Earlier this month, a leak revealed what the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro will look like, along with unveiling some key specs. Now, another such leak has emerged online, this time giving us an even more in-depth look at the spec sheet as well as the design.

As per a recent tweet by Arsène Lupin, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro smartwatch includes a Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 processor with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage capacity. It is expected to feature a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 466×466 pixels and 326 ppi pixel density. The device may come with a 500mAh battery offering up to 72 hours of usage on a single charge, and an optional LTE variant for enhanced connectivity. One of the most important things revealed in the leak is that the smartwatch will feature WearOS with Xiaomi’s MIUI flavor on top.

In terms of build, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is said to have a stainless steel body protected by Gorilla Glass. It might be available with either a silver leather strap or a black rubber strap option. For fitness and health tracking, the smartwatch is rumored to support 150 different sports modes, ECG monitoring, heart rate tracking, body temperature monitoring, and sleep tracking.

To navigate its functions, the watch will feature a rotating crown, and it could have a 5ATM water resistance rating for water-based activities. These specifications are based on rumors and should be confirmed upon the official release of the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro. Notably, the leak also included high-definition renders that confirm the smartwatch’s model number as M2233W1.

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Google is sunsetting Google Assistant on older Wear OS watches. In specific, smartwatches running Wear OS 2 or older will no longer be able to use Google Assistant after August 31, 2023. The details were first spotted in the latest version of the Wear OS Companion App, which contains a message that says “Google Assistant support on this watch is ending soon. Please upgrade to a newer watch that supports Google Assistant and runs Wear OS 3 or later.”

The Companion App, as per 9to5Google, is specifically designed for devices that run Wear OS 2 and lower, so the shutdown of Google Assistant on these devices is certain. This leaves many devices from popular brands such as Montblanc, Polar, Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, and Fossil with no access to the voice assistant.  

As per TheVerge, some users have already seen a shutdown notification on their smartwatches following the recent update to the Wear OS app. Mishaal Rahman, a well-known figure in the Android community, even shared an image of his TicWatch Pro 3 displaying the message “Google Assistant support for this watch is ending soon.”

This is a relatively quick turnaround, but Google’s decision to discontinue Google Assistant support for Wear OS 2 devices is understandable, given that Wear OS 3 is now the main focus and Wear OS 4 is already rolling out. However, this does leave owners of older Android Wear smartwatches in a bit difficult situation. Do you own a Wear OS 2 or an older smartwatch? What do you think about this change?

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WearOS, a quite popular operating system developed by Google for smartwatches, has now said to get support for Gmail and Google Calendar. Google Pixel Watch was the first product launched by Google and not much time has passed since its official launch. The Pixel Watch was the first product launched by the brand in that particular category and therefore some more refinement and optimization are needed on the software side to provide an overall polished and improved user experience.

A new report coming from the house of 9TO5Google has revealed that Google might be possibly working on adding Gmail and Google Calendar support to the WearOS operating system. The Gmail and Calendar apps for Wear OS devices, which include the Pixel Watch itself, will soon undergo more useful updates.

Currently, if you own a Google smartwatch, you must use the Agenda app to manage any calendar-related tasks. The Agenda app’s lack of suitability for its intended use is the problem here. Only three days’ worth of appointments are displayed to you, and all you can do with them is read the details. There is no possibility to add new events or alter existing ones in any manner. This problem might be resolved with appropriate support for the official application.

According to the source, the applications would provide a “complete” experience, which implies that we might gain support for detailed email reading, email replies, and other Gmail-like capabilities. At least, that’s what we mean when we say an experience was “full.” With Google Calendar, the user might be able to add tasks and events right from their watch and it might feature a full calendar and event view. All of this, though, appears to be part of our expectations. Wait a few more months, and we might see the feature in its official form. Shortly after that, its true practicality will be analyzed.

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While Samsung and Google recently announced the merger of Tizen and Wear OS version, the companies did not reveal details for the launch of a new wearable that features this updated OS. But, the former might unveil its Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch at the MWC 2021 event on June 28.

According to IceUniverse on Twitter, the South Korean tech giant will be launching its Galaxy Watch 4 at the Mobile World Congress event later this month. The conference is set to be an in person physical event, although, Samsung has withdrawn from this and will host a virtual conference, which mentioned a “Galaxy Ecosystem/New Watch Experience/Mobile Security.” This event is scheduled to go live on Monday, June 28.

