Wearables are getting smarter, and AI is leading the charge. Every month seems to bring a fresh AI-powered feature from a new wearable company or an update from the old guard. Take Fitbit, for instance—they just rolled out a smarter health service thanks to a Gemini update. This got me diving deep into the world of AI coaches on wearables. The results? Some companies have really fine-tuned their AI, proving that AI isn’t just an add-on—it’s a game-changer for wearable tech.
Mobvoi is one of the remaining major brands that still manufactures Wear OS smartwatches or one that hasn’t switched to a proprietary wearable OS. It continued to launch new watches, but these were rather iterations of the TicWatch Pro 5. The newly announced TicWatch Altas is no different, bringing a new design and tougher build along with the same specs as the current Enduro model. Here’s how they differ.
Since Google acquired Fitbit, it has made several changes to integrate its brand and technology into Fitbit’s devices. One of the latest updates is the introduction of Fitbit Labs, powered by Google’s Gemini technology.
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You don’t need to upgrade to the latest smartwatch especially if the older model still does the trick. So if you happen to be in the market for one, Samsung’s standard Galaxy Watch 6 has dropped to a new low of $169 on Amazon this October Prime Day sale.
Every year, Samsung refreshes its Galaxy Watch line which also arrives with new unique watch faces. Thankfully, these watch faces are not exclusive to the new models. Now, if you’ve been waiting to download the latest One UI 6 Watch watch faces from the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 7, they’re finally downloadable on the Galaxy Watch 6, Watch 5, and Watch 4 starting today.
Google’s Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch users started to receive the Wear OS 5 update early this week. But a few days after the release of the big update, the company paused the rollout, primarily due to users’ reports of bricked devices after the update. If your Pixel Watch is affected here’s the possible fix.
Also read: Google Pixel Watch 3 vs. Watch 2 comparison
Google’s Pixel Watch 3 debuted with the Wear OS 5, which introduced meaningful changes and enhancements to wellness tracking features. Apparently, it didn’t take long before the update hit the older Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch.
Also read: Pixel Watch 3 vs. Pixel Watch 2 comparison
After the Galaxy Watch experienced a sharp price increase last year, the basic model has something else to be afraid of in 2024. With the new Galaxy Watch Ultra, Samsung offers a powerful alternative. Can the Galaxy Watch 7 keep up? For whom will the purchase be worthwhile? Let’s dive into this Galaxy Watch 7 review to find out.
Apple’s Watch Ultra lineup stands out from the standard Apple Watch due to its rugged design. One of its key features is the programmable action button, though it has been limited to just a few triggers since its introduction. However, Apple is expanding this functionality in watchOS 11 to support multiple actions using a new gesture. Here’s how you can use it.
With the release of watchOS 11, Apple has also received approval from the FDA for a new sleep apnea detection feature. In addition to the feature itself, Apple explained how it works on the Apple Watch, which might be the most interesting part.