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The Apple AirPods Pro 3 introduce highly accurate in-ear heart rate sensing, improved noise cancellation, and new fitness tracking features, making them a strong choice for sports and everyday use, despite some limitations like lack of standard Bluetooth HR profiles and Android support.
Apple announced the AirPods Pro 3, their most premium earbuds yet, featuring improved sound, twice the noise cancellation, a built-in heart rate sensor, and a new fitness experience, alongside redesigned smaller ear tips and enhanced water resistance, priced at $249, with availability starting September 19th. The lineup also includes other models like the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max, offering a range of features and prices for different needs.
Apple has announced the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the most advanced Apple Watch yet, featuring satellite Emergency SOS, the largest display, 42-hour battery life, 5G, the most accurate GPS, and new health and fitness capabilities, including hypertension notifications and Workout Buddy. It is designed for sports, adventure, and everyday health monitoring, with availability starting September 19, 2025.
Apple announced the new $249 Apple Watch SE 3 with an always-on display, faster processor, longer battery life, and new health and gesture features, set to launch on September 19, 2025.
The Google Pixel Watch 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 are top contenders in the Android smartwatch market, with the Pixel Watch 4 offering a sleek curved display, longer battery life, and advanced health tracking, while the Galaxy Watch 8 features a more rugged design, MIL-STD-810H durability, and comprehensive health capabilities including AI-powered coaching. Both watches run Wear OS and support extensive fitness and lifestyle features, but the Galaxy Watch 8 currently holds the title of best Android smartwatch due to its durability and health features, despite the Pixel Watch 4's superior design and battery life potential.
Apple announced WatchOS 26 at WWDC 2023, introducing a new year-based naming system, a Liquid Glass UI design, and several new features including Workout Buddy, automatic volume adjustment, live language translations, and a revamped Workout app. Workout Buddy provides audio encouragement and personalized feedback during workouts, available initially in English for Series 6 and newer Apple Watch models.
OnePlus is releasing the OnePlus Watch 2, aiming to redeem its smartwatch reputation after the failure of its first smartwatch. Priced at $299.99, the watch will run on Google’s Wear OS 4 and feature a dual-engine architecture for up to 100 hours of battery life. It will also include Google Assistant, two chipsets, fast charging, and up to 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The design is classic with a circular face, sapphire crystal lens, and stainless steel chassis, and it offers advanced fitness tracking features. The switch to Wear OS 4 and the promising features make it a potential alternative to other Android watches, but its success will depend on its execution. The OnePlus Watch 2 will be available for sale starting March 4th, with a limited-time trade-in offer.
The Garmin Venu 3, a fitness smartwatch that strikes a balance between fitness software and smart features, is currently on sale for $399 ($50 off) thanks to a Black Friday deal. It offers a range of features including Bluetooth calls, voice assistant commands, animated exercises, custom workouts, accurate tracking, sleep coaching, and more. While it may not have the same level of software as other smartwatches like the Galaxy Watch 6 or Apple Watch Series 9, it excels in fitness features, making it a top choice for fitness enthusiasts. Other Garmin watches, such as the Vivoactive 5 and Forerunner 265, are also on sale for Black Friday.