One UI 8 Watch isn’t out yet, but here’s its new One UI 7-like charging animation (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | May 9, 2025 | Authority Insights, News, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung One UI, smartwatches

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority A teardown of a One UI 8 Watch app has revealed a new charging animation for the upcoming smartwatch software. This animation is in line with that of One UI 7 on smartphones, suggesting a more consistent look and feel between...

One UI 8 Watch will get a Shortcuts app, and here’s what it does (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | May 8, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google Wear OS, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung One UI, smartwatches

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung is adding a new app to One UI 8 Watch, called Shortcuts. An Android Authority teardown has revealed that this will let you add app shortcuts to your watch’s home screen. Apps can be added to your wearable’s home screen...

Garmin users should start bracing for more subscription-only features

by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Android apps, Garmin, News, smartwatches

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Garmin recently conducted an earnings call for the first quarter of 2025. In the earnings call, CEO Cliff Pemble explains why the company decided to launch Connect Plus. Pemble also mentions reserving features for the...

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...