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Apple

How to turn on hypertension alerts on Apple Watch

fromEsquire

Wearables

The Apple Watch is Still the Best Smartwatch. Here's Which One You Should Buy.

Wearables

Wear Your Real Watch: This Case Turns Apple Watch into a Mini Handheld - Yanko Design

fromThe Verge

19 hours ago

How the Apple Watch defined modern health tech

The Apple Watch Series 4 revolutionized health tech with FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection, influencing the development of advanced consumer health wearables.

Apple

How to turn on hypertension alerts on Apple Watch

fromEsquire

Wearables

The Apple Watch is Still the Best Smartwatch. Here's Which One You Should Buy.

Wearables

Wear Your Real Watch: This Case Turns Apple Watch into a Mini Handheld - Yanko Design

Mobile UX

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro review

Honor X70 Refresh Edition arrives with familiar specs, Watch X5i also unveiled

Honor announces the X70 Refresh Edition smartphone and Watch X5i smartwatch, featuring new colors, software, and health tracking capabilities.

13 hours ago

Mobile UX

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro review

Honor X70 Refresh Edition arrives with familiar specs, Watch X5i also unveiled

Honor announces the X70 Refresh Edition smartphone and Watch X5i smartwatch, featuring new colors, software, and health tracking capabilities.

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17 hours ago

Xiaomi Pad 8 Review: The $310 Tablet That Feels More Expensive - Yanko Design

Xiaomi Pad 8 offers a premium experience with a 3.2K display and Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset at an affordable price.

Apple's controversial Fitness VP Jay Blahnik is retiring

Approximately 10 out of the 100 employees under his leadership had reportedly sought extended leaves of absence for mental health concerns since 2022.

Apple

22 hours ago

Garmin's Latest Training Features Fend Off the Advances of the Apple Watch

Food logging can be done in a few ways, including searching a database, scanning barcodes, or using AI-based camera analysis. Simpler items like eggs and fruit are identified well, but complex meals can be frustrating due to lighting and AI limitations.

Wearables

18 hours ago

Samsung Galaxy A57 in for review

The Galaxy A57 is poised to be one of Samsung's best-selling phones of the year.

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Finally Gets Blood Pressure Monitoring in the US

Samsung has introduced blood pressure monitoring for select Galaxy Watch users in the US through the Samsung Health Monitor app.

16 hours ago

Mobile UX

Galaxy S26 FE hits Geekbench, reveals the chipset Samsung chose

Your Samsung Galaxy Watch can now measure your blood pressure in the US

Samsung's Galaxy Watch4 and later models can now measure blood pressure in the US using the Samsung Health Monitor app.

Samsung launched a Pro keyboard for its Tab S11 Ultra

Samsung has launched a new $400 keyboard accessory for the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Pro, featuring a QWERTY layout and customizable keys.

Mobile UX

Hot take: Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37

Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy A57/A37, OnePlus 15T official, Week 13 in review

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Finally Gets Blood Pressure Monitoring in the US

Samsung has introduced blood pressure monitoring for select Galaxy Watch users in the US through the Samsung Health Monitor app.

16 hours ago

Mobile UX

Galaxy S26 FE hits Geekbench, reveals the chipset Samsung chose

Your Samsung Galaxy Watch can now measure your blood pressure in the US

Samsung's Galaxy Watch4 and later models can now measure blood pressure in the US using the Samsung Health Monitor app.

Samsung launched a Pro keyboard for its Tab S11 Ultra

Samsung has launched a new $400 keyboard accessory for the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Pro, featuring a QWERTY layout and customizable keys.

Mobile UX

Hot take: Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37

Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy A57/A37, OnePlus 15T official, Week 13 in review

Data from smart watches reveal early signs of insulin resistance

Wearable device data patterns detect insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction earlier than clinical tests, enabling earlier intervention.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

4 days ago

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Wearable devices empower individuals to regain control of their bodies and communicate after losing abilities due to medical incidents.

Medicine

fromNature

Data from smart watches reveal early signs of insulin resistance

Wearable device data patterns detect insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction earlier than clinical tests, enabling earlier intervention.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

4 days ago

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Wearable devices empower individuals to regain control of their bodies and communicate after losing abilities due to medical incidents.

more#wearable-devices

#google

Mobile UX

Google teases its Whoop competitor

Google's Next Fitbit Wearable Could Launch Without a Display

Google is developing a screenless Fitbit wearable focused on passive health monitoring, competing with Whoop and Oura, and integrating AI features.

