[ad_1] We thought the Galaxy Watch Active 2 already offered a lot of value when we reviewed it this past September. Reviews editor Cherlynn Low gave the wearable a score of 85, and declared it “one of the best smartwatches you can find for under $300.” Her only gripes with the wearable were its disappointing […]
Category: Smartwatch
The Apple Watch Series 4 is on sale for an all-time low
[ad_1] In reviewing the Series 4 Watches (which we gave a score of 87), we found that small changes added up to a big improvement in user experience. The increased processing power helps apps perform better, and more accurate step tracking and heart monitoring make it a better choice than a Series 3 for those […]
Xiaomi’s Mi Watch looks like an Apple Watch but it’s half the price
[ad_1] The Mi Watch has a 44mm face covered by a 1.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 326ppi pixel density. There will be two versions available — one with an aluminum body and strap, and one with a stainless steel bezel and strap. It comes with a built-in microphone for making calls or recording voice notes, […]
Xiaomi’s first real smartwatch looks just like an Apple Watch
[ad_1] Details are still a little scarce, but Xiaomi did take to official Weibo channels to reveal basic specs. Falling under Xiaomi’s “Mijia” IoT sub-brand, the Mi Watch comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100, and will independently support WiFi, GPS and NFC, plus an eSIM, so you’ll be able to make calls via the […]
Fossil’s latest Wear OS watches now make calls using iPhones
[ad_1] The feat relies on proprietary Fossil software, so you won’t see this on competing Wear OS watches. However, it’s unsurprisingly destined for watches from Michael Kors and other Fossil brands. You’ll have to be patient when it may take days or weeks for the upgrade to reach your device. If you can wait, though, […]
Fitbit is reportedly in the early stages of exploring a sale
[ad_1] Fitbit might be ready to cede some control of its destiny. Reuters sources said the company is talking to investment bank Qatalyst Partners about the possibility of shopping itself around to would-be acquirers. Qatalyst has reportedly been pressing Fitbit to consider the option for weeks, suggesting that Alphabet and private equity outfits might be […]
Diesel and Emporio Armani also release new Wear OS watches
[ad_1] Each of these devices is styled in the aesthetic that’s inline with its brand. The Emporio Armani watch, for example, has a lighter, sportier look and prominently features the signature eagle logo on custom watch faces. Meanwhile, the Diesel On Axial looks more industrial, with touches like rugged pushers, steel rivets, an aluminum core […]
Garmin’s pretty Venu watches pack a long-awaited AMOLED upgrade
[ad_1] Garmin is attempting to make full use of the 1.2-inch 390 x 390 AMOLED panel by enabling live watch faces, and I quite liked the billowing cloud animation that I saw on our demo unit. The company also updated its OS slightly to feature a health stats page that you can access by swiping […]
Apple Watch may get sleep tracking as soon as next week
[ad_1] The technology would rely solely on the watch’s motion, heart rate and noise detection to gauge the quality of your sleep. You wouldn’t need a Beddit sensor to fill in the gaps. This isn’t shocking (other wearables have done this), but there would be a dedicated Sleep app on the watch in addition to […]
Runkeeper drops its Wear OS app due to a ‘buggy experience’
[ad_1] The representative added that only a “very small” chunk of the community used the app, though the message suggested this wasn’t the main reason. Other developers who’ve scrapped smartwatch apps have frequently cited either demand or a lack of necessity. Slack scrapped its Apple Watch app in part because it just wasn’t needed — […]