Developers and beta testers alike are already getting a taste of the Wear OS 4 smartwatch software. This new software comes with a ton of features and controls that aim to make usage easier for ...

CUPERTINO, Calif. (WLS) -- For the first time in years, Apple's iPhones weren't the star of the show. Apple unveiled a smartwatch on Tuesday, a wearable device that marks the company's first major ...

Pebble is back, baby. On Monday, Google (which owns Pebble’s IP via its Fitbit purchase) open-sourced the OG modern smartwatch’s software. Although that paves the road for anyone to make new ...

Smartwatches have plenty of core apps that deliver solid functionality, but you can maximize their use immediately when you download other useful apps as well.

At CES 2024, I got to check out Doublepoint's new app that trades mouse clicks for wrist flicks and more. Here's how it works. A classically trained French hornist by education, Nick Wolny is a ...

The person behind the Pebble smartwatch, which arguably kickstarted the whole smartwatch craze when it launched in 2012, is returning to build the true successor to it. In a blog post on his personal ...

While we continue to wait for Wear OS 3 to make a substantial impact on smartwatches, Xiaomi has gone its own way with the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro and used its own in-house-designed operating system. As ...

The big picture: Though Pebble has long ceased to exist as a functioning commercial entity, the brand continues to enjoy a loyal following and a vibrant online community. Enthusiasts have spent years ...

That being said, there are things developers can do to make their notifications more smartwatch-friendly — and the vast majority of apps aren’t yet fully optimized for the form. If you tap the icon to ...

Google has acquired Android-based smartwatch software company WIMM Labs, according to a GigaOM report today that cites unnamed sources familiar with the deal. WIMM makes a Android-based software ...

As much as I lean on my smartwatch to track my general fitness, I rely heavily on its notification features to keep me abreast of pertinent info. It’s an essential extension of my smartphone, ...