Garmin wins top MWC 2026 device award as fēnix 8 Pro boosts smartwatch push

Garmin Ltd picked up the "Best Connected Consumer Device" honor at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this Wednesday, with its fēnix 8 Pro multisport smartwatch taking the prize. The Global Mobile Awards—known as the GLOMOs—are decided by a panel of over 250 independent judges, according to the GSMA. Chief Marketing Officer Lara Dewar described the competition as continuing to set "the benchmark" for excellence.

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Apple Watch Series 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs Google Pixel Watch 2 – The Ultimate Smartwatch Showdown

Apple Watch’s New Blood Pressure Alert Shakes Up the Smartwatch Health Race

Apple has added a long-awaited hypertension notification to its wearable lineup, marking a significant milestone in consumer health tech. Starting with the new Apple Watch Series 11 – and rolling out to recent models back to Series 9 and the Ultra 2/3 – the watch can passively alert users if they may have high blood pressure reuters.com reuters.com. Unlike a typical blood pressure monitor, the Apple Watch isn’t directly measuring your systolic or diastolic pressure. Instead, Apple’s algorithms analyze subtle signals from the watch’s optical heart rate sensor over time to detect patterns indicative of hypertension reuters.com reuters.com. The system runs in the background, reviewing 30 days of sensor data at a time, and if it consistently sees signs of elevated blood pressure, it triggers a “Possible Hypertension” alert on the watch reuters.com fiercebiotech.com.
20 September 2025
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Garmin Venu 4 Launch Shocks the Smartwatch World – Huge Upgrades, Flashlight & 12-Day Battery Life to Take on Apple & Samsung

Garmin Venu 4 Launch Shocks the Smartwatch World – Huge Upgrades, Flashlight & 12-Day Battery Life to Take on Apple & Samsung

Design & Display: The Venu 4 refines Garmin’s design language with a more elegant build. It comes in two case sizes – 45mm and 41mm – both featuring a fully circular AMOLED display that’s sharp and vibrant even outdoors. Garmin has reportedly boosted the display brightness to match the vivid screens on its latest Forerunner 570 and Fenix models. The larger model offers 454×454 px resolution, while the smaller is 390×390 px, each with an optional always-on mode. The watch hardware now uses a full metal casing for a premium feel, compared to the Venu 3’s plastic body. This material upgrade, along with the new LED flashlight hardware, explains a slight weight increase.
18 September 2025
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Garmin’s $300 Kid-Tracker: Bounce 2 Smartwatch Raises Parental Hopes and Eyebrows

Garmin’s $300 Kid-Tracker: Bounce 2 Smartwatch Raises Parental Hopes and Eyebrows

Garmin’s Bounce 2 is a 4G LTE-connected smartwatch designed specifically for kids – essentially a phone alternative worn on the wrist. Announced in September 2025, it updates Garmin’s original Bounce kids’ watch with a more stylish look and significant new features like two-way calling and an upgraded display werindia.com werindia.com. The Bounce 2 targets parents who want to stay connected with their children and keep tabs on their safety, but who aren’t ready to give their kids full smartphones tomsguide.com.
18 September 2025
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Garmin Venu 4 Shines Bright: Wellness Coach, Flashlight & Big Upgrades to Rival Apple Watch

Garmin Venu 4 Shines Bright: Wellness Coach, Flashlight & Big Upgrades to Rival Apple Watch

In a surprise fall announcement, Garmin unveiled the Venu 4 and Venu 4S, a major update to its popular Venu line of smartwatches Wareable. The Venu 4 represents Garmin’s fourth-generation model in this series and doubles down on the brand’s wellness-first focus. It was introduced as a “personal on-wrist coach” aimed at helping users not only track their fitness, but also understand and improve their overall health habits Nasdaq. Garmin’s launch event on September 17, 2025 highlighted a host of new features – from advanced sleep and recovery insights to a built-in flashlight – all packaged in a stylish redesign. Priced at a premium $549.99, the Venu 4 is positioned as a mid-tier offering in Garmin’s lineup that bridges the gap between high-end athletic watches and everyday smartwatches Wareable. It arrives in stores on September 22, 2025, just in time to challenge the latest models from Apple, Samsung, and others for the title of best smartwatch of the year Wareable.
18 September 2025
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Mark Your Calendars: Apple Watch Series 11 Arrives Next Week with a Game‑Changing Health Upgrade

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Series 11 – Shocking Differences You Need to Know

For Athletes & Outdoor Adventurers: The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is tailor-made for you. It’s effectively Apple’s “expedition” watch – with its ultra-rugged build, longer battery, and specialty features geared toward endurance athletes, hikers, divers, and anyone who pushes into environments where safety and durability are paramount. Experts have lauded the Ultra 3 as “a powerhouse of a wearable, adding 5G, satellite connectivity and new screen technology to an already-winning formula” appleinsider.com. If you’re the kind of user who considered a Garmin Fenix or Suunto for your adventures but also want the rich smart features of an Apple Watch, the Ultra 3 offers a compelling middle ground. Do keep in mind its size and weight – on a smaller wrist or in formal settings, the Ultra can feel oversized. But for those who value its toughness, it’s a worthy trade-off.
17 September 2025
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Battle of the Adventure Smartwatches: Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro – Which Reigns Supreme?

