I’m going to lose my mind if Wear OS 6 doesn’t add this one feature

by dbadmin | Mar 2, 2025 | Features, Google Wear OS, smartwatches

Google’s Wear OS smartwatch platform has come a long way over the years, and in 2025, it’s in pretty darn good shape. Wear OS 5 is faster, more reliable, and overall more enjoyable to use than any previous iteration of the software. As someone who bought a Samsung...

5 things I changed on my OnePlus Watch 3 to make it better

by dbadmin | Mar 1, 2025 | Features, OnePlus, OnePlus Watch, smartwatches

I’ve been wearing a OnePlus Watch 3 for a little over a week. So far, it’s been great. The 1.5-inch AMOLED display looks fantastic, the battery life is superb, and the fast charge times are a nice touch. I also love the design, which, while on the bigger side, looks...

It’s still too big for me, but the OnePlus Watch 3 beats every Wear OS watch in one important way

by dbadmin | Feb 27, 2025 | OnePlus, OnePlus Watch, Reviews, smartwatches, Wearables

I once watched a video of a herd of cows crossing a street, and as each cow approached a white-painted traffic line, it would do a little hop. Apparently, this behavior is related to poor depth perception, or cattle guards, or leadership issues — I’m not exactly sure....

I ran with the OnePlus Watch 3 and Apple Watch. The results shocked me

by dbadmin | Feb 23, 2025 | Apple Watch, Features, OnePlus, OnePlus Watch, smartwatches

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has been my smartwatch of choice for the last several months. The hardware looks fantastic, watchOS is top-tier software, and I have years of data in the Apple Health and Fitness apps. But I’m always looking for something new, and most...

These are the first settings I change when setting up a new smartwatch

by dbadmin | Feb 22, 2025 | Features, fitness trackers, smartwatches, Wearables

Whenever I set up a new smartwatch (which is often in this profession), I customize a number of settings right off the bat. From the latest Apple Watch to the Pixel Watch 3, the process varies depending on what I’m strapping on, but many general considerations apply...

OnePlus Watch 3s with the ‘Meda’ typo are limited editions, OnePlus jokes

by dbadmin | Feb 21, 2025 | News, OnePlus, OnePlus Watch, smartwatches, Wearables

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Early buyers of the OnePlus Watch 3 have noticed there’s a typo on the backplate. The standard “Made in China” engraving reads “Meda in China.” OnePlus has now apologized for the typo and says users can send their smartwatch...