Google has been actively refining the Wear OS 5 timeline this month, but alongside these updates, the company is also rolling out the next major version of its smartwatch operating system. Announced today, the Wear OS 5.1 Preview—based on Android 15—introduces new features for developers to explore and test.
If you’ve been considering buying the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, this Black Friday might be the perfect time to take the plunge. Last year’s Galaxy smartwatch is now on sale for just $159—52% off its original launch price of $329. Although the Galaxy Watch 6 saw a price drop following the release of the Galaxy Watch 7, this deal still offers significant savings of $170.
Samsung has brought the One UI 6 Watch update, first introduced on the Galaxy Watch 6 series, to the Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 4, and the new Galaxy Watch FE. This update, built on Wear OS 5, adds many new features and improvements.
There are now amazing smartwatch deals popping up ahead of Black Friday. If you’re particularly looking for one with an incredible battery life and designed for running and training, the Garmin Forerunner 265 is on sale on Amazon for $349, or down $100 from the usual $449.
Google’s Pixel Watch has typically received updates every month or two, mainly in the form of security patches or software improvements with new features. However, this schedule is set to change. Following the latest November update, Google announced that the next major update for Pixel Watches will arrive in March 2025, marking the start of a quarterly release schedule.
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If you are very active when it comes to sports or simply enjoy spending time outdoors or being surrounded by nature, choosing the right smartwatch is crucial. Above all, a robust design and a long-lasting battery are important considerations. Thankfully, both aspects can be found in watches from Kospet. The company specializes in robust wearables and offers smartwatches such as the Tank X2, Tank X2 Ultra, and Tank S2. Find out what you can expect from these affordable models in this article.
We consider the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 to be the best smartwatch for most Android users especially if you have a Galaxy phone to pair with it. Right now, it is on sale on Amazon, falling to a new record low price of $251 from $329 for the 44 MM GPS model of the Galaxy Watch in green finish, slashing its price by 24 percent.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 is cheaper than the latest Galaxy Watch, but it can still cost a couple of Benjamin. Fortunately, a sale on Best Buy and Amazon has now dropped last year’s Galaxy smartwatch in 40 mm variant back to its best price of $169, down by a huge $130 or 43 percent from the original launch price of $299.
Following the launch of the One UI 6 Watch Beta program in June, Samsung has now rolled out the stable version of the software. This update, based on Wear OS 5, will initially be released for the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. Unfortunately, there’s no exact timeline as to when it will be available for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4.
Apple might soon expand its digital car key feature to include the Apple Watch, allowing users to unlock and start Tesla electric vehicles remotely. This potential upgrade was hinted at in new code strings found in the latest Tesla app update.