As per the tipster, the company will unveil the latest wearable, which features a number of new technologies. This includes the new merged Tizen and Wear OS version, along with a 5nm processor, 2D glass, narrowed bezels for its display, and improved frame texture that is rumored to be a titanium alloy for the smartwatch. The new WearOS will integrate the features of the Tizen OS, which could be dubbed as the “TizenWear OS.”

Galaxy Active 4：
1. TizenWear OS
2. New 5nm processor
3. 2D glass (not 2.5D)
4. Bezel narrowed
5. Excellent frame texture, suspected to be titanium alloy

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) May 19, 2021

Interestingly, Samsung is skipping the 2.5D glass panel with this model but will offer a narrower bezel. Furthermore, previous reports had hinted at two variants, with one of them sporting an aluminum chassis. It is currently unknown which 5nm chipset will be used in this device, but could offer various benefits liked faster performance with improvement in battery life as well. So stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter, as we will be covering the MWC 2021 event.

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According to sources, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 will be a heavily revamped version of previous models and run on a new operating system. There have been suggestions and hints that an overhaul of the Galaxy Watch series will be carried out this year.

Pro-Samsung tech blog Sammobile has now released an “exclusive” report which it claims to confirm that the Korean tech giant would be ditching the Tizen OS in favor of the Android Wear OS for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 4 models. Hence, for the 2021 lineup, Samsung’s watches will be running on the Wear OS.

Incorporating the Wear OS and the One UI will produce a mix of the classic look of the Samsung wearable and additional functionalities. Like the new Apple Watches, the upcoming Galaxy Watch 4 will have a feature that allows a user to send short audio messages to their contacts, akin to the functionality of a walkie-talkie.

Three new models are reportedly lined up for release this year, and they are codenamed Wise, Fresh, and Lucky. One of the models will have a classic look similar to a conventional watch, while the two other models will highlight Samsung’s innovative and attractive designs with a sporty look.

As for the price range and expected date of unveiling of the three Galaxy Watch 4 models, no specifics have been given yet. Samsung already has a July event slated for the launch of its foldable smartphone, and the Galaxy Watch 4 may also be unveiled during that event.

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Fossil, the well-known watchmaker has also launched a smartwatch and the latest product from the company is Fossil Gen 5 which was announced over a year ago. Now, the company is set to launch its successor.

The upcoming Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch has been spotted on the FCC website with model number C1NF1, reports GoAndroid. This is the same device that appeared on Bluetooth SIG along with the DW11 smartwatch earlier this year.

The FCC listing of this next-generation Fossil watch also revealed that the product will come with support for LTE connectivity. Along with that, it also features support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC.

Further, the device seems to be powered by an APP00310 battery that has 2.85Vdc and 0.4Ah power rating. The battery is revealed to have been built by a Taiwan-based battery manufacturer – APack Technology Co., LTD.

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Based on the previous leak, the upcoming Fossil smartwatch is expected to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC, which should offer a significant improvement in the performance of the product.

With support for NFC, the device can also be used with a wireless payment service, similar to Google Pay. Given such features, it will be interesting to see how the company manages to optimize the battery life of this upcoming WearOS-powered smartwatch.

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In recent times, the Coronavirus pandemic has been a cause for major alarm all across the globe. Various measures and diagnosis kits have been developed so far but none of those are generally available to the public or are easily obtainable. However, the wearables on your wrists might be useful in this regard and are more widely found.

To be fair, it is unfortunate that Apple Watch, Fitbit and other WearOS featuring gadgets cannot measure temperatures. For those unaware, Coronavirus infection is mainly deduced through fevers (high temperature) and issues with the respiratory system as primary symptoms. However, for those that still wish to track their temperatures due to fears of the case of the cough that isn’t going away, can still manually upload the data.

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One can regularly check their temperatures and input the data into your results in Apple Health or Google Fit for now. Thereafter, it will be easier in consulting your physician with precise data, if in case the health deteriorates and the temperature rises. Another very helpful took offered by such smartwatches includes the heart rate monitor. Current gen wearables can alert users to possible warning signs of atrial fibrillation or sleep apnea. But they can also show signs of your body fighting flu like symptoms if you can spot it.

