Neowin News Feed for: Smartwatches

Samsung's next wave of wearables could include smart earrings and AI necklaces

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:58:02 +0000

Samsung has confirmed that it is exploring new kinds of wearable devices beyond smartwatches and glasses. Read more...

Samsung One UI 8 Watch beta program goes live in Korea and the U.S, for eligible devices

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:20:01 +0000

Samsung has launched the One UI 8 Watch beta program with new health features for eligible Galaxy smartwatches. Read more...

Here is a list of Samsung Galaxy watches that won't be supported after September 2025

Sayan Sen — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:42:01 +0000

Samsung is set to end support for Tizen OS on its smartwatch lineup very soon this year. These are the watches that will lose support. Read more...

Limited time deal: The Garmin Forerunner 265 is back to its lowest price yet

David Uzondu — Sat, 17 May 2025 06:46:01 +0000

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is back to its lowest price ever on Amazon, with both the 46mm and 42mm models discounted by $100 for a limited time only. Read more...

Grab the Fitbit Versa 4 for $149.95 with 25% off

David Uzondu — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:30:03 +0000

The Fitbit Versa 4 is now 25% off at $149.95. If you're in the market for a fitness smartwatch, this could be the one. Read more...

Garmin tag teams with Elon Musk's SpaceX to study crew on Fram2 with its watches

News Staff — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:26:01 +0000

Garmin is using its watches to help scientists understand human health in space better. It is on board with the crew on SpaceX's Fram2 mission. Read more...

Apple is reportedly working on camera-equipped Apple Watch models

Hamid Ganji — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:32:01 +0000

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is exploring the idea of adding cameras to future Apple Watch models. Read more...

Surprise update rolls out to Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches

David Uzondu — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:42:01 +0000

Reddit users were puzzled by a surprise Fossil Gen 6 update, which is likely among the last updates expected for the brand. Read more...

Samsung rolls out One UI 6 to more Galaxy Watch models

Taras Buria — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:54:02 +0000

If you have an older Galaxy Watch model, Samsung has a big new feature update waiting for you to download. Read more...

Google resumes rolling out Wear OS 5 update for Pixel Watch 1 and 2

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:34:01 +0000

After halting the update for a month, Google is now bundling the Wear OS 5 OS with a November update for Pixel Watch 1 and 2. Read more...

Apple shipped around 800,000 fewer watches year-over-year during the second quarter

Paul Hill — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:04:01 +0000

Apple has shipped around 800,000 fewer smartwatches during Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023. New devices this month could boost shipments though. Read more...

Nest Cam streaming is coming soon to other Wear OS smartwatches

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:08:01 +0000

Google has recently updated its support document confirming that Nest Cam streaming won't be exclusive to Pixel Watch 3, but will come to the other Wear OS devices. Read more...

Google unveils Pixel Watch 3 with Loss of Pulse detection and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:50:01 +0000

Google has officially unveiled the Pixel Watch 3, its third-generation smartwatch. It features a bigger size, brighter displays, better performance, and a unique "Loss of Pulse" feature. Read more...

Wearable shipments returned to growth in the second quarter, says IDC

Paul Hill — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:46:01 +0000

Wearable shipments grew in the second quarter following two quarters of decline. Smartwatches saw the most year-over-year growth during the second quarter but hearables had the highest market share. Read more...

Save 33% on Fitbit Sense 2, now available for $199

Taras Buria — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:38:02 +0000

Fitbit's flagship smartwatch is now more affordable thanks to a significant 33% discount on Amazon. You can snag this smartwatch with advanced health and fitness capabilities for only $199.95. Read more...

Apple Watch Series 7 is currently up to 15% off with 20% discount on Beats Earbuds

Taras Buria — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:14:01 +0000

You can save up to 15% on Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS and Cellular), Apple's latest smartwatch. Besides, purchasing eligible models gets you an additional 20% discount on Beats Earbuds. Read more...

Fitbit watch owners in the United States will soon receive atrial fibrillation warnings

Paul Hill — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:44:01 +0000

Google is rolling out an AFib detector to a variety of Fitbit watches in the United States following necessary approval of the algorithm by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Read more...

Garmin report finds users logged a record-breaking number of activities last year

Paul Hill — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:40:01 +0000

Garmin has released a new report showing the growth of activities it recorded on its smartwatches. Indoor activities saw the most growth with Pilates being the most popular activity overall. Read more...

IDC: Smartwatches starting to displace wristbands as wearable shipments grow 9.9% in 3Q21

Paul Hill — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:38:01 +0000

The analyst firm IDC has said that smartwatches have begun to displace wristbands as the price gap between the two products closes. Customers want smartwatches as they are more capable devices. Read more...

Man thanks his Apple Watch for saving his life, urges everyone to use it well

Sayan Sen — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:14:01 +0000

Brandon Schneider has credited his Apple Watch for saving his life as it had alerted people when he fell unconscious and received severe head injuries. Brandon has urged all to use their watches well. Read more...

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic spotted on Amazon Canada

Chandrakant Isi — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:24:02 +0000

According to the listing, the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic feature a radial dial and a water-resistant body. In terms of software, Samsung will ditch its Tizen OS in favor of Google's Wear OS. Read more...

