The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is the best Wear OS watch to date, even if it’s not the one for me

by dbadmin | Aug 9, 2024 | Reviews, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, smartwatches, Wearables

If you’ve read any of my initial impressions, you’ll know I haven’t been shy about my feelings regarding the look of Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch Ultra, which officially hit wrists in mid-July 2024. However, while I still can’t hide the fact I think Samsung missed the...

Garmin’s app store now lets you buy apps and watch faces, but there’s a catch

by dbadmin | Aug 7, 2024 | fitness trackers, Garmin, News, smartwatches, Wearables

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Garmin now allows users to make purchases in the Connect IQ store using Garmin Pay. This integration announcement also comes with a bevy of new watch faces and apps now available for purchase. Pricing for the new watch faces...

Apple Watch SE 3 could appeal to kids with a core material change

by dbadmin | Aug 5, 2024 | Apple, Apple Watch, News, smartwatches

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The Apple Watch SE 3 will reportedly feature a rigid plastic exterior, which could potentially lower its price. The shift away from aluminum could also enable Apple to offer more vibrant colors, making it more appealing for...

The price is right? Pixel Watch 3’s premium pricing leaked ahead of launch

by dbadmin | Aug 1, 2024 | Google, Google Pixel Watch, News, smartwatches

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Leaked pricing suggests the Pixel Watch 3 will start at $349 for WiFi and $449 for the LTE model. The larger Pixel Watch 3 XL is expected to be priced at $399 for WiFi and $499 for LTE. While the WiFi-only Pixel Watch 3...

I really miss the rotating bezel on this Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

by dbadmin | Jul 27, 2024 | Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, smartwatches, Wearables

  Earlier this month, Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra and immediately got flack for its familiar look (read: the Apple Watch Ultra must feel flattered). Whether you personally buy into the take that Samsung copied Apple or not, there’s no question the company...

The Galaxy Watch Ultra’s action button is really not worthy of its name

by dbadmin | Jul 25, 2024 | Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, smartwatches, Wearables

Samsung touts the new Galaxy Watch Ultra as its top-of-the-line device intended for adventurers. This claim accompanies loaded durability specs, unique band styles, and reconfigured device interaction, most notably with the addition of an Action button. Yet, after a...