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Best Fossil smartwatch in 2023
Looking to navigate the best Fossil smartwatches? Here are our picks.
Fossil smartwatches have the unique distinction of all being pretty similar. Fossil works from its own template, currently in its sixth generation, and partners with other companies to offer variations on a theme, the Fossil Gen 6 line. That's why there's a Michael Kors 6th Gen for the fashion-conscious. Whichever one you buy, you're getting a great smartwatch that looks better than most.
How to silence a Google Pixel Watch 2
If your smartwatch feels like a constant notification hub, it's time to tailor it to your needs
If you're like us, you love your Google Pixel Watch 2. It got a few upgrades since its predecessor, packing in upgrades that excite us all. Google improved the notifications, including better text-to-speech support and more safety features compared to the previous Google Pixel Watch. It's sleek and stylish, but sometimes, you want peace and quiet, perhaps while in a meeting or trying to relax.
How to back up your Google Pixel Watch
Don't lose your settings and data when updating your Pixel Watch
Backing up your Google Pixel Watch might not seem important, but it's the best way to transfer your Pixel Watch's settings to a new smartwatch. Whether you're replacing your Pixel Watch or upgrading to the Pixel Watch 2, a backup should be the first thing you do.
Best Android smartwatch deals: Save up to $250 on some of our favorite wearables
Options for every need and budget, starting at just $140
Smartwatches have come a long way since their origins as basic step-counters. Nowadays, they can do everything from text messaging to handling wireless payments, and they can even give you important information about your health. Of course along with the increase in abilities, has come an increase in price, with some wearables costing more than $500. Fortunately, we here at Android Police have become quite adept at hunting down discounts, so we've put together a list of deals featuring some of the picks from our roundup of the best Android smartwatches. This way you know you're not only getting a good price, but you're getting a good smartwatch as well.
Best Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro deals: Bundles, trade-ins, and more
Before you buy Samsung's latest watches, let's make sure you get the best deal on it
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, you'll see the best Galaxy Watch 5 deals start to show up in the coming weeks. Retailers are eager to move units on the last-gen model of Samsung's wearable, and with Black Friday sales about to kick off, you can bet that both the flagship Galaxy Watch 5 and premium Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will go on sale soon.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro vs. Galaxy Watch 4 Classic: Old school meets modern minimalism
Are premium materials and a bigger battery enough reason to drop hundreds on the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro?
Even though the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic has been released, deals can still be found on older Samsung smartwatches that will save you a few dollars.
Google reveals how the Pixel Watch 2 uses AI to bolster heart rate tracking
These new algorithms are also bundled with the Fitbit Charge 6
AI or artificial intelligence is at the heart of almost every new piece of technology coming our way, including the ones developed by tech juggernaut Google. Although the company was beaten in the AI chatbot race by OpenAI's ChatGPT last year, it's no secret that Google's work with AI and machine learning (ML) has been ongoing for a few years now. The brand's recently launched Pixel 8 series also leans heavily on AI elements, including on the 8 Pro's much-hyped camera system. Google is now detailing how AI and ML feature on the recently launched Pixel Watch 2, specifically in terms of heart rate tracking.
It's undeniable: the Pixel Watch is one of the best Android smartwatches currently available in what is a fairly competitive market. Aside from being one of the most stylish and premium-looking smartwatches, it also packs some serious hardware, all backed by Google's best-in-class exclusive watch faces. The single hardware button also gives it a classic, elegant feel that's rare among smartwatches, and while the Pixel Watch may not boast the greatest battery life, it's a remarkable first effort.
Samsung's Galaxy Watches could get a glow-up with Micro LED displays
Samsung's move to Micro LED displays could mirror Apple's potential shift in smartwatch screen
OLED has been the go-to display tech for high-end TVs, smartphones, and even your beloved Android smartwatches like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series. But it seems like a superior technology is rising in the display world—Micro LED, which brings some serious upgrades over OLED, especially for wearables. And Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watches could embrace this cutting-edge technology.
5 things we'd change about the Pixel Watch 2
It's a good watch, but there's clear room for improvement
Google's Pixel Watch 2 is one of our favorite Wear OS watches. It's not much different from the first generation, but it's got a uniquely Google look, and with more reliable battery life than the original, the second-gen Pixel Watch is easier to recommend to more people. But there are still things we'd change about Google's newest watch if we could. Here are five things about the Pixel Watch 2 we hope Google fixes in its next smartwatch.
