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Smartwatches News 23 August 2025 - 9 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
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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
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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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Pixel Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 8: 2025’s Ultimate Smartwatch Showdown – Which Reigns Supreme?

Pixel Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 8: 2025’s Ultimate Smartwatch Showdown – Which Reigns Supreme?

In-Depth Comparison: Pixel Watch 4 vs. Galaxy Watch 8 Design and Display Both Google and Samsung took bold design steps in 2025, but in different directions. Pixel Watch 4 retains Google’s signature round face and minimalistic styling, yet it’s completely redesigned under the hood. Google introduced a domed Actua 360 display – the glass itself is smoothly curved, creating an edgeless illusion blog.google. This innovation shrinks the black bezel by 16%, letting the vibrant AMOLED screen stretch further toward the edges. The result is a more immersive look compared to the thicker borders on earlier Pixels. Tom’s Guide noted the Pixel
24 August 2025
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2025’s Most Popular Men’s and Women’s Watches – Luxury Icons, Smartwatch Superstars, Fashion Favorites & Affordable Gems

2025’s Most Popular Men’s and Women’s Watches – Luxury Icons, Smartwatch Superstars, Fashion Favorites & Affordable Gems

Swiss exports reached a record CHF 26.7 billion in 2023. The Big Four—Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Richard Mille—account for nearly 44% of Swiss watch market value. Rolex became the first Swiss brand to exceed CHF 10 billion in annual revenue and sold about 1.24 million watches in 2023, roughly 30% of the market. Rolex unveiled its first brand-new collection in over a decade in 2025. The Deloitte Swiss Watch Industry Study predicted the future of the watch industry is female. In 2025, 85% of women feel there are too many gender-specific watch models marketed to them, while 26%
23 August 2025
Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

Ultra Smartwatch Showdown: Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025 Edition)

Apple Watch Ultra 2 uses a 49 mm aerospace-grade titanium case with a new black finish, EN13319 dive certification, WR100 water resistance, IP6X dust resistance, an orange Action Button, sapphire crystal, a 1.92-inch LTPO OLED display up to 3000 nits, and dual‑frequency GPS. Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED is a 51 mm model with a fiber-reinforced polymer body, DLC-coated titanium bezel, sapphire glass, MIL-STD-810, 10 ATM water resistance, a tactical nylon band, and modes like Night Vision and Stealth. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024/2025) features a 47 mm titanium case with sapphire cover glass, 10 ATM water resistance, ISO 22810, MIL-STD-810H,
23 August 2025
Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

Apple Watch Ultra features a 49mm aerospace-grade titanium case, a flat sapphire crystal, and weighs about 61g. Garmin’s Tactix 7 AMOLED Edition and the Tactix 8 come in about 47mm and 51mm sizes with a fiber-reinforced polymer core, a black DLC-coated titanium bezel, and a sapphire crystal. Luminox Navy SEAL watches use CARBONOX cases (44–45mm Navy SEAL 3500) with a unidirectional bezel, hardened mineral glass, 25-year tritium glow, and carry a 2-year warranty. Apple Watch Ultra provides roughly 36 hours of typical use, up to about 60 hours in Low Power Mode, with about 80% charge in an hour. Garmin
23 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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