boAt today announced the launch of Valour, a new line of smart wearables designed for individuals on unique fitness journeys. The Valour Series features a range of devices, including Smartwatches, Smart Rings, and Smart Bands—built to support users with advanced technology and durable designs, said the company. Continue reading “boAt Valour Watch 1 GPS smartwatch teased ahead of launch”
Global smartwatch shipments fell by 2% year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2025, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of YoY decline. The report stated that the slowdown mainly resulted from India’s smartwatch market cooling down and a drop in Apple’s shipment numbers, despite Apple keeping its global lead. Continue reading “Global Smartwatch shipments down 2% YoY in Q1 2025: Counterpoint”
HUAWEI has expanded its smartwatch lineup in India with the introduction of the WATCH FIT 4 series, which includes the WATCH FIT 4 and WATCH FIT 4 Pro models. Continue reading “HUAWEI Watch Fit 4 and Watch Fit 4 Pro launched in India”
Amazfit has expanded its product range with two new devices focused on fitness and recovery: the Balance 2 smartwatch and the Helio Strap, the company’s first screen-free fitness, recovery, and sleep tracker. Continue reading “Amazfit Balance 2 GPS smartwatch and Helio Strap screen-free fitness tracker announced”
Shipments of wrist-worn devices worldwide grew by 10.5% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 45.6 million units, according to IDC. This rise was supported by recoveries across Western Europe, the United States, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific (excluding India), while China benefited from subsidy programs that increased consumer interest. As per the report: Continue reading “Global wrist-worn device shipments rise 10.5% YoY in Q1 2025, China surges 36.9%: IDC”
boAt has launched the Wave Fortune smartwatch in India, expanding its wearables line up with a model that includes contactless payments through a collaboration with Axis Bank. Continue reading “boAt Wave Fortune with 1.96″ display, Bluetooth calling, NFC Tap & Pay support launched”
Amazfit has introduced the Active 2 Square, a new smartwatch featuring a sleek square design. It comes with a 1.75-inch AMOLED screen protected by sapphire glass and offers a high brightness level of 2,000 nits. The watch is framed in polished stainless steel, giving it a premium appearance. Continue reading “Amazfit Active 2 Square with 1.75″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth Calling, GPS announced”
Garmin has launched the Venu X1, a smartwatch that boasts a 8mm ultra-thin case paired with a 2-inch AMOLED display. Built for all-day wear, it includes a 24mm ComfortFit nylon band, a lightweight titanium caseback, a scratch-resistant sapphire lens, a built-in speaker and microphone for calls, and a bright LED flashlight for visibility in dark environments. Continue reading “Garmin Venu X1 GPS smartwatch with 8mm thin design announced”
Samsung is gearing up to launch its next-generation Galaxy Watch 8 lineup, featuring the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra 2025. According to a report by Android Headlines, all three models will feature the new squircle design first introduced with last year’s Galaxy Watch Ultra — including the base Galaxy Watch 8. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series with squircle design surfaces”
Lava International has introduced the Prowatch Xtreme, an upgraded version of the earlier Prowatch X. The new smartwatch brings a refined design, enhanced fitness tracking, and improved software integration. Continue reading “ProWatch Xtreme with 1.43″ AMOLED display, VO2 Max, Body Energy Monitoring, GPS launched”
At the 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple previewed watchOS 26, the newest software update for Apple Watch, alongside iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. This update introduces a redesigned interface, smarter fitness tools, and deeper integration with Apple’s intelligence technology. Continue reading “watchOS 26 brings Liquid Glass UI, AI-powered fitness coaching, and more”
itel has launched Alpha 3, a new Bluetooth calling smartwatch in India, expanding its wearable line up following the launch of Alpha 2 last year. The Alpha 3 sports a 1.5-inch round display with a metal bezel and brightness reaching 500 nits. Continue reading “itel Alpha 3 with 1.5″ display, Bluetooth calling launched”
HMD Global is reportedly working on its first smartwatches running on Wear OS, as X user @smashx_60 shared details of two models: the Rubber 1 and Rubber 1S.
Continue reading “HMD Rubber 1 and Rubber 1S Wear OS smartwatches surface”
The Canalys research firm has released the Global wearable band market shipments report for Q1 2025. According to the research firm, the global wearable band market, including basic bands, watches, and smartwatches, grew 13% YoY in Q1 2025, reaching 46.6 million units.
Continue reading “Global wearable band shipments grew 13% YoY in Q1 2025: Canalys”
Alongside the Xiaomi 15S Pro, Xiaomi also announced the Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition. This special edition features the company’s in-house XRING T1 4G watch chipset, which reduces standby power consumption by 66% and includes an integrated video codec module that enables video watch faces and remote photo capture with real-time preview.
Continue reading “Xiaomi Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition with XRING T1 4G chip announced”
