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Wes Davis
Wes Davis
Satechi’s got new Qi2 chargers on the way.

They include 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 OntheGo folding chargers that feature a 15-watt Qi2 magnetic charging pad and an Apple Watch pad with 5-watt output to AirPods. The 3-in-1 supports Apple Watch fast charging.

Satechi also announced a set of magnetic Qi2 power banks reminiscent of Anker MagGo chargers like this one. Satechi says it’s all coming in the second quarter, with prices ranging from $69.99 to $99.99.

Picture of the 2-in-1 charger folded, sitting upright and sandwiched between an iPhone on the front and Apple Watch on the back.
Picture of the 3-in-1 charger unfolded, with an iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all charging.
Three-quarter render of the 3-in-1 stand folded up, each circular pad neatly stacked on the other.
Profile render of the 3-in-1 stand folded up in, each circular pad neatly stacked on the other.
Render showing the charger unfolded next to its cable. The charger’s embedded Apple Watch puck is visible.
Render of the front of the power bank standing upright, with the power button visible on the side.
The power bank viewed from behind, standing upright with its fold-out kickstand visible, and the USB-C port visible on the side.
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Satechi 2-in-1 OntheGo Qi2 stand.
Image: Satechi
There’s a new contender for budget smartwatch kingThere’s a new contender for budget smartwatch king
Jacob Kastrenakes
Jacob Kastrenakes
At least it’s not called “Ultra.”

Android Authority spotted code pointing to a higher-end tier of OnePlus’ next smartwatch. It appears that the upcoming OnePlus Watch 3 will come in a Pro version, too. No details yet on what’ll make it any fancier.

Exclusive: OnePlus Watch 3 Pro and OPPO’s rebranded versions in the works

[Android Authority]

The Apple Watch Series 10 has returned to its Black Friday sale priceThe Apple Watch Series 10 has returned to its Black Friday sale price
Here are 40 last-minute gifts you can still nab before ChristmasHere are 40 last-minute gifts you can still nab before Christmas
Quentyn Kennemer and Sheena Vasani
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Butterfly brings Bluesky to your Apple Watch.

Looking for a discreet distraction? You can now browse Bluesky on your wrist with Reuben Catchpole’s Butterfly for Bluesky on the Apple Watch.

The app is free if you only want to browse feeds, but an optional $2.99 in-app upgrade to Butterfly Pro adds the ability to message other users and even write posts, according to 9to5Mac.

Three screenshots of Reuben Catchpole’s Butterfly Bluesky app running on the Apple Watch.
Reuben Catchpole’s Butterfly is a standalone Apple Watch Bluesky app for browsing feeds or even writing posts from your wrist.
Image: Apple App Store
Apple Watch Series 10’s record low price from Black Friday is backApple Watch Series 10’s record low price from Black Friday is back
The next Apple Watch Ultra could have satellite textingThe next Apple Watch Ultra could have satellite texting
The best Cyber Monday smartwatch and fitness tracker dealsThe best Cyber Monday smartwatch and fitness tracker deals
Wes Davis
Wes Davis
The Pixel Watch Concentric face is getting complicated.

An unreleased version of the Pixel Watch face with a ring of complications appeared in a Black Friday promo post on the Made by Google YouTube account that 9to5Google spotted.

The outlet saw the same watch face in a video about the Pixel Watch 3’s design that Google published last month that has since been made private.

An image showing a picture of the Pixel Watch 3 with the Concentric watch face, except with a ring of complications.
Is Google holding out on us?
Image: Google
You can pick up an Apple Watch starting at just $149 right nowYou can pick up an Apple Watch starting at just $149 right now
Wear OS 5.1 could let you play music on your built-in Android watch speakersWear OS 5.1 could let you play music on your built-in Android watch speakers
You can easily disassemble this repairable smartwatch using just a Phillips screwdriverYou can easily disassemble this repairable smartwatch using just a Phillips screwdriver
Google’s Black Friday sale features record low prices on Pixel, Nest, and moreGoogle’s Black Friday sale features record low prices on Pixel, Nest, and more
Garmin’s Venu Sq 2, our favorite Fitbit alternative, hits its lowest price everGarmin’s Venu Sq 2, our favorite Fitbit alternative, hits its lowest price ever
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE review: a bogus bargain

5

Verge Score

As an entry-level device, the FE doesn’t quite nail the right mix of price, features, and hardware.

