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News
There's no Galaxy Watch 7 Classic or Pro and this is why
Samsung's smartwatch line-up looks very different in 2024 so we found out why
Opinion
The Galaxy Ring fixes the biggest problem with Galaxy Watches
Samsung’s first smart ring has a feature none of its smartwatches have ever been able to match, making it a better choice for many people
Reviews
CMF Watch Pro 2 by Nothing review
Nothing's sub-brand budget smartwatch is still the same price but moves to a circular design with rotating crown, auto-brightness and more
News
OnePlus confirms the four new products it's launching this month
OnePlus is holding an event on 16 July in Milan, and the company has already revealed which devices will be unveiled in Italy
Opinion
I won’t be buying a Galaxy Watch Ultra if these leaks are true
After a long time of waiting for Samsung's Apple Watch Ultra rival, this is the result?
Opinion
watchOS 11 fixes my final Apple Watch complaint and I couldn’t be happier
Here's why I think watchOS 11 makes the Apple Watch even better, for casual and enthusiast users alike
News
When is the next Google launch event?
When will the next Made by Google event be and what will it be for?
News
When is the next Samsung event and what might it announce?
Samsung’s second Galaxy Unpacked of the year is expected to focus on foldables and wearables, and it's happening very soon
Best Deals
These are the best Apple Watch Ultra deals
Here's where to look for deals on an Apple Watch Ultra, including on contract
Reviews
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro review
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is the update to the Pro 5, adding new design materials with the same software on the inside.
Reviews
Huawei Watch Fit 3 review
The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is an affordable smartwatch that looks like an Apple Watch. Is it worthy of the comparison though?
Reviews
CMF Watch Pro review: Beautiful, bold, basic
Nothing sub-brand CMF brings cool design and plenty of features to the budget end of the smartwatch market
Reviews
RingConn Smart Ring review
The RingConn is a subscription-free smart ring that will track your steps, heart rate, sleep and more for less than the competition
News
This smart ring just got upgraded to better rival Samsung and Oura
Circular has improved the Ring Slim on both hardware and software fronts, and it's still cheaper than rivals
Reviews
Ultrahuman Ring Air smart ring review
An Oura rival that's subscription-free and tracks health and wellness metrics to help you make better decisions about your day and night
News
Oppo Watch X gets UK launch but doesn't fix its clone’s biggest problems
Oppo's parent company owns another huge rival tech brand, and that's created an awkward experience for consumers
News
Samsung confirms four of the new devices it’s launching next month
The company is expected to reveal new foldables in July, and they’re now almost certain to be joined by these four products
News
Samsung Watch FE might be the ultimate budget smartwatch
It's the latest device to get the Fan Edition treatment and it's landed ahead of Unpacked
Feature
Craig Federighi's 9 funniest moments from Apple's WWDC events
We've rounded up some of the best skits from Apple executive Craig Federighi across the years, including some new entries from WWDC 2024
Opinion
I won’t switch to Apple Watch because watchOS is missing one key feature
watchOS 11 was looking great and I had my credit card ready to roll but I changed my mind by the end of the keynote
Feature
The 4 tech travel essentials I can’t live without
The items that help me get to my destination with the minimum amount of stress, then allow me to have the best experience possible
News
Your Galaxy Watch will get a big free AI update later this year
Samsung will introduce Galaxy AI to the Galaxy Watch series, starting with the Galaxy Watch 7. It’s possible that older models will also receive the update
News
Google unveils new Fitbit Ace LTE kids fitness smartwatch
Fitness, calls, texts and fun with the new Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for children
Feature
I consulted a sleep expert to learn how to use smartwatch tracking for better slumber
Smartwatches and wearables can track our sleep, but are they really useful? I spoke to expert Dr Sophie Bostock to discuss their reliability, data and more
News
Apple Watch could become the best iPod ever
Soon you will be able to turn Apple Watch into a classic iPod with scroll wheel.
