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technology4 days ago•9 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 Bets on Health Features in a Three-Way Smartwatch Showdown

Google's Pixel Watch 5 leans into health features—Insulin Resistance Trends, Blood Pressure Trends, Breathing Emergency Detection, and Gemini-powered proactive help—marking its strongest health push yet; Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 touts a BioActive Sensor and a comprehensive Vitals dashboard; Apple's Watch Series 11 centers on Hypertension Notifications and on-device AI coaching. There’s no outright winner; the best choice depends on your phone: Pixel Watch 5 for Pixel owners, Galaxy Watch 9 for Galaxy users, and Apple Watch Series 11 for iPhone users.

via Digital Trends|

#apple-watch-series-11 #galaxy-watch-9 #health-tracking

technology5 days ago•170 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 tops Galaxy Watch 9 in hands-on fitness test

A hands-on comparison by Dan Bracaglia has the Pixel Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 9 strapped to opposite wrists during a ~35-minute walk with a manual 4,000-step count as the control. The Pixel Watch 5 came closest to the actual steps (around 4,010–4,017), and also matched distance and climb more accurately than the Galaxy Watch 9, though its pace data was slower than Strava’s. Samsung’s heart-rate readings appeared notably low. Overall, the Pixel Watch 5 wins the round on key fitness-tracking metrics, marking a new Android champ in this head‑to‑head.

via Tom's Guide|

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technology20 days ago•15 min saved

Samsung's One UI 9 Watch Expands Rollout Across Four Galaxy Generations

Samsung's One UI 9 Watch update, built on Wear OS 7, launches with Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and will roll out to older Galaxy smartwatches in the coming weeks, with an official list of eligible devices covering up to the last four generations.

via Gizmochina|

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technology23 days ago•20 min saved

Galaxy Watch 9 Adds Health Metrics, But Watch 8 Remains the Better Value

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 adds new health metrics—Fitness Index, Cardio Load, and a Heart Health Score—along with a faster Snapdragon Wear Elite, but it delivers little battery-life improvement and can show sleep-data gaps. At $379.99 it’s a solid health-focused upgrade only if you need the newest metrics and Gemini AI on your wrist; otherwise the nearly identical Galaxy Watch 8 offers the same experience at a much better value, making Pixel Watch 5 a potential competitor to watch.

via PCMag|

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gadgets28 days ago•18 min saved

Costco’s Galaxy Watch 9 preorder packs freebies for $339.99

Costco members can preorder the Galaxy Watch 9 (40mm, cream or graphite) for $339.99 at Costco with two wireless fast chargers and a $50 Costco gift card, the best preorder incentive yet and $40 off the standalone price; non-members can join Costco for $65; the Watch 9 features a Snapdragon Wear Elite chip optimized for AI, new health features and better battery life ahead of its Aug 7 launch.

via The Verge|

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technology1 month ago•16 min saved

Pixel Watch 4 stays ahead of Galaxy Watch 9 for four key reasons

Android Authority argues the Pixel Watch 4 remains the better buy over the Galaxy Watch 9 for four reasons: its timeless, comfortable design; a more cohesive Wear OS experience; superior health data via Google Health/Fitbit; and a more trusted heart-rate sensor, with Pixel Watch 5 teased for later this year.

via Android Authority|

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technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Samsung Answers Watch 9 Voters: Ultra 2 Delivers Big Battery and Slim Design

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 in London: the 40mm Watch 9 carries a 390 mAh battery (about 20% more than the Watch 8) and starts at $379.99, with no Classic model this year; the Ultra 2 features a larger 800 mAh cell, a 5,000‑nit display, a slimmer 12% thinner case and lighter bands, plus dive tracking to 10 ATM, delivering roughly three days of use with the always-on display (about four days with AOD off) and charging in about three hours. A reader poll showed two big camps: almost 30% wanted Ultra 2’s upgrades and about a quarter wanted health features on older watches via One UI 9 Watch; leaks had suggested different outcomes, but Samsung largely delivered the core upgrades while health features remain gated on older models.

via PhoneArena|

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technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Flagship Fitness Showdown: Galaxy Watch 9 vs Apple Watch Series 11

