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Hurry! The best Apple Watch 3 alternative is on sale for just $127

By Hilda Scott

Our favorite cheap GPS smartwatch, and the best Apple Watch 3 alternative, is on sale at Amazon.

The best smartwatches for 2020

By Caitlin McGarry

Here are the best smartwatches available for iPhone and Android users based on our reviews.

Apple Watch Series 5 vs. Series 4: Should you upgrade?

By Michael Gowan

Apple Watch Series 5 is a great smartwatch, thanks in part to its always-on display. But if you have a Series 4, the differences between the two don't justify an upgrade for most people.

Samsung Unpacked 2020 live stream: How to watch and what to expect

By Philip Michaels

The Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Z Flip will debut at Samsung's Feb. 11 Unpacked event. Here's what else to expect.

I wore the Galaxy Watch Active during my pregnancy, and now I'm a believer

By Florence Ion

I thought the Galaxy Watch Active would be good for tracking my fitness, but it proved vital for my pregnancy, too.

The Apple Watch Activity Challenge is great, but it has one weird flaw

By Henry T. Casey

The Apple Watch's Activity Challenge is a friendly competition that gives people a chance to push their friends further, but there's a catch.

Best Apple Watch Deals in February 2020

By Louis Ramirez

Today's best Apple Watch deals from Amazon, Walmart, and everyone in between hand-picked daily by our editors.

Best Apple deals in February 2020

By Louis Ramirez

The best Apple deals to help you avoid overpaying for your Apple devices.

How to use and personalize your Apple Watch

By Tom's Guide Staff

Our guide to getting the most out of your Apple Watch, from installing apps to sending messages to changing the strap and more.

The Apple Watch 5 just hit its lowest price ever, so act fast

By Louis Ramirez

Hurry! Amazon just dropped the price of the Apple Watch 5 to an all-time low of $354.

Hurry! The Nike+ Apple Watch 4 is $100 off right now

By Hilda Scott

The Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 is now on sale for $100 below retail at Best Buy.

Best Fitbit deals in February 2020

By Louis Ramirez

The best Fitbit deals of the day from Best Buy, Amazon, and more hand-picked by our editors everyday.

How to mute your Apple Watch and change the volume

By Dan Moren

Three ways to turn off the sound on your Apple Watch.

How to use Theater Mode on the Apple Watch

By Caitlin McGarry

Turn on this feature so you don't disturb others while at the movies.

How to use Google Hangouts on your Apple Watch

By Tom's Guide Staff

Yes, you can use Google's messaging app on your Apple Watch.

How to Check Your Heart Rate on Your Apple Watch

By Caitlin McGarry

Here's how to tell how fast your heart is beating using the Apple Watch.

How to read, send, and delete email from your Apple Watch

By Tom's Guide Staff

Check your email from your wrist.

How to switch between Apple Watch apps

By Philip Michaels, Dan Moren

There's more than one way to switch from one app to another on the Apple Watch.

How to add and delete apps from the Apple Watch Dock

By Philip Michaels

Customize your Apple Watch Dock with the apps you want.

How to install and delete Apple Watch apps

By Michael Andronico, Philip Michaels

Make your Apple Watch more useful by installing apps.

How to change text size on your Apple Watch

By Michael Andronico

Is it hard for you to read the text on your Apple Watch? Here's how to make it easier to view.

How to make a phone call using the Apple Watch

By Michael Andronico

Reach out and touch someone from your wrist.

How to send Digital Touch messages from your Apple Watch

By Althea Chang

A more personal message from your Apple Watch

How to send a text message on your Apple Watch

By Michael Andronico, Philip Michaels

It's easy to send messages to friends from your Apple Watch. Here's how.

How to change your Apple Watch band

By Michael Andronico

Don't like the look of your Apple Watch strap? Here's how to swap it out.

Set up Apple's Express Transit Pay to speed up your commute.

The 10 coolest things the Apple Watch can do

By Dan Moren

From talking to your car to ordering pizza, here are 10 cool things you didn't know the Apple Watch could do.

An Apple Watch, an iPhone and a MacBook in a cafe.

How to set up your Apple Watch

By Michael Andronico

How to set up your Apple Watch and sync it with your iPhone

Oppo’s new wearable is an Apple Watch clone

By Jesus Diaz

Oppo has teased its next smartwatch and it seems they have just put an Apple Watch in the 3D photocopier.

Best GPS watch 2020

By Caitlin McGarry

GPS watches come in many varieties, but the 'best' watch is the one that suits your lifestyle. Here are our top picks by category.

Buy a Galaxy Watch Active, get a $50 gift card

By Louis Ramirez

For a limited time, buy a Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and get a free $50 Best Buy Gift card,

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