Galaxy Watch 8 hits FCC, confirming charging speed, connectivity, more

by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, smartwatches, Wearables

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has appeared in the FCC’s database. The regulatory filing reveals connectivity information, including LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth details. Samsung’s filing also confirms charging speeds and support for...

The Fitbit Sense line is cooked because it was too good for Google

by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | Features, Fitbit, Fitbit Sense, Google, smartwatches

Fitbit Sense 2 Credit: Kris Carlon / Android Authority In 2020, Fitbit launched the Sense, its first fitness tracker that came close to being a bona fide smartwatch. Although it was a souped-up tracker on launch day, Fitbit slowly upgraded it over time, adding...

First Core 2 Duo smartwatch demo is here, with updates on shipping and software

by dbadmin | May 5, 2025 | News, smartwatches

Credit: YouTube Eric Migicovsky demoed the Core 2 Duo smartwatch in the first episode of his new podcast. The watch is still being tested, but PebbleOS is running with watch faces and Bluetooth. US buyers could face a small price hike due to tariffs, but July shipping...

Forget the Pixel Watch 4, this is the Wear OS watch I’m looking forward to the most

by dbadmin | May 5, 2025 | Features, OnePlus, OnePlus Watch, smartwatches, Wearables

While the Pixel Watch 4 is generating plenty of buzz, the Wear OS watch I’m actually looking forward to the most is a potential OnePlus Watch 3R. The Watch 2R showed up about six months after the OnePlus Watch 2. If the current generation follows the same pattern, we...

I wish Android Auto integrated with my Wear OS smartwatch for safer driving

by dbadmin | May 4, 2025 | Android Auto, Features, Google Wear OS, smartwatches

Tracking my health has become a natural part of my daily life. It gives me peace of mind and gradually encourages me to improve my overall physical condition. I primarily rely on my Wear OS smartwatch to monitor my daily activity, stress levels, and sleep quality....

As a new parent, here are 12 ways my Apple Watch helps me through the day

by dbadmin | May 3, 2025 | Apple, Apple Watch, Features, smartwatches, Wearables

As a new parent, I’ve discovered that my Apple Watch is low-key the most helpful thing I own (besides an espresso machine). It’s like having a tiny, wearable command center strapped to my wrist, keeping me organized, connected, and just barely ahead of the chaos....