The WatchOS 9 public beta has just arrived, along with iOS 16, and the Apple Watch is getting a major software update. Expect in-depth running metrics, new watch faces and even some clues about the rumored Apple Watch Series 8. The beta update lets us preview most of the new features ahead of the general release …

Luxury brand Gucci is joining forces with Oura to release a $950 premium version of the company’s health-tracking ring, the Oura Ring Gen 3. It’s made from black-coated titanium. Naturally, it also features the Gucci interlocking G logo finished in 18-karat gold. Aside from the premium finish and construction, the Gucci edition of the Oura Ring has the same features …

The Apple Watch Series 7 continues to set a high benchmark for the entire smartwatch industry, thanks to its comprehensive health tracking tools and near-seamless integration with the iPhone. Features like a larger screen and fast-charging may be considered iterative updates over previous generations of the Apple Watch. But after using the Series 7 for six months, I’m convinced this …

The Huawei P50 Pocket is the sort of phone that will turn heads. Not only is it a foldable flip phone, but its unique patterned finish makes it feel part tech gadget, part fashion accessory. It has a different appeal that makes it stand out among other foldable phones out today. Huawei might not be able to sell the P50 …

Garmin’s $150 Vivosmart 5 is deceptively simple. It looks like a run-of-the-mill tracker on the outside but packs many health and fitness features from Garmin’s more expensive watches in a lightweight band. There’s blood oxygen, 24/7 heart-rate monitoring, sleep tracking and the body battery score, a way to determine your energy levels. You can wear it for almost a week …

Running is an activity you either love or hate, but whichever camp you’re in, Polar’s new Pacer and Pacer Pro watches want to improve your performance — even if you’re a total beginner. These lightweight watches have built-in GPS and depending on the model, a running or walking performance test that helps determine your overall fitness level using VO2 max. On …

Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max have some of the best cameras ever seen on a phone. With its 4K video recording, an ultrawide and a 3x telephoto lens, the two most expensive iPhones in Apple’s lineup can take stunning photos. But, as many of its photographic features like Deep Fusion trickle down to other iPhone models– including the …

As more companies begin to unveil newer models of smartwatches, finding the best smartwatch on the market seems impossible. With so many options containing the same features, fitness tools and similar watch faces, trying to find the perfect smartwatch can be challenging. One of the ways to narrow down your search is to remember that you have to find a …

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is a worthy replacement for the Galaxy Note series in everything but name. Even though the Note 20 Ultra is over a year and a half old, in many ways it holds its own against the newer phone. Both have a built-in S Pen, excellent cameras that can film 8K video and 120Hz refresh rate screens.  …

The Garmin Epix breaks the mold for sports watches with its bright AMOLED screen — and its price. Rather than a transflective display like many of Garmin’s earlier outdoor watches, the screen on the $900 (£899, AU$1,399) Epix enhances the overall experience, making it feel more like a true smartwatch. Even better news is this display doesn’t come at the …