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Amazfit goes from strength to strength in its market. (Source: Amazfit)

Amazfit celebrates its 2021 third-quarter success with its Black Friday 2021 deals

Amazfit has risen to #3 in the smartwatch market for the latest complete quarter of 2021 (or 3Q2021). Accordingly, it has announced deals on a number of these wearables for today's Black Friday event in the US. They include the po...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:11:00 +0100

The Xiaomi Watch S has made two appearances so far. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi Watch S: New smartwatch discovered at regulatory bodies

It seems that Xiaomi is gearing to announce another new smartwatch. The Xiaomi Watch S should receive a global release too, unlike some recent smartwatches and fitness trackers produced by the company.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 26 Nov 2021 13:58:00 +0100

The Galaxy Watch4 is available at up to US$70 off during Black Friday. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 falls as low as US$179.99 in Black Friday sales with at least US$50 savings across the board

The Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic may be Samsung's latest smartwatches, but they are both available at discounts during Black Friday. Most models have received a US$50 discount, but additional reductions are possible.

Alex Alderson, Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:41:00 +0100

The difference a year makes. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series propels Wear OS to its best quarter in years

The overall share of Wear OS within the smartwatch market has never so much as cracked 5% in Counterpoint Research's reports on this space for the last 5 years. Now, thanks to the launch of the new Galaxy Watch4 series, things hav...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:11:00 +0100

The Apple Watch SE is orderable for US$219 in the US during Black Friday sales. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple Watch SE receives US$60 discount as part of Black Friday sales

Multiple retailers have reduced the price of the entry-level Apple Watch SE. The 40 mm smartwatch is now available at US$60 less than its retail price, albeit only with GPS and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:29:00 +0100

The Vivo Watch 2 will lack the metal bezel of its predecessor, pictured. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo Watch 2 marketing render leaks, confirming a conventional design

A reliable leaker has published a marketing render of the Vivo Watch 2, a successor to last year's model. The Vivo Watch 2 is thought to arrive as a 42 mm watch with an OLED display, a 515 mAh battery, and an LTE modem.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:07:00 +0100

The WristMac on its 'bi-directional' Macintosh adapter. (Image source: Aroged)

Seiko WristMac: Macintosh-compatible wristwatch that helped send the first email from space goes up for auction 33 years after its release

A rare example of early wearable technology is available to purchase on auction website ComicConnect. The WristMac debuted in 1988 and could communicate with the Mac Plus, Mac SE or the Mac II. It was also instrumental in sending ...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:03:00 +0100

Volta teases "240W" and MagSafe power banks as its next upcoming products

Volta, an OEM specializing in high-speed power accessories for smart devices, has announced that one of its latest products is to be the BOLT power bank. It is touted to offer up to 6 different charging modes at a combined potenti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 20 Nov 2021 14:39:00 +0100

The Watch Series 8, as imagined by @LeaksApplePro. (Image source: @LeaksApplePro)

Apple Watch Series 8 CAD-based render leaks showing few changes from this year's smartwatch

The Apple Watch Series 8 could look an awful lot like its predecessors, if a CAD-based render is correct. Allegedly, Apple is only planning on making one visible change for its next-generation smartwatch, with no flat design to be...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:22:00 +0100

Realme gives the Dizo Watch 2 a new title. (Source: Dizo)

Realme's Dizo sells 100,000 units of its Watch 2 in the first 40 days of its release

Dizo is a new brand recently started by Realme with a focus on a cost-effective tech-enhanced lifestyle. Now, it has announced that its second-gen Watch has amassed 100,000 orders in the 40 days since its release. The company asse...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 18 Nov 2021 21:55:00 +0100

Huawei launches the Watch GT Runner as its latest wearable

Huawei has made the new Runner variant of its Watch GT series. Its case, band and UI have been redesigned with athletic performance in mind. It incorporates a new antenna design for improved positioning, and is rated for up to 14 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:50:00 +0100

The Moto Watch 100 has launched in two colours. (Image source: Motorola)

Moto Watch 100: Motorola takes a step towards abandoning Wear OS with a new smartwatch that runs a proprietary OS

Motorola has announced the Moto Watch 100, a 42 mm smartwatch with up to 14 days of battery life. The Moto Watch 100 is available to order for US$99.99 and is packed full of features, but not Wear OS.

