In 2021, Google in partnership with Samsung revamped the Wear OS platform with the Galaxy Watch 4 being the first to be released on the new Wear OS 3.0 operating system. Subsequently, Google Pixel Watch and the Galaxy Watch 5 series were released on the same platform. The revamped Wear OS has since then attracted 5 times more smartwatches. It’s two years already, and Google at the I/O event announced that Wear OS 4.0 is coming this fall with loads of new features. I already suspect that the much anticipated Pixel Watch 2 and Galaxy Watch 6 will lunch with…
Author: Jude Simeone
One of the advantages of the Wear OS platform over other proprietary platforms is the huge availability of apps. The Wear OS platform boasts of popular apps like Google Assistant, YouTube Music, Spotify and now, there is an official WhatsApp app for Wear OS watches. The new app which supports smartwatches running on Wear OS 3.0 and above will allow you to download WhatsApp and effortlessly manage WhatsApp messages on your Galaxy Watch 5 and other Wear OS watches. It was earlier reported that a beta version of the WhatsApp app is now available for download for beta testers. To…
Beyond the outstanding design and many health tracking features, another major highlight of the Mi Band 7 is its very colorful 1.62 inches AMOLED display. The watch face is customizable and you have the option to choose from a handful of watch faces on the Mi Fitness app. I have picked my 10 best watch faces for the Mi Band 7, and I think you will like them. These watch faces will also work on the Mi Band 7 Pro. 10 Best Watch Faces for Mi Band 7 Fantasy tree rings In my opinion, the best watch face for Mi…
On the 18th of April 2023, Xiaomi released the much anticipated Mi Band 8 in China. It succeeds the very popular Mi Band 7 and like you would expect it welcomes a new frame, redesigned straps, and a longer battery life. In this post, we’ll be looking at the differences between the Mi Band 7 and 8 to help discerning minds make well-informed decisions. Mi Band 7 vs 8 Full Specifications [table id=001 column_order=manual column_order_manual_order=”A,QJ,QK” /] MI Band 7 vs 8 Features Review Design – Mi Band 8 is more stylish and durable The Mi Band 7 looks exactly like…
The much anticipated Huawei Watch Ultimate has been announced, and it will be released on the 3rd of April 2023. It comes in a tough liquid metal case and boasts a 10ATM rating with up to 14 days of battery life. As expected, the Huawei Watch Ultimate will be available in the UK and Europe. However, due to the ongoing litigation with the US, it won’t be available in the United States. The Huawei Watch Ultimate is a premium dive watch with immense capabilities that put it up as a direct competitor to the Apple Watch Ultra. Even more, is…
One aspect of a smartwatch that manufacturers have battled with over the years is how to boost battery life without compromising size. It’s obviously rocket science to increase battery life without jeopardizing comfort. Nonetheless, Samsung is breaking new ground, and its next Galaxy Watch 6 will have longer battery life than the Galaxy Watch 5. Sammobile had earlier reported sighting the listing of the battery capacities of the next Galaxy Watches on a Chinese regulator’s website. From the listing, it’s now confirmed that the Galaxy Watch 6 will come in the regular Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic,…
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is no doubt a fantastic smartwatch. In fact, it’s already been proclaimed the best smartwatch for android by many publications. However, if there is one thing I don’t like about the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, it’s the lack of a physical rotating bezel. Samsung for reasons at their discretion decided to remove the physical rotating bezel from the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. They instead opted for a digital rotating bezel which has always been a regular for the geeky Galaxy Watch Active, Active 2, Galaxy 4, and Galaxy Watch 5. I figured the physical rotating…
Just like the Galaxy watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, the new Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro also feature ECG and Blood pressure measurements. To use these features, you need to set them up. And in this guide, I will show you how to accurately calibrate blood pressure and enable ECG on your Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro. Before that, I’ll show you how to get ECG and blood pressure on your Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 just in case these features are not available in your country. The instructions mentioned in this guide…
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is one of the latest smartwatches from Samsung which was released alongside the Galaxy watch 5. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro comes in a durable titanium case paired with silicone straps while sapphire glass graces the screen. While the Wear OS with Samsung One UI is a fantastic combo, there are instances where you might want to start things afresh or perhaps you experience a glitch. Well, this post will show you how to factory reset the Galaxy Watch 5. I’ll also show you how to reboot the Galaxy Watch 5. The steps mentioned in…
The Fitbit Inspire 3 which was recently released alongside Versa 4 and Sense 2 shares a lot of features in common with relatively older trackers like the Fitbit Luxe and Charge 5. Each of these three has an AMOLED display, a decent battery life, and lots of health-tracking features. However, while the Charge 5 and Luxe retail for $150, the Inspire 3 is a cheaper alternative. In this post, we’ll be comparing the Luxe vs Inspire 3 vs Charge 5 to help you decide which of these Fitbit trackers is the right choice for you. For clarification purposes, Inspire 3…