News
watchOS 10.5 fixes the battery drain bug – update your Apple Watch now
A week ago, Apple released the next update for watchOS 10 and now we can confirm that battery life performance is back to normal
Opinion
Samsung's Galaxy Ring is already doomed if this leak is true
I won't be buying Samsung's first smart ring if it goes ahead with this approach
News
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could get much faster charging times
According to leaks, the new smartwatch will charge up to 50% faster than its predecessor.
News
Sonos’s first headphones will get better with age – here's why
The highly anticipated Sonos Ace over-ear headphones look great, but you won't get the best features until later this year
Best Deals
Best Fitbit Deals 2024: Discount prices on every model
You can usually get any of the current Fitbits at a discount as well as older generations and we have all the best prices
News
Confirmed: Google Fit is shutting down
Google wants developers to use Android Health in the future and Wear OS 5 will be better for runners
News
Wear OS 5: Four critical reveals from Google I/O 2024
A range of improvements and new features are coming to Android-powered smartwatches this year thanks to Wear OS 5
Reviews
Garmin Lily 2 review
Garmin's Lily 2 offers a refined design, a few extra workout options and the addition of Sleep Score, but does that make it a good buy in a market with multiple choices?
Updated
Samsung is giving smartwatches away for free – get a Galaxy Watch 6 for nothing
Buy one smartwatch, and get another completely free, saving you up to $379.99 on the Galaxy Watch 6
Reviews
Honor Band 9 review
The Honor Band 9 is a cheap fitness tracker that packs a big AMOLED screen and will tell you your fitness age but is that enough to be crowned the budget tracker champ?
News
Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is a classic watch for outdoor activities
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is an upgraded version of last year’s regular model that introduces new health tracking features and a reinforced design
News
Huawei Watch Fit 3 smartwatch gets key upgrades but there’s a catch
Coming in at the same price with a raft of upgrades is good news for budget smartwatch fans, even with one unavailable in the West
Reviews
Xiaomi Watch 2 review: Why pay more?
The Watch 2 offers everything you’d expect from a Wear OS smartwatch at a price you wouldn’t, but it's not quite a home run for Xiaomi
Opinion
I jumped in the freezing Finnish sea to test OnePlus's new smartwatch – here's how it fared
I pushed the OnePlus Watch 2 Nordic Blue Edition to its limits in extreme temperatures, dense forests and more – here are 5 things I've learned during testing
News
OnePlus expands its Watch 2 line-up, but US fans miss out
OnePlus' fastest-selling device is getting a luxurious nautical-themed upgrade with the Nordic Blue Edition, but there's a big catch
News
OnePlus is launching another new smartwatch and tablet, and you don't have long to wait
A lifestyle edition of the Watch 2 and new, affordable Pad Go are coming to Europe, and OnePlus has already confirmed a launch date and teased details
Reviews
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4 review
The Redmi Watch 4 from Xiaomi is a budget smartwatch cum fitness tracker compatible with Android phones as well as iPhones
Reviews
Xiaomi Watch S3 review
The Xiaomi Watch S3 is a smartwatch with interchangeable bezels but is that enough to swing it over various rivals?
Feature
What is an IP rating and what does it mean for my smartphone?
When it comes to water and dust resistance, an IP rating is important. Here's what all the different numbers mean for a smartphone
Reviews
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro review: Big display, small flaws
The Pro suffix adds a larger display and GPS tracking to the already great Xiaomi Smart Band 8. But, is bigger always better?
Deal
Apple Watch Ultra is cheaper than ever in Amazon’s sale
One of our highest rated smartwatches now at its lowest ever price
Deal
Samsung Galaxy Watch hits lowest ever price in Amazon Spring Sale
Amazon's first big sale event of the year sees some of the best Android smartwatches reduced by up to 35%
News
Honor's new Watch GS 4 fixes two of our biggest issues
The new Watch GS 4 smartwatch and Band 9 fitness tracker both tout 14-day battery life, NFC chips, stylish designs and more for not much money
Reviews
Garmin Forerunner 165 review
The Garmin Forerunner 165 is a new multisports watch that features a colour touchscreen display
Reviews