<![CDATA[ Latest from Android Central in Wearables ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Fitbit Air vs. Google Pixel Watch 4: Both might be better than just one ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/fitbit-air-vs-google-pixel-watch-4 hU6tsiwBxwEN4ksHkuTfqH Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura Ring 5 vs. Oura Ring 4: Slimmer, and still with a subscription ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/oura-ring/oura-ring-5-vs-oura-ring-4 TmqzkEuEZB65U9NfjTsfwK Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:05:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Circular Ring 2 is a decent, subscription-free Oura alternative, but it misses out on what made Circular rings truly unique ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/circular-ring-2-review Em3WFgY4nomnUdF8B3APYi Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0000 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:18:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just started testing the Oura Ring 5, and it's so thin I keep forgetting I'm wearing it ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/oura-ring/oura-ring-5-hands-on-impressions CkLvtbh4C7wcw42FxXPzDC Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Fitbit Air hack lets you turn your analog wristwatch into a smartwatch ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/fitbit-air-hack-convert-analog-wristwatch-into-a-smartwatch JczKmPcKEFrDae8dZMv3YV Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:51:02 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:16:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google opens the Fitbit Air to creativity: now you can make your own bands ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/google-opens-the-fitbit-air-to-creativity-now-you-can-make-your-own-bands syJdCwipcu63MqLGFHmZdT Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:12:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung's getting fit: early rumors spark Galaxy Fit 4 interest, but launch will have to wait ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsungs-getting-fit-early-rumors-spark-galaxy-fit-4-interest-but-launch-will-have-to-wait kANZFGvbQrRjxrMYLKsJnH Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wore James Bond's smart glasses featured in 007 First Light, and now you can too ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/even-realities-g2-007-first-light NPD36DNWvpEmnCs96dRnLG Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:14:09 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:05:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pixel Watch 5 may have leaked from the most unlikely place yet ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch/a-pixel-watch-5-may-have-leaked-from-the-most-unlikely-place-yet tKtp5bwQx3j9DBUcCw4Ckf Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:51:16 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:51:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 Google Health app customizations I use to make the app truly personal ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/i-made-the-new-google-health-app-my-own gyg9PyLk4Ese8ZaQ7sSidD Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:41:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Which Fitbit Air band color should you buy? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/which-fitbit-air-band-color-should-you-buy NDLqasAft3ShhhYiHXwxdi Fri, 29 May 2026 20:44:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ One UI 9 Watch beta rumored: Samsung might have health reports ready and waiting ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-galaxy-watch/one-ui-9-watch-beta-rumored-samsung-might-have-health-reports-ready-and-waiting hFrJ55BVe2CNhmjeBjyKDQ Fri, 29 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Garmin watch was instantly iconic when it dropped back in 2023 — and now it's 50% OFF at Amazon ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/this-garmin-watch-was-instantly-iconic-when-it-dropped-back-in-2023-and-now-its-50-percent-off-at-amazon rYHBfZPkX2Z9QHqKpPsihX Fri, 29 May 2026 15:09:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura Ring 5 is here — it's 40% smaller than the Oura Ring 4 and gets a new blood pressure feature ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/oura-ring/oura-ring-5-is-here t4XJ8xUpHqgLmdaSNPAJBm Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 18:28:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 first things you should do with the Google Fitbit Air ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/first-things-you-should-do-with-google-fitbit-air MRsJeLpNCKLrxf4idbMdBm Wed, 27 May 2026 22:52:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Health is already ironing out some of its biggest problems ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/google-health-new-app-features-coming X4KxeYE3PQdaknu3gsyRdn Wed, 27 May 2026 09:07:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been using the Fitbit Air, and it's a pretty good fitness tracker that I keep forgetting about. And that's the point ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/fitbit-air-review Nj63KcXoN99mgzPqhBtVGG Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Missing Fitbit Air update is causing headaches, Google says it'll pick up the pace ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/missing-fitbit-air-update-is-causing-headaches-google-says-itll-pick-up-the-pace Z3pAZabxhni24W97reSnuX Tue, 26 May 2026 09:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Five reasons the Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro is my go-to smartwatch ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/five-reasons-the-huawei-watch-fit-5-pro-is-my-go-to-smartwatch gkXbSmSVsZebuAfJAYgsdS Mon, 25 May 2026 07:24:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can Google and Samsung redefine smart eyewear with Android XR, or will history repeat with a new generation of 'Glassholes'? