Like previous Galaxy wearables, the Watch Active has optical heart rate sensors on the back used for calculating calories and continuously monitoring heart-rate during exercise. Like the Gear Sport smartwatch that Samsung released in 2017, the new Galaxy Active puts fitness features at the forefront with the ability to monitor blood pressure.
Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission.Reviews ethics statement This sportier, cheaper take on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch makes a great workout buddy and has all the same smartwatch features…
With the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 almost certainly set to arrive in 2024, we’re already beginning to see rumors and leaks relating to the upcoming smartwatch series emerge. The Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are still in their relative infancy, which means insider information regarding the next generation is still a little…
If you’re in the market for one of the top new smartwatches, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Huawei Watch GT 4 are almost certainly on your shortlist of options. Despite both being the shiny new-gen options from big-name brands, however, these two devices have little in common. And if you’re looking to choose between…
Samsung Galaxy Watch smartwatches have the ability to tap into tons of superb watch faces and help you personalize the look on your wrist. Whether you own a Galaxy Watch 6, or the Watch 5/Watch 4, you can access watch faces via Google’s Play Store. Read on to find out how to find and download…
The Samsung Galaxy Watch comes with Bixby on board, which is Samsung’s own voice assistant. It works for the basics, but one of the first things you’ll want to change is the ability to speak to Google Assistant instead. Since the Galaxy Watch 4, Samsung has switched to Wear OS, instead of Bixby. And that’s…
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is now official, and we’re one of the first sites to get it on our wrists and take a look. The Galaxy Watch 6 is one of the best Android watches money can buy. But the problem is so is the Galaxy Watch 5. There’s little to pick between them,…
As is traditional, the Galaxy Watch 6 has leaked ahead of its big reveal at Unpacked at the end of July. Full images of the Galaxy Watch 6 and Classic have leaked courtesy of WinFuture, showing a largely unchanged design from the Watch5. And there are a handful of details from the leak, including the…
If you have a Galaxy Watch 5 or Galaxy Watch 4 on your wrist, discovering its hidden tricks and features will help you understand it to the fullest. Google’s Wear OS 3 software is relatively intuitive to navigate around, but there are still plenty of things that aren’t immediately obvious – especially if you’re new…
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Huawei Watch GT 3 are two smartwatches we’ve had very good experiences with. They’re packed with features and offer a good all-around experience, meaning they’re both ideal candidates for those who don’t want an Apple Watch. We’ve lived with both and have an expert understanding of their strengths…
