Smartwatch

The USPTO has published a patent for 'three-wavelength pulse oximetry', filed by Garmin in 2020. The new style of sensor could make its way into commercially-available smartwatches, although Garmin is expected to launch the Foreru...

A battery-related problem with Garmin Fenix 6 smartwatches has been reported. Users claim that their batteries are draining at ~2% an hour, significantly reducing the wearable's lifetime. The issue was discovered following a recen...

Xiaomi has lifted the lid on the Band 7, potentially to be sold as the Smart Band 7 outside China. Not only has Xiaomi revealed what the Band 7 looks like, but it has also confirmed the fitness tracker's launch date and several fe...

Afon is back teasing its promised portable and non-invasive blood glucose monitor. The Wales-based firm has already offered a glimpse at its device and has now shared details about further steps it has taken to make its blood suga...

Two possible new Amazfit smartwatches have been discovered, the Bip 3 and the Bip 3 Pro. AndoirdTR found the devices in the source code of the Zepp app, which also suggests that the Bip 3 Pro will have the same functionality as th...

The Withings ScanWatch Horizon has launched in the US for US$499.95. The device builds on the ScanWatch, with a more elegant design. A rotating stainless steel bezel doubles as an ECG monitor, plus the gadget has a medical-grade S...

It appears that Xiaomi is close to announcing the Band 7, its next-generation fitness tracker that will replace the Mi Band 6. Not only has the design of the Xiaomi Band 7 leaked, but so has the price of its NFC variant.

Among other changes, the new firmware update for the Huawei Watch GT 3 includes an intriguing feature that allows the smartwatch to detect lung infections by utilizing its integrated blood oxygen sensor.

Huawei has announced that it will sell the Watch D in Europe. To be released for €449, the Watch D can monitor blood pressure levels, take ECGs and provides up to 7 days of battery life.

A typically well-informed leaker has shared renders of this year's Apple Watch refreshes. Billed as the Watch Series 8 and the Watch Extreme Edition, the pair are expected to arrive with flat chassis and flat displays, both signif...

Huawei has introduced the Band 7 in Europe, a fitness tracker that it already sells in China. The Huawei Band 7 will retail for €59 in the Eurozone, matching its predecessor's launch price. The Band 7 offers up to 14 days of batte...

Huawei has released the Watch GT 3 Pro outside China. As expected, the smartwatch comes in a new all-titanium variant that Huawei restricts to its larger 46.6 mm case size. The Watch GT 3 Pro features plenty of health tracking fea...

Huawei has announced the Watch FIT 2, a fitness tracker with a 1.74-inch AMOLED display, numerous exercise modes and GPS connectivity. The Watch FIT 2 will start at €149.99 and will be available in three styles, which Huawei bills...

The FCC has published documents for Garmin's upcoming Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 955 series smartwatches. The pair are thought to be only a month away from release and should include special Music variants.

Reputedly, Apple has developed flat display glass for a future Watch Series device. According to reports, the intended smartwatch could be the Watch Series 8, which is destined for a September release.

According to reports, Apple has settled on a date for this year's September hardware launch event. Supposedly, Apple could have more than just its annual iPhone refresh planned, such as the Apple Watch Extreme Edition. Even Apple ...

According to reports, Huawei will be introducing the Band 7 in Europe 'within the next few weeks'. The Band 7 has a 1.47-inch display, 5 ATM water resistance and a 180 mAh battery that delivers up to a week's battery life, among o...

According to reports, Google has utilised a Samsung Exynos chipset for this autumn's Pixel Watch. However, rather than the Exynos W920 or newer, Google is alleged to have opted for the chipset found in the Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Wat...

According to reports, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will debut with a more premium design than the Galaxy Watch4 or Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Purportedly, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will not feature slim display bezels though, for one reason or a...

The Vwar Stratos 2 is a new smartwatch with GPS tracking and health-related features, such as blood oxygen level monitoring. The gadget has a 1.3-in AMOLED HD display and is 5 ATM water-resistant. With typical usage, the wearable ...

The NORM 1 smartwatch is now available to pre-order via a Kickstarter campaign. The watch has a minimalist design thanks to its hidden OLED display. The device is set to rival the Withings Steel HR wearable, with many similar heal...

The AURA Strap 2 enables body composition analysis on the Apple Watch Series 3 through Series 7. Available in two sizes, the AURA Strap 2 has a six-month battery life, is waterproof and should be more comfortable to wear than its ...

Realme is now linked to the launch of a third generation of its Watch, a line of square-faced wearables with an increasingly large range of sports- and health-tracking modes. Its product name has reportedly been certified with reg...

Honor has released the Watch GS 3 in UK, starting at £189.99. The smartwatch will be orderable from tomorrow in three colours; Honor will offer the Watch GS 3 elsewhere 'in the near future'.

Sony has introduced the Wena 3 Ultraman Edition, a special edition version of the Wena 3 smartwatch. The Wena 3 Ultraman Edition also features a stylish wristwatch based on the Ultraman series and retails for JPY 68,200 (~US$524).

Currently, the Galaxy Watch4 series fly the flag for Wear OS 3, which will also be coming to the Pixel Watch later this year. While Google's first smartwatch is not due until the autumn, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Watch...

