Apple watchOS 6 adds app store — I’m not so sure I like the idea
Unlike Google and the mess that is Wear OS, Apple has kept things simple with watchOS. A dedicated "app store" for the Apple Watch seems…
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News, stories, opinions, review by Clinton Stark about Google’s wearable operating system, Wear OS (formerly Android Wear).
Apple Watch 4 is everything you want in a modern smartwatch
“California. How I love. California. California…” How appropriate that the new Apple Watch would be unveiled this morning in Cupertino at the Steve Jobs Theater.…
Apple Watch Series 4 looks to further extend market lead – less bezel, more screen and (helpful) complications
Apple's design ethos is leading the way. Google's Pixel Watch has a lot of catching up to do.
Google Fit update introduces familiar rings for fitness tracking – sign a Pixel Watch is coming?
Could new Fit app pave way for an upcoming Pixel Watch?
Samsung Galaxy Watch is here, pre-orders start at $330 – sadly still runs Tizen OS
It’s official. The new Samsung smartwatch runs Tizen. Not Android Wear OS, as many were hoping. Too bad about that. Aside from that unfortunate bit…
Wearable News: Apple Watch sales up 30% y/y, but Fitbit and Garmin make inroads
While many are struggling Apple clearly is not. Sales for the Apple Watch are estimated to be up 30% y/y in Q2 2018. That means…
Ticwatch E with Google Wear OS 2.0 a solid smartwatch deal
If you’ve been holding off getting a Wear smartwatch now might be one of your best opportunities. Amazon Prime Day is here to save the…
Comcast gives IoT app Stringify refreshed look, now supports Lutron Caseta devices
Some good news this morning for those interested in all things smart home. Comcast this week released an updated version of its IFTTT-like app Stringify.…
Wearable News: Fitbit Versa reviews are in, Pebble’s design ethos lives on
Versa is designed and marketed to bring Fitbit’s take on the smartwatch to the masses. Translation: the company wants to sell a lot of them.…
Wearable News: List of watches getting Wear OS plus some thoughts on Google’s rebrand
Well, it finally happened. This week Google unveiled new branding for Android Wear. The new operating system that powers smartwatches made by its partners is…