Smartwatch

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.

TAG Heuer's latest smartwatch offering is in truth a new edition of the Connected Calibre E4, launched in partnership with Porsche. It entails an extensive cosmetic re-design intended to provide a matching accessory for those who own EVs such as the Taycan. It also has a custom watchface that allows the user to keep track of both possessions at the same time.

The Sacosding smartwatch is available globally via AliExpress for US$50. The wearable is similar in appearance to the Apple Watch, with a 1.74-in rectangular AMOLED display. According to the product listing, features of the gadget include heart rate and blood pressure monitors, Bluetooth calling functionality and NFC unlocking.

The Gainbang K37 smartwatch, an outdoor sports watch, is available globally via AliExpress. The company claims that the device has up to 40 days of battery life plus SpO2 and heart rate monitors. The gadget has a waterproof casing, allowing you to wear it while swimming, with the ability to track various sports and exercises.

Oppo has introduced the Watch 3 Pro, a competitor to the Galaxy Watch5 Pro that has arrived only a few hours after Samsung presented its latest smartwatch. Equipped with a 1.91-inch AMOLED display, the Oppo Watch 3 Pro also has an LTPO backplane to minimise power consumption, along with power-efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 and Apollo 4 Plus chipsets.

Oppo has revealed the Watch 3, the cheaper option in the new Watch 3 series. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 and Apollo 4 Plus chipsets, the Oppo Watch 3 should provide up to 4 days of battery life from its 400 mAh battery. The Oppo Watch has a large AMOLED display too, among other features.

Today, Oppo introduced the successor to the Oppo Band, an affordable and versatile fitness tracker. Replacing it is the Oppo Band 2, a larger model with an AMOLED display and an NFC module, among other features. The Oppo Band 2 retains its predecessor's inexpensive price tag, too.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro at the company's Unpacked Event today. Both the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro essentially share a common feature set and sport improved sensors, increased battery life, and sapphire crystal glass protection. The Watch5 Pro also comes with the ability to be used as an outdoors watch with enhanced GPS-based turn-by-turn and track-back navigation.

Garmin has unveiled a successor to its Enduro smartwatch series. Sold as the Enduro 2, the smartwatch has a large display and all the features that endurance athletes could need. Available for US$1,099.99, the Enduro 2 is already orderable in multiple markets, not just the US.

Garmin has released Beta Version 22.83 for Fēnix 6 and MARQ smartwatches on the Beta Program. The new software includes various bug fixes, for flaws such as UI issues and detection problems. A fault which occasionally prevented the wearables from syncing via Wi-Fi has also been remedied.

OPPO has casually set the major design upgrade to be found in its latest smartwatch in stone via its new Chinese online store page, in an official leak that also confirms its zero-day color options. Interested fans can book their place in line to pre-order the new wearable, although it will not launch in full until tomorrow (August 10, 2022).

Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of the Watch S1 Pro, a more advanced version of the Watch S1 that the company already sells. Due for release later this week, the Watch S1 Pro will be a premium smartwatch with a few upgrades over the Watch S1, including what appears to be a digital crown. The Watch S1 Pro should launch in at least three versions too.

The Realme Watch 3 Pro was announced just days after the Watch 3 launched in India. According to the company, the Pro model will have a large AMOLED display. Teaser images on the Realme website indicate that the new wearable will have GPS and calling functionality. It is currently unclear when the watch will launch and at what price.

The F15S is a new cheaper smartwatch from China. The wearable has various health tracking features, including heart rate, blood pressure and skin temperature sensors. The device has a 1.75-in touchscreen and can be controlled using voice commands. You can connect the watch to iOS and Android devices, enabling a Bluetooth calling function.

Garmin has presented a new beta software update for the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S. Arriving only a few days after Beta version 9.13, Beta version 9.15 is a Release Candidate build. Garmin hopes to push the bill unchanged to all Instinct 2 series smartwatches unchanged as a public update soon too.

Garmin has released Beta version 9.28 software for Fēnix 7 and Epix smartwatches. The update enables users in China to view stocks and improves the Daily Suggested Workout plan UI. These upgrades are added to the already long list of changes available to owners of these models who sign up for Garmin’s Beta Program.

LOKMAT has launched a new smartwatch, the Comet Pro. The wearable is an upgraded version of the Comet, with a larger 1.32-in display. Health features of the watch include blood pressure, heart rate and SpO2 monitors. Plus, you can also use the device to make Bluetooth calls and unlock doors with a built-in NFC function.

According to reports, Apple is reserving all its new smartwatch features for the Watch Pro. While the Watch Series 8 is still expected to launch next month, it will be more of another run-out for the Watch Series 7 than an entirely new model. Reputedly, Apple is dropping the titanium option for its mainstream Apple Watch too.

OnePlus' next wearable is said to launch as the Nord Watch, thereby becoming a wrist-borne extension of the brand's growing sub-flagship ecosystem in the near future. It is also now touted as geared toward fitness features, and is now also most recently rumored to come with a minimum of 2 color SKUs and "solid" runtimes between charges.

The WS3 PRO is a new, less expensive smartwatch from China. You can use the wearable for Bluetooth calling, with a built-in speaker and microphone. The touchscreen watch is compatible with Android and iOS devices and has up to 7 days of battery life. Plus, the gadget has many health features, including blood oxygen, blood pressure and heart rate monitors.

Evan Blass has outlined a significant pre-order deal that will be available for the Samsung Galaxy Watch5. Launching in at least the US, the deal will give people two Galaxy Watch5 smartwatches for the price of one, a significant saving regardless of the model chosen.

WinFuture has leaked many key specifications for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, both due on August 10. Seemingly, the Galaxy Watch5 series will barely differ from the Galaxy Watch4 series in many areas.

Information about the Oppo Watch 3 continues to emerge online ahead of the device's release. Now confirmed for an August 10 introduction in China, hands-on images of the Oppo Watch 3 have now appeared online too.

A new update for the Watch 3 has brought new features and bug fixes to Huawei's high-end smartwatch. Rolling out as HarmonyOS 2.1.0.239, the update builds on HarmonyOS 2.1.0.237 that arrived last month. This month's update has reached Chinese variants first and should eventually reach other markets in one form or another.

Digital Chat Station has leaked more images of the Oppo Watch 3, the first smartwatch with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 series chipset. Equipped with a curved display, the Oppo Watch 3 also has a stylish frame, a digital crown, a physical button and a microphone for voice assistant support, among other features.

Garmin will now allow customers with Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 255 models to join its Beta Program. The scheme enables smartwatch owners to try out new features while Garmin tests them. Rumors suggest that the SatIQ tool could be available for these models through the Beta, though Garmin has not officially announced the line-up of features.

Ahead of Unpacked on August 10, a new leak has now revealed the supposed prices of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, and Galaxy Watch5 series in Europe. It appears most of the devices will be more expensive than their predecessors.

Fitbit is preparing to release a raft of new smartwatches and fitness trackers over the next few months. Not only is the company on the verge of launching the Fitbit Sense 2, but it is also finalising the Versa 4 and the Inspire 3. Leaked press images suggest that Fitbit fans can expect major upgrades all round, including a colour display for the Inspire 3.

Digital Chat Station has outlined specifications for the Oppo Watch 3, one of the first confirmed smartwatches with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 series chipset. Reputedly, Oppo has paired the powerful SoC with an LTPO AMOLED display, which will help deliver up to 5 days of battery life in general use. ECG capabilities could be on board for the Oppo Watch 3 too, among other features.

High-resolution marketing images of the Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 have leaked online. Revealed ahead of the pair's official announcement, the images highlight their intended uses as fitness trackers as well as general smartwatches.

Oppo could be the first company to bring a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1-powered smartwatch to market when it announces the Watch 3. Confirmed to be based on Qualcomm's latest smartwatch chipset, the Oppo Watch 3 may debut as soon as next week. Meanwhile, a leak already shows that Oppo has overhauled the design of its flagship smartwatch between the Watch 2 and Watch 3. There could even be two versions of the Oppo Watch 3 too.

Images of the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 fast charger have been leaked by SnoopyTech, suggesting that it will have a USB-C output rather than the USB-A cable used for its predecessor. The fast charger is expected to add 45% to the smartwatch’s battery in 30 minutes. Canadian prices for the watch have also been reported, starting from CA$349 (~US$272).

Fitbit has released new watch faces for the Charge 5 and Luxe, two of its most recent fitness trackers. Arriving after software version 1.171.50 for both devices, the new watch faces should provide a fresh touch of colour for both more than a year after their releases.

The 2022 Hoco Y2 Pro smartwatch is now available via AliExpress. The gadget has many functions, such as making and receiving Bluetooth calls. Other features include real-time weather updates and a find my phone tool. Health features of the watch include heart rate monitoring alongside sleep and exercise tracking.

