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Smartwatches News 29 August 2025 - 20 September 2025

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’s AI-Powered Blood Pressure Notification Feature 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 (on sale as of September 2025) – 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
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

Garmin Venu 4: Overview of Specifications & Features Image: Garmin Venu 4 smartwatch in use, showcasing its bright AMOLED touchscreen and sleek metal design. 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 (1.4″ and 1.2″ respectively) 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,
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

Overview: What Is the Garmin Bounce 2? 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. In terms of design, the Bounce 2 looks much less like a toy now. It sports a
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

Garmin Venu 4 Officially Launches: Overview 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 –
18 September 2025
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4 Jaw-Dropping New Apple Watch Faces in watchOS 11 (And How They Stack Up to Samsung & Google)

4 Jaw-Dropping New Apple Watch Faces in watchOS 11 (And How They Stack Up to Samsung & Google)

Apple’s New watchOS 11 Faces at a Glance Apple Watch users have four new ways to personalize their device with watchOS 11 (officially called watchOS 26 in Apple’s latest release ground.news). Apple revealed these new watch faces alongside the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3, and they are also coming to older watch models via the software update 9to5mac.com. Here are the new faces and what they offer: The Flow watch face on watchOS 11 features Liquid Glass numerals over a shifting orb of color. The background’s hue and shape change with the tilt of your wrist, creating a
17 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

Which Apple Watch Should You Choose? 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 (siren, dive computer, dual-band GPS, satellite SOS) 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
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

Key Differences at a Glance Design and Build Quality Apple Watch Ultra 3: The Ultra 3 retains Apple’s bold 49mm case design in aerospace-grade titanium (now in natural or black finish) 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 (10 ATM) and certified for recreational scuba dives to 40m with the Oceanic+ app apple.com. The case meets MIL-STD durability tests (for shock, temp, etc.) and includes the signature Orange Action Button, dual speakers, and a loud 86 dB siren for emergencies. Apple
15 September 2025
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Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Google Pixel Watch 4 – The 2025 Smartwatch Showdown You Can’t Miss

2025’s Hottest Health Wearables: Smartwatches That Measure Blood Pressure & AirPods Pro 3 heart rate

Smartwatches That Monitor Blood Pressure (2025 Edition) Smartwatches are getting surprisingly adept at tracking blood pressure – one of the most vital (and tricky) health metrics. In 2025, you can actually buy watches that measure or detect blood pressure in various ways. Below we break down the major models and how they work, from true cuff-based devices to clever cuffless sensors: • Apple Watch Series 11 & Ultra 3 (2025) – Cuffless detection of hypertension. Apple took a different approach by focusing on hypertension notifications rather than giving on-demand BP readings. The Series 11 (and Ultra 3) introduced an algorithm that analyzes subtle changes
11 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 (though you pay a bit more for it) tomsguide.com androidauthority.com. Meanwhile, the Versa 4 proves you don’t need to break
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?

Key Facts Hardware & Design 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 (depending on model) 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 (100 m) and MIL-STD durability are standard, and it’s often
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

Summary: Key Facts at a Glance Introduction 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 (unveiled September 9, 2025) brings the latest innovations to the world’s most popular smartwatch line, while Google’s Pixel Watch 4 (revealed August 20, 2025) 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
10 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 FE – The Ultimate Budget Smartwatch Showdown

Key Facts In-Depth Comparison Specifications at a Glance Feature Apple Watch SE 3 (2025) Samsung Galaxy Watch FE (2024) Starting Price $249 (40mm GPS) / $299 (GPS + 5G)£219 / €269 in base configuration theverge.com $199.99 (Bluetooth) / $249.99 (LTE) tomsguide.com~£169 / ~€199 equivalent (40mm BT) techradar.com techradar.com Sizes & Display 40 mm or 44 mm case; Retina LTPO OLEDAlways-On display (finally in SE) apple.comResolution: 394×324 (40mm), 448×368 (44mm); up to 1000 nit (est.) 40 mm case only; Circular Super AMOLEDAlways-On display samsungmobilepress.comResolution: 396×396 pixels (sharp 467 ppi) tomsguide.com; ~1000 nit (typical) Processor & RAM Apple S10 SiP dual-core 64-bit apple.com(Same chip as Series 11; Neural Engine for
10 September 2025
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

Apple Watch Series 11, announced on September 9, 2025, adds 5G cellular, starts at $399 for a GPS 42mm model, ships September 19, 2025, and offers a 24‑hour battery with 15‑minute fast charging for about 8 hours. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 features 30% slimmer bezels and returns the rotating bezel on the Classic, with 40/44mm Watch 6 and 43/47mm Classic sizes, up to 2000 nits brightness, sapphire crystal, and a battery life of roughly 30–40 hours depending on usage. Galaxy Watch 6 pricing starts at $299 for the 40mm Bluetooth model and $399 for the Classic, with an 8‑minute fast
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