Mobile UX

Google teases its Whoop competitor

Google's Next Fitbit Wearable Could Launch Without a Display

Google is developing a screenless Fitbit wearable focused on passive health monitoring, competing with Whoop and Oura, and integrating AI features.

Nothing Phone (4a) review

Nothing Phone (4a) successfully balances aesthetic continuity with fresh design elements, distinguishing itself from its predecessor while maintaining brand identity.

21 hours ago

The Best Cases for Your New Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26 cases are essential for protection, with options ranging from rugged and durable cases to razor-thin minimalist options that cater to different user preferences.

Wearables

Tecno Camon Slim gets certified and runs Geekbench revealing its chipset

Tecno is developing the Camon Slim, featuring 5G support and powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC.

#samsung-galaxy-watch

Wearables

Galaxy Watch users in the US can finally track their blood pressure - here's what you need

Gadgets

Own a Samsung smartwatch? My 30-second routine will keep your device running like new

Galaxy Watch users in the US can finally track their blood pressure - here's what you need

Samsung Galaxy Watch users in the US can now monitor blood pressure with calibration required using an inflatable cuff monitor.

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Gadgets

Own a Samsung smartwatch? My 30-second routine will keep your device running like new

#smartwatch

fromwww.wired.com

Wearables

Our Favorite Budget Smartwatch is $69

This Coin-Sized Sensor Turns Any Analog Watch Into a Fitness Tracker - Yanko Design

The Ganance Heir is a discreet sensor that enhances analog watches with smart features without compromising aesthetics.

Wearables

This minimalist smartwatch by one of my favorite tech companies is under $100 right now

Gadgets

Meta Reportedly Plans Smartwatch Launch in 2026 With These Features

Oppo Watch X3 unveiled with titanium alloy body, blood glucose sensor and hypertension detection

Oppo Watch X3 is a slimmer, brighter circular smartwatch with titanium construction, sapphire glass display, and new continuous glucose monitoring capability.

Honor Watch GS 5 debuts with up to 23 days of battery life

Honor Watch GS 5 is a 44mm smartwatch with cardiac screening, continuous health monitoring, Bluetooth calls, and up to 23-day battery life, priced CNY 699.

fromwww.wired.com

Our Favorite Budget Smartwatch is $69

The Nothing CMF Watch Pro 3 offers a rich feature set at a budget-friendly price of $69, making it a great option for fitness tracking.

This Coin-Sized Sensor Turns Any Analog Watch Into a Fitness Tracker - Yanko Design

The Ganance Heir is a discreet sensor that enhances analog watches with smart features without compromising aesthetics.

This minimalist smartwatch by one of my favorite tech companies is under $100 right now

The CMF by Nothing Watch Pro 3 is an affordable smartwatch with impressive features, including 13 days of battery life and stylish design.

Gadgets

Meta Reportedly Plans Smartwatch Launch in 2026 With These Features

Oppo Watch X3 unveiled with titanium alloy body, blood glucose sensor and hypertension detection

Oppo Watch X3 is a slimmer, brighter circular smartwatch with titanium construction, sapphire glass display, and new continuous glucose monitoring capability.

Gadgets

Honor Watch GS 5 debuts with up to 23 days of battery life

Oppo Watch X3 in for review

Oppo Watch X3 features a lightweight Titanium design, runs WearOS 5.0, and includes health monitoring capabilities like glucose and blood pressure readings.

1 week ago

Samsung expands its One UI 8.5 beta program, includes older Galaxy devices

The One UI 8.5 beta program is currently available for the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy S24 FE, and Galaxy Tab S11, allowing users to enroll via the Samsung Members app.

Mobile UX

5 days ago

Xiaomi Watch 5 review

Xiaomi Watch 5 features a 930mAh battery, offering up to 6 days of use and 18 days in power save mode, along with advanced health sensors.

fromMakeUseOf

Your phone's Bluetooth is broadcasting more than you think - here's how to limit it

Bluetooth remains active and broadcasts data even when not connected, potentially allowing for tracking without user consent.

