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Now there are even fewer reasons to get a Fitbit smartwatchNow there are even fewer reasons to get a Fitbit smartwatch
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is getting a battery diagnostic toolThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is getting a battery diagnostic tool
Upgrading the Skagen Falster 6 to Wear OS 3 removes a bunch of watchfacesUpgrading the Skagen Falster 6 to Wear OS 3 removes a bunch of watchfaces
Victoria Song
Victoria Song
ITC judge says Apple infringed on medical tech company Masimo’s pulse oximetry patents

Now, the ITC will decide on a possible import ban on Apple Watches with blood oxygen sensors: the Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, and Apple Watch Ultra. A final decision won’t be made until May 10th.

“We respectfully disagree with today’s decision, and look forward to a full review by the Commission,” Apple said in a statement to Reuters. Bloomberg Law, the case could give Masimo leverage to eke out $50-$300 million per year in royalties.

Apple Watch ruled to have infringed Masimo's pulse oximeter patent by US judge | Engadget

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Winter sports are triggering false iPhone Crash Detection alertsWinter sports are triggering false iPhone Crash Detection alerts
Sony’s ultra-light LinkBuds S are $70 off at Best BuySony’s ultra-light LinkBuds S are $70 off at Best Buy
Google Maps’ turn-by-turn navigation on Wear OS now works without a phoneGoogle Maps’ turn-by-turn navigation on Wear OS now works without a phone
Citizen’s new Wear OS watch will use AI to help you battle fatigueCitizen’s new Wear OS watch will use AI to help you battle fatigue
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
The 12.9-inch M1 and M2 iPad Pros are down to their best prices yetThe 12.9-inch M1 and M2 iPad Pros are down to their best prices yet
The Apple Watch Action Button’s sole purpose is to do your biddingThe Apple Watch Action Button’s sole purpose is to do your bidding
The best Cyber Monday deals on smartwatches and fitness trackersThe best Cyber Monday deals on smartwatches and fitness trackers
Now the Apple Watch Ultra can actually be your diving computerNow the Apple Watch Ultra can actually be your diving computer
Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite is down to its lowest price to dateAmazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite is down to its lowest price to date
Amazfit GTR 4 review: the king of budget smartwatches

It’s hard to justify a Fitbit when the Amazfit GTR 4 looks better, lasts longer, and has way more features than you’d expect.

Victoria Song
Google’s new Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 Pro are both on sale for their lowest price to dateGoogle’s new Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 Pro are both on sale for their lowest price to date
The Pixel Watch just got slightly better at sleep trackingThe Pixel Watch just got slightly better at sleep tracking
The Garmin Bounce is an LTE smartwatch to help parents track their kidsThe Garmin Bounce is an LTE smartwatch to help parents track their kids
The Pixel Watch calorie bug is a reminder of why ‘accuracy’ isn’t everythingThe Pixel Watch calorie bug is a reminder of why ‘accuracy’ isn’t everything
The Polar Ignite 3 comes with a daily ‘alertness’ forecastThe Polar Ignite 3 comes with a daily ‘alertness’ forecast
Garmin’s Instinct Crossover is a rugged smartwatch with analog handsGarmin’s Instinct Crossover is a rugged smartwatch with analog hands
The Apple Watch Series 8 with LTE is more than $100 off right nowThe Apple Watch Series 8 with LTE is more than $100 off right now
Pixel Watch versus Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: which is the best Wear OS watch?Pixel Watch versus Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: which is the best Wear OS watch?
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How to create custom Apple Watch interval workoutsHow to create custom Apple Watch interval workouts
Peloton finally has a Wear OS 3 appPeloton finally has a Wear OS 3 app
Victoria Song
For $1,570, you, too, can get a Naruto smartwatch from MontblancFor $1,570, you, too, can get a Naruto smartwatch from Montblanc
Barbara Krasnoff
Barbara Krasnoff
You don’t have to be a genius to swap the band on the Pixel Watch — but it helps.

Google’s new smartwatch has a proprietary strap mount that looks great, but can be a little tricky to navigate when you want to switch out bands. So we thought we’d offer some advice on the easiest way to deal with it.

How to swap Pixel Watch bands

Victoria Song
How to swap Pixel Watch bandsHow to swap Pixel Watch bands
Victoria Song
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
Surprise! Google updates Pebble App.

Early Kickstarter darling and smartwatch pioneer Pebble was purchased by Fitbit which ended support back in 2018. Google recently bought Fitbit, and two days ago it updated the official Pebble App to provide compatibility with the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. The app is no longer hosted on the Play Store but the APK is signed using the official Pebble keys for an easy update. Good on ya Goog.

r/pebble - Pebble Android app version 4.4.3 now available

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