Although the Galaxy Watch FE was confirmed to receive the One UI 6 Watch update, the standard models were prioritized for the initial rollout. Following this, reports now indicate that the update, based on Wear OS 5, is finally reaching the first Fan Edition Galaxy smartwatch, introducing a wave of new features.
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If you’ve been on the fence about buying Apple’s Watch Series 10, now might be the best time to give in. Apple’s latest smartwatch is currently on sale for $70 off at Amazon. This drops the 42 mm GPS-only model down to $329 from $399, and the 46 mm variant to $359 from $429 after the discount.
Facebook owner, Meta, and the iconic eyewear brand Ray-Ban continue their partnership with the release of the Ray-Ban Meta Headliner. We already had the opportunity to take a closer look at the smart sunglasses and share our initial impressions in this hands-on.
Apart from producing its own wearables, Xiaomi has also released its fair share of smartwatches and fitness trackers under its sub-brand, Redmi. The company recently unveiled the Redmi Watch 5 in China. This new smartwatch is one of the first wearables to arrive with HyperOS 2.0 pre-installed, offering modest upgrades over the Redmi Watch 4.
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Following the release of One UI 6 Watch, based on Wear OS 5, to the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 5 series, the update is now making its way to the Galaxy Watch 4 series. Currently, those who have participated in the beta program have received the stable version, with a broader public rollout expected soon.
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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