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The latest news from the world of smartwatches, fitness tracking, sports tech – as well as health, VR and augmented reality

The Facebook Messenger on Apple Watch is disappearing at the end of May

Meta cans Apple Watch Messenger app

Say goodbye to replying to messages from the wrist
Suunto's new Vertical GPS watch is designed for long-lasting outdoor adventures

Suunto unveils long-lasting Vertical GPS watch

With 60-day battery life and offline mapping, the Garmin Enduro 2 has a new rival
Future Oura smart rings could feature payment support and replace your keys

Future Oura smart rings could offer payment support

After acquiring startup Proxy, a raft of potential features have been unlocked
Google's Health Connect platform lands later this year with a raft of wearable integrations

Google Health Connect lands later this year

The Android health hub has been in beta since being announced last year
Google Wear OS 4 will deliver battery life improvements and new watch face tools

Google Wear OS 4: All the confirmed features

The software update will arrive later this year
Samsung receives FDA clearance for irregular heart rhythm notifications

FDA clears Samsung heart rhythm notifications

The new feature will arrive as part of One UI 5 Watch later this year
Mobvoi advances Wear OS 3 rollout - beta phase planned for these TicWatch models

TicWatch edges closer to Wear OS 3 update

The company finally explains why the update has been delayed
Apple Watch Series 9 expected to offer biggest performance boost in years

Apple Watch Series 9 to feature new processor

The processor could finally be in line for a meaningful upgrade
Leak reveals the name of Google's upcoming Pixel Watch - and it's very predictable

Leak reveals the name of Google's next smartwatch

The second-gen smartwatch may be teased at Google I/O on 10 May
WhatsApp is finally coming to Wear OS - here's how to sign up for early access

WhatsApp is now available on Wear OS

Beta version lets you view recent chats and reply to messages
Garmin Epix 2 Pro could be launching soon - and it may offer this killer new feature

Garmin Epix 2 Pro slated for 2023 launch

New rumor suggests premium sports watch will also come in three sizes
Samsung Galaxy Watch to get new sleep and fitness features with One UI 5 update

Samsung teases One UI 5 Watch features

Sleep monitoring, fitness tracking and safety features are all getting a big boost
Huawei Watch 4 announcement is coming this month

Huawei Watch 4 unveiling is coming soon

Multiple versions of the next-gen smartwatch are rumored
Oppo could be working on a smartwatch that can measure blood pressure

Oppo could soon offer BP monitoring

New patent suggests the health feature could arrive in a future wearable
You can now view glucose levels on a Garmin watch with this app

Dexcom's Garmin app goes global

Dexcom's Connect IQ app ensures easy viewing for those with a CGM system
Meta's next VR gaming show is taking place in June - here's what we're expecting

Meta's next VR showcase set for June

The third annual showcase will deliver 'over 40 minutes of content'
TicWatch Pro 5 details revealed in Amazon leak

TicWatch Pro 5 details revealed in Amazon leak

Big battery life on next TicWatch
Apple Watch to get huge UI change – as watchOS 10 brings the widgets

watchOS 10 heralds big UI overhaul

Widgets, cycling and hiking chances – and new mental health features
Apple Watch may soon be able to pair and sync with multiple Apple devices

Apple Watch multiple device syncing inbound

The new feature could land as part of the upcoming watchOS 10 update
Supply chain leak suggests Apple's mixed-reality headset is in final stages of production

Apple headset in final stages of production

The new report backs up the notion of an unveiling at WWDC 2023
Get a sneak peek at Apple's 2023 Pride band

Get a sneak peek at Apple's 2023 Pride band

Leak shows funky 2023 edition
Whoop launches Strength Trainer to analyze musculoskeletal strain

Whoop launches Strength Trainer for advanced gym tracking

And new content angle turns your Whoop into a PT
Apple AI health coaching could be coming to the Apple Watch

Apple Watch AI health coach in development

'Quartz' is reportedly set to arrive as a paid-for service in 2024
You can now see who is at your door directly from a Wear OS 3 smartwatch

Wear OS 3 watches get smart camera support

Rich notifications are finally available through the Google Home app
Amazfit GTR 4 Limited Edition lands with premium redesign

Amazfit GTR 4 Limited Edition lands with premium redesign

Stainless steel, classic design for $50 more
Apple's VR/AR headset will center around sports viewing, gaming and VR workouts

Apple headset will focus on sports viewing and gaming

Report suggests Apple will even tweak iPad apps for the new platform
Withings Body Smart scale can hide your weight measurement from you

Withings' new scale can hide your weight figure

The 'Eyes Closed Mode' replaces weight readings with encouraging messages
Huawei Band 8 brings super-slim design and aggressive price

Huawei Band 8 brings super-slim design

Thin and light – the Band 8 is a top budget fitness tracker
Citizen Gen-2 CZ Smart is now available following its reveal back at CES 2023

Citizen Gen-2 CZ Smart now officially available

The smartwatch brings NASA-built features and Wear OS 3
watchOS 10 tipped to provide biggest update to Apple Watch since launch

watchOS 10 set to be 'biggest update' ever

A new interface could headline the June WWDC reveal
Fitbit kids smartwatch leaks in full - new images show camera and cellular support

Fitbit kids smartwatch appears in leaked images

Is this the 'Project Eleven' watch or a canned prototype?
Casio G-SHOCK DW-D5600 is a retro Polar powered smartwatch

Casio G-SHOCK DW-D5600 is a retro smartwatch

Anniversary edition gets the smartwatch treatment
Whoop launches new Insights feature – and now the Journal makes sense

Whoop launches new Insights feature

Another new Whoop feature drops
These smart sunglasses give you hands-free access to ChatGPT from anywhere

First-ever ChatGPT smart sunglasses launch

Lucyd's smart eyewear is available in 15 styles and starts at $199
Xiaomi confirms Mi Band 8 announcement date and teases one huge design upgrade

Xiaomi confirms Mi Band 8 release date

The fitness tracker will arrive in China before a potential global rollout
LifeQ CEO: We want to bring medical-grade insights to regular wearables

LifeQ CEO on bringing health insights to regular wearables

The secret to building future health wearables is perhaps not building them at all
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar launches with flashlight and multiband GPS

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar launches

Bigger, badder Instinct brings top features
New Fitbit users will have to log in with a Google Account from this summer

Google Account login soon required for Fitbit

The transition won't affect existing users until a later date
Earn Apple Watch Badges for Earth Day and International Dance Day

Apple launches Watch badges for Earth Day

Two new Awards launch for Apple Watch
Garmin HRV monitoring found to offer 'excellent accuracy' compared to an ECG

Study confirms Garmin HRV 'excellent accuracy'

Recently published study pitted the Vivoactive 4 against the medical-grade machine
Wear OS 3: Compatible watches and update details

Wear OS 3: Compatible watches and update timelines

Updated: The latest on the Wear OS 3 rollout
Peloton launches app for Wear OS 3 watches

Peloton launches app for Wear OS 3 watches

Wear OS gets fitness love