Category Archives: Wear OS

Michael Kors is launching swanky new Gen 5E smartwatches, starting at $250

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Jimmy Westenberg

Fossil Group is going all-in on the Gen 5E variants. Continue reading →

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Fossil Gen 5 LTE version now available from Fossil.com (Update: Verizon, too)

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Jimmy Westenberg

Update: The new LTE-powered watch is available now, much earlier than when Fossil told us it would land. Continue reading →

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Fossil’s first smartwatch with LTE might come soon

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Whether or not it’s a meaningful improvement is another matter. Continue reading →

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Oppo Watch review: An excellent Wear OS smartwatch

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Dhruv Bhutani

Oppo’s first Wear OS smartwatch is a winner. Continue reading →

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Google’s fall Wear OS update will speed up your smartwatch

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Jon Fingas

You can also expect a revamped weather experience, a handwashing timer, and more. 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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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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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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Mobvoi TicWatch C2 Plus smartwatch doubles the RAM but has an ancient processor

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Jimmy Westenberg

Don’t buy this smartwatch. Not at this price. Continue reading →

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