Wear OS 4 marks the latest major iteration of Google’s smartwatch software, complete with a good handful of new features and performance upgrades. That doesn’t mean receiving the Wear OS 4 update on your watch is straightforward, though. Since Wear OS was effectively relaunched by Google and Samsung back in 2021, the rollout of its…
Pretty much every smartwatch is water resistant these days, making them equipped to handle a dip in the pool and even survive an open water swim. But some are better than others at tracking your swims accurately. After extensive testing from the Wareable team, we’ve ranked the best waterproof smartwatch as the Apple Watch Ultra…
If you’re put off by full touchscreens, boxy wrist computers and short battery life, the answer could be to explore the world of hybrid smartwatches. A hybrid smartwatch hides the tech behind a classic analog watch face, meaning it looks traditional but still offers fitness tracking, health tech and notification features. For some people, it’s…
Garmin has revamped its running watch line up, with the launch of the Forerunner 255 and 955. The outgoing Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 945 were launched way back in 2019, so an update has been long overdue. For the uninitiated, the Forerunner 255 is the company’s core running watch offering, aimed at those that have…
Whether you’re a beginner tackling your first 5k or prepping for your first marathon, buying a running watch can help you hit your goals. Using a running watch offers an honest appraisal of your efforts and achievements, whether it’s just working out how far and fast you run, or taking advantage of data on recovery,…
