I tested Garmin’s newest Smart Wake feature, and I’m just as tired as ever

by dbadmin | May 25, 2025 | Features, fitness trackers, Garmin, Garmin Vivoactive, smartwatches, Wearables

I’ve been wearing Garmin’s Vivoactive 6 for nearly a month, and I love the device’s bright display, all-day health and fitness tracking, and improved recovery tools. However, one of its most intriguing new features hasn’t quite delivered. In theory, Smart Wake should...

Good news, bad news: Garmin smartwatches get several new features, but not all of them are free

by dbadmin | May 23, 2025 | Garmin, News, smartwatches

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Garmin is bringing several new features to select smartwatches. The company is also adding two new premium features. Some of the new features include passcodes, breathing variations, and pack weight. Garmin recently revealed in...

Wear OS 6 preview: Google’s next-gen smartwatch UI starts to take shape

by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Android, Features, Google Wear OS, Material 3 Expressive, smartwatches, Wear OS 6

Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Google has officially rolled out the first Developer Preview of Wear OS 6 based on Android 16. This early release introduces the new Material 3 Expressive design language to smartwatches, bringing dynamic theming, fluid...

Wear OS 5 killed Facer watchfaces, but Wear OS 6 will bring them back to life

by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Google Wear OS, News, smartwatches, Wearables

Facer announced it will be returning to Wear OS devices this fall. Wear OS 6 will support compatibility with the app’s custom watch faces in Watch Face Format. The updated Facer experience will include more than 500,000 faces, instant syncing, and a versatile pricing...

HUAWEI Watch 5 launched with tech that turns a single tap into a full health scan

by dbadmin | May 15, 2025 | Huawei, Huawei Watch, News, smartwatches, Tablets, Wearables

https://youtu.be/hazjZkAf4jA HUAWEI has unveiled the HUAWEI Watch 5 with fingertip-based health tracking, new gesture controls, and premium build materials. The company also launched the Watch Fit 4 Series, as well as the FreeBuds 6 and MatePad Pro 12-inch. The...

This is the biggest mistake Samsung could make with the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

by dbadmin | May 15, 2025 | Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, smartwatches, Wearables

For years, my favorite Samsung Galaxy Watch feature has been the brand’s rotating bezel and its satisfying, tactile feedback. Lately, swirling rumors suggest that Samsung will bring the bezel back on the Galaxy Watch 8 after skipping it on the 7. That’s all well and...