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Multiple Fossil Gen 5E smartwatches are on sale at a cool $100 discount apiece

Amazon has a grand total of five different Fossil Gen 5E models for both men and women on sale at only $149 each with Wear OS, stylish designs, and solid specifications.

4 hours ago, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

Google finally confirms Wear OS 3 name and super-short list of devices eligible for 'opt-in' update

Wear OS 3 is the official name of Google's huge new software update scheduled to roll out to a few existing Mobvoi devices and not much else starting in "mid to second half of 2022."

16 hours ago, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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Qualcomm plans to expand its Snapdragon chip lineup for Wear OS smartwatches, new chips coming soon

Qualcomm has announced it is investing heavily in accelerating its progress with Snapdragon chips for Wear OS smartwatches. It wants to unite industry leaders around a new program it is launching.

3 days ago, 4:15 AM, by Iskra Petrova, 0 comments

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Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic will pack a hot new SoC to handle Wear OS 3.0

The Wear OS-based Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic should be considerably more powerful than all of the company's Tizen devices released in previous years.

Jul 15, 2021, 1:04 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 2 comments

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These could be the final Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Buds 2 prices

If a credible new rumor is to be believed, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Buds 2 will be pretty affordable, at least in Europe.

Jul 15, 2021, 9:32 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 2 comments

Some smartwatches - including a Fossil - now getting an early preview of Google and Samsung's OS

Some Reddit users have reported that the latest Play Store update has brought with it elements of Google and Samsung's new watch OS.

Jul 10, 2021, 1:46 PM, by Anam Hamid, 1 comment

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Samsung Galaxy A12 Review: Cheap can be fun

yesterday, 10:00 AM, by Viktor Yankov

Now, I know we mostly show more expensive devices here, but this time, we got our hands on one of the cheapest if not the cheapest new options from Samsung, the Galaxy A12.

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Nord 1

yesterday, 10:00 AM, by Victor Hristov

The OnePlus Nord 2 has big shoes to fill: the original OnePlus Nord was among the best in the $400 price segment, and the Nord 2 brings improvements with a new processor, improved camera and a nearly 10% larger battery...

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

2 days ago, 11:50 AM, by Victor Hristov

The OnePlus Nord 2 vs Galaxy A52 5G: these two mid-range phones are your best choices in this price class, but what are the differences and which one has better cameras and battery life?...

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OnePlus Nord 2 Review: do you even need a flagship?

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2 days ago, 9:46 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Nord 2 is OnePlus' best mid-range phone that ups the ante with a new processor that is much faster than the average for this price class, it brings big improvements to the camera system, and even a larger battery...

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OnePlus Nord N200 5G Review: Budget excellence with one compromise

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Jul 19, 2021, 9:45 AM, by Eugene Jeong

OnePlus’s Nord series has brought the brand’s blend of value and trendsetting features to more accessible price points. Continuing this trend, the new Nord N200 5G arrives at just $240, with a sleek design, superb display, and excellent battery life...

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Galaxy S21 Ultra: what we know so far

Jul 13, 2021, 9:05 AM, by Victor Hristov

The iPhone 13 Pro Max shapes up to be a handsome upgrade, but can it take on the Android powerhouse that is the Galaxy S21 Ultra and its zoom camera? We dive deep in the differences between the two...

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: what we know so far

Jul 13, 2021, 7:50 AM, by Victor Hristov

The iPhone 13 Pro Max brings a bigger battery, faster performance and a 120Hz ProMotion display, but is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro Max?...

iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12: biggest differences expected so far

Jul 13, 2021, 7:42 AM, by Victor Hristov

What new features does the iPhone 13 offer vs iPhone 12? And what are the differences between the two?...

Google Pixel 6 vs Apple iPhone 13: What to expect

Jul 13, 2021, 2:54 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Google Pixel 6 might be a legitimate threat to the iPhone 13, but what are the key differences?...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Galaxy S21

Jul 07, 2021, 10:34 AM, by Daniel Petrov

With the S21 FE, Samsung will want to repeat the S20 FE popularity but has it cut the right corners to face its Galaxy S21 inspiration with equal success?

Sony Xperia 1 III vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Jul 07, 2021, 8:01 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Sony Xperia 1 III comes with a brand new zoom camera, but how does it compare against the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and its "Space Zoom"?...

Sony Xperia 1 III vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Jul 07, 2021, 4:53 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Xperia 1 III brings the big camera guns in the fight vs Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max, but can it win?...

Google Play Store app updated with Wear OS 3.0 UI for some users

Some smartwatch users recently received an update that adds a refreshed UI for the Google Play Store.

Jul 06, 2021, 10:22 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

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Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic won't be cheap, price leak suggests

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic prices have leaked.

Jul 02, 2021, 6:13 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 4 comments

Mobvoi could update both the TicWatch Pro 3 and TicWatch E3 to Wear OS 3.0... someday

Mobvoi reportedly plans to bring Google's massive Wear OS 3.0 update to both the high-end TicWatch Pro 3 and the all-new TicWatch E3 at some point next year.

Jul 01, 2021, 3:03 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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Samsung's premium Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has leaked and it looks fantastic

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has leaked in full with a more traditional design and premium look.