Wear OS gets Google Assistant tile for quick commands and shortcuts
Turn off your smart lights with ease
The Google Pixel Watch 2 just released earlier this month, and while it's not a radical departure from the design principles of the first Pixel Watch, it completely refined itself under the hood, making for a much more rounded — pun certainly intended — experience with the sequel. Not only has Google beefed up things like its processor, but it's also taken a much deeper dive into software functionality with the launch of Wear OS 4 (which has also come to the original Pixel Watch). As part of its deep dive, the company had been developing a new tile for Google Assistant since earlier this year to make accessing shortcuts easy and non-verbal. Google decided to release the tile to Wear OS in public builds within the past few days.
How to pair Samsung Galaxy Buds with Windows and macOS computers
Your Samsung Galaxy Buds work with Windows and macOS
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Samsung makes some of the best wireless earbuds with excellent sound, seamless integration with Galaxy devices, and a feature-rich companion app to customize the sound experience. Samsung's Galaxy earbuds lineup is compatible with all your Bluetooth gadgets, including Android phones, iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Windows computers.
Best GPS trackers for kids in 2023
Keep a virtual eye on your little monsters even when you can't be there in person
Whether your kids are the light of your life or the rambunctious monsters you tolerate because of shared DNA, you're legally obligated to keep track of them. You could always accept a helping hand by putting something in your own kid's hands by way of the best GPS trackers available, which can help you keep tabs on them at all times (some of which even give you a sense of what exactly they're doing).
How to cancel Fitbit Premium on your Google Pixel Watch
Ditch the Daily Readiness Score and save yourself 10 bucks a month
Google-owned Fitbit still sells great standalone fitness trackers, but the Google Pixel Watch was the first Wear OS smartwatch to hit the market with Fitbit integration built in. And now the recently launched Google Pixel Watch 2 follows suit. The watch also comes with a six-month trial of Fitbit Premium, a paid offering that unlocks additional content and functionality. If you're a Fitbit fanatic, you might want to keep that subscription active, but the $10 monthly fee might be steep for some people. Here's how to cancel Fitbit Premium.
Google Play services update enables seamless Wear OS 4 watch transfers
You no longer have to reset your wearable to migrate it to a different device
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If you’re a dedicated smartwatch user, you already know the hassle that can come with connecting one of these devices to your phone. In order for the wearable to sync and function properly, however, this connection is critical. Yet even the best Android smartwatches require you to fully reset the device if you want to transfer it between phones. Now, Google is making this process easier for owners of Wear OS 4 devices — a new system update bypasses the need to reset and start from scratch.
Best fitness trackers for sleep in 2023
Who says you have to be awake to track what you're doing? These devices give you the lowdown while you sleep
Sleep tracking isn't what it used to be, and that's a good thing. Most can agree that restful slumber does a mind and body good, but apart from how you feel, how do you know how good your time knocked out actually was?
The Google Pixel Watch 2 is one of two fully fledged smartwatches to feature Fitbit integration. With a name like Fitbit behind its health tracking, you'd be right to expect the Pixel Watch 2 to be a capable fitness tracker in its own right — and generally speaking, it is. Serious athletes might want something a little more purpose-built, but the Pixel Watch 2 does track exercise, sleep, stress, and more. With considerably improved battery life compared to the original Pixel Watch, the second-gen model is a good fitness tracker for most people.
How to pair your Google Pixel Watch with your phone
Pairing up your shiny new Google Pixel Watch with your Android takes seconds
It took years of waiting, but Google finally released its own smartwatch in the fall of 2022. Google's first Pixel Watch quickly rose among the ranks of other wearables to become one of the best smartwatches you can buy. The first one was sleek. Its compact design and innovative band mechanism impressed us, even though there was plenty of room for improvement, which was fixed in the Pixel Watch 2.
Best Galaxy Watch 6 deals: price drops, trade-in offers, and bundle discounts
Get ready for Black Friday savings on Samsung's latest wearable
With the holiday shopping season underway, we'll start seeing the best Galaxy Watch 6 deals arrive to help shoppers snag Samsung's latest wearable at a good price. Offering some of the best smartwatches available, both the Galaxy Watch 6 and its premium counterpart, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, are top choices for Samsung fans and Android users alike, and finding the Galaxy Watch 6 on sale can make the purchase all the more worthwhile.
The original Google Pixel Watch’s big Wear OS 4 update is here
The watch is gaining new safety features and other improvements as a part of the update
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series launched running Wear OS 4. A month later, in September 2023, the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 lineup were updated to the latest Wear OS release. Then, in early October, the Pixel Watch 2 debuted with Wear OS 4. Surprisingly, the company did not mention anything about the original Pixel Watch's update at the event, with support documents revealing it would arrive later this year. Thankfully, Google is not making Pixel Watch owners wait too long and has commenced its Wear OS 4 rollout.