, Enduro, Tactix and MARQ series smartwatches at a breakneck speed. While Beta version 22.85 is only a few days old, the company has issued Beta version 23.00 with even more changes.

A major retailer has revealed the Suunto 9 Peak Pro ahead of schedule. Listed for its rumoured €449 price tag, the Suunto 9 Peak Pro will provide significantly better battery life than the Suunto 9 Peak, among other changes.

Samsung advertises the Galaxy Watch5 series as featuring a new fast charging feature. Theoretically, the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro should recharge 0-45% in just 30 minutes. However, an independent test has shown that this is unachievable in practice. Instead, new owners of either smartwatch should expect to wait a lot longer for either smartwatch to reach 45% charge, let alone full charge.

Samsung advertises the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro as being particularly slim, even more so than the Apple Watch Series 7. However, it turns out that Samsung's marketing is way off, as are other companies. The Galaxy Watch5 Pro is a special case though, with Samsung underestimating its actual thickness by over 40%.

It is only a matter of time before the Apple Watch can measure blood sugar levels, the sensors for which are already in development. Currently, this feature requires external sensors, unlike on competing smartwatches. Still, a CNET editor claims that the Apple Watch continues to offer life-saving benefits.

Garmin has released Beta version 9.32 for Epix 2, Fenix 7 and Quatix 7 series smartwatches. While the update contains only a few changes, it follows shortly after Beta version 9.31, which bundles more changes and adds the new Enduro 2 to the Public Beta program,

An extensive leak has revealed the Suunto 9 Peak Pro, a more advanced version of the Suunto 9 Peak. While Suunto will sell the Suunto 9 Peak Pro as a premium smartwatch, it is rumoured to cost less than the Suunto 9 Peak. The Suunto 9 Peak Pro should feature longer battery life than its non-Pro model though, among other changes.

The latest Samsung Galaxy Watches have been official for 4 days by now (August 14, 2022) worldwide; however, the OEM never announced how much they would cost prospective Indian customers. Now, however, these details per SKU for this market is now out there, according to a famous leaker, at least.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Watch S1 Pro, the 'Pro' model to the popular Watch S1. Equipped with a larger display, the Watch S1 Pro also has a more power-efficient chipset that should provide better battery life compared to the Watch S1.