Wearable

Huawei has presented the Watch Ultimate in China, just over a week before the smartwatch is available in other markets. The flagship smartwatch is waterproof to 100 metres, offers long battery life, can take ECGs, has an LTPO AMOLED display and supports advanced satellite connectivity, among other features.

Huawei is on the verge of releasing the Watch Ultimate, its next high-end smartwatch. In the meantime, a hands-on photo of the Huawei Watch Ultimate has surfaced online, revealing its design.

Nothing has presented the Ear (2), a pair of earbuds that the company hopes will deliver improved ANC, battery life and sound quality than the Ear (1) or Ear (Stick).

Garmin has announced that it will reduce the complexities associated with obtaining alpha updates on its Beta Program. From now on, Garmin will distribute these updates through GCM, although they must be installed manually. Garmin has made changes to its alpha and beta feedback system too.

Oppo has announced the Enco Free3 earbuds, its latest pair of earbuds. Available in China first, the Enco Free3 features LDAC support, 12.4 mm drivers and up to 49 dB of active noise cancellation.

JLab touts its new Go Work Pop headset as a new way to upgrade a work-from-home audio set-up with prolonged battery life and Bluetooth 5.3. It also offers a noise-cancelling boom mic and "Cloud Foam" earcups for comfort during long calls. The new addition to the on-ear category might also match a user's existing devices with Teal and Lilac colorways in addition to its Graphite version.

The iOS 16.4 Release Candidate has arrived, within which Apple has included references to a new pair of Beats Studio Buds. Dubbed the Beats Studio Buds+, the earbuds should feature a few changes from the current Beats Studio Buds.

Jabra has announced the new Elite 4 earbuds as an "affordable" addition to its flagship line of TWS earbuds. Despite this definition, the new popcorn-style accessories rock active noise cancellation (ANC) and multi-device connectivity over Bluetooth. The 4s also feature the Qualcomm aptX codec often missing from other buds of their price bracket.

Google has started rolling out a new update to the Pixel Watch. Rolling out as RWDA.230114.008, the update brings numerous changes to Google's first smartwatch, some of which the company teased last month.

OPPO has revealed that the Enco Free3 buds will introduce novel Bamboo Fiber Diaphragm technology to their TWS category ahead of their launch. The OEM has also hinted at advanced noise-cancelling and audio-decoding features for the upcoming accessories. The Free3s will also support Bluetooth 5.3 and certified Hi-Res Wireless HD sound.

The Amazfit T-Rex Ultra has arrived as the company's most expensive T-Rex smartwatch to date. Not only does the T-Rex Ultra offer 20 days of battery life in most cases, but it also has a large AMOLED display and runs Zepp OS 2.0, among other features.

A completely non-invasive and needle-free blood sugar sensor known as Sokru is set to be tested in its first clinical trials with people who have type 1 diabetes. The Sokru glucose monitor uses a patented technology to identify the blood glucose level that was apparently inspired by the ultra-sensitive noses of hypo-alert dogs.

OPPO has announced that its latest Android flagship smartphones are finally going to see the light of day later in March 2023. That's not all, however - the OEM has also just confirmed that the Pad 2, a seemingly equally premium new tablet, exists. It will launch during the same product event, as will the latest Enco Free-series TWS earbuds.

The Garmin Lily smartwatch is now available in two new colorways, a gold-pink Sport Edition and a gold-gray Classic Edition. The wearable, which has a hidden display, can track heart rate and blood oxygen levels. Other features include Garmin Morning Report, Body Battery monitoring and real-time location sharing.

Amazon US has heavily discounted the WF-1000XM4, which remains Sony's high-end pair of TWS earbuds until the WF-1000XM5 arrives. Currently, the retailer has reduced the WF-1000XM4 by 29%, which represents an US$81.99 discount.

Huawei has started teasing a new smartwatch named the Watch Ultimate on Chinese social media. Currently, the company has hinted at a distinguishing feature of the forthcoming smartwatch, as well as a release date in its home market.