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/can-google-and-samsung-redefine-smart-eyewear-with-android-xr-or-will-history-repeat-with-a-new-generation-of-glassholes 4YF8KxLZgP6Y7u8ogp2a9o Sat, 23 May 2026 16:35:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Best Buy Memorial Day sale chops $50 OFF the price of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-galaxy-watch/the-best-buy-memorial-day-chops-usd50-off-the-price-of-the-samsung-galaxy-watch-7 arZBMXLDLt3gcuRRnfbjMP Thu, 21 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This powerful smartwatch just landed $250 OFF for Best Buy's Memorial Day sale ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/this-powerful-smartwatch-just-landed-usd250-off-for-best-buys-memorial-day-sale jQEA6ui3ev2SrcFAPhca2b Wed, 20 May 2026 19:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got to try Android XR glasses at Google I/O, and I'm more excited about smart display glasses than I've ever been ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/i-got-to-try-android-xr-glasses-at-google-i-o-and-im-more-excited-about-smart-display-glasses-than-ive-ever-been WmtYciSZVGwYapx78k265K Wed, 20 May 2026 09:11:47 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:48:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung, Google merge fashion and AI for 'Intelligent Eyewear' with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-google-merge-fashion-and-ai-for-intelligent-eyewear-with-gentle-monster-warby-parker XmsVNC9zJLofevot8c6BXd Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura, Resmed partnership helps point out sleep health issues you didn't know you had ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/oura-ring/oura-resmed-partnership-helps-point-out-sleep-health-issues-you-didnt-know-you-had 8iv5fueotsewDHbtwR4M6g Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pixel Watch owners say sleep tracking is broken again (Updated) ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch/pixel-watch-owners-say-sleep-tracking-is-broken-again gDQYDDMC7CEZ6J7AqnKqog Mon, 18 May 2026 01:16:42 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:23:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin's Whoop rival just leaked, and it might be five times the price of the Fitbit Air ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/garmins-whoop-rival-just-leaked-and-it-might-be-five-times-the-price-of-the-fitbit-air oEiDs4Spc6btgtiQPF68V9 Thu, 14 May 2026 19:47:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ We may finally know when Samsung's smart glasses are coming ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-smart-glasses-debut-next-galaxy-unpacked TGHQLmPZVZRatbaynmvTsQ Wed, 13 May 2026 07:09:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google will already give you a huge discount on the Fitbit Air — just follow these steps when you preorder ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-fitbit-air-preorder-deal-may-2026 tbubLSS23XkAwdPeVt4kU7 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:25:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ The battle for your finger heats up as RingConn Gen 3 opens preorders ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/the-battle-for-your-finger-heats-up-as-ringconn-gen-3-opens-preorders Vt2NArGoXKzTapQcTZ6Xch Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Whoop is putting a board-certified physician in its app to tell you why you’re tired ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/whoop-is-putting-a-board-certified-physician-in-its-app-to-tell-you-why-youre-tired S2VAzdgTheSAo2LQdfEeWS Mon, 11 May 2026 15:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new Fitbit Air offers an intriguing alternative to the Pixel Watch, but is Google's Whoop competitor compelling enough for you? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/poll-would-you-ditch-your-wearable-for-the-fitbit-air VSHVL5BxzXeAD23euXBcs6 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Fitbit Air details how it compares to Whoop — and how it actually works ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/fitbit-air-gestures-whoop-size-comparison nkiuokzjTuJUKdaFBQXQr4 Mon, 11 May 2026 07:36:02 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 16:20:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the 5 features that make the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 worth it ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-galaxy-watch/these-are-the-5-features-that-make-the-samsung-galaxy-watch-8-worth-it XB4PW3yafzHPEwc9waqfEQ Sat, 09 May 2026 17:07:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A buggy Fitbit update is blinding sensors on the Pixel Watch 3 and 4 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch/a-buggy-fitbit-update-is-blinding-sensors-on-the-pixel-watch-3-and-4 f7M3UTS3fPSRXCDkCX22X5 Sat, 09 May 2026 09:21:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung achieves 'Fainting Prediction