Google's second Pixel Watch, the Pixel Watch 2, will come pre-installed with Android 13 (Wear OS 4) and will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip. The new smartwatch is rumored to have a lightweight aluminum body and a slightly larger battery capacity compared to its predecessor.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and Google Pixel Watch are both excellent smartwatches, with the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic offering superior features like a sapphire crystal display and better battery life, while the Pixel Watch may be more appealing for lighter users at a discounted price.
Samsung is offering discounts of up to $250 on their Galaxy Watch line, with the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and Galaxy Watch 6 being the best options for Android users, and the Galaxy Watch 4 being the lowest-priced option at $170.
The Garmin Vivoactive 4 is a durable and stylish smartwatch that is currently on sale for 42% off on Amazon, offering a range of health and fitness features including coaching, animated workouts, heart rate monitoring, incident detection, and music downloads, with a battery life of up to eight days in Smartwatch mode.
Garmin is offering up to $200 off select smartwatches during their Birthday Sale, including models like the Venu 2S, Epix Gen 2, and Vivoactive 4, making it worth checking out for those in search of a high-quality and affordable smartwatch.
The upcoming Huawei Watch GT 4 is set to launch with removable strap options in black gunmetal and polished steel, two sizes of 41mm and 46mm, and features such as wireless charging, Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, strong fitness tracking capabilities, and a two-week battery life, catering to both fashion and fitness enthusiasts.
Apple has announced the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra with a brighter display, faster chip, new gestures, and enhanced features for water activities, starting at $799.
Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, as well as the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, all featuring advanced features, improved performance, and new designs, with prices starting at $399 for the Apple Watch Series 9 and $799 for the iPhones. Additionally, the iPhone and AirPods will now have USB-C connectors, and iCloud+ will offer new storage options, while iOS 17 will be released as a free software update on September 18.
The Huawei Watch 4/Watch 4 Pro offers non-invasive blood glucose monitoring, while the Apple Watch Ultra is a top-end watch with a durable titanium exterior and extended battery life; the rumored Google Pixel Watch 2 may feature an enhanced version of the Body Response stress detection system; the Amazfit Cheetah incorporates generative AI coaching, and the Fitbit Ace 4 is designed as a fitness tracker watch for children; finally, the Citizen Smart Touchscreen Gen-2 is an AI-assisted watch powered by IBM's Watson AI engine.
The Apple Watch has transitioned from a luxury fashion accessory to a highly popular health and fitness tracker, leading the global smartwatch market with 22% of shipments in Q2 2023.
Xiaomi is reportedly working on the "Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro," a smartwatch that runs on Wear OS 3 with a MIUI skin, and is equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5+ chip, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage, offering impressive power and performance, along with a 1.43-inch display, stainless steel and Gorilla Glass build, 5ATM water resistance, rotating crown, optional LTE, and a 500 mAh battery.
Xiaomi's upcoming Watch 2 Pro, which is based on Wear OS, will be available with optional LTE or in a cheaper Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-only model, with European prices ranging from €249.99 to €329.99.
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, featuring new upgrades and a range of case materials and colors, will be available for purchase starting this Friday, with prices starting at $399 and $799 respectively.
The price of the Pixel Watch 2 in the UK has been leaked, revealing a slight increase from the first version, and a newly leaked image shows the smartwatch in an all-black colorway.
Huawei's MatePad Pro 13.2 features a 38.89 Wh battery, HarmonyOS 4, and a 580 g weight, while offering a keyboard case similar to the Surface Pro 9 and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, available in China for around $714.
Xiaomi has announced its new Watch 2 Pro, a Wear OS smartwatch with impressive features such as body composition analysis and dual-frequency GPS, priced at £229.99 ($280), offering access to third-party apps and Google Assistant.
The Galaxy Watch 5, available at a discounted price on Amazon, is a solid choice for Android users looking for a feature-rich smartwatch without breaking the bank.
The original Apple Watch Edition models, which were priced between $10,000 and $17,000, have been deemed "obsolete" by Apple and are no longer supported, leaving them as mere pieces of gold rather than functional timekeepers.
Google announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, as well as the Pixel Watch 2, during its Made by Google event, aiming to compete with Apple's iPhone, with the Pixel 8 starting at $699 and the Pixel 8 Pro starting at $999, while also introducing new features such as AI-powered editing tools and stress tracking on the smartwatch.
The Pixel Watch 2, announced at Google's Made by Google event, offers improved health and fitness tracking, longer battery life, better integration with Google services, and is made with 100% recycled aluminum. It also features advanced sensors for heart-rate and blood oxygenation monitoring, automatic workout tracking, heart zone training, and AI capabilities for insight into your health data. The watch uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 5100 chip for better power efficiency and has a bigger battery, promising all-day battery life. Pre-orders for the Pixel Watch 2 are available now, starting at $349.
Google is offering trade-in values of up to $150 for the original Pixel Watch and up to $100 for select Fitbit models towards the purchase of the Pixel Watch 2, with Apple and Samsung watches also eligible for trade-in.
Google unveiled its Pixel Watch 2, featuring an improved heart rate sensor, personal safety options, a more powerful processor, and a longer battery life compared to its predecessor, with a starting price of $349.
Google is set to launch the Pixel Watch 2, which will include several new watch faces and come with support for Wear OS 4 out of the box.
Amazon is currently offering a 43% discount on the 46mm Bluetooth version of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, allowing customers to save $165, while the LTE-powered version is discounted by $160, making it a great deal for budget-conscious Galaxy users.
The Google Pixel Watch 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 are both strong contenders in the smartwatch market, with the Pixel Watch 2 offering modern fitness and health tech while the Galaxy Watch 5 provides a powerful alternative with multiple health sensors and a matured feature set.
Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the 2024 Apple Watch will not offer significant innovative experiences, such as a micro-LED display or blood glucose monitoring, but there may still be the possibility of a high-end "Apple Watch X" that offers more changes.
Apple is offering rare discounts on official Apple Watch bands, with prices starting at $44, while Anker chargers and accessories are also on sale, and Microsoft Office for Mac is available for just $30.
