For years, middling battery life has remained one of the biggest shortcomings in wireless headphones and smartwatches, primarily due to their compact form factor and slow advancements in lithium-ion batteries. A new technological development in solid-state batteries seems poised to tackle this significant issue that users grapple with every day.
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Sale on Apple's smartwatches is still ongoing. Following the deal we saw on the Watch Series 9, Amazon has also discounted the Watch Ultra 2. Right now, the more rugged and premium Apple Watch has dropped to $719 after a 10 percent reduction to its original price of $799, saving you $80.
If you're in the market for the Apple Watch Series 9, now is a great time to shop one. Amazon has the entire Apple Watch lineup discounted, but the best offer appears for the standard GPS model, which is currently listed for $299. That's $100 cheaper (25 percent) than the launch price.
Galaxy Watch users are now getting a taste of Galaxy AI that were first announced earlier this year. Those features along with other vital changes are coming with the first One UI 6 Watch beta update. Here's which Galaxy smartwatch models are compatible to the update and which countries it is available.
Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Watch FE today, following the watch's brief appearance in the rumor mill. Without big surprises, the first FE-branded Galaxy smartwatch brings a cheaper price tag in a familiar hardware.
One year after its announcement, Google finally launched its Find My Device network. With it comes a new wave of item trackers that use billions of Android phones to locate your keys, wallet, bags, and even pets. We tested Chipolo’s Card Point and One Point trackers to see how they perform.
Currently, there isn't an official Instagram app for the Apple Watch. However, you can still receive and respond to notifications on your connected watch. To view your entire feed, watch stories, and visit profiles, you'll need to download the Lens app.
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Apart from the Galaxy Watch 7 touted to be unveiled at the Unpacked event in July, Samsung is also rumored to be launching the first FE-branded Galaxy Watch. Leaks continue to pour in as well, with the latest being an Amazon listing, revealing the smartwatch's price and possible launch date.
Samsung will finally pull the plug on its own Tizen OS that powers some of its smartwatches. Support will be fully discontinued next year, which will affect the Galaxy Watch 3. This is a shame, considering how the Galaxy Watch 3 is rendered obsolete in less than four years.
Before we proceed, I invite you to engage in a brief exercise: imagine a women's smartwatch. What does it look like? What features does it offer? What is its price range? Which brand comes to mind? Who do you envision wearing it?