OnePlus Watch 4 specs leak, might come in two variants

The OnePlus Watch 4 features the same Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset as its predecessor, along with a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED screen and a 646 mAh battery.

Mobile UX

I Tested Garmin Watches for a Decade While Hiking, Biking, and Climbing. Here's What You Should Buy

Garmin watches are the industry standard for outdoor sports, offering durability, reliability, and advanced features for various activities.

#huawei

Gadgets

Huawei teases Watch GT Runner 2 ahead of launch

Mobile UX

Huawei is apparently working on a new professional sport watch

Gadgets

Huawei teases Watch GT Runner 2 ahead of launch

Mobile UX

Huawei is apparently working on a new professional sport watch

Best Smartwatches with WhatsApp Calling and Messages in India

Smartwatches now offer advanced WhatsApp features, including messaging and calling, with varying support across different models.

Wearables

Best Smartwatches Under Rs 20,000 in India: Amazfit T-Rex 3, OnePlus Watch 2R, More

Feature-packed smartwatches under Rs.20,000 deliver strong design, fitness and health tracking, built-in GPS navigation, AI features, and long battery life.

1 week ago

Best Smartwatches with WhatsApp Calling and Messages in India

Smartwatches now offer advanced WhatsApp features, including messaging and calling, with varying support across different models.

Wearables

Best Smartwatches Under Rs 20,000 in India: Amazfit T-Rex 3, OnePlus Watch 2R, More

Xiaomi Watch S5 With a 1.48-Inch AMOLED Display Arrives at This Price

Xiaomi Watch S5 launched in China with 812mAh battery offering up to 21 days of battery life, 1.48-inch AMOLED display, and support for over 150 sports modes.

WhatsApp is now officially available on Garmin smartwatches

WhatsApp launches an official app for select Garmin smartwatches, enabling users to read, reply to messages, and manage calls directly from their wrist with end-to-end encryption.

Garmin Now Lets You Use WhatsApp on These Smartwatch Models

Garmin smartwatches now support WhatsApp messaging through Connect IQ, allowing users to view, respond to messages, and decline calls directly from their wrist.

#apple-watch-series-11

fromwww.engadget.com

Apple

The Apple Watch Series 11 is back on sale for $299

Apple

I've tested all of Apple's smart watches - I recommend this one in 2026 (and it's $100 off)

fromwww.engadget.com

Apple

The Apple Watch Series 11 is back on sale for $299

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Apple

I've tested all of Apple's smart watches - I recommend this one in 2026 (and it's $100 off)

Oppo Watch X3 Goes Official With This Price Tag

Oppo Watch X3 is a flagship smartwatch featuring a 1.5-inch LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon W5 chipset, 100+ sports modes, and up to 16 days battery life, priced at CNY 2,799.

Snapdragon Wear Elite arrives with on-device AI capabilities, performance and battery gains

Qualcomm's Wear Elite chip delivers 5x CPU and 7x GPU performance improvements with dedicated AI capabilities for next-generation smartwatches and wearable devices.

3 weeks ago

Here's how the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will improve its connectivity

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is expected to feature 5G connectivity and the Snapdragon Wear Elite SoC, positioning it as a premium upgrade over the standard Galaxy Watch9.

Xiaomi Watch 5 unboxing

The Xiaomi Watch 5 has a 930mAh power pack. That's massive. Compare that with the OnePlus Watch 3's perceptively huge 648mAh battery - the Xiaomi Watch 5 has a 43% bigger battery! Xiaomi recons you can get a total of 6 days of endurance - unheard of for a Wear OS watch!

Mobile UX

Gear News of the Week: Samsung Sets a Date for Galaxy Unpacked, and Fitbit's AI Coach Comes to iOS

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S26 lineup February 25 with minor hardware upgrades, AI/Gemini features, a built-in privacy screen, and reservation incentives.

4 weeks ago

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 to use a new chipset

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will use the new Snapdragon Wear Elite SoC, while the Galaxy Watch9 retains the Exynos W1000, creating greater differentiation between Ultra and standard models.

Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 brings updated GPS antenna, marathon mode and 14 days of battery life

Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 is a specialized running watch featuring advanced GPS positioning, marathon training modes, and health monitoring, co-developed with Olympic runner Eliud Kipchoge.

Moto Watch Review: The Best Smartwatch Under Rs. 6,000 in 2026?

Motorola's new Moto Watch offers premium design and comfort at Rs. 5,999-6,999, featuring sandblasted aluminum, multiple strap options, and IP68 water resistance in the affordable smartwatch segment.

Wearables

Motorola's new smartwatch keeps things simple, but power users may want more

Motorola's new Moto Watch offers solid fundamentals with comfortable design and easy setup, but faces limitations that may disappoint users seeking premium smartwatch features.

4 weeks ago

Moto Watch Review: The Best Smartwatch Under Rs. 6,000 in 2026?

Motorola's new Moto Watch offers premium design and comfort at Rs. 5,999-6,999, featuring sandblasted aluminum, multiple strap options, and IP68 water resistance in the affordable smartwatch segment.

Wearables

Motorola's new smartwatch keeps things simple, but power users may want more

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#moto-watch

Gadgets

Motorola Teases New Smartwatch Launch in India

Wearables

Moto Watch With Up to 13 Days of Battery Launched in India at This Price

Gadgets

Motorola Teases New Smartwatch Launch in India

Wearables

Moto Watch With Up to 13 Days of Battery Launched in India at This Price

One UI 8.5 Beta 4 changelog leaks, here's what's coming

One UI 8.5 Beta 4 for Galaxy S25 brings updated Bixby, AI Select and Phone app bug fixes, delivered as firmware version ZZAB.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite chip is made for smartwatches and AI devices

Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon Wear Elite processor for smartwatches with 3nm technology, delivering up to five times faster single-threaded performance and advanced AI capabilities.

Here Are the Top Smartwatches Under Rs 15,000 in India

Budget smartwatches under Rs. 15,000 now offer stylish designs, accurate health tracking, AMOLED displays, reliable battery life, and advanced features rivaling pricier models.

A Meta smartwatch is reportedly coming this year

Rumors of a Meta smartwatch first surfaced in 2021, with leaked images appearing in 2022 before reports claimed the project was shelved. Now, a new report says Meta has revived the smartwatch project and plans to launch it this year. According to The Information, citing sources familiar with the project, Meta's upcoming smartwatch, internally codenamed Malibu 2, is expected to launch in 2026 with health-tracking capabilities and Meta AI features.

Mobile UX

Here's When the Xiaomi Watch 5 Will Be Launched Globally

Xiaomi Watch 5 launches globally on February 28, 2026, featuring a round AMOLED display with health tracking capabilities and expected pricing around EUR 329 in Europe.

Rogbid Fusion is a miniature smartwatch that fits on your finger

Rogbid Fusion is a hybrid smart ring and smartwatch with health and fitness tracking, 0.49-inch OLED, 5ATM water resistance, and up to five days battery.

fromwww.wired.com

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Is Discounted on Amazon

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic offer Wear OS 6, bright AMOLED displays, comprehensive health tracking, and current discounts, with battery life varying significantly by model.

The Moto Watch Looks and Feels Like a Polar Fitness Tracker-but More Fun

Motorola's watch pairs attractive Polar sleep tracking and clean activity metrics with unreliable onboard GPS and overly sensitive controls, causing occasional measurement and usability issues.

fromKotaku

Google Pixel Watch 4 Gets a Bigger Discount Than the Apple Watch, LTE Model Is Nearly as Cheap as the Wi-Fi Version - Kotaku

Pixel Watch 4 offers a brighter larger display, durable build, extensive fitness and health tracking, and a temporary price drop from $450 to $350.

Garmin Quatix 8 Pro Debuts With Satellite, LTE Connectivity and Marine Tools

Garmin has launched the Quatix 8 Pro nautical smartwatch with built-in inReach support, adding satellite and LTE-based communication to its marine-focused wearable lineup. The smartwatch is aimed at users who spend long periods on the water and need communication, navigation, safety, and vessel control features without depending on a smartphone. It supports two-way messaging, voice calling, SOS alerts, and marine controls, while also offering full smartwatch, health, and fitness tracking when used on land.

Wearables

Pebble seeks to remedy the wearable industry's original sin

A revived Pebble Round 2 favors less‑smart, more useful smartwatches that supplement phones with e-paper displays, improved battery life, and fewer compromises.