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Google I/O ’24 Schedule Teases Android 15, Wear OS 5, and New Android TV OS Updates

Kellen April 25, 2024 2

Google I/O 2024 is scheduled for a May 14 start, so to get us all ready, Google has posted the schedule of events. If you are a developer or just an Android/Google ecosystem nerd, you might want to pay attention. My understanding of I/O 2024 is that Google is...

Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2 Get April Patch Update (Updated)

Tim April 2, 2024 2

Verizon has confirmed that Google's April security patch for the original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 is ready for rollout, even though we're still waiting on its official announcement from Google. Listed as software build numbers TWD9.240405.001 for the...

Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5 Lineups Get Samsung Health Update and March Patch

Tim March 28, 2024 6

Samsung is shipping out the March security patch and Samsung Health update to owners of the Galaxy Watch 4 lineup and Galaxy Watch 5 lineup. The changelog for each device states that this software update addresses previous issues with Samsung health accuracy....

Galaxy Watch 6 Lineup Gets March Security Update, Exercise Stats on Samsung TVs

Tim March 19, 2024 8

Samsung is sending out the latest security patch to its newest Wear OS smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. As a bonus, there's a new Samsung Health feature tucked inside, too. Once these watches are updated, users with a supported...

Report: Samsung Readying Galaxy Watch 7, Watch 7 Classic… and Watch 7 Pro

Tim March 15, 2024 16

In 2022, Samsung gave us the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, its flagship Wear OS-powered device that was the bigger, buffer brother to the Galaxy Watch 5. Last year, it was the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic that acted as the flagship, with Samsung returning to its rotating...

Google Tweaks Wear OS With OnePlus for Watch 2’s Incredible Battery Life

Kellen February 26, 2024 5

Smartwatches have had smart modes for years, where watchmakers promise days and days of battery life along with access to some features. The problem with those types of modes is that you often get the most bare bones of feature sets, minimal performance, and a...

OnePlus Watch 2 Official With Wear OS, Wild Battery Life, and $299 Price

Kellen February 26, 2024 24

We've all tried our best to forget about the original OnePlus Watch, a "smartwatch" lacking both smarts and reliable fitness tracking that received pretty horrific reviews out of the gate. We passed on it quite easily, but a lot of that had to do with the fact...

DEAL: Snag a Galaxy Watch 6 Classic for $339 ($60 Off)

Tim February 2, 2024 3

When using a Pixel phone as my daily, I use the Pixel Watch 2. When using a Galaxy device, like I am right now with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, I use the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. It's by far my favorite Galaxy Watch device, with good battery life, big and bright...