LoginMy two biggest wishes for watchOS 27 aren't new features — they're fixes
29 March 2026 at 13:00
I’m hoping Apple will fix the Apple Watch’s wrist flick gesture and Live Activities at WWDC 2026.
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'More people can keep their private conversations going right from their wrist' as Garmin works with Meta to add WhatsApp integration to 'select' watches
17 March 2026 at 14:34
Garmin continues to move from training tool to 'proper' smartwatch with a new WhatsApp integration.
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- Xiaomi’s Watch 5 has just launched globally, and it could be an affordable Google Pixel Watch 4 rival
Xiaomi’s Watch 5 has just launched globally, and it could be an affordable Google Pixel Watch 4 rival
3 March 2026 at 04:00
The Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatch has launched outside China, bringing some new features along for the ride.
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- Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite aims to power the next wave of AI wearables — not just smartwatches
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite aims to power the next wave of AI wearables — not just smartwatches
2 March 2026 at 08:00
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Wear Elite wearable platform, which could live in the next generation of AI wearables.
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- Huge Garmin update alert! Garmin Fitness Coach arrives in-app and on-watch — and one of my favorite features just got a big boost too
Huge Garmin update alert! Garmin Fitness Coach arrives in-app and on-watch — and one of my favorite features just got a big boost too
25 February 2026 at 13:23
Gym-goers get guided workouts just like runners and cyclists, plus more gear tracking updates
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- Google Pixel Watch (and other Wear OS users) just got a potentially life-saving new upgrade
Google Pixel Watch (and other Wear OS users) just got a potentially life-saving new upgrade
24 February 2026 at 12:26
Wear OS users can get earthquake alerts on watch – even if you're nowhere near your phone.
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- I wore this rugged Suunto smartwatch for months, and I reckon Garmin's got competition in the outdoor superwatch arena
I wore this rugged Suunto smartwatch for months, and I reckon Garmin's got competition in the outdoor superwatch arena
22 February 2026 at 11:30
With an enormous battery life and a crisp AOLED display, the Suunto Vertical 2 has some of Garmin's most powerful adventure watches in its sights
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- Amazfit Balance 2 review: An outstanding fitness tracker, but so-so smart features
Amazfit Balance 2 review: An outstanding fitness tracker, but so-so smart features
18 February 2026 at 16:02
The Amazfit Balance 2 delivers outstanding battery performance alongside excellent tracking, as well as a capable AI assistant.
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- Sick of charging your Apple Watch every day? The Coros Pace 4 offers up to 19 days of battery, and costs less than an SE 3
Sick of charging your Apple Watch every day? The Coros Pace 4 offers up to 19 days of battery, and costs less than an SE 3
15 February 2026 at 14:00
The Coros Pace 4 is a joy to wear during all types of activity, but there's a GPS margin of error.
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- Move over, Apple and Samsung – this Huawei smartwatch has a world-first diabetes feature, but there’s a catch
Move over, Apple and Samsung – this Huawei smartwatch has a world-first diabetes feature, but there’s a catch
13 February 2026 at 16:27
The Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro smartwatch can now measure your blood sugar levels in a non-invasive way thanks to a new update.
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- I wore the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro for a month, and at half the price of an Apple Watch Ultra 3, it gets top marks for value
I wore the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro for a month, and at half the price of an Apple Watch Ultra 3, it gets top marks for value
9 February 2026 at 14:17
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro impresses for outdoor activities and rugged build quality but fails on smartwatch features
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- This reduction would 'offset the initial cost of the device': New research argues for health services giving out Apple Watches to patients for free — here's why
This reduction would 'offset the initial cost of the device': New research argues for health services giving out Apple Watches to patients for free — here's why
23 January 2026 at 15:29
Science confirms what we knew all along: smartwatches are literal lifesavers.
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- Pebble unveils Pebble Round 2 — and fixes all the original's major pitfalls
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2 January 2026 at 19:30
Pebble Round 2 is official — we can't believe we have to wait until May for this huge do-over.
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- Pebble just teased a mysterious new smartwatch, and we’re excited to see what it is
Pebble just teased a mysterious new smartwatch, and we’re excited to see what it is
8 December 2025 at 16:54
Pebble has hinted at a new smartwatch, and it could be an updated Pebble Time Round.
Garmin Vivoactive 6 review: A feature-stuffed pocket rocket
20 November 2025 at 19:04
The Garmin Vivoactive 6 packs tons of features into a small, affordable package.
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- Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 review: A deep dive with the first ever smartwatch to feature sonar communication
Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 review: A deep dive with the first ever smartwatch to feature sonar communication
11 November 2025 at 17:24
The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 is the first smartwatch with sonar communication – but that comes at a cost.
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- The Coros Pace 4 brings a substantial display update to the affordable Garmin rival
The Coros Pace 4 brings a substantial display update to the affordable Garmin rival
11 November 2025 at 15:48
Coros has just launched the Pace 4 smartwatch with an AMOLED display and improve heart rate accuracy.
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- The WhatsApp team is aware that the new Apple Watch app is crashing on certain models – and is 'working quickly' to fix it
The WhatsApp team is aware that the new Apple Watch app is crashing on certain models – and is 'working quickly' to fix it
8 November 2025 at 13:30
WhatsApp has arrived on the Apple Watch, but some users are unable to get it running properly.
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- Garmin is planning a Spotify Wrapped-style review of your fitness highlights in 2025
Garmin is planning a Spotify Wrapped-style review of your fitness highlights in 2025
7 November 2025 at 13:32
Garmin could be working on an annual summary to help you understand your health and fitness.
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- Fitbit is working on hypertension and ‘unusual trend' detection for Pixel Watch owners – here's how you can sign up for testing
Fitbit is working on hypertension and ‘unusual trend' detection for Pixel Watch owners – here's how you can sign up for testing
7 November 2025 at 13:09
Fitbit Labs is running tests for a new hypertension alert tool, and your can join the waitlist now.
