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.
Garmin is offering discounts on a variety of its smartwatches and fitness trackers, making it the perfect time to shop for a new device with excellent durability, battery life, and health and fitness tracking features.
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.
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 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.
Huawei has unveiled its new Watch GT 4 smartwatch series in 41 mm and 46 mm sizes, offering a variety of designs and features including extended battery life, water resistance, NFC chip for mobile payments, and health monitoring capabilities, with prices starting from €249 in the Eurozone and £229.99 in the UK.
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.
Garmin is expected to release the Vivoactive 5, a new smartwatch with an AMOLED display and improved battery life, making it a strong contender against the Apple Watch Series 9.
The Apple Watch Ultra is on sale for $700, offering a more affordable alternative to the new Apple Watch Ultra 2, while Apple's FineWoven MagSafe Wallet and HomePod 2 are also seeing discounts at $56 and $285 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.
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.
Google is rumored to offer preorder bundles for the upcoming Pixel 8 series, which may include free Pixel Buds Pro or Pixel Watch 2, adding value and making the bundle a desirable option for those planning to purchase the phone and smartwatch. Additionally, Google may offer subscription bonuses worth nearly $200, but these may only be available to new users.
Fitbit has introduced the Charge 6 fitness band, which features a small display, various sensors, and Google integration, and is available for pre-order at $160.
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.
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.
The Pixel Watch 2 is available for preorder, features improved battery life, Fitbit support, and new safety features, and is offered at various retailers and wireless carriers.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is now available at its lowest price ever, starting at $225, offering significant savings compared to the new Series 9; and Alpine CarPlay receivers are also discounted by $100, with the iLX-507 Receiver being one of the standout options.
Google is offering trade-in values for Apple Watches towards the purchase of the new Pixel Watch 2, with Best Buy offering better trade-in values than the Google Store.
The Google Pixel Watch offers stylish design, extensive health tracking features, and NFC payments, making it a better option than the Pixel Watch 2 which comes with upgrades but at a higher price.
Garmin's top-tier smartwatch, the Fenix 7X Solar, is currently available at its lowest price ever of £539.99 on Amazon Prime Big Deals Day, offering a significant saving of around £200 compared to previous prices.
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.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2, which has the capability to connect to cycling accessories and track cycling performance, is currently available at a $50 discount for Amazon Prime Day.
