The latest update to One UI Watch 5 has replaced the movement reminder animations on Galaxy smartwatches with a new minimalist design featuring arrows and a green checkmark, which some may consider to be of lower quality compared to the previous version.
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 Apple Watch Series 9 is expected to feature an updated heart rate sensor and other small hardware improvements, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Apple's watchOS 10, launching on September 18, introduces a facelift to the platform by emphasizing widgets and simplifying multitasking.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is a minor upgrade over the Series 8, with features like the S9 chip, Double Tap gesture, and Precision Finding for iPhone 15 models being the most significant changes, making it difficult to recommend upgrading for most Series 8 users.
On September 18, Apple will release watchOS 10 for Apple Watch Series 4 and later models, introducing new functions and redesigned apps, as well as mental health integrations and support for Apple's NameDrop feature.
Cultured Code's task manager app Things has released a major update, version 3.19, that includes interactive home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets for iPadOS 17, and next task previews on Apple Watch.
iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10 offer new features and functionality to the Shortcuts app, including the ability to transcribe audio, delete alarms, scan documents, and create Time Machine backups.
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.
Apple has released watchOS 10.0.1, a minor update that includes bug fixes and security updates for the Apple Watch, and can be downloaded for free through the Apple Watch app on an iPhone running iOS 17.
Apple's watchOS 10 introduces a new feature in the Mindfulness app that allows users to log their feelings and moods directly on their watch face, and also provides the option to view and share these logs with medical professionals.
Apple's WatchOS 10 update has rendered first-generation Apple Watches nearly useless due to a major change that disabled the side button and moved essential controls to it without an option to remap or customize.
Apple Watch users on watchOS 10 are experiencing issues with Weather complications not displaying data on the watch face, but a temporary workaround is to toggle the 24-Hour Time switch in the Clock app settings.
Apple launched watchOS 10, which includes features such as Night Mode, multiple timers, access to the App Switcher, adjustable flashlight brightness, and the ability to find your iPhone and hiking trails, among others.
A new app called KWCH allows Wear OS users to fully customize and create watch faces from scratch with its powerful WYSIWYG editor.
Early adopters of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 can now access the new double tap gesture with the public beta of watchOS 10.1, which allows users to interact with their watch without touching the display, making it more convenient for tasks when the other hand is occupied.
The Apple Watch Series 9 offers upgraded internals and new features like Double Tap gesture controls and onboard Siri queries, making it a promising device for iOS users and a worthy upgrade from previous models.
Apple has released the third developer beta version of iOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, and macOS 14.1, which feature new Apple Music and AirDrop updates, a Double Tap feature on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, and enhanced StandBy mode controls.
Google has updated its At a Glance watch face app to support additional complication styles, including circular and top slot complications, providing users with more options for displaying information on their watches.
The Clock app version 7.6 update for Pixel Watch allows users to sync alarms with their Android phone, choose which wearable syncs with the alarm, and provides weather integration and the ability to create weather-oriented alarms.