Fitbit launched the Versa in March last year, and it was a better product than the company’s first smartwatch. While it had a bit of an Apple Watch vibe, the Versa was a capable fitness-oriented smartwatch. We have yet to see a followup to Fitbit’s first watch (the Ionic), but it looks like a Versa successor […]
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Spotify is coming to the Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music
If you happen to own a Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music, you’re in luck — Spotify support is rolling out today! Up until now, Vivoactive 3 Music owners have only been able to locally load up music, or download playlists through iHeartRadio or Deezer. Now one of the world’s most popular music services is coming to […]
Read MoreSamsung announces the Galaxy Watch Active and Galaxy Fit fitness tracker
Samsung didn’t just announce four new smartphones (and the Galaxy Fold) at its Unpacked event — it also took the wraps off three new wearables: the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Samsung Galaxy Fit, and Samsung Galaxy Fit E. Here’s what you need to know about these new Samsung fitness devices. Don’t miss: Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, […]
Read MoreFossil Sport review: The best Wear OS watch, not the best fitness watch
There are plenty of decent Wear OS watches on the market, but which one do you buy if you want something truly focused on fitness? The new Fossil Sport is one of the only options to really fit that bill. Not only is this one of the only sport-focused Wear OS options, it’s also one […]
Read MoreSmartwatch market exploding: 16% of adults in the US now own one
Although the smartphone market is in a pretty serious downturn right now, the smartwatch market is doing incredibly well. New market research from the NPD Group concludes that a whopping 16 percent of adults in the United States own a smartwatch, as of November 2018. That figure is up four percentage points from the same […]
Read More[Update: More details] Leaked Samsung Galaxy Sport smartwatch render shows curved glass and no rotating bezel
Everyone is currently obsessing over the impending Galaxy S10 launch, but there’s another Samsung device on the horizon: a smartwatch that may be called the Galaxy Sport. A new leak purports to show off the upcoming wearable, and it’s a bit of a departure for Samsung. It’s smoother and rounder than past Samsung watches, and […]
Read MoreRumor: Samsung’s new sport smartwatch won’t have one of the Galaxy Watch’s best features
One of the genuinely useful features on the Samsung Galaxy Watch — and older Samsung smartwatches for that matter — is the physically rotating watch dial. It’s an ingenious way to navigate around the user interface without making the user scroll through a tiny display with their smudgy fingers. Unfortunately Samsung’s upcoming sport smartwatch might […]
Read MoreFitbit Versa vs Apple Watch Series 4: Which smartwatch is right for you?
Two of the most popular smartwatches on the market are the Apple Watch and Fitbit Versa. While Apple has been making smartwatches for years, Fitbit is still relatively new to the space. Even so, the Fitbit Versa was one of the sleeper hits of 2018. Can Fitbit really compete with the new Series 4 Apple […]
Read MoreAlleged Fitbit Versa 2 leaks in silver, rose pink, purple, and cyan
Fitbit launched the Versa in March last year, and it was a better product than the company’s first smartwatch. While it had a bit of an Apple Watch vibe, the Versa was a capable fitness-oriented smartwatch. We have yet to see a followup to Fitbit’s first watch (the Ionic), but it looks like a Versa successor […]
Read MoreLeaked Samsung Galaxy Sport smartwatch render shows curved glass and no rotating bezel
Everyone is currently obsessing over the impending Galaxy S10 launch, but there’s another Samsung device on the horizon: a smartwatch that may be called the Galaxy Sport. A new leak purports to show off the upcoming wearable, and it’s a bit of a departure for Samsung. It’s smoother and rounder than past Samsung watches, and […]
Read MoreWhat’s the best Garmin watch? (January 2019)
Fitbit might be king of the fitness trackers, but Garmin is untouchable when it comes to fitness watches. Whether you’re looking for a running watch, a golf watch, a fitness tracker, or a watch that can do it all, Garmin has something for you. Related: Fitbit vs Garmin: Which ecosystem is right for you? In fact, […]
Read MoreNew Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon has SD 3100, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage
Droid Life Fashion brand Louis Vuitton is going to release an updated version of the 2017 Tambour Horizon, via Droid Life. The 2019 version of the Louis Vuitton smartwatch will pack some high-end specs — and we expect it to have a high-end price to match. In 2017, the Tambour Horizon launched with a 1.2-inch AMOLED […]
Read MoreWithings Move review: Fitness tracking in disguise
What comes to mind when you think of the term fitness tracker? Most likely, it’s a silicone band that may or may not have a display, and it’s probably not all that attractive to wear at all times. Withings has always had a different approach to fitness trackers. Its latest watches — the Withings Move […]
Read MoreBest Wear OS watches (January 2019)
In the early days of Android Wear, there were only a few decent smartwatch options — mainly from Motorola and LG. Since then, the platform has been rebranded to Wear OS, and many other companies have joined the Wear OS party. We’re now seeing more Wear OS watches come from fashion brands and watchmakers than smartphone […]
Read MoreGoogle is buying smartwatch tech from Fossil for $40 million
Google is finally getting serious about Wear OS. On Thursday, Fossil Group, the company that’s perhaps the most focused on bringing new Wear OS watches to market, is selling $40 million worth of smartwatch-related intellectual property to Google. The IP is related to a smartwatch technology currently under development by Fossil. As part of the […]
Read MoreWear OS 2.3 is now rolling out to some smartwatches
While Google’s battery-focused Wear OS 2.2 H update continues to roll out, version 2.3 of the wearable operating system is now beginning to hit smartwatches as well. The new Wear OS version comes with a Home app update from 2.20 to 2.21, which promises a more intuitive, efficient design; improved health coaching; and more proactive […]
Read MoreTicWatch C2 review: An (almost) perfect Pixel Watch blueprint
It’s taken just over two years for China’s Mobvoi — ostensibly an AI company — to cement its place as one of the hottest smartwatch makers on the planet. Editor’s Pick 2019 will be a great year for smartwatches and fitness trackers — here’s why Smartwatches and fitness trackers have never been as cut-and-dry as […]
Read MoreSmartwatch roundup: All the best wearables we could find at CES 2019
Smartphones may have been almost a no-show at CES 2019, but that wasn’t the case for smartwatches. From fitness companies to fashion brands, we’ve seen plenty of companies launch new wearables at this year’s trade show. Here’s our list of the best smartwatches we could find at CES 2019. Kate Spade Scallop Smartwatch 2 Don’t […]
Read MoreMobvoi smartwatches to get fall detection and new fitness features in new update
Mobvoi’s new TicWatch S2 and E2 made their debut just one day ago, and the company already has new details to share about both watches. At CES 2019, Android Authority has learned Mobvoi plans to roll out new safety and fitness features to the TicWatches sometime “soon.” The new features — which are part of […]
Read MoreSkagen, Fossil unveil new hybrid smartwatches, new glitz design for Skagen Falster 2
We’ve already seen new smartwatches from Kate Spade at CES 2019, but Fossil isn’t done pumping out smartwatches quite yet. The company has announced a new design for the Skagen Falster 2, as well as new hybrid watches from Skagen and Fossil. Let’s start with the Falster 2 — the beautiful smartwatch that broke our […]
Read MoreMobvoi unveils two updated Wear OS smartwatches: Ticwatch E2 and S2
Chinese AI firm Mobvoi has been a shining light in the generally underwhelming Android Wear/Wear OS space, and today it’s announcing two new products. The TicWatch E2 and S2 (standing for Express and Sport) are follow-ups to the company’s most affordable smartwatches, with updated designs, bigger batteries, but still Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100. While it’s disappointing not […]
Read MoreHands-on: Kate Spade Scallop Smartwatch 2 now features GPS, HR, and Google Pay support
Some of the most fashionable smartwatches in Fossil’s huge wearables empire comes from Kate Spade, the New York-based fashion company. Today, Kate Spade is announcing a refreshed Wear OS smartwatch called the Kate Spade Scallop Smartwatch 2. A big complaint users had with last year’s Kate Spade watches was that they were lacking in hardware […]
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