Garmin has released substantial software updates to the Epix 2 and Fenix 7 series. Distributed as software version 8.18, the updates are available to all Epix 2 and Fenix 7 series owners, not just those who participate in Garmin's...

Kumi has released the 2022 Kumi KU5 Pro globally. The smartwatch has many health tools, such as heart rate and blood oxygen level monitoring. The gadget can also measure your blood pressure using soft silicone airbag technology bu...

Google has lifted the lid on the Pixel Watch, its long-awaited smartwatch. While the company has highlighted the smartwatch's design and a few features, it will not be ready for a few more months yet.

The OnePlus Watch is available for free with the purchase of a new 10 Pro Android flagship smartphone. However, this offer is a flash sale in effect for one day (May 11, 2022) only, and seems to be valid in the US and Canada only....

According to a new leak, Huawei is preparing to release the Watch FIT 2, a true successor to the original Watch FIT. Due to be the third device in the Watch FIT series, the Watch FIT 2 promises to offer a larger battery than its p...

Huawei has started distributing firmware version 11.0.8.26 to the Watch GT 2 Pro in Europe. Firmware version 11.0.8.26 has a long changelog and is nearly a 100 MB download. Accordingly, Huawei has included numerous changes and opt...

Garmin's affordable but stylish Vivoactive 3 with GPS, fitness tracking and decent battery life is currently being offered at a considerable discount, which turns the smartwatch into a very affordable option for budget-minded wear...

Huawei's latest launch announcement seems to be for the attention of a European audience, an indication that has sparked speculation that its latest foldable flagship smartphone, the Mate Xs 2, will be the highlight of this show. ...

The Singapore Telecom Licensing System (TLS) has added five upcoming Garmin smartwatches to its database. While TLS has included the Forerunner 955, the leaked Forerunner 955 Solar is nowhere to be seen. Still, Garmin has four ver...

Samsung has started distributing a new update to the Galaxy Watch4 series, including the Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Following on from last month's update, Samsung has brought the Galaxy Watch4 series onto the May 1 security patch. Sti...

Reportedly, Fitbit is planning to launch two new smartwatches this spring, both successors to existing models. Supposedly, Fitbit has made a few changes with the Sense 2 and Versa 4, although there is no sign of Wear OS 3 yet.

According to reports, Samsung is developing three next-generation smartwatches, all with 'Heart' codenames. One upcoming model is 'Heart-Pro', thought to be the Galaxy Watch5 Pro or the Galaxy Watch5 Ultra. While only available in...

Battery details for the Pixel Watch have leaked, as have the smartwatch's connectivity options. While the Pixel Watch may have a larger battery than the 40 mm and 42 mm versions of the Galaxy Watch4 series, it will only match the ...

According to reports, Huawei plans to sell the Watch GT 3 Pro in other markets, not just China. Supposedly, Europe could be next on the list for Huawei's latest premium smartwatch, where the company could also release a regional-s...

Amazfit is currently thought to have a second generation of the T-Rex Pro, a smartwatch overtly pitched at the outdoors-type consumer, ready to launch soon. However, the Zepp Health brand is also now said to have another wearable ...

The FCC has published a new listing for an unreleased Amazfit smartwatch. Referred to as model A2170, the smartwatch appears to be the rumoured next-generation T-Rex Pro, thought to be called the T-Rex Pro 2 or the T-Rex 2 Pro.

Body temperature measurement, tracking or both are among the most hotly-discussed potential features for next-gen smartwatches. However, according to a respected security analyst, OEMs are having perhaps more trouble perfecting it...

Recently, #TeamPixel fans were given an alleged sneak peek at Google’s first dedicated smartwatch. In true iPhone 4 fashion, a near-final version of the device was found left behind at a bar in the US. Take a look at what to expec...

The supposed specs and price tag for the Apple Watch SE 2022 have been leaked. This year’s variant of the Apple Watch SE is shaping up to be a decent and more-affordable alternative to the upcoming Apple Watch Series 8. A price in...

The UB77 from C.B.T. Italia is a smart, sporty city bike. Thanks to its lightweight carbon frame and electric motor, it is designed to get commuters to their destination quickly and effortlessly. A smartwatch is included in delive...

Amazfit has announced a new software updated for its latest GTR 3/3 Pro and GTS 3 smartwatches. It functions to fix some pre-existing bugs in all 3 devices - however, in the case of the highest-end GTR 3 Pro, it also enables the u...

Garmin has released the Quatix 7 series, three smartwatches that the company has packed full of mariner-focused features. The Quatix 7 series starts at US$699.99 and peaks at US$1,199.99 for the Quatix 7 Solar.

The Watch GT 3 Porsche Design joins the Watch GT 3 Pro series as one of Huawei's flagship smartwatches. Unlike the Watch GT 3 Pro series, the Watch GT 3 Porsche Design only comes in one size, 46 mm, and in a dark titanium finish. ...

Alongside the Mate Xs 2 and MatePad SE, Huawei also launched its latest fitness band, the Huawei Band 7, in China yesterday The Band 7 is an incremental update to last year's Band 6 but arrives in a slightly more compact form, whi...