Nothing's second-gen flagship TWS earbuds now have a week to go before their (March 22, 2023) launch. However, their OEM's CEO, Carl Pei, has gone ahead and announced a selection of potentially significant spec upgrades over their ear (1) predecessor. One applies to the buds' sound quality, whereas the other might affect their durability.

Nothing is days away from the Ear (2), its latest pair of TWS earbuds. While the Nothing Ear (2) is not due to arrive until next week, two leakers have revealed numerous details about the earbuds, as well as high-resolution promotional images.

Amazfit has launched the GTR Mini smartwatch, which is now available in the US, the UK and the EU. The round wearable has a 1.28-in (~33 mm) display and weighs only 24.6 g (~0.87 oz). The gadget can last up to 20 days on a single charge and contains Amazfit’s patented circularly-polarized GPS antenna.

OnePlus has announced that its first-gen Pad will become the world's first 7:5 aspect-ratio tablet available to pre-order from April 2023. In a potentially confusing move, the brand has adopted a down-payment model for the device's initial release. In the meantime, it is running a giveaway for prizes including the slate, or a pair of its TWS earbuds, in advance of this event.

New leaks have now provided more insight into Samsung's product plans for the Galaxy Watch6 series. While certain sources believe there could be a Watch6 Classic in addition to the regular Watch6 models, others lean towards Samsung releasing the Watch6 Pro in two sizes.

The Huawei Watch 4 has passed through the 3C in China ahead of its anticipated launch later this month. The new certification not only reveals charging speeds but also that LTE connectivity will be present, among other features. The Watch 4 series may support satellite communication, too.

ZTE has previewed the Nubia Neovision Glass before its release in China next month. Not only has the company confirmed key details about the AR glasses, like their use of a Micro OLED display, but it has also revealed launch pricing.

It appears that Huawei is on the verge of announcing Watch 4 and Watch 4 Pro smartwatches. Based on new certifications, Huawei could launch two Watch 4 Pro models, with one Watch 4 model destined for release.

Honor has released the Movie Glasses, which it boasts can be used as a portable cinema thanks to their ability to simulate vast displays. Supposedly, the Honor Movie Glasses can create the effect of a 201-inch display while also delivering virtual surround sound.

OnePlus has released a cheaper version of its current flagship earbuds. The Buds Pro 2 Light Edition should provide the same sound quality as the more expensive Buds Pro 2 but misses out on two features to keep costs down.

Samsung has finally announced a new update for the Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro in Europe, months after the equivalent update landed in the US. The update targets smart home improvements, including the ability to control doorbells and cameras from the smartwatch directly.

Counterpoint Research's latest BoM analysis has now revealed an informed estimate of how much exactly the Google Pixel Watch costs to make. This figure only considers hardware costs and totals up to US$123, effectively 35% of its MSRP.

Nothing has revealed launch details about the Ear (2), its next pair of TWS earbuds. The Ear (2) will build on the Ear (1) and Ear Stick, albeit with a design that looks the spitting image of the Ear (1).

At US$1,499.99, the Quest Pro started as one of the more expensive virtual reality (VR) headsets on the market. However, that price has received a "new regular price", as has that of its Quest 2 sibling in certain configurations. The discount is touted to drive Meta-brand VR adoption among consumers, possibly ahead of its headsets' reportedly upcoming upgrades.

Released in 2020, the Bose Frames Tempo sport audio sunglasses feature interchangeable polarized lenses, support for the Bose Music app with personalized settings and new features, a playtime of up to 8 hours per charge, as well IPX4-level water resistance. The US$249 list price is now down to US$124.50.

According to a new report, Xiaomi is working towards a return to the Wear OS ecosystem, years after the company released its sole Wear OS-powered wearable. Reputedly, the smartwatch will arrive under the Xiaomi Watch series and will run Wear OS 3.

The Beta Version 14.50 update for Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE is now rolling out. The latest software, available to customers who sign up for the company’s Beta Program, brings several feature improvements to the wearable. Plus, a new chart data field has been added to the smartwatch.

