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How to use your new Cyber Monday smartwatch to shed Thanksgiving pounds

I run through all the specific smartwatches and tools that'll actively help you lose weight, including those discounted for Cyber Monday.

Android Central · Dec 2, 2024

The Polar Vantage M3 has premium guts in a mid-range package — with one key flaw

The new Polar Vantage M3 is an intriguing mid-range running watch; I put its GPS and HR accuracy to the test against Garmin and COROS.

Android Central · Nov 24, 2024

Garmin Fenix 8 review: Frankenstein's watch

The Garmin Fenix 8 is an all-around monster that steals the best parts from all the other Garmin watches; it's a great device with an insane price.

Android Central · Nov 19, 2024

Absolutely game-changing Google Maps update will cut down on wrong turns

I visited the Google Maps Street View garage to learn more about its new enhanced navigation features, which should cut back on your wrong turns in unfamiliar places.

Android Central · Oct 31, 2024

Smartwatches and rings make health a game; the challenge is being ready to lose

Smartwatches and smart rings do a pretty good job of monitoring your health metrics, but you should also be mindful of how you feel.

Android Central · Oct 27, 2024

News Weekly: Snapdragon 8 Elite launches with Oryon cores, Samsung's souped-up Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, and more

Qualcomm's powerful new Snapdragon 8 Elite has landed, Samsung releases a special edition Galaxy Z Fold 6, and more.

Android Central · Oct 26, 2024

Qualcomm VP discusses its 'next' chip for Wear OS watches

I spoke with Qualcomm VP of Wearables Dino Bekis about the future of Wear OS watches, including the next Snapdragon SoC coming "next year."

Android Central · Oct 24, 2024

Snapdragon 8 Elite explained: Custom CPU cores, huge GPU upgrades, and so much more

Qualcomm is once again making custom cores, and the result is that the Snapdragon 8 Elite has a huge advantage over the 8 Gen 3.

Android Central · Oct 23, 2024

Wear OS 5 blocks one of the best watch apps and it's high time Google fixes things

Facer is a decade-old watch face store with 500,000 faces and tens of millions of users that lets people get more creative with the most visible part of the Wear OS experience. And Google has basically killed it with Wear OS 5, replaced with a WFF system that's efficient but…

Android Central · Oct 16, 2024

MicroLED smartwatches and why Apple isn't selling a folding phone

Apple isn't selling a foldable phone for the same reason we haven't seen MicroLED take off.

Android Central · Oct 11, 2024