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 […]
Cristian Penisoara•June 16, 2026•2 mins readPortable 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 […]
OnePlus released its Wear OS 5 update to certain OnePlus Watch 2 and 2R customers on December 29, slipping past its self-imposed end-of-year deadline, much like a college student faxing their assignment to the professor at 11:59 p.m. This last-minute update has caused issues ever since, as you could anticipate. Wear OS 5 was originally […]
One of the best things about owning a Garmin smartwatch is its battery life. One of the main drawbacks of owning a smartwatch is alleviated by Garmin, which produces long-range timepieces where companies like Samsung and Google fall short. The Instinct Crossover Solar may be worth considering if you’ve been considering trying something from Garmin. […]
Despite premium pricing starting at $399 for the most recent Series 10, the Apple Watch continues to lead the smartwatch market in terms of health tracking accuracy and ecosystem integration. At a tenth of Apple’s pricing, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 offers comparable health indicators, AI-powered insights, and sophisticated sleep tracking. Amazon recently reduced the watch’s […]
The battery life would be the main justification for purchasing a Pixel Watch 4. Yes, this device has many useful features, but since I reviewed it, the battery life has improved, and I’ve seen a lot of positive reviews for Google’s newest wristwatch. Referring back to my evaluation from early October, I found that the […]
With build version 6.0.0.20, the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro wristwatch is now receiving a new HarmonyOS 6 update that enables users to tap to pay. The notice states that users who took part in the early testing program are currently receiving this update. The Huawei Watch GT 5 series, which debuted in September 2024, […]
One excellent watch is the Google Pixel Watch 4. You could even claim that it’s the greatest Wear OS watch of the year. It’s about as complete a package as you could wish for, with its new Acuta 360 display, extended battery life, enhanced repairability, and superb Gemini integration. If you’re currently shopping for a […]
