Are you the owner of an Apple Watch 8 (review), Apple Watch Ultra (review), or another Apple smartwatch? Then you may have already seen the news about an upcoming update to watchOS 9.6.1 and wondered what it could bring so shortly before watchOS 10? We wouldn’t be where we are today if we didn’t solve this little mystery for you in this post.
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Huawei already released its fitness tracker Huawei Band 8 globally, with its closest competitor, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8, also available for purchase in China. nextpit compared both models and reveal the similarities and differences between these two smart wristbands.
Recent developments surrounding Google’s next-gen AR wearable device have been one thrilling roller coaster ride. It was reported that Google canceled its plans to launch a pair of smart glasses under Project Iris. However, a new job listing suggested the company may still have interest in developing its augmented reality glasses, which will even come equipped with an advanced micro-LED panel.
Apple’s Vision Pro headset heavily relies on hand tracking for controls and interactions from users. This function allows for a more immersive experience compared to other headsets that use dedicated controllers. Today, it appears the Cupertino company is planning to expand in-air hand gestures to its other devices like on Apple TV box or MacBook more than its AR/VR glasses.
The new Huawei Band 8 is now also available in selected countries. It features a 1.47-inch AMOLED screen, permanent SpO2 tracking, and 14 days of battery life. Which wearable could already do that? For starters, the Huawei Band 7 and the Huawei Band 6. This begs the question: is there any point for the Huawei Band 8’s existence? That’s precisely what we’ll find out here.
Google’s upcoming Pixel Watch 2 looks set to be a significant upgrade from the original Pixel Watch (review). It has been reported that the smartwatch will feature ultra-wideband connectivity in addition to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
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It’s no secret that Apple is developing a smart ring like the unannounced Samsung Galaxy Ring. This was previously revealed in several patents. But in the latest filing, the company is further giving hints of its wearable capabilities, which intends to be a dedicated controller for other Apple devices instead of becoming a health tracker to monitor heart rate or sleep.
The facelifted Garmin Fenix 7 Pro doesn’t break any new ground, but it is the first sports watch from the manufacturer to sport the new Elevate V5 PPG sensor. Read nextpit’s review to find out what else this sensor has to offer apart from heart rate monitoring. You can also find out which ingenious feature from the Fenix 7X from 2022 is finally available in all three sizes of the Fenix 7 Pro.
Based on the previous Pixel hardware release schedule, Google should announce the Pixel Watch 2 alongside the Pixel 8 this October. The upcoming smartwatch was featured in a few leaks that mostly showed off the hardware. Now, another fresh entry has revealed the watch’s updated interface, including exclusive watch faces and dynamic themes.
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Google’s Pixel Watch which features a dome-shaped glass and circular build is one of the lightest smartwatches in the market right now. Its successor, the Pixel Watch 2, could become even lighter as it was reported that the technology company may ditch the stainless steel case in favor of aluminum.