Watch Bands Is your smartwatch band secretly toxic? I asked Apple, Samsung, & Google A scientific study said fluoroelastomer smartwatch straps "across numerous brands" have unhealthy PFAS compounds. Apple and Google say not to worry. The Pixel Watch's upcoming 'Performance Loop' band could be exactly what it needs Pixel Watch fans are craving for the unreleased version of an Apple Watch band that's been out for years. Smartwatch 'smart straps' died for a reason. I still want them to come back. Samsung and Pebble tried and failed to fill watch bands with modular tech. I still love the idea, no matter how impractical it is. Be an expert in 5 minutesGet the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of AndroidContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Google is dropping support for the first two generations of Nest Learning Thermostat2I want Motorola to make a Galaxy Z Fold competitor, but the Razr Ultra is still tempting3The 2025 Razr makes me like last year's model even more4Google Meet rolls out new tile redesign, sampling colors for a classy look5Clicks Keyboard on the Moto Razr Ultra 2025 is a throwback to simpler times