Wearables

Latest wearable news including Apple Watch, Fitbit, Samsung Galaxy Wear.

Apple Watch Series 8 design revealed in leaks.

Apple Watch Series 8 leaks point to big redesign with flat edges

May 18th, 2022

Apple has had trouble keeping products secret ahead of their reveal in recent years. There are occasional exceptions to that rule, though, such as the design of the Apple Watch Series 7. For months, typically reliable leakers claimed that Apple’s latest smartwatch would have a brand new design with flat sides. This, of course, did …

Music player on screen of iPhone and AirPods Pro on wooden surface.

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AirPods Pro 2 to launch alongside the iPhone 14, report claims

May 17th, 2022

Chris Smith

Apple is widely expected to refresh the AirPods Pro this year, with various insiders offering similar AirPods Pro 2 launch claims for the product. It’s the second half of 2022, according to one analyst. Or fall 2022, according to a well-known insider. But a different leaker has another take on the matter that concerns the …

Deals

5 Apple Watch accessories under $20 that everyone needs

May 16th, 2022

Maren Estrada

If you don’t own an Apple Watch, now is the perfect time to get one. Not just because there are so many awesome Apple Watch accessories out there to help you make yours unique. It’s because there are some seriously great deals going on right now. Head over to Amazon and you can save $70 …

Apple Watch Series 7 on a table next to AirPods Pro and an iPhone 13 Pro

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Apple Watch SE 2 might get better specs and a price hike

May 4th, 2022

Chris Smith

The Apple Watch Series 8 is the most highly-anticipated wearable coming out this year. Rumors say the device could feature a temperature sensor and other improvements for fitness and health tracking. But a brand new report indicates that the Apple Watch SE 2 should also be on your radar, despite the imminent price hike. The …

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Pixel Buds Pro will be Google’s answer to the AirPods Pro

May 4th, 2022

Chris Smith

Like many smartphone vendors, Google sells its own wireless earphones. The $99 Pixel Buds A-Series headphones compete directly against the pricier $129 AirPods. But the company will reportedly launch an even more capable version of the Pixel Buds in the coming months. The Pixel Buds Pro, as they are reportedly called, will be Google’s answer …

Science

Apple Watch might detect weak heart pump with a new Mayo Clinic algorithm

May 3rd, 2022

Chris Smith

The Apple Watch comes preloaded with sensors that help users manage heart disease. The wearable monitors heart rate and can detect atrial fibrillation.That’s a serious condition leading to severe side effects like stroke and heart failure. Furthermore, specific Apple Watch versions let users take ECGs at home or in any other setting. But a new …

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Pixel Watch battery size and cellular connectivity just leaked

May 2nd, 2022

Chris Smith

Like other Pixel devices, Google’s Pixel Watch is hardly a well-kept secret. The wearable has appeared in various leaks dating back to spring 2021. Even more massive revelations have leaked in recent weeks as some Googlers forgot a Pixel Watch prototype in a restaurant. We learned all about the device’s design via unofficial hands-on experiences …

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Apple Watch Series 8 might feature a sophisticated new temperature sensor

May 2nd, 2022

Chris Smith

Apple plans to add various sophisticated health sensors to the Apple Watch in the near future. The wearable might measure key parameters like blood pressure and blood glucose. That’s what reports say while warning that the features are still in development. It might take several years for Apple to deploy them. While the Apple Watch …

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Apple will fix blank screen issue on Apple Watch Series 6 for free

April 28th, 2022

Jacob Siegal

Many problems that crop up on Apple devices are fixable with software updates, but some are more serious. That appears to be the case with a “blank screen issue” affecting certain Apple Watch Series 6 units. Last week, Apple announced a service program for all affected devices, which were manufactured between April 2021 and September …

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Pixel Watch price leak says it might be more expensive than a Fitbit

April 28th, 2022

Chris Smith

Google already sells smartwatches and fitness bands now that it owns Fitbit. The devices are available directly from Google’s online store, with the $299.95 Versa being the priciest model you can buy. But the Pixel Watch that keeps appearing in leaks might be even more expensive than that, with the price supposedly matching the newest …