Smartwatch Showdown 2025: Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Apple Watch Ultra 3: The Ultra 3 retains Apple’s bold 49mm case design in aerospace-grade titanium apple.com. Apple even uses an innovative 3D-printed case manufacturing process with 100% recycled titanium apple.com. It’s built to be tough – rated to 100m water resistance and certified for recreational scuba dives to 40m with the Oceanic+ app apple.com. The case meets MIL-STD durability tests and includes the signature Orange Action Button, dual speakers, and a loud 86 dB siren for emergencies. Apple kept the same dimensions as previous Ultras, but shaved the display borders 24% thinner to maximize screen area apple.com apple.com. At ~61 g, it’s hefty but balanced by a broad strap. The Ultra’s aesthetic is rugged yet premium, straddling a “sports watch” and an elegant smartwatch look apple.com, suitable for both mountain trails and daily wear.
15 September 2025
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Apple Watch SE 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch FE – The Ultimate Budget Smartwatch Showdown

Apple Watch SE 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs Fitbit Versa 4 – Battle of 2025’s Best Budget Smartwatches

Bottom line: in 2025’s competitive wearable market, Apple Watch SE 3, Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, and Fitbit Versa 4 each carve out a niche. The SE 3 is the go-to choice for most iPhone users, packing high-end capabilities into a mid-tier price and delivering the polish of Apple’s ecosystem theverge.com werindia.com. The Galaxy Watch 6 stands out as an Android powerhouse – arguably the best smartwatch for Android at its price – with a vibrant design and health features that even Apple’s SE can’t match tomsguide.com androidauthority.com. Meanwhile, the Versa 4 proves you don’t need to break the bank to get a great fitness tracker; it’s the practical, no-frills option that excels in wellness tracking and battery endurance tomsguide.com store.google.com. Choosing between them ultimately comes down to the phone you use and what you value most in a wearable. If you want a well-rounded smartwatch experienceand are in the Apple or Android camp accordingly, the Watch SE 3 and Galaxy Watch 6 won’t disappoint – they offer lively always-on displays, robust fitness tracking, and a suite of smart features to keep you connected. On the other hand, if you prefer a streamlined health watch that you can wear 24/7 without
10 September 2025
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Battle of the Adventure Smartwatches: Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro – Which Reigns Supreme?

Battle of the Adventure Smartwatches: Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro – Which Reigns Supreme?

In contrast, the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro comes in two hefty case sizes – 47 mm and 51 mm – catering to those who prefer a larger watch face for visibility and battery capacity. Its construction emphasizes function over form: a fiber-reinforced polymer body with a steel or titanium bezel and sapphire crystal on premium versions. Visually, it’s the quintessential outdoors watch: round dial, five chunky side buttons, and a robust lug design. The Fenix is built to take a beating – 10 ATM water resistance and MIL-STD durability are standard, and it’s often shown “in extreme conditions where athletes navigate deserts, climb mountains, or dive in the arctic,” as AppleInsider quipped. One notable change in this generation: Garmin eliminated the smaller case size due to antenna space needs – a decision criticized since it leaves those with smaller wrists without a perfect fit. At 93 g the Fenix 8 Pro is substantially heavier than the 61 g Ultra 3, a trade-off for its larger battery and rugged build.
10 September 2025
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Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Google Pixel Watch 4 – The 2025 Smartwatch Showdown You Can’t Miss

Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Google Pixel Watch 4 – The 2025 Smartwatch Showdown You Can’t Miss

The next-generation smartwatches from Apple and Google have arrived, setting the stage for a showdown in 2025’s wearables market. Apple’s newly announced Watch Series 11 brings the latest innovations to the world’s most popular smartwatch line, while Google’s Pixel Watch 4 represents the cutting edge of Android wearables theverge.com phonearena.com. Both devices come packed with upgrades – from health sensors and satellite connectivity to AI-powered features – aimed at winning over consumers and tech enthusiasts. This report provides an in-depth comparison of the two watches, covering everything from design and specs to fitness tracking, battery life, software experience, pricing, and how they fit into their respective ecosystems. We’ll also highlight what experts are saying in early reviews, and touch on other related models like Apple’s rugged Watch Ultra 3 and the prospects of a Pixel Watch “Pro.” By the end, you should have a complete snapshot of how Apple and Google’s latest wearables stack up – and which might be the better fit for your needs.
10 September 2025
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Apple Watch Series 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs Google Pixel Watch 2 – The Ultimate Smartwatch Showdown

Apple Watch Series 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs Google Pixel Watch 2 – The Ultimate Smartwatch Showdown

