Google Messages has been on a tear lately when it comes to new features, which makes sense given that Samsung shut down its own Messages app on July 6...
Robert Haba•April 30, 2026•2 mins read
Zepp Health has released a new firmware update for select Amazfit smartwatches in the Balance and Cheetah series, adding fresh functionality for both training sessions and everyday use, including a new Bluetooth speaker mode. What’s Included in Firmware 6.2.104.6 The rollout covers firmware version 6.2.104.6, now reaching three devices: the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra, the […]
Xiaomi has started rolling out stable Android 17 to the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and Xiaomi 17T Pro, packaged under the HyperOS 3 label. A Confusing Label, But a Real Platform Jump The HyperOS 3 branding is the same one Xiaomi already used for its Android 16 rollout, which makes the naming a bit […]
Following recently leaked official renders of the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, the full specifications for both upcoming smartwatches have now surfaced as well. The details come from WinFuture, starting with the Galaxy Watch 9, which is expected to be the more affordable of the two. Here’s what the leak reveals about […]
Honor has officially launched the Watch 6 in the global market, positioning it as a flagship wearable built around a classic design and a strong sports and health feature set. The device arrives in Twilight Brown and Shadow Black color schemes, giving it a more refined look than typical sport-focused smartwatches. The Watch 6 succeeds […]
Honor isn’t spending any time getting its new Magic 8 Pro ready for its domestic China launch this month, even if it’s hard to believe that new flagship phone season has already begun again. My firsthand impressions are based on the pre-production unit that Honor supplied me prior to the launch. Honor’s Magic OS 10 […]
Since Google is on its fourth generation of the Pixel Watch, time flies, if you will, and smartwatches are an essential component of our everyday digital environment. Even though Google has been producing wearable software for a long time, it took some time to enter the market, but the Pixel Watch soon became one of […]
When it comes to sheer feature breadth, Android generally has the upper hand. Split-screen multitasking, desktop PC mode via an external monitor, the ability to swap out the default launcher — these are things iPhones simply can’t do. Customization and openness have always been Android’s calling card. Even so, Apple has quietly built a set […]
A display problem that has already plagued several smartphone brands now appears to be showing up on Samsung’s Galaxy smartwatches too. Reports of a Galaxy Watch 4 green line defect have surfaced online, raising fresh concerns about AMOLED reliability across Samsung’s wearable lineup. Reddit Reports Detail the Defect A Reddit user named HKNworld posted photos […]
Google is rolling out the stable Android 17 and Wear OS 7 updates for compatible Pixel phones and watches. Beyond the new features these releases bring, both updates come packed with bug fixes and general improvements aimed at smoothing out the overall experience. Many of the changes target long-standing annoyances, while several underlying improvements should […]
Google released its first official Pixel 11 Pro teaser today, confirming a gold finish and giving the clearest look yet at Pixel Glow – the light-up feature Google is betting on to differentiate itself from rivals like the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The Made by Google event is set for August 12. What Google actually […]
After yesterday’s chaos, when Google’s entire Pixel 11 series showed up early on Amazon, it felt like only a matter of time before the Pixel Watch 5 made its own surprise appearance. Sure enough, that’s exactly what happened today, this time through renders that look genuinely credible. The Pixel Watch 5 renders show the watch […]
Android 17 has just arrived on Google Pixel phones, and it’s set to reach Xiaomi devices soon as well. For Xiaomi users, though, this upgrade carries considerably more weight than usual — the upcoming HyperOS 4 skin is reportedly bringing a substantial software and architectural overhaul rather than the typical incremental yearly refresh. Beyond the […]
