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...
by dbadmin | Dec 23, 2024 | Google Wear OS, News, OnePlus, OnePlus Watch, smartwatches
Credit: Smartprix The OnePlus Watch 3 is rumored to have a rotary dial, an updated HR sensor with ECG, and smaller bezels. It could also come with the Snapdragon W5 processor, Wear OS and RTOS, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, and a battery exceeding 500mAh. The watch may have...