Meaning, the fluctuations in heart rate during sleep can also be a signal that your body is fighting the Coronavirus infection. According to reports, your heart’s BPM (beats per minute) can be slightly but noticeably higher during sleep, if you are fighting the flu like an infection. So knowing your heart rate on an average day is also recommended.

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Xiaomi’s Mi smartwatch design may not be original, but the company will make a compelling case with its hardware and features. After confirming some of the key hardware components of the smartwatch yesterday, today, Xiaomi has shown us a glimpse of its software.

Xiaomi confirms that the Mi smartwatch will be able to install third-party apps for additional functions. From the image, we can confirm that the smartwatch will be able to download and install apps like WeChat, QQ, Alipay, Keep (fitness app), and even DiDi (uber-like app). You can also control smart home devices, and check your fitness data right from the Mi smartwatch.

However, if you notice, the apps are of small size, all under 5MB. This is a very good indication that these are ‘Lite’ versions of the regular apps specially optimized for the smartwatch. The company further adds that it runs on an open OS just like a smartphone. Unfortunately, we still don’t know whether it’ll run on Google’s WearOS.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi smartwatch will be powered by the Snapdragon wear 3100 processor, made specifically for wearables. It will have GPS, NFC, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth modules, an independent linear motor as well as speakers inside. The watch also adds eSIM support.

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The Moto 360 was one of the earliest smartwatches. It launched in 2014 with a circular dial and was praised for its design though it did get flak for its infamous “flat tire” display. The following year, Motorola followed it up with a 2nd gen model and a sports model. Four years later, we are getting a third-gen Moto 360 but one not made by Motorola.

The new Moto 360 is made by a relatively unknown company called eBuyNow eCommerce Ltd and they are the new licensee for the Moto 360 name. While they have mainly stuck to the same design such as a circular dial and a stainless steel frame, there have also been some key changes.

The flat tire display is gone but you have a black bezel around the dial. There is also an extra button at 4 o’clock to keep the crown with its laser-engraved Motorola batwing logo at 2 o’clock company.

The Moto 360 has a 1.2-inch always-on “fully circular“ AMOLED display with a 390 x 390 resolution and 327 ppi. It is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and enclosed in brushed SUS316 stainless steel with PVD/DLC coating. With the ambient mode, you don’t have to tilt or press a button to check the time.

There is a Snapdragon Wear 3100 chip inside the watch along with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. The watch runs WearOS and connects via Bluetooth 4.2. It also has WiFi, NFC, GPS, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a barometer. The product page also mentions it is 3ATM water-resistant.

The new Moto 360 has a 335mAh battery with support for Quick Charge which allows you to charge the watch from empty to full in 60 minutes. It has a Battery Saver Mode that will automatically activate when the battery level is critical. In this mode, the watch will continue to show the time for up to 3 days.

The watch uses a 20mm strap and it will ship with leather and silicon straps, so you can swap when you want to take it for a swim. The watch is available in three colors – Steel Gray, Rose Gold, and Phantom Black. It will be available for pre-order in the US, Canada, and the UK mid-November and will go on sale in December for $350/£340.

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Mobvoi announced two new smartwatches at CES 2019, however, it didn’t reveal the price for the Wear OS-powered watches. Today it announced the Ticwatch E2 and Ticwatch S2 will sell for $159 and $179 respectively and both can be purchased right away.

While both watches share the same specs, Mobvoi is selling the sports-like Ticwatch S2 for $20 more. That extra amount is for the watch’s MIL-810G compliance which means it can survive extreme temperatures, shock, water, and dust, unlike the E2 which is only waterproof up to 5ATM.

Other than the difference highlighted above, both watches have a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen with a 400 x 400 resolution, a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, and a 415mAh battery that is said to last up to 2-days on a charge. They both have built-in GPS, Bluetooth 4.1, a 24-hour heart-rate monitor, and run Google’s Wear OS.

Mobvoi has also announced a new feature called TicMotion 1.0 which is a suite of AI algorithms that proactively detect any physical activity you are involved in and record them without you doing anything. So there is no need to set either of the watches to swimming mode or running mode before it begins tracking. TicMotion will also include sleep tracking but it will arrive as a future OTA update.

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The Ticwatch E2 is available in Shadow while the Ticwatch S2 is available in Midnight. The S2 will have a Glacier (white) model that will be released in the future. Both watches can be purchased on Amazon now. You can also purchase them on Mobvoi’s official website.

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