The battle for wrist supremacy in 2025 is heating up. Apple’s Watch Series 11 goes head-to-head with Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 and Google’s Pixel Watch 2. All three wearables bring notable upgrades – from new health sensors and smarter software to improved battery life. Below, we provide a full comparison across design, display, fitness features, battery, performance, ecosystem integration, AI smarts, safety tools, connectivity, pricing and availability. Read on to see which smartwatch comes out on top.
9 September 2025
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Apple’s Luxe Watch Collab Steals the Show: New Apple Watch Hermès Unveiled at 2025 Event

Apple’s Luxe Watch Collab Steals the Show: New Apple Watch Hermès Unveiled at 2025 Event

The Apple Watch Hermès announced at the September 9, 2025 “Awe Dropping” event exemplifies Apple’s ongoing strategy of blending luxury fashion with consumer tech. Apple launched three new watches that day – the Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 – but the Hermès Edition of Series 11 stood out as the most upscale offering techcrunch.com. This marks the 10th consecutive year of Apple’s collaboration with Hermès, and it shows Apple’s commitment to courting style-conscious buyers. The Hermès model is essentially a specially packaged Series 11 with bespoke Hermès watch bands and aesthetics. It’s targeted at a niche audience that values exclusive design, materials, and brand prestige as much as cutting-edge gadget features.
9 September 2025
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Apple Watch Hermès 2025 vs Galaxy Watch6 Classic vs TAG Heuer Connected E4 – The Ultimate Smartwatch Luxury Showdown

Apple Watch Hermès 2025 vs Galaxy Watch6 Classic vs TAG Heuer Connected E4 – The Ultimate Smartwatch Luxury Showdown

Apple’s new Watch Hermès 2025 edition takes the familiar Apple Watch design into luxury territory. It retains Apple’s signature rectangular OLED display and digital crown, but the Hermès model comes exclusively in a polished silver titanium case – a premium, lightweight metal known for durability apple.com. Hermès editions ship with exquisite bands crafted by the French fashion house, such as the new “Faubourg Party” knit strap and the elegant Grand H metal link bracelet, each paired with matching exclusive watch faces inspired by Hermès’ heritage apple.com. The Series 11 case is also Apple’s thinnest design yet, making it comfortable despite the larger size theverge.com. And thanks to its titanium build, the Apple Watch Hermès uses a sapphire crystal on the front – the most scratch-resistant material covering any Apple Watch display apple.com – giving it jewelry-like resilience against scuffs.
9 September 2025
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Apple Watch Series 11 Unveiled: Hypertension Alerts, All‑Day Battery Life & 5G Surprise

Apple Watch Series 11 Unveiled: Hypertension Alerts, All‑Day Battery Life & 5G Surprise

Apple officially unveiled the Apple Watch Series 11 at its September 9 “Awe Dropping” event, alongside new iPhones. At first glance the Series 11 looks similar to last year’s model, but experts note it “brings meaningful updates, including high blood pressure alerts, a daily sleep score, improved battery life, and 5G connectivity” tomsguide.com. These upgrades mark one of the most significant leaps for Apple’s smartwatch in years, addressing key user demands and pushing into new health-monitoring territory.
9 September 2025
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Mark Your Calendars: Apple Watch Series 11 Arrives Next Week with a Game‑Changing Health Upgrade

Apple Watch Series 11: The Next-Gen Smartwatch Poised to Shake Up 2025

Apple Watch Series 10’s design carries over to Series 11, meaning the same big edge-to-edge display and sleek profile.Apple Watch Series 11 is expected to look almost identical to its predecessor, with Apple forgoing any major external redesign this year macrumors.com. The Series 10 already introduced a thinner case and larger screens wareable.com wareable.com. The Series 11 will maintain this form – Apple internally viewed last year’s model as a “complete redesign,” so this year’s watch refines that foundation rather than reinventing it macrumors.com. The notable physical change is a new display panel with higher maximum brightness for better outdoor visibility macrumors.com. Apple is also reportedly shuffling the color palette and band options, after issues with the Jet Black finish chipping on Series 10 – expect new finishes that are more durable macrumors.com. In short, the Series 11 will look familiar, but shine a bit brighter and offer refreshed style choices.
8 September 2025
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch SE 3 – Leaks, Rumors & Jaw-Dropping Upgrades Revealed

Apple’s next big launch event – reportedly titled “Awe Dropping” – is set for September 9, 2025, and both the Watch Ultra 3 and Watch SE 3 are expected to be announced there macrumors.com tomsguide.com. This timing aligns with Apple’s usual iPhone/Watch fall release cycle. Notably, multiple insiders had predicted that 2024 would have no new Ultra model, scheduling the Ultra 3 for 2025 instead tomsguide.com macdailynews.com. Indeed, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman both corroborated that Apple skipped an Ultra in 2024 and would launch Ultra 3 in late 2025 macdailynews.com. Barring any last-minute changes, pre-orders should open shortly after the event and the watches would ship by the following week macrumors.com macrumors.com.
4 September 2025
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