The main topic of the article is the availability of emergency features on different smartwatch brands.
The key points are:
1. Apple Watch offers fall detection, emergency SOS calls, and satellite messaging for emergencies.
2. Google Pixel Watch offers emergency SOS calls and fall detection, but only the LTE version allows direct contact with emergency services.
3. Garmin watches offer emergency contacts, emergency assistance calls, and satellite messaging through InReach devices.
- The official Google Pixel Watch metal band is a high-quality and well-built accessory for the Pixel Watch.
- It has a classic and elegant design that complements the watch's aesthetic.
- The band is easy to adjust and has a simple and fast clasp mechanism.
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 main topic is the Amazfit Cheetah Pro, a high-end fitness smartwatch designed for runners.
Key points:
- The Amazfit Cheetah Pro offers similar fitness data and battery longevity to Garmin watches at a lower price.
- It has a comfortable and lightweight design, with affordable GPS accuracy.
- The watch includes features like a built-in microphone and speaker, but may not offer as much accuracy or detailed fitness data as other brands.
Samsung's One UI 5 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4 series brings new features and improvements, including the July 2023 security patch, personalized heart rate zones, and the ability to pair the watch with a new phone without a factory reset.
Samsung's One UI Watch 5 update brings new features to older Wear OS Galaxy smartwatches, including the ability to organize apps in folders for improved accessibility and organization.
The latest update to the Google Pixel Watch app requires users to sign in to their Google account, likely in preparation for the Pixel Watch's Wear OS 4 update, which will allow users to pair their watch with a new phone without resetting it, and also includes UI improvements such as displaying the user's account avatar and a new "Your watches" button for easier management of multiple watches.
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.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is expected to have new sensors, including a fourth-generation optical heart rate sensor and a U2 ultra wideband chip for improved Find My capabilities, along with a potential shift in manufacturing using 3D printing and discontinuation of certain watch bands.
Renowned leaker Roland Quandt has revealed that Huawei's upcoming Watch GT 4 series will come in two styles and sizes with advanced fitness tracking capabilities, and is expected to start at €249.
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.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a rugged smartwatch with a faster processor, improved health sensors, and a new U2 chip for GPS tracking, featuring a new on-device version of Siri and enhanced sustainability with increased recycled content and carbon neutrality.
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.
Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2, both equipped with new features and improvements, including a new Double Tap gesture and a new processor, to compete with other rugged smartwatches such as Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and Garmin's Venu 3.
主题:苹果发布iPhone 15和Apple Watch Series 9的实地观察。
关键点:
1. iPhone 15 Pro的钛合金外壳明显更轻。
2. Apple Watch Series 9引进了新的双击手势。
3. Engadget记者Malek Saleh的三星Galaxy Watch 6评测和Dyson的Zone个人空气过滤器评测。
Google's upcoming Pixel Watch 2 is expected to have improved battery life and performance but may have a similar design to its predecessor, with the addition of new metal bands to differentiate it from the original Pixel Watch.
Samsung's dominance in the smartwatch market may soon be challenged by upcoming Wear OS-based smartwatches from Google, OnePlus, and Xiaomi, including the Google Pixel Watch 2 with improved hardware and features like a skin temperature sensor.
The Galaxy Watch 6 is the first smartwatch with WearOS 4 and offers a range of features, making it a smooth operator.
The Pixel Watch 2 is expected to have advanced health features, a safety check feature, faster internals, and new watch bands, making it a significant upgrade over its predecessor.
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's upcoming Pixel Watch 2 has the opportunity to prove itself and maintain its momentum in the wearable market by addressing previous flaws and delivering a better user experience.
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 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 has announced the Pixel Watch 2, which features improved heart rate monitoring, new sensors for stress management, automatic tracking for different workouts, and a Safety Check feature, among other updates.
Google has announced the Pixel Watch 2 with a more circular design, improved sensors, and a 24-hour battery life in always-on display mode.
Google has released a dedicated Gmail app for Wear OS, allowing users to manage their inbox directly on their smartwatch, but there is no indication that it will be available for the Apple Watch.
Google has confirmed that the original Pixel Watch will receive the Wear OS 4 update later this year, alongside the formal launch of Wear OS 4 with the Pixel Watch 2.
Google has announced that the original Pixel Watch will be receiving the Wear OS 4 update later this year, which includes features such as the ability to transfer the watch to a new phone and revamped Tiles; however, the exact release date for the new OS is currently unknown.
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.
Google has released its new Pixel Watch, which features more battery life, advanced sensors, and Fitbit software, making it a strong competitor to the Apple Watch in the Android market.
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.
Wear OS 4 will introduce new safety features to the original Pixel Watch, including emergency sharing, safety check, and the ability to add medical information, while Auto Call Screen will be available on both generations of the Pixel Watch.
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.
The Google Pixel Watch 2 offers improved battery life and a range of updates and features that make it a better smartwatch than its predecessor, although it still has some quirks and concerns.
The Pixel Watch 2 offers incremental improvements over its predecessor, with a focus on health tracking and integration with the Fitbit platform, but lacks compelling features to justify an upgrade from the original model, making it one of the best smartwatches available but not a significant leap forward.
The Pixel Watch 2 is a solid upgrade over its predecessor, with improvements in performance, battery life, and health tracking, making it one of the best smartwatches of the year, although it still has some downsides like its small size, thick bezels, and delicate form factor.