Smartwatch

Today, Huawei unveiled the Watch Fit 5 series for the global market, showcasing its sleek fitness trackers packed with new features. We’ve already had a chance to try them out and will highlight the differences between the two models.

A new beta software update is rolling out to some of Garmin’s smartwatches. This version 14.14 release, announced in the brand’s official change log, has a confusing change log, leaving users of the Instinct 3 and related wearables unclear as to its benefits.

Nothing has launched the CMF Watch 3 Pro as its latest smartwatch in India. The smartwatch first launched in Europe and North America in July 2025, but has now landed in India with a lower price tag.

After waiting for several months, Nothing fans will soon be able to purchase the CMF Watch 3 Pro. The watch will be available in all four colors at launch and will be sold by Flipkart.

Xiaomi has finally released a new smartwatch internationally with optional NFC. Now available in Europe and Southeast Asia, the Redmi Watch 6 also features over 150 pre-installed sports modes, GNSS location services and a large AMOLED display that is said to deliver over 2,000 nits of peak brightness.

Two new Home Assistant-related Zepp Mini Apps are now available for Amazfit smartwatch users. They arrive alongside a simple drawing tool and a remote control for the Android app Tasker.

A retailer has listed a new Xiaomi smartwatch before its official announcement. Rumoured to be launching in May, the Smart Band 10 Pro is said to offer up to 25 days of battery life with an AMOLED display, too.

According to consistent user reports, a not particularly old smartwatch that is generally known for strong battery life has become more or less unusable in some cases. Whether Garmin caused this problem, intentionally or unintentionally, is certainly being discussed, although that seems rather unlikely to us.

Xiaomi has revealed that it will be launching a new smartwatch globally. Offered in three colours, the Redmi Watch 6 will also be available as the Redmi Watch 6 NFC with tap-to-pay support. Both variants feature 2,000-nit AMOLED displays and up to 24 days of battery life too.

Garmin claims to have improved many of its high-end smartwatches with a new update. Available without needing to connect your Fenix 8 or Fenix 8 Pro to a computer, the new update is said to have refined the maps and Wi-Fi user experience for the Enduro 3 and Quatix 8, too.

Several Garmin rugged smartwatches are currently receiving a new beta update. The version 14.13 release tackles a bug linked to the wearable’s navigation function. However, another issue does not appear to be resolved in this update.

The Garmin Connect app is said to receive a range of new features, from functions inspired by social networks such as Instagram, to improved privacy protection and workout enhancements.

Garmin has pushed a new update to one of its smartwatches. Software version 5.10 resolves a bug linked to some watch faces and brings another settings-related improvement to this Lily series wearable.

Garmin has begun offering a new update for the Instinct 3 series. Also available on the Instinct Crossover AMOLED, the beta update lacks any of the bugs that Instinct 3 and Instinct Crossover AMOLED owners have been complaining about publicly.

Some of Garmin's top smartwatches are now eligible to receive new updates. Containing over a dozen changes since a recent beta release, Beta Version 22.27 resolves numerous crashes that were said to have occurred when running older firmware.

A new Amazfit smartwatch update, firmware version 4.8.3.5, is rolling out to some users. This update adds some mid-workout metrics to the wearable, as well as the ability to customize settings by workout type. Plus, it brings several other improvements to users of the T-Rex 3 Pro.

A new firmware update, version 4.8.3.5, is rolling out to one of Amazfit’s smartwatches. It brings new features linked to workouts like Rowing Machine, Running and Trail Running. Plus, there are several navigation-related improvements and optimized VO2 accuracy.

Amazfit is preparing to launch a new smartwatch that matches the Cheetah 2 Pro in many areas. Equipped with a 3,000 nit AMOLED display and a battery that should deliver up to 20 days of usage between charges, the Amazfit Bip Max could cost roughly $135 based on a recent retailer leak.

With the Honor Watch 6 Plus, a brand new smartwatch will soon be launched that not only sets itself apart from the competition with a metal body with a brushed finish, but also with an exceptionally long battery life of over a month.

Amazfit is rolling out a new update for the T-Rex Ultra 2 smartwatch. Firmware version 4.7.3.1 brings several new features to the wearable, including a battery-related tool and support for a new third-party device type.

The Suunto Core 2 could outperform the competition with a battery life of multiple years. The battery can be easily replaced instead of recharged. A certification now reveals many details about the unusual watch in advance.

Huawei has revealed when it will be hosting its next global launch event. Scheduled for the start of May, the 'Now Is Your Spark' event is expected to showcase at least half a dozen new devices, including new smartwatches, smartphones and even a large tablet.

Modder Chris Hackmann (LeggoMyFroggo) has built the Time Frog Color, a 38 mm wristwatch that runs Game Boy Color games on original GBC hardware and accepts tiny physical cartridges, with an RP2040 handling display signal translation while preserving basic timekeeping when powered off. The build is an impressive, if impractical proof of concept, hampered by a very small screen, clunky controls, limited battery life, and no audio.

Gaming on smartphones has been a thing for a long time, and now there is also a 3D game for various Amazfit smartwatches. Of course, it is not (yet) an especially elaborate gaming experience, but it is an interesting piece of software.

Garmin smartwatches are getting a new feature that could help recover devices that have become unusable due to software issues. It offers several recovery options directly on the watch. Based on our own experience with failed reset attempts, this addition looks particularly valuable.

A new smartwatch supposedly offers a fairly innovative approach to controls. The wearable also features lighting and a comparatively high-capacity battery.

Garmin has issued a new update to multiple mid-range smartwatches. The second of its kind so far, Beta 17.19 adds to the two-dozen or so changes that Garmin had already rolled out in its first v17.xx update for the Venu 4 and Vivoactive 6.

Garmin has finally brought one of its more expensive smartwatches onto a new software development cycle. The first of its kind in over four months, Beta 17.19 contains over a dozen improvements for the Venu X1 following its refresh earlier this year.

Garmin has released a new update for multiple of its recent mid-range smartwatches. Available globally, the firmware introduces almost a dozen improvements for the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970, including one that improves LiveTrack functionality.

The Google Pixel Watch 4 will soon be getting a brand new subscription, which is also likely to be offered for the Fitbit Air fitness wearable, as Google is now listing this new Google Health Premium subscription in advance, including pricing.

From the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro to the Venu 4 and the Forerunner 970 - more and more smartwatches from Garmin are only being offered with an AMOLED display, while models with MiP displays are disappearing despite some serious advantages. A survey shows that the majority of customers are not in favor of this development.

Garmin has introduced a new smartwatch—or more precisely, an updated model. It also includes a new feature that, depending on the use case, may offer added safety benefits.

Oppo has now released another new smartwatch featuring a bright AMOLED display. Also featuring eSIM connectivity, the Watch X3 Mini is much smaller than the existing Watch X3 that is now available globally running Wear OS.

The OnePlus Watch 4 should achieve a battery life of up to 16 days despite Google Wear OS. To make this possible, OnePlus relies on a modern LTPO OLED panel and supports the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with an energy saving co-processor.

Lilygo is currently accepting pre-orders for its T-Watch Ultra at AliExpress in the US. This DIY smartwatch supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, with other features like a GNSS module and a memory card slot.

Garmin has finally launched a new stable for many of its older high-end smartwatches. A major release and the first in almost three months, System Software 26.09 contains a dozen changes and improvements. The new update claims to have introduced one new feature, too.

Retailers have started listing a new Xiaomi smartwatch before its eventual global release. Launching in two colours, the Redmi Watch 6 NFC should be compatible with tap-to-pay purposes, too.

A new OnePlus smartwatch is now certified for release by Google. Likely launching soon, the OnePlus Watch 4 will be available in two colours but with familiar hardware for OnePlus Watch 3 owners.

The US International Trade Commission declined to review a ruling that Apple’s redesigned blood-oxygen feature in the Apple Watch does not infringe Masimo’s patents, effectively ending the case and averting a US ban. The decision caps a six-year dispute that previously led to an import exclusion order and prompted Apple to rework the pulse-oximetry system to keep the feature available.

Huawei has announced a new luxury smartwatch that doubles as a piece of high-end jewelry. Marketed at women, the Huawei Watch Ultimate Design Diamond Edition also boasts premium features and a heavy price tag to match.

The Huawei Watch Fit 5 and Watch Fit 5 Pro smartwatches have been launched in China. These two models offer several upgrades compared to their predecessors, including a micro-stretching function and more accurate heart rate monitoring. Plus, they are described by the brand as lightweight and ultra-thin.

The Huawei Watch Buds 2 is not only a high-quality smartwatch with a 3,000 nits bright AMOLED display and titanium bezel, but also houses completely wireless earbuds so that they are always available.

Quite affordable and equipped with offline maps, the new G9 smartwatch aims to impress with a strong price-performance ratio and an AMOLED display. The G9 is also designed for use while swimming.

Starting now, Garmin users can analyze their workouts and track training progress without relying on the Garmin Connect cloud, thanks to a newly integrated tool. This not only expands functionality but also enhances data privacy.

Huawei is refreshing its premium smartwatch, the Watch Ultimate Design, with a new variant. This diamond encrusted variant has a design that will appeal to women.

Garmin has pushed a new beta update to multiple smartwatches. The beta version 22.24 release fixes a bug linked to the recently added LiveTrack function. Plus, it also includes fixes for Bluetooth calling and the SOS feature for the Fenix 8 and related smartwatches.

OnePlus has discounted the 43mm version of its Watch 3 WearOS smartwatch, bringing it down to under $200. The deal is exclusive to the OnePlus website and also includes a free gift.

Garmin has started to push a new beta update to users of the Instinct 3 series smartwatches. In the release notes, the company states that it has fixed a couple of issues, one of which is related to a recently added feature.