Victoria Song
Samsung finally starts Wear OS 5 rollout for older Galaxy WatchesSamsung finally starts Wear OS 5 rollout for older Galaxy Watches
You can save up to $270 on the Garmin Fenix 7S Pro and other Garmin watchesYou can save up to $270 on the Garmin Fenix 7S Pro and other Garmin watches
Victoria Song
Victoria Song
Your Pixel Watch won’t be getting updates for a bit.

November’s Pixel Watch update is here to address last month’s botched Wear OS 5 rollout for older devices, but the curious thing is the update note says the next one is months away:

Pixel Watch 1, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Watch 3 devices will receive the November 2024 software update, with the next update planned for March 2025.

It’s odd since Google generally pushes out an update every month. There’s also simply no reason given. Well, a lot can happen in four months.

Pixel Watch Won’t See Another Update Until March 2025

[Droid Life]

Google’s Pixel Watch 3 is available at a new record low price for Verge readersGoogle’s Pixel Watch 3 is available at a new record low price for Verge readers
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Samsung’s rugged Galaxy Watch Ultra has fallen to its best price to dateSamsung’s rugged Galaxy Watch Ultra has fallen to its best price to date
Tim Cook says he uses every Apple product every day — how does that work?Tim Cook says he uses every Apple product every day — how does that work?
Wes Davis
Wes Davis
Google now sells screen protectors for Pixel Watches.

If you’re worried about damaging your Pixel Watch’s glass screen, Google now sells a Zagg “flexible polymer hybrid” screen protector, as 9to5Google spotted.

It works for all three generations of the watch, the glass of which held up poorly in Victoria Song’s Pixel Watch and Watch 2 reviews.

Note: If you buy something from our links, we might get affiliate revenue.

Google now sells a Pixel Watch 3 screen protector meant to feel 'just like glass'

[9to5Google]

Garmin Fenix 8 review: only kind of smart

7

Verge Score

The Fenix 8 adds smarter features, but they don’t quite make up for the price hike or lack of LTE.

Victoria Song
The best deals you can grab before October Prime Day ends

Some deals are gone, but you still have time this week to save big on some of our favorite gadgets and goods.

Sheena Vasani, Quentyn Kennemer and 1 more
The Fitbit Ace LTE, a great kids smartwatch, hits its lowest priceThe Fitbit Ace LTE, a great kids smartwatch, hits its lowest price
The OnePlus Watch 2 is a good deal at $210The OnePlus Watch 2 is a good deal at $210
The Garmin Forerunner 255 Music is nearly half off for Prime DayThe Garmin Forerunner 255 Music is nearly half off for Prime Day
Prime Day is a great time to get the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic for 33 percent offPrime Day is a great time to get the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic for 33 percent off
How to set up sleep schedules in iOSHow to set up sleep schedules in iOS
Victoria Song
You can slap a Pixel Watch 2 on your wrist for just $224 right nowYou can slap a Pixel Watch 2 on your wrist for just $224 right now
The Garmin Lily 2 Active watch finally adds GPS and buttonsThe Garmin Lily 2 Active watch finally adds GPS and buttons
Wes Davis
Wes Davis
The Apple Watch gets clearance for sleep apnea detection in Canada.

Health Canada published its approval of the feature this week, MacRumors reports. Apple Watch sleep apnea detection was also recently cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.

However, Apple hasn’t added Canada to the list of regions where the feature is available quite yet.

Apple Watch's New Sleep Apnea Detection Feature Approved in Canada

[MacRumors]

This Apple Watch clone straps a retro gaming machine to your wristThis Apple Watch clone straps a retro gaming machine to your wrist

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