The Rogbid King smartwatch is available worldwide via Banggood. The gadget runs on Android 9.1, with a nano SIM card slot and 4G support. Two cameras are built into the device, enabling features such as face unlock and video calling. Plus, health tools are included on the watch, such as heart rate and SpO2 monitors.

According to a report from a well-informed leaker, Google has scheduled pre-order and launch dates for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Likely also applying to the long-awaited Pixel Watch, Google's next-generation flagship hardware may not ship until mid-October, at the earliest.

The latest addition to the Amazfit T-Rex series of smartwatches was rated for real-time navigation and the ability to pre-load routes (thanks to its advanced GPS specs) at its launch. However, the OEM also admitted that those features would only appear on the wearable after shipping. They were to be added as part of a promised OTA update - which has just been released.

Samsung is on the verge of introducing the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, its replacements for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic, respectively. However, the company's UK insurance portal has listed all Galaxy Watch5 series models, including 'Golf' special edition models for the 40 mm and 44 mm versions of the Galaxy Watch5.

Garmin has released a new beta update for the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S, bringing the pair up to Beta version 9.13. Arriving as the first beta update since v8.64, Beta version 9.13 includes 40 changes, including 13 new features and plenty of bug fixes. Beta version 9.13 should be available to download now on all Instinct 2 series smartwatches enrolled in Garmin's Beta Program.

Garmin has rolled out a new beta update to Fenix 6, Enduro, Tactix and MARQ series smartwatches, following the release of five alpha updates. Beta version 22.80 contains several changes from Beta version 22.10 and a few differences from Alpha version 22.76. Beta version 22.80 is rolling out now and should arrive as an over-the-air (OTA) update.

Market analysts have been less than optimistic about Apple's ability to live up to earlier estimates of how much revenue it could generate for its third fiscal quarter of 2022 (3FQ2022). However, those figures are now out there, and they show the Cupertino giant have defied those expectations with "record" takings for the 3 months. On the other hand, the new MacBooks Air and Pro could be said to have fallen short of their ability to contribute to this new report.

Official images of the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro have leaked online as we enter the final few days before Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event. Due for release on August 10, the Galaxy Watch5 series will come in at least five colour options, all with Samsung's replaceable but proprietary strap design.

Garmin has released update for Epix 2, Fenix 7 and Quatix 7 series smartwatches, having released Alpha version 9.22 earlier this week. This time, the company has issued Beta version 9.24, which replaces v8.37. Available to download now, Beta version 9.24 should arrive automatically for smartwatch's already enrolled on Garmin's Public Beta program.

The third version of HarmonyOS has arrived, Huawei's in-house operating system. Developed following US sanctions, HarmonyOS departs from Android and relies on Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), not Google Mobile Services (GMS). HarmonyOS 3 launches with new versions of the MatePad Pro 11 and Watch 3 Pro, among other devices.

Xiaomi has teamed up with China Gold and the China Academy of Arts to turn its cheap and cheerful Mi Band activity trackers into fabulous luxury items. Owners of the Mi Band 4, 5, 6, or 7 can, for the most part, bling out their wearable with gold and diamond accessories. A fully decked-out Mi Band 6 NFC costs 2,529 yuan (~US$375).

Garmin has released another Alpha software update for Fenix 6, Enduro, Tactix and MARQ series smartwatches. Available as Alpha version 22.76, the update enables HRV status widget glance, among other changes. Alpha version 22.76 can be downloaded now but must be installed manually.

Huawei has announced a mid-generation refresh of the Watch 3 Pro, now available with HarmonyOS 3. Also, the revised smartwatch features turn-by-turn satellite navigation, allowing you to leave your smartphone in your pocket. The Watch 3 Pro 2022 edition can take an ECG too, as well as featuring SpO2 and skin temperature sensors.

OnePlus is said to have an inaugural smartwatch to add to its sub-flagship Nord series of devices soon. Now, a famous leaker purports to have dug up more evidence to that effect, which consist of screens pertaining to the wearable's dedicated app. It also seems the new SpO2-tracking accessory is headed to the Indian market.

Qualcomm recently issued a press release detailing its next-generation family of SoCs for wearable devices including the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1. The new W5 Gen+ 1 chip unleashes mainstream power, incredible efficiency, and expanded functionality for the Android-based smartwatches of the future.