Jun 30, 2021, 12:03 PM, by Joshua Swingle, 18 comments

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Samsung One UI Watch is here and it'll power the next Galaxy Watch

Samsung has announced One UI Watch! The software is backed by the new, unified Wear platform and includes Google apps. It also enables a more connected experience across Galaxy phones and Galaxy Watches.

Jun 28, 2021, 12:15 PM, by Joshua Swingle, 7 comments

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Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 will debut at Unpacked 'later this summer'

The next Galaxy Watch will officially debut at Unpacked 'later this summer.' The smartwatch is expected to be the Galaxy Watch 4.

Jun 28, 2021, 12:15 PM, by Joshua Swingle, 1 comment

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How to watch Samsung's Galaxy MWC Virtual event live stream

How to watch the Samsung Galaxy MWC Virtual event live on June 28 at 19:15 CET / 10:15 PST / 13:15 EST.

Jun 28, 2021, 8:41 AM, by Cosmin Vasile, 4 comments

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Major Galaxy Watch 4 renders leak shows off new design in all colors

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has leaked in full ahead of its announcement later this summer. The model was previously known as the Watch Active 4.

Jun 25, 2021, 10:02 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 7 comments

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Huge Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 4 leak reveals sleek design and colors

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 4 has leaked in all four colors ahead of its announcement in August. The device sports a sleek new design and will run Google and Samsung's new Wear software.

Jun 23, 2021, 6:14 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 14 comments

Samsung to officially launch Watch Design Studio

On Monday Samsung is expected to make its smartwatches even more user customizable.

Jun 23, 2021, 2:15 AM, by Radoslav Minkov, 0 comments

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Prime Day deal: TicWatch Pro 3 massively discounted for a very limited time

For the next 30+ hours, the TicWatch Pro 3 is exactly $102 off, but there's a high chance that the price will go up once the Amazon Prime Day event ends.

Jun 21, 2021, 6:50 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

Qualcomm sheds light on which smartwatches support Google's new Wear OS

A spokesperson for Qualcomm confirmed that Snapdragon Wear 3100 and Snapdragon Wear 4100/4100+ are the only chipsets that would be able to run the new Wear OS 3.0.

Jun 16, 2021, 6:07 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 4 comments

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Another Snapdragon 4100 Wear OS watch finally released...by the same company that made the first

The Mobvoi TicWatch E3 brings faster performance and nifty new health features for an affordable price.

Jun 16, 2021, 11:17 AM, by Anam Hamid, 6 comments

The TicWatch Pro 3 GPS isn't guaranteed to receive the next Wear OS update

Google and Samsung's new version of Wear OS could be coming to the TicWatch Pro 3, shining a light on the possibility for other smartwatches with the same chipset.

Jun 11, 2021, 7:36 AM, by Aleksandar Anastasov, 0 comments

Mobvoi will deliver Google and Samsung's 'Wear OS 3.0' update to the TicWatch Pro 3

Unlike Fossil, which has abandoned all its existing smartwatches from a software support standpoint, Mobvoi plans to roll out Google's big Wear OS 3.0 update to the TicWatch Pro 3... in the future.

Jun 09, 2021, 3:54 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch Active 4 might not include an adapter

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 4 might not come with a charging adapter in the box. This possibility has come to light thanks to China's 3C certification for charging and battery specifications.

Jun 09, 2021, 9:43 AM, by Aleksandar Anastasov, 2 comments

Samsung may actually tease the new smartwatch OS of the Watch 4 and Active 4 during MWC 2021

Samsung will not be attending MWC 2021 in person, but instead, the company has scheduled an online event for June 28, which seems to be focused on smartwatches. We believe Samsung may tease the new Wear OS that will power the Watch 4 and the Active 4 during the event.

Jun 09, 2021, 3:03 AM, by Iskra Petrova, 0 comments

Fossil has a new Wear OS smartwatch but no more updates for existing devices in the pipeline

Fossil has no plans to bring the next big version of Wear OS that Google and Samsung are working on to the existing Gen 5 or Gen 5E devices, but for what it's worth, a "premium" new smartwatch is coming.

Jun 06, 2021, 3:20 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 1 comment

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Expired Amazon has half a dozen cool Ticwatch smartwatches on sale at big discounts

If you hurry, you can get one of a bunch of Android and iOS-compatible TicWatch smartwatches with eye-catching designs and great specs at lower than ever prices on Amazon.

Jun 04, 2021, 9:14 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

Oppo Watch 2 coming with square design, Snapdragon Wear 4100

The Oppo Watch 2 is reportedly on the way with an Apple Watch-like design and Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100.

May 28, 2021, 11:09 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 0 comments

Update to Samsung's latest watches brings new icons, improved stability

Samsung is rolling out an update to its last two most recent smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 3 and the Galaxy Watch Active 2. The updates bring new icons and device stability.

May 28, 2021, 1:24 AM, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

Another quarter, another towering Apple performance in the thriving smartwatch market

Apple absolutely crushed its rivals once again in terms of global smartwatch shipments in Q1 2021, boosting both its market share and actual sales numbers while Samsung and Huawei... couldn't do that.

May 26, 2021, 3:09 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 10 comments

Spotify promises to completely overhaul its Wear app

During Google I/O's keynote, Spotify confirmed that it's working on the option to download music and podcasts directly to your Wear smartwatch, which will allow users to leave their phones home they're going for a run.

May 20, 2021, 4:36 AM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments