Category Archives: smartwatches

Google Maps comes back to Apple Watch after 3-year hiatus

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Apple CarPlay users can finally use split-screen mode with Google Maps, too. Continue reading →

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Huawei’s upcoming smartwatch could pack almost 100 sports modes for under $150

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Adamya Sharma

The smartwatch is expected to cost €119. Continue reading →

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The Oppo Watch is a beautiful Apple Watch clone, and it’s launching globally

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Dhruv Bhutani

It may not look all that original, but this Wear OS watch has some decent specs and features you won’t want to miss. Continue reading →

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The best Fossil smartwatches: Fossil Gen 5, Hybrid HR, and more (July 2020)

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Jimmy Westenberg

Fossil Group makes a ton of smartwatches, and we’re here to talk about the best ones. Continue reading →

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 leaks in hands-on video: Watch it here! (Update)

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Andy Walker

Update: A new unboxing video has broken cover leaving very little to the imagination. Continue reading →

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Garmin suffers major Connect service outage (Update: Cyber attack confirmed)

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Jimmy Westenberg

Update: It looks like Garmin’s Connect service is slowly coming back after going offline due to a confirmed cyber attack. Continue reading →

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Oppo’s Wear OS-powered Apple Watch copycat is launching globally this month

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Jimmy Westenberg

A quick stop by the FCC revealed some interesting Oppo Watch specs, too. Continue reading →

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 emerges in live photos and promos

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 may be one of the more poorly kept hardware secrets this summer. Continue reading →

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More Galaxy Watch 3 details emerge, including sizes, prices, and more

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Dave LeClair

Looks like we won’t have to wait too much longer to get our hands on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. Continue reading →

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Qualcomm’s new wearable chipsets promise performance, battery improvements

Posted on June 30, 2020 by David Imel

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100 and 4100 Plus chipsets will hopefully bring better performance and battery to smartwatches. Continue reading →

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