The first photos of the upcoming Xiaomi Smart Band 8 seem to have been leaked. The images show the wearable to be similar to its predecessor, the Xiaomi Smart Band 7, with one significant change. So far, the watch with model number M2239B1 has been registered with agencies across countries in the Middle East and South East Asia.

Huawei has officially started selling the Watch Buds, having opened pre-orders last month. The Watch Buds may look like Huawei's other flagship smartwatches, but it offers a hidden feature beneath its display that few of its competitors offer.

Garmin has introduced the Forerunner 965, a 46 mm smartwatch with a 1.4-inch display. The Forerunner 965 has a titanium bezel, 32 GB of storage and an AMOLED display, which should be brighter and more vivid than older MIP displays. The Forerunner 965 is already orderable, albeit at a higher launch price than the Forerunner 955.

Garmin has finally started selling the Forerunner 265 series globally. Available as the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S, the Forerunner 265 series retails for US$449.99 and features AMOLED displays. The Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S both retail for US$449.99 and are orderable now.

Various regulatory bodies have revealed information about the Redmi Watch 3 Lite, a follow-up to its 2021 predecessor. Not only have regulatory bodies confirmed the smartwatch's release name, but they have also shared battery information and even hands-on photos.

Garmin is on the verge of releasing Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 series smartphones. While the company has not explicitly referred to either smartwatch, its teaser corresponds with an earlier leak.

Huawei has discussed extended Watch GT Cyber availability, having launched the smartwatch in China and Mexico so far. While the smartwatch will soon be available in the Middle East and more Latin American and South East Asian countries, Huawei is said to have ruled out European or further North American releases.

Casio has launched the G-SQUAD GBD-H2000 smartwatch, now available for pre-order in Europe. The wearable is the first to feature the licensed Polar algorithm, using the company’s database to analyse your workouts and provide tools like sleep health tracking. Plus, you can recharge the watch’s battery using solar power.

Garmin has introduced Outdoor Maps+, a new paid feature for some smartwatches, including the Enduro 2, epix (Gen 2), and fenix 7 series. The tool is available via an annual subscription, bringing satellite images, enhanced topographic maps and a public land overlay to eligible wearables.

Tecno has arrived at MWC 2023 with big plans to become more of an AIoT ecosystem OEM in the future. They are slated to include new security cameras, wearables and a router, all of which might revolve around products such as the latest Spark-series smartphone and Megabook-series laptop. It is confirmed to upgrade to a Raptor Lake platform on release.

Sony has released V2.0.0 to the WF-1000XM4, which brings a substantial improvement to the high-end earbuds. The update brings the long-awaited promise of Bluetooth Multipoint connectivity to the WF-1000XM4, which Sony first mentioned over four months ago.

The release of the Forerunner 265 series nears, with Garmin planning on introducing the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S as 46 mm and 42 mm smartwatches, respectively. According to new leaks, both will come in three colours and will launch for US$449.99. Key specifications for both models have leaked too, as has retail packaging for the Forerunner 265.

Xiaomi is now offering the Watch S1 Pro globally, six months after releasing the smartwatch in China. The Watch S1 Pro comes in two finishes, as well as a round AMOLED display, long battery life and Xiaomi's proprietary operating system.

Xiaomi unveiled the Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition at MWC 2023. The gadget has a micro OLED display with up to 1,200 nits brightness and electrochromic lenses which can turn black. You can use the device to watch content in an immersive environment or use gestures to interact with physical and virtual objects in your space.

A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the Iris smart ring is currently running. The wearable features a miniaturized medical-grade blood pressure sensor and pulse oximeter and can also be used to take your temperature. The cheaper model comes with an accompanying app and subscription, free of charge to many campaign supporters.

The FCC has confirmed a few features of Mobvoi's next-generation TicWatch Pro smartwatch. Thought to be called the TicWatch Pro 5, the smartwatch will have a larger battery than any in the TicWatch Pro 3 series.