by dbadmin | Jan 7, 2025 | Deals, News, smartwatches, TicWatch
Credit: Rushil Agrawal / Android Authority We were mightily impressed with the Mobvoi TicWatch Atlas when we tried it out, but we expected to have to wait a bit longer to get a significant price drop on it. The smartwatch only hit the market a few months ago, and the...
by dbadmin | Jan 7, 2025 | Amazfit, CES 2025, News, smartwatches
Credit: Amazfit The new Amazfit Active 2 smartwatch has launched in the US, starting at $99.99. The wearable features a round AMOLED display, support for offline maps, NFC for contactless payments, and upgraded health sensors. The Active 2 also brings over 160 sports...
by dbadmin | Jan 6, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Wear OS, News, smartwatches
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Wear OS smartwatches may soon get earthquake alerts via a Google Play Services update. This feature would be handy for cellular smartwatch users who leave their phones behind. The earthquake alerts system uses crowdsourced...
by dbadmin | Jan 5, 2025 | Authority Insights, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, smartwatches
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Samsung appears to be working on a “Pointer Mode” feature for Wear OS. The feature would allow you to control your TV through your smartwatch with specific gestures. You’ll be able to activate Pointer Mode by shaking your...
by dbadmin | Dec 31, 2024 | Authority Insights, News, OnePlus, OnePlus Watch, smartwatches
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority A teardown of the OHealth app has revealed loads of features that are likely coming to the OnePlus Watch 3 series. We spotted ECG functionality in the app, suggesting that the new watches will support this feature too. Other...
by dbadmin | Dec 27, 2024 | fitness trackers, News, smartwatches
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Popular smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful “forever chemical.” These bands may expose wearers to PFAS through skin contact, especially during exercise when sweat and open pores amplify...
