Although I've only tested the Garmin Lily 2, I'm a huge fan of Garmin's approach in general—especially the wide range of features they offer in their app. Today, Garmin has officially launched the Instinct 3 Tactical Edition, a rugged smartwatch designed for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring something I wish all smartwatches had.
Google initially rolled out Wear OS 5.1, based on Android 15, to eligible Pixel Watch models last month. Now, it's releasing the update again—either the same version or a revised one—alongside the April update. This rollout is intended to bring the latest features and changes to Pixel Watch models that haven't been updated yet, while also fixing a bug affecting step tracking.
The phasing out of Google Assistant has been anticipated since Google announced its transition to Gemini. Now, it appears this shift will also affect Fitbit devices, which run on Fitbit OS. The company has begun notifying users that it is discontinuing Google Assistant support on Fitbit smartwatches and fitness trackers, with Amazon Alexa confirmed as the remaining voice assistant.
If you're looking to embrace a healthier lifestyle or simply want to track your vital signs and workouts, an Apple smartwatch can be a reliable wearable. While the standard and Ultra models can be quite expensive, the Apple Watch SE offers a more affordable entry point. Right now, the Watch SE 2 is available on Amazon at a significant 32% discount, bringing the price down to $169 from $249.
If you're on the hunt for a smartwatch built for extreme conditions and long battery life, Amazfit's latest rugged wearable is now on sale at Amazon. Usually priced at $279, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 is now down to $234 after a $45 discount (16%), returning to the all-time low.
Alongside iOS 18.4, Apple briefly released watchOS 11.4, only to pull the update shortly after for unknown reasons. Now, the update is back and starts hitting more Apple smartwatches, which includes a new "Break through Silent Mode" option for allowing alarms to play sound in silent mode.
Are you ready to embrace a new fitness smartwatch? Here comes the new Garmin Vivoactive 6, boasting a very simple design with a round color display. At first glance, you might think of it as nothing special, but let me tell you, there's a lot of technology under the hood!
Attention smartwatch fans! Zepp Health is launching a new wearable. With the Amazfit Bip 6, the Chinese manufacturer is targeting anyone who wants to embrace a healthy lifestyle—without spending a fortune. Some of you may remember the Amazfit Bip 5 from 2023, but now it's time for its successor.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is wrapping up today, but there are still some solid smartwatch deals you might not want to miss. One standout offer is on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7, with the Bespoke Edition (40mm) dropping 25% in price. That means you can grab it for $239—a full $80 off its regular price.
Amazon’s Spring Sale isn’t just about the latest Pixel devices. There are also big discounts on previous generations, including the Pixel Watch lineup. Right now, the 2023 Pixel Watch 2 is down to $169 from $249, a 33% discount.