Alex Alderson, Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:05:00 +0100

HarmonyOS 2.0.0.197 is rolling out globally to the Huawei Watch 3 series. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro receive new features via an extensive update

Huawei has started rolling out a new update to the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro globally. This month's update expands message replies to third-party party apps, adds a sleep mode and enables a switch for cycling between paired headphon...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:44:00 +0100

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 will remain on Tizen OS, as will the Galaxy Watch 3. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active 2, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch 3 receive major updates containing new features

Samsung has not forgotten the Galaxy Watch Active 2 or Galaxy Watch 3, its last smartwatches to launch with Tizen OS. While it has replaced the pair with the Galaxy Watch 4 series, Samsung has issued significant updates to both th...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:55:00 +0100

Is this the Moto Watch 100? (Source: 91Mobiles)

Motorola's "Moto Watch 100" appears in new leaked renders

Motorola's next smartwatch is projected to launch as the first of a new Moto Watch 100 series. This wearable has now surfaced in a new tip that is a close match for images allegedly leaked directly from the OEM earlier. Therefore,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 14 Nov 2021 16:58:00 +0100

Huawei has already launched four smartwatches this year. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei patent describes how blood pressure monitoring could work in the Watch D

A patent that Huawei filed last year has shed light on how the Huawei Watch D measures blood pressure. Seemingly, Huawei's approach relies on three sensors, with two measuring your wrist thickness and fat levels, which a smartwatc...

Alex Alderson, Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:17:00 +0100

Xiaomi had a successful Singles Day, with Apple trailing in second place. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi amasses over US$3.02 billion in turnover during Singles Day day sales, pipping Apple to top spot

Xiaomi has reported that it turned over CNY 19.3 billion (~US$3.02 billion) during 11.11 day sales, also known as Singles Day in China. The Redmi K40 even outsold the iPhone 13, with Apple generating slightly less turnover than Xi...

Alex Alderson, Sat, 13 Nov 2021 02:02:00 +0100

A Watch GT Runner poster. (Source: Huawei via Weibo)

Huawei teases the launch of the new Watch GT Runner on Weibo

Huawei has announced a launch for what it indicates is its first "professional" smartwatch via Chinese social media. This is apparently because the GT Runner will come with a UI, UX and specs geared toward running and the tracking...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:37:00 +0100

The Redmi Watch 2 Lite costs less than US$59.99. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite is orderable globally for under US$60

The Redmi Watch 2 Lite can be purchased globally, having been unveiled last month. The smartwatch has a 1.55-inch IPS display, a GPS module and a SpO2 sensor, among other features.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 11 Nov 2021 20:49:00 +0100

The Watch GT 3 is available in two sizes and six styles. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei Watch GT 3 and Watch FIT mini are now purchasable across Europe and the UK with pre-order bonuses

Huawei has started selling the Watch GT 3 and Watch FIT mini on its website. Depending on which smartwatch you choose, the pair can be pre-ordered across Europe and in the UK with a complimentary pair of FreeBuds 4i or the Smart S...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 11 Nov 2021 20:45:00 +0100

Xiaomi did very well out of 11.11.2021. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi sells 2 million wearables 30 minutes into Singles' Day

It's 11.11, and Xiaomi has been having a bumper sales event via its JD.com store in its native China. It claims to have taken only a half-hour during this event to sell 2 million of its fitness trackers and wearables. The OEM has ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:15:00 +0100

Deal | ZTE's Singles' Day sale includes its latest smartwatch for US$11 and more

The ZTE Watch Live started at US$40; however, it is priced at much less than that for today only. Besides that, the OEM offers the Axon 30 5G, one of the world's few under-display selfie camera bundled with various useful accessor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:43:00 +0100

It seems that Vivo is close to releasing the Vivo Watch 2. (Image source: ITHome)

Vivo Watch 2 teased in Vivo's Smart Health app

Vivo has added the Vivo Watch 2 to its Smart Health app, hinting at its impending release. The upcoming smartwatch has a circular display and smaller bezels than its predecessor, but it may only be available as a 46 mm smartwatch.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 11 Nov 2021 01:54:00 +0100

Amazfit announces some new deals. (Source: Amazfit)

Deal | Get one of the latest Amazfit GT-series watches at up to 13% off

Amazfit's US store is holding what it calls a "Black Friday-beating" sales event for Thanksgiving 2021. It involves up to 50% discounts on various smartwatches or fitness trackers from the increasingly popular Zepp Health brand. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:31:00 +0100

The Fitbit Charge 5 finally supports ECG functionality, three months after it launched. (Image source: Fitbit)

The Fitbit Charge receives ECG functionality with an update as Daily Readiness Score rolls out to Fitbit Premium subscribers

