WWDC 2023 will see Apple preview different operating systems, including watchOS 10 that powers the company’s smartwatches. A notable source has boldly predicted that the wearable mobile operating system is introducing a significant UI overhaul that hasn’t been seen in many years.
Garmin’s new Forerunner 265 now comes with an AMOLED display, stores up to 8 GB of music, and reveals how dynamic your last run was. However, is the switch from the power-saving MIP technology really better for runners? Also, should you spend $450 on this running smartwatch? Let’s find out in this NextPit review!
It’s no secret that Apple is already designing numerous ways on how to equip its smartwatches with a camera. The iPhone-maker even shown that it plans to integrate the camera right on the Watch Series’s crown. They are now presenting another method that is more practical, and which could be enabled by a familiar feature from the iPhone or MacBook.
Apple is starting the weekend with an insane deal for the Watch Series 8 on Amazon. Its latest smartwatch complete with vital lifesaving features is heavily down today. The Watch Series 8 in red finish and with a 2-year AppleCare+ usually sells for $478 is now retailing at $329, which is a whopping giant price reduction of 30 percent off.
Apple is rolling out watchOS 9.4 RC (release candidate) alongside iOS 16.4 for beta testers. The firmware is expected to be the definitive version that will hit supported Apple Watch models next week if there are no notable issues surface. Included in the update are optimization for wake-up alarms and wider availability of atrial fibrillation.
With an Apple Watch connected to your iPhone, you can enjoy seamless device integration to manage your phone’s camera zoom and shutter. This feature, compatible with all Apple Watch models, is ideal for group photos and those with unsteady hands.
Those who aren’t into bulky watches might like the idea of this new smartwatch from Zepp or formerly known as Huami. The company is launching a lighter and cheaper version of the Amazfit GTR 4 (review), which is arriving as the GTR Mini.
Samsung introduced blood pressure monitoring with the Galaxy Watch Active 2. They have so far improved the on-demand feature on the Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5 series, and the latest Galaxy Watch 6 (review). nextpit shows you how to easily set up and use the BP tool to generate readings on right on your smartwatch.
We at NextPit have already reported a few times about the planned Apple Reality One and Apple Reality Pro—based on the new XR platform. Until now, the plans for a possible release were scheduled for 2024. However, after competitors, products like the Meta Quest Pro and Vive XR Elite have already presented, Apple CEO Tim Cook now makes pressure. The Apple standalone VR glasses must still be presented in 2023, he demands.
Ever since Google acquired Fitbit, many overhauls have been introduced to streamline the two wearable brands. Announced in a blog post, the search giant is now making a set of health metrics and insights available for free to non-premium Fitbit users.