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Smartwatch Archive

Archives for December 2022

Yes, I’ve got two watches on — why don’t you?Yes, I’ve got two watches on — why don’t you?
Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Wearing an Apple Watch Ultra for a month convinced me to buy a Series 7Wearing an Apple Watch Ultra for a month convinced me to buy a Series 7
Mobvoi is the latest smartwatch maker to jump on the subscription bandwagonMobvoi is the latest smartwatch maker to jump on the subscription bandwagon
The Verge’s 2022 in reviewThe Verge’s 2022 in review
Kara Verlaney
This year’s Apple Watches won’t piggyback off your phone’s GPSThis year’s Apple Watches won’t piggyback off your phone’s GPS
Sony’s DualSense controller for PS5 and PC is up to $25 off in all colorsSony’s DualSense controller for PS5 and PC is up to $25 off in all colors
Successes of 2022: Android smartwatches are finally becoming interestingSuccesses of 2022: Android smartwatches are finally becoming interesting
Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition review: history repeats itself

Fossil makes the best of a messy Wear OS 3 transition, but it’s hard to shine when you keep getting dealt a bad hand.

Victoria Song
Victoria Song
Victoria Song
Google’s working on simplifying smart home control on the wrist.

It ain’t much, but the Wear OS 3 Google Home app will make it easier to view your devices — as well as control those that haven’t been assigned to a home yet. Small potatoes, but I’ll take incremental Wear OS 3 updates over Google prematurely throwing in the wearable towel... again.

watchOS 9.2 adds new running features and longer Ultra batterywatchOS 9.2 adds new running features and longer Ultra battery
Coros Apex 2 and Apex 2 Pro review: slightly short of great

These are good multisport watches that zero in on the basics but miss some popular features that would make them great.

Victoria Song
Google’s trying to prove it’s serious about Wear OS 3 with holiday updatesGoogle’s trying to prove it’s serious about Wear OS 3 with holiday updates

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