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Apple Watch Series 8 vs. Apple Watch SE (2022) shown on wrist

Apple Watch 8 vs. Apple Watch SE (2022): Which one is right for you?

By Kate Kozuch last updated 26 January 23

The biggest differences between the Apple Watch 8 vs Apple Watch SE (2022), to help you decide which one to buy. Here's how they compare in price, design, features and battery life.

This hidden Apple Watch setting can boost your battery life

By Kate Kozuch last updated 20 January 23

If you want your Apple Watch to last longer overnight, enable this sleep focus setting.

Your next Galaxy Watch could have a superior MicroLED display

By Sanjana Prakash published 13 January 23

Samsung's rumored switch would match a possible move by Apple

Apple Watch Ultra tipped for new microLED display

By Malcolm McMillan last updated 12 January 23

Reports suggest Apple will use a new in-house microLED display for the 2024 Apple Watch Ultra, eventually bringing it to the iPhone. There are also continued rumors of an OLED MacBook in 2024.

Apple in 2023: Here's what we're expecting this year

By Alan Martin last updated 9 January 23

This could be a massive year for Apple, as the company is expected to make its first foray into virtual reality. You can also plan on the usual updates to iPhone, Apple Watch and Macs.

Wear OS now offers Google Maps directions without your phone

By Tom Pritchard published 6 January 23

You can navigate with Google Maps and Wear OS regardless of where your phone is.

I just tried this Wear OS smartwatch that can predict my energy levels — and it's genius

By Kate Kozuch published 5 January 23

Here's how the new Citizen CZ Smart smartwatch uses AI to gauge your physical and mental power throughout the day.

Fossil’s new smartwatch looks great and lasts for weeks

By Kate Kozuch published 4 January 23

Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid Wellness Edition is a great-looking smartwatch that makes some clever sacrifices to benefit battery life.

A photo of the heart rate screen on the Apple Watch

Your Apple Watch could be a stress-tracking tool

By Philip Michaels published 31 December 22

Researchers say Apple's smartwatch has many of the tools in place to predict stress levels

7 Apple Watch apps I can't live without

By Kate Kozuch published 29 December 22

These are the 7 Apple Watch apps I use all the time for fitness, navigation, relaxation and more.

9 awesome Apple Watch hacks and hidden features you should try now

By Kate Kozuch published 27 December 22

Here are our favorite Apple Watch hacks and hidden features we've tested this year. Try them out now to upgrade your Apple Watch experience.

How to use your Apple Watch as a translator

By Kate Kozuch last updated 21 December 22

Here's how to turn Siri on your Apple Watch into a translator for 11 different languages.

I replaced my iPhone with the Apple Watch Ultra — here’s what happened

By Kate Kozuch last updated 19 December 22

Here's what happened when I replaced my iPhone 14 with the Apple Watch Ultra for 24 hours. The results are surprising, to say the least.

OtterBox 2-in-1 Power Bank with Apple Watch Charger

I tried this awesome Apple Watch accessory — and it delivers a huge battery boost

By Kate Kozuch published 18 December 22

This Apple Watch accessory is the best portable charger for Apple Watch I've ever tested. Here's why I'm impressed.

This hidden Apple Watch feature is a total time-saver

By Kate Kozuch published 15 December 22

Here's how to favorite timers on your Apple Watch and make the most of this hidden feature in the timers app.

Apple Watch 7 workout test outdoor cycling automatic tracking

How to enable auto-pause for your Apple Watch workouts

By Kate Kozuch last updated 14 December 22

Here's how to enable auto-pause for Apple Watch workouts, a features that's especially useful for outdoor bicycling and running.

How to change your Apple Watch app view

By Kate Kozuch last updated 14 December 22

Here's how to change Apple Watch app view from grid view to list view. It could help you find your apps more easily.

How to see your step count on your Apple Watch face

By Kate Kozuch last updated 14 December 22

Use this hidden Apple Watch hack to add your step count to your Apple Watch face. Here's how it works.

This strange new smartwatch comes with hidden earbuds

By Alan Martin published 3 December 22

Huawei’s Watch Buds combines two popular devices in one, but we’re not sure it’s the future of wearables.

Google Pixel Watch just tipped to make your life easier with Calendar and Gmail

By Malcolm McMillan last updated 30 November 22

Google is rumored to be working on full Wear OS versions of its Gmail and Calendar apps for the Google Pixel Watch and other Android smartwatches.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic image with deal tag

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is my everyday watch — and it's just $149 for Black Friday

By Malcolm McMillan published 23 November 22

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is one of our favorite smartwatches and the price just crashed another $50 to $149 — making it the same price as the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4.

The deal image for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic just hit lowest price ever in early Black Friday deal

By Andy Sansom published 21 November 22

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is on sale ahead of Black Friday for its lowest price ever. This is one of the best Black Friday smartwatch deals we've seen, so don't wait.

Apple Watch Series 8 vs. Fitbit Sense 2: Which smartwatch should you buy?

By Kate Kozuch published 19 November 22

Is the Apple Watch Series 8 or Fitbit Sense 2 better for you? Here's how two of this year's best smartwatches stack up in terms of specs, design, features, battery life and more.

Google Pixel Watch — 3 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip

By Kate Kozuch last updated 16 November 22

Not sure if the Google Pixel Watch is the best smartwatch for you? Here are 3 reasons you should buy it, and 3 reasons you shouldn't.

Google Pixel Watch is finally getting the upgrade I've been waiting for

By Kate Kozuch published 16 November 22

The Google Pixel Watch is getting Fitbit Premium's Sleep Profiles feature, introducing an upgrade that I think will improve Google's smartwatch.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 bug reportedly breaking smartwatch — what to do

By Malcolm McMillan last updated 8 November 22

Firmware update R8xxXXU1GVI3 is reportedly preventing certain users from powering their Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic watches from powering back on.

This is the Apple Watch setting you should enable to make it last all day

By Kate Kozuch published 3 November 22

Enabling Apple Watch optimized battery charging or the Apple Watch Ultra optimized charging limit can make your smartwatch's battery health last longer.

Google reveals how to get 24 hours from a Pixel Watch — but there’s a catch

By Malcolm McMillan published 31 October 22

Google revealed how it tested the Pixel Watch’s all-day battery life, and it requires some sacrifices. Can it compete with Apple and Samsung?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 5 Pro — what's different?

By Kate Kozuch last updated 23 October 22

Here's what different between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Samsung's two new smartwatches.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review

By Kate Kozuch last updated 23 October 22

Editor's Choice

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 has a new skin-temperature reader, more scratch-resistant display and a longer-lasting battery life. Here's our full review of why it's the best Samsung watch yet.

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