Huawei announces Huawei Watch 3 and 3 Pro with HarmonyOS

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:16:21 +0000

At its product launch event today, Huawei announced the new Huawei Watch 3 and 3 Pro, featuring the company's new HarmonyOS. The watches feature a premium design and all the features you'd expect. Read more...

Samsung's Tizen-based smartwatches will get three years of support

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 19 May 2021 10:34:01 +0000

Samsung is entering a partnership with Google to revamp Wear OS as a unified platform for smartwatches, but its existing Tizen smartwatches will still be supported for a good while. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 will reportedly run Wear OS with One UI on top

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 17 May 2021 11:04:01 +0000

A new report indicates that Samsung is preparing to move away from Tizen to Google's Wear OS for its next smartwatch. However, it will still be using a version of One UI on top of it. Read more...

OnePlus Watch design revealed ahead of launch event

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:20:01 +0000

YouTube channel Unbox Therapy has revealed the upcoming smartwatch from OnePlus a few days before the March 23 event. The design reveal and spec leaks leave no room for imagination. Read more...

OnePlus Watch features leaked, including Warp Charge and an IP68 rating [Update]

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:24:01 +0000

OnePlus' rumored smartwatch has had a bunch of its features leaked. This includes support for Warp Charge, which can reportedly give you a week of battery life with 20 minutes of charging. Read more...

IDC: Pandemic shifted consumer spending to wearables market

Paul Hill — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:58:01 +0000

IDC data has shown that people turned to purchase wearables as their disposable income rose due to the closure of most retail outlets because of coronavirus. The market grew by 28.4% compared to 2019. Read more...

Hublot unveils limited edition Big Bang e Premier League smartwatch

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:26:01 +0000

Hublot and the Premier League have joined arms to create a new smartwatch called the Big Bang e Premier League. The luxurious smartwatch is a limited edition and only 200 of it have been made. Read more...

Gartner: Global wearable market to reach $81.5 billion in 2021

Paul Hill — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:36:01 +0000

Gartner has said that spend in the global wearable market will reach $81.5 billion this year, up 18.1% compared to 2020 where spend reached $69 billion. Ear-worn devices will create the most spend. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 is now going for up to a $100 discount on Amazon

Jay Bonggolto — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 10:28:01 +0000

Samsung is offering some discounts on the Galaxy Watch3 through Amazon right now, starting at $299 for the 41mm Bluetooth version and $379 for the 45mm LTE variant, marking a saving of up to $100. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 review: Stellar hardware, but I don't love Tizen

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 10:00:02 +0000

Samsung's latest smartwatch brings back the rotating bezel and keeps the premium aesthetic of its predecessors. It's the best smartwatch hardware, but there are some problems with Tizen. Read more...

Google details the new Fit workout features making it to Wear OS devices

Abhay V — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:18:01 +0000

Google has detailed the features making it to the Fit app for Wear OS devices, including the new Tiles, quick settings toggles, custom goals for workouts, a Touch Lock feature, and much more. Read more...

Unboxing and first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Watch3

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:50:01 +0000

The Galaxy Watch3 has a smaller and lighter design than its predecessor, and it also has new features like blood pressure monitoring and an ECG. It runs Tizen, so it works better with Samsung phones. Read more...

Honor Watch ES review: An affordable way to get into fitness

João Carrasqueira — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 09:00:01 +0000

The Honor Watch ES is a sleek-looking smartwatch that offers a lot of the features you'd expect from a fitness smartwatch at an affordable price. Most notably, it brings guided workouts to the table. Read more...

Honor Watch GS Pro review: incredible battery life in a rugged design

João Carrasqueira — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:00:01 +0000

The Honor Watch GS Pro is a fitness-oriented smartwatch designed for the outdoors, and while it's not a great fashion piece, it works very well as a fitness and health tracker. Here's our review. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 will be available in titanium on October 2

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:58:01 +0000

Samsung has announced that the titanium variant of the Galaxy Watch3 will launch on October 2, but it will only be available in the 45mm size and Mystic Black color at launch, with no LTE. Read more...

nubia Watch review: One step forward, two steps backward

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 12:00:01 +0000

The second generation of nubia's smartwatch featuring a folded display, the Watch, is here. The latest wearable from nubia has dropped a few grams and a few features - one too many, perhaps. Read more...

Samsung brings Galaxy Watch3 features to the Galaxy Watch Active2

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:34:02 +0000

Samsung has begun rolling out a software update to last year's Galaxy Watch Active2, which introduces some of the features that launched on the Galaxy Watch3, such as fall detection. Read more...

Samsung's Galaxy Watch3 is already 15% off on Amazon

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:16:01 +0000

Samsung's latest smartwatch is just over one month old, but the company is already discounting the 45mm model to $365, 15% off its usual price. However, you're limited to the Bluetooth model. Read more...

Honor Watch ES and GS Pro unboxing and first impressions

João Carrasqueira — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 14:00:01 +0000

Honor has announced a couple of new smartwatches, one with a more rugged design for the great outdoors, and a more modern-looking one. Here's our first look at both of the offerings. Read more...