Key Facts Summary Hermès Edition Overview: High Fashion Meets High Tech 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 (the partnership began in 2015), and it shows Apple’s commitment to courting style-conscious buyers. The Hermès model is essentially a specially packaged Series 11 with bespoke Hermès
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

Key Facts Design and Materials 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 (42mm or 46mm) – 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. (In fact, Hermès editions include unique
9 September 2025
Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Fenix 7 Pro vs Galaxy Watch 6 Classic – The Ultimate Smartwatch Showdown 2025

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Fenix 7 Pro vs Galaxy Watch 6 Classic – The Ultimate Smartwatch Showdown 2025

Key Facts & Highlights Now let’s dive into a detailed comparison across display, durability, battery, fitness/health features, smart features, OS/ecosystem, and pricing/availability to see how Apple’s new Ultra 3 stacks up against the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. Display All three watches take very different approaches to their displays, reflecting their target uses: Durability and Build Ruggedness is a key differentiator here – the Ultra and Fenix target extreme conditions, while the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic straddles lifestyle and durability: Battery Life Battery performance is where these three diverge dramatically. Garmin leads by a mile
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

Overview – What’s New (and What’s Not) in Series 11 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 (shown above) already introduced a thinner case (~10% slimmer) and larger screens (jumping to 42mm and 46mm sizes from the prior 41mm/45mm) 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
8 September 2025
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Time’s Ticking: Latest Watch & Smartwatch Bombshells (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Time’s Ticking: Latest Watch & Smartwatch Bombshells (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Key Facts Smartwatch Launches & Tech Updates Apple’s Next-Gen Watches: The first week of September buzzed with anticipation for Apple’s upcoming product showcase. Apple officially sent out invites for a September 9 event, confirming that day as the debut for its 2025 Apple Watch lineup wareable.com. Rumors indicate Apple will reveal three models – the flagship Apple Watch Series 11, a rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3, and a refreshed budget-friendly Apple Watch SE 3 wareable.com wareable.com. While the Series 11 is expected to stick to last year’s design, insiders hint at new health sensors (blood pressure monitoring has been whispered)
2 September 2025
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Apple’s Next-Gen Watch Leaks, Swiss Horology Marvels & More – Global Watch Roundup (Aug 30–31, 2025)

Apple’s Next-Gen Watch Leaks, Swiss Horology Marvels & More – Global Watch Roundup (Aug 30–31, 2025)

Luxury & Traditional Watch Brands Roll Out Innovations Major watchmakers across Switzerland and beyond introduced noteworthy mechanical timepieces and technical feats as August came to a close: Independent Brands & Microbrand Highlights Late August brought a flurry of independent watch releases and niche brand news, proving innovation isn’t limited to the big players: Big Partnerships, Limited Editions & Collabs It was a busy week for watch collaborations and special editions, spanning sports, art, and vintage revival: Market Trends & Industry Insights Global watch industry data from mid-2025 reveals an interesting dual-track story: smartwatches remain ascendant in volume, yet luxury mechanicals
31 August 2025
OnePlus Watch 3 Shocks the Smartwatch World with a 120‑Hour Battery (Is It 2025’s Best Wearable?)

OnePlus Watch 3 Shocks the Smartwatch World with a 120‑Hour Battery (Is It 2025’s Best Wearable?)

Key Facts Design and Build Quality The OnePlus Watch 3 makes a bold first impression as a sleek yet substantial timepiece. It retains the round, classic look of its predecessor, resembling a traditional dress watch more than a sporty gadget techradar.com. OnePlus has doubled down on premium materials: the Watch 3’s frame is stainless steel, now accented by a harder titanium bezel for extra durability (an upgrade from the all-steel bezel on the Watch 2) techradar.com. Covering the 1.5-inch AMOLED display is a sapphire crystal lens, rated 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, which significantly boosts scratch resistance oneplus.com techradar.com. These high-end materials
29 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
Costco closed Friday up 1.2% at $1,001.16, regaining the $1,000 level as about 2.36 million shares changed hands. January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with comparable sales up 7.1% and online sales surging 34.4%. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $950, maintaining a neutral rating. The next earnings call is set for March 5.
Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

7 February 2026
Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.9% to $239.99 Friday after a New Jersey appeals court disqualified Beasley Allen from state talc cases, citing improper coordination with a former J&J attorney. The ruling affects about 3,600 state lawsuits, while a related federal motion is pending. J&J also reported early 12-month pilot data for its investigational AFib device at a cardiology meeting.
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