Wear OS 6 fixes the most annoying thing about always-on displays, and I couldn’t be more excited

by dbadmin | Jul 3, 2025 | Features, Google Wear OS, smartwatches, Wear OS 6, Wearables

After years as a power-draining setting with significant limitations, the always-on display on Wear OS smartwatches is finally getting a glow-up. Hitting wrists via Wear OS 6, a redesigned always-on display (AOD) will now offer more functionality, adding key controls...

Samsung One UI 8 beta brings Now Bar to Galaxy Watches

by dbadmin | Jun 30, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung One UI, smartwatches

Credit: AssembleDebug / Android Authority Samsung’s first One UI 8 Watch beta update brings the Now Bar to Galaxy Watches. The Now Bar displays snippets of relevant info on your lock screen, such as the stopwatch, music info, and more. Samsung has just released the...

The first One UI 8 Watch beta is rolling out now!

by dbadmin | Jun 30, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Samsung One UI, smartwatches

Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Samsung has released the first One UI 8 Watch beta update to testers. The update is reportedly available in the US and Korea. The changelog mentions additions like the Now Bar, a double-pinch gesture, the ability to create...

The Galaxy Watch 8 may ruin my favorite thing about Samsung smartwatches

by dbadmin | Jun 26, 2025 | Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, smartwatches, Wearables

Leaks don’t usually take the wind out of my sails, but the latest details about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch lineup came close. According to renders posted by trusted leaker Evan Blass, the Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025...

Two wearables are better than one, according to Amazfit’s latest launch

by dbadmin | Jun 24, 2025 | Amazfit, fitness trackers, News, smartwatches, Wearables

Amazfit has launched the new Balance 2 fitness tracking watch and screen-free Helio Strap. The devices are available now for $299.99 and $99.99, respectively, or bundled for $379.99 for users who want an integrated tracking experience. Highlights include the company’s...

Take a good look at the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra 2025

by dbadmin | Jun 23, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, smartwatches

Credit: Evan Blass/LeakMail Veteran leaker Evan Blass has posted renders showing the Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025. The images show that all three models have a squircle-shaped case and a round screen. Samsung is expected to...