Fitbit has started distributing ECG functionality to the Charge 5, an advertised feature since the device's launch in August. The company has enabled its Daily Readiness Score for Fitbit Premium subscribers, too.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:56:00 +0100

The Galaxy Watch 4 PXG Edition will be available in two colours and two sizes. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch 4 PXG Edition for golf enthusiasts

Samsung has announced another special edition of the Galaxy Watch 4. The new model is the second golf-focussed version that Samsung has unveiled, this time in partnership with Parsons Xtreme Golf. The Galaxy Watch 4 PXG Edition co...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:41:00 +0100

The Haylou RS4 has a 1.78-inch AMOLED display. (Image source: Haylou)

Haylou RS4: Apple Watch clone launches with an AMOLED display, GPS module and IP68 certification for under US$50

Haylou has announced the RS4, another affordable smartwatch by the company. The RS4 features a 1.78-inch AMOLED display, a GPS module and is IP68 certified. The 45 mm smartwatch should last up to 25 days on a single charge of its ...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:23:00 +0100

It is unclear if the Redmi Watch 2 will be available outside China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 is already a storming success in China as the company shares first hands-on pictures of its new smartwatch

Xiaomi has started selling the Redmi Watch 2 in China, which has netted the company CNY 10 million (~US$1.56 million) in just two hours. It has also published hands-on photos with the Redmi Watch 2, confirming what the smartwatch ...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:07:00 +0100

The VivoWatch 5 LTE should succeed the VivoWatch SP, pictured. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS VivoWatch 5 LTE spotted at Bluetooth SIG

The Bluetooth SIG has revealed that ASUS is on the verge of releasing another VivoWatch. The VivoWatch 5 will support LTE and should be the successor to the VivoWatch SP.

Alex Alderson, Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:20:00 +0100

The Venu 2 Plus will be a minor upgrade over the Venu 2. (Image source: @davezatz)

Garmin Venu 2 Plus leaks with a subtle design change from the Venu 2

The Venu 2 Plus has leaked, confirming a minor tweak for Garmin's flagship smartwatch. The Venu 2 Plus retains its predecessor's overall design but with a third hardware button, possibly for built-in voice commands.

Alex Alderson, Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:09:00 +0100

Huawei is expected to launch the smartwatch as the Watch D. (Image source: @RODENT950)

Huawei to release its first smartwatch that supports blood pressure monitoring this month

According to reports, Huawei plans to unveil another smartwatch this month. While the company recently revealed the GT 3 and Watch FIT Mini, its next smartwatch will be its first to support blood pressure monitoring.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 02 Nov 2021 23:27:00 +0100

The Hey Plus Watch contains numerous health tracking features. (Image source: Youpin)

Hey Plus Watch launches on Xiaomi's Youpin with a large AMOLED display

Xiaomi has listed the Hey Plus Watch on its Youpin marketplace. The smartwatch has a 1.78-inch AMOLED display, a 24-hour heart rate monitor and over 100 exercise modes, among other features. The Hey Plus Watch retails for CNY 399 ...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 02 Nov 2021 16:37:00 +0100

Apple is planning to bring a crash detection feature to the iPhone and the Apple Watch.

Apple plans to bring a life-saving Google Pixel feature to the iPhone and the Apple Watch

Apple is planning to bring a car crash detection feature to the iPhone and the Apple Watch in 2022. According to documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, the feature would work similarly to the Apple Watch's fall detection a...

Fawad Murtaza, Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:47:00 +0100

Samsung improves the Galaxy Watch4 to fight the Apple Watch Series 7 with a new update

Samsung is rolling out a new update to the Galaxy Watch4 to consumers in the US, the Netherlands, and a few other regions across the globe. The update brings new watch faces, support for backups, and an improved heart rate measure...

Fawad Murtaza, Sun, 31 Oct 2021 20:44:00 +0100

The Redmi Watch 2 Lite has a square display and plenty of health features. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals the Redmi Watch 2 Lite in six colours with up to 10 days of battery life and a GPS module

Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Watch 2 Lite, its third smartwatch this week. The Redmi Watch 2 has plenty going for it, including a SpO2 sensor, a GPS module and a large battery. The Redmi Watch 2 Lite will be available in six col...

