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Google Pixel Watch 5 has officially launched with larger batteries, twice the storage of its predecessor, an accelerated Snapdragon processor, and a broad set of health, fitness, sleep, and Gemini features. Preorders opened on August 12, 2026, with prices starting at $399 and general availability scheduled for August 20. According to Android Authority, Google revealed
Amazon is bundling a Pixel Watch 5 at no extra cost with preorders of the unlocked Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold placed before the foldable’s Aug. 20 release. Patrick Farmer at Android Central highlighted the Pixel 11 Pro Fold preorder deal on Aug. 12, the same day Google announced its 2026 Pixel lineup. The promotion
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
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
The Huawei Watch GT 7 series is expected to launch next month with a notable range of new color options. The latest generation of Huawei's sports wearable could arrive with a refreshed design language, along with some striking shades and top-tier specifications. The details come from tipster FixedFocus, who reports that the Huawei Watch GT
As the next Pixel hardware launch draws closer, the Pixel Watch 5 has begun surfacing in FCC listings — though the details raise more questions than they answer. This isn't the first time the watch has appeared publicly. The Pixel Watch 5 was previously spotted in what can only be described as genuinely unexpected circumstances.
Samsung builds the Galaxy Watch on the assumption that most people want some level of health and fitness tracking. That may be true for many users - but even if it describes you, there are several health settings running in the background that you might never actually check. If that data isn't being used, there's
Portable tech exists on a spectrum. A desktop setup stays home. A laptop travels. A phone handles the street-level stuff. And when even pulling out a phone to skip a song feels like too much effort, a smartwatch steps in. It's the layer of tech that lives on your wrist, always available without the friction.
The Zepp OS 6 rollout timeline for Amazfit watches is now clear. Balance 3 and Balance Ultra already ship with the new software, Cheetah 2 Ultra and Bip Max are next in June, a much larger group follows in July, and Active Max closes out the schedule in August. The update itself isn't a single
Garmin has rolled out another beta update for the Venu 4, delivering over a dozen fixes and refinements to the mid-range smartwatch. Beta 17.25 is available globally through Garmin's Beta Program and tackles a notable bug that could cause the watch to enter recovery mode during a software update, among several other improvements. The update
When most people picture a serious running watch, brands like Garmin and Coros tend to come to mind. Amazfit, not so much. That perception may be shifting, though. The Chinese brand's latest release — the Amazfit Active 3 Premium — is sleek, solidly built, and loaded with tracking features, all for $169.99. This is a
Huawei has officially launched the Watch Fit 5 Pro in its home market, and the sports wearable arrives with a set of upgrades that put it in a different league from most competitors. Four features in particular stand out — all of them still absent from Apple and Samsung's current smartwatch lineup. Huawei has been
Amazfit has officially introduced the Cheetah 2 Pro to the global market, marking the debut of its new Cheetah 2 series. The launch follows a wave of recent leaks and brings a high-end smartwatch with a focus on endurance and outdoor tracking. The Cheetah 2 Pro features a 1.32-inch AMOLED display housed in a 48
Huawei appears to be planning a revamp of its Watch Fit series shortly, and a new round of leaks has already provided us with an early glimpse at what to expect. The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro has appeared in real-world pictures, indicating a design that is familiar yet refined this time around. The leaked
Google already cut the Pixel Watch 3 LTE starting price from $350 to $250 to keep it competitive alongside the newer Pixel Watch 4. That was a solid deal. This is not that. Right now on Amazon, the 45mm Pixel Watch 3 with LTE — originally $399.99 — is available for $159.99 in Matte Black
Curve Pay is available in Europe for the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2, the Huawei Watch GT 6, and a number of other Huawei smartwatches, significantly enhancing the contactless payment experience. In the past, Quicko was the only contactless payment method available in Europe for smartwatches like the Huawei Watch GT 6. But as compared to
Your Galaxy Watch has a lot in common with a cluttered desk. The longer you use it - jumping between apps, running things in the background, switching modes - the more it accumulates invisible junk that slows everything down. Frozen screens, laggy responses, battery that drains faster than it should. Sound familiar? The good news:
Let's be real: if you saw the Honor Watch X5i on someone's wrist, you'd probably assume it was an Apple Watch. Same silhouette, same vibe. But while Apple's version will set you back $329, Honor's take costs just 229 yuan — around $33. And somehow, it still brings a lot to the table. Watch X5i
Europe is now able to get the Oppo Watch S. The smartwatch is comparatively tiny, has a very brilliant display, and is said to be able to determine lactate levels. Last fall, Oppo unveiled the Watch S, a wearable that has now made its way to Europe. The watch is available in Phantom Black and
We have lately reviewed, reported, and praised numerous Garmin wearables, praising the gadgets' purportedly extended battery life. But according to leaks from Garmin's Canadian website, the wearables company might be releasing something new soon. Garmin recently gave us an official update at CES earlier this month, when they revealed that the Garmin Connect would soon
