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...

Leak gives us our first look at One UI 8 Watch icons

by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Google Wear OS, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung One UI, Wearables

Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Leaked images from Samsung’s upcoming One UI Watch 8 update reveal redesigned icons that could shift toward a squircle shape with high-contrast backgrounds. We also spot the Gemini icon, which is set to replace Assistant on...

Oura brings prescription-free blood glucose monitoring and more to the Oura app

by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | fitness trackers, News, Oura, smart rings, Wearables

Oura is introducing two new features, Meals and Glucose, to the Oura app. Meals uses AI to analyze tracked food and offer nutrient breakdowns and guidance. Glucose integrates Dexcom’s Stelo biosensor for continuous, prescription-free glucose monitoring. Today, Oura...

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...

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....

Apple may take a bigger is better approach with the Watch SE 3

by dbadmin | Apr 30, 2025 | Apple, Apple Watch, News, smartwatches, Wearables

A new supply chain leak confirms the Apple Watch SE 3 is in production. The device will likely arrive in two increased case sizes of 41mm and 45mm. A fall launch is still probable, alongside the Apple Watch Series 11. Apple’s flagship wearables follow a predictable...