Alex Alderson, Sun, 31 Oct 2021 18:59:00 +0100

The Redmi Smart Band Pro's AMOLED panel has a 194x368 resolution. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Smart Band Pro launches with SpO2 monitoring, over 110 fitness modes, and a bright AMOLED touch display

Xiaomi has officially revealed the Redmi Smart Band Pro. The latest activity tracker from the popular Chinese OEM features a 1.47-inch AMOLED touch display, offers up to 450-nit brightness, and it can automatically detect up to th...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 30 Oct 2021 11:30:00 +0200

The Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 are now eligible for Fitbit OS 5.3. (Image source: Fitbit)

Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 receive quality of life improvements with Fitbit OS 5.3

Fitbit has started distributing version 5.3 of its OS to the Sense and Versa 3. Arriving as 44.128.6.12 for the Sense and 36.128.6.12 for the Versa 3, Fitbit OS 5.3 contains several new features, including outdoor exercise modes.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:27:00 +0200

The Facebook smartwatch could end up having a display notch for a front-facing camera. (Image source: Bloomberg/Facebook/Meta - edited)

Leaked Facebook smartwatch image reveals potential Apple Watch Series 8 competitor with a display notch for a camera

A Facebook (now Meta) smartwatch image has been leaked, revealing some interesting details about the expected upcoming wearable. The overall design is clearly more akin to the Apple Watch Series than activity trackers such as the ...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:46:00 +0200

The Redmi Watch 2 will be available in three colours. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi introduces the Redmi Watch 2, a budget smartwatch with an AMOLED display, 12 days of battery life and a SpO2 sensor

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Watch 2 as part of its Redmi Note 11 series launch event. The Redmi Watch 2 has a 1.6-inch AMOLED display and a SpO2 sensor but at an affordable price.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:52:00 +0200

Apple has updated six OSes this week, including iOS. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, and HomePod 15.1

Apple has introduced incremental updates for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and HomePod. All have received x.1 updates, which introduce several new features including SharePlay.

Alex Alderson, Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:50:00 +0200

The Watch Series 8 may herald new health features for Apple's smartwatches. (Image source: Daniel Korpai)

Apple Watch Series 8: Suppliers develop an infrared blood glucose sensor for next-generation smartwatches

Rumour has it that Apple's suppliers are developing a non-invasive blood glucose sensor in time for smartwatches released next year. The sensor relies on infrared light and a photodiode to read blood glucose levels, along with you...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:13:00 +0200

Motorola's latest watch gets closer to a debut. (Source: CE Brands via 9to5Google)

The next generation of Motorola smartwatches emerges in a new official leak

Motorola had confirmed plans to release new smartwatches under its branding with a new partner, currently known as CE Brands. Now, this company has dropped this wearable's final product name, as well as several strong hints as to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:51:00 +0200

Amazfit releases its latest smartwatches for sale via Walmart

Walmart now has new listings for Amazfit smartwatches; however, they are not for the latest GTR/GTS 3 series, but for the popular health and fitness tech brand's latest "performance" wearables, the Bip U Pro included. They start a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:59:00 +0200

iFixit images the Apple Watch again. (Source: iFixit)

An Apple Watch Series 7 teardown reveals what lies behind its screen's updated design

The popular teardown site iFixit has now released its disassembly walk-through for Apple's latest Watch, comparing it to the preceding series 6 as it went. The process revealed the design changes that contribute to the wearable's ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 23 Oct 2021 19:56:00 +0200

The Watch FIT Mini comes in several stylish designs. (Image source: Huawei)

Watch FIT Mini: Huawei releases a more compact and budget-friendly version of the Watch FIT

Huawei has unveiled the Watch FIT Mini, a smaller successor to last year's Watch FIT. The Watch FIT Mini has a 1.47-inch AMOLED display, numerous health features and retails for €99.

Alex Alderson, Sat, 23 Oct 2021 13:45:00 +0200

Samsung Pay is a widespread payments option. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung may lose the right to sell over 60 of its smartphones in Russia over a new patent dispute

Samsung Pay is the third most popular contactless digital payments system in use in Russia today. The South Korean giant's resultant market dominance is now under threat, however, as a Swiss company now asserts a relevant patent i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:05:00 +0200

The Watch GT 3 is available in 42 mm and 46 mm sizes. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 3 arrives in six styles from £209.99

Huawei has presented the Watch GT 3, a step-up from the ageing Watch GT 2. The Watch GT 3 is available in two sizes, six styles and will ship in mid-November. The smartwatch starts at £209.99 or €229 for 42 mm models.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:44:00 +0200

The Mi Smart Band 6 NFC is now purchasable in Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 NFC is now orderable in Europe for €54.99

Xiaomi has finally brought the Mi Smart Band 6 NFC to market in Europe. The NFC-enabled fitness tracker supports Mastercard card payments and is available for €54.99, €15 more than the non-NFC model.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 22 Oct 2021 01:20:00 +0200

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