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 adds a bigger battery and a faster processor, delivering up to 30 hours with the always‑on display (about 40 hours with AOD off) and quick charging, plus cuff‑calibrated blood‑pressure monitoring. Apple’s Watch Series 11 runs about 24 hours (up to 38 hours in Low Power) with 30‑minute fast charging and includes on‑watch coaching (Workout Buddy) and hypertension alerts but cannot read blood pressure from the wrist. Both offer Bluetooth and cellular variants, with Galaxy using LTE and Apple’s model using a power‑efficient 5G radio; design and size options differ (Galaxy 40/44mm; Apple 42/46mm). Price ranges vary by size/configuration (Galaxy roughly $380–$460; Apple aluminum $399–$529). Ultimately, ecosystem determines the pick: Android fans likely prefer Galaxy; iPhone users tend toward Apple for its coaching features and seamless integration.

via CNET|

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news1 month ago•9 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 Leak Signals Google Isn’t Playing the Specs Game

Pixel Watch 5 has surfaced in the Google Play Console, confirming the same Snapdragon W5 platform as previous Pixel Watches but with a RAM bump to 3GB to support Gemini-powered features. The listing doesn’t reveal a new co-processor, and CPU/GPU remain effectively unchanged; a launch is expected in August alongside the Pixel 11 series, with 41mm and 45mm variants and Wi‑Fi/LTE options, plus a rumored $50 price increase. The renders align with leaks, and Galaxy Watch 9 reportedly still ships with 2GB of RAM.

via Android Authority|

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technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 with AI-driven health features

Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 at Galaxy Unpacked, delivering bigger batteries (Watch 9 up to 445mAh; Ultra 2 800mAh with a 60-hour claim), brighter displays (Ultra 2 5,000 nits; Watch 9 3,000 nits), and increased storage/RAM (Watch 9: 2GB RAM, 32GB; Ultra 2: 2GB RAM, 64GB). The Ultra 2 adds advanced outdoor and diving features (EN13319-certified with a Mares partnership) and will gain a Diving app later this year. Both watches gain onboard AI health insights, including sleep breathing disruptions, vitals deviations, cardio load recommendations, and noise alerts. Prices: Watch 9 from $379.99 (Bluetooth) / $429.99 (LTE); Ultra 2 from $699.99.

via Mashable|

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technology1 month ago•10 min saved

Samsung Unpacked 2026 kicks off with three foldables and two watches

Samsung revealed three foldables—Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8 and Flip 8—alongside Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2, all powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. The Fold lineup uses Flex Titanium for a thinner, stronger chassis with upgraded cameras and up to 1TB storage; Qi2 charging remains unsupported on the phones without magnetic cases. The watches gain longer battery life, brighter displays, and new AI health features, with Gemini AI integration highlighted. Pre-orders are live and devices ship August 7; Samsung also teased AR glasses and a Galaxy Card credit card.

via Engadget|

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tech1 month ago•37 min saved

Galaxy Unpacked 2026 redefines foldables and wearables with Fold 8, Ultra, Flip 8 and smarter watches

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 reveals a redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8 (shorter, wider) with a new Flex Titanium hinge, the Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8, plus refreshed Galaxy Watches 9 and Ultra 2 with bigger batteries and new health metrics; Google-branded smartglasses frames from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster were also announced.

via The Verge|

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technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Samsung bets big on a wider Fold 8 and AI‑driven wearables at Unpacked

Samsung’s Unpacked preview centers on a wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a 7.6-inch inner display and slimmer, passport-like footprint, a Snapdragon-powered Galaxy Flip 8 for the US, new Galaxy Watch 9/Ultra 2 with dual NPUs and satellite connectivity on Wear OS, and One UI 9 rolling out across devices, signaling a stronger, AI‑driven push after years of incremental updates.

via Android Authority|

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technology1 month ago•109 min saved

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 heads to London with Foldables, Glasses and AI Wearables

Samsung has announced Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for July 22 in London (2 PM BST), where the company is expected to unveil a refreshed foldable lineup—Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Fold 8 (plus Z Flip 8)—alongside Galaxy Glasses running One UI XR and AI-powered wearables like the Galaxy Watch 9/Ultra 2. Look for a crease-free display tech (Flex Titanium), a larger battery (up to 5,000 mAh on the Ultra), and rumored pricing around $1,900 for the Fold 8 and $2,100 for the Ultra. The event will be livestreamed on Samsung’s channels and YouTube, with additional details on camera setups, colors, and companion devices.

via Android Central|

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technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Galaxy Watch 9 leak puts health features front and center

Leaked marketing materials confirm Galaxy Watch 9 runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite, but the focus is on health software: a Vitals dashboard flags out-of-range metrics, a guided running coach with time targets, and a sleep apnea recheck, alongside four colors and only a small battery bump over the Watch 8; hardware/design appears similar to the previous model.

via PhoneArena|

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