Smartwatches have seen a leap in popularity in recent years as more firms join the wearables race. While the likes of Apple, Garmin, and Fitbit are arguably leading the fitness tracking field, players like Samsung focus on broad smartwatch features. Whether you’re in the market for a basic activity tracker, a steady budget smartwatch, or […]
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Mobvoi doesn’t mess about with its flash sales. This one lasts just six hours, and we missed the first half of it. You still have time to take advantage though. Until 2:15 PM PST, you can pick up the TicWatch S2 for $134.99 ($35 off) or the TicWatch E2 for $127.99 ($32 off). Much like […]
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An enterprising Reddit user discovered a reference to the Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset on a promotional image for a Moto-branded watch. Theoretically, this upcoming Moto watch could sport that advanced chip, Wear OS, and wireless charging. So far, there’s only one watch on the market with the SD4100, so this would be a welcome bit […]
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The Amazfit T-Rex is getting apparently getting a successor. The new rugged smartwatch is rumored to get improved water resistance and new sensors. The wearable could launch in India soon. The Amazfit T-Rex from last year is a great value-for-money smartwatch with rugged charms. It’s also highly durable, offers a 20-day battery life, and features […]
Read MoreMichael Kors is an established and renowned luxury brand in the fashion world. In 2016, it joined the smartwatch race under the wings of the Fossil Group. Now, Michael Kors smartwatches are among the pick for those who value the aesthetics of their wearables. Running Wear OS and built on Fossil’s smartwatch platforms, the brand’s […]
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‘OK Google’ detection is broken for at least some Wear OS smartwatch owners. Users have occasionally reported problems in recent months, too. It’s not certain when there will be a fix. If you ask your Google-powered smartwatch for help and don’t get an answer, you’re not alone. Numerous users on Issue Tracker, Reddit, and elsewhere […]
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Credit: Kris Carlon / Android Authority Huawei is opening its smartwatch platform to third-party developers. This means apps made outside of the company’s walls will be available to install on its devices. Fitness app Fitify becomes the first such app available. Huawei employs solid hardware in its smartwatches but they’re often let down by basic, […]
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Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Opinion post by Jimmy Westenberg When Google launched Android Wear in 2014, it did so with the help of two smartphone OEMs that wanted to help kickstart the smartwatch landscape on Android. The LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live were the first two Android Wear-powered watches to hit […]
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Garmin has launched the Enduro smartwatch designed for professional athletes. The wearable packs a 70-day battery life extendable up to 80 days with solar charging. It also features advanced training metrics along with all the basic fitness tracking features. Garmin is known for making excellent fitness watches that are built for specific use cases. Some […]
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According to a new report, there could be an Android-powered Facebook smartwatch in the works. Although it is nearly certain Android will power the watch, it is not clear if that means Wear OS. Facebook apparently wants to get deeper into the wearables market and eventually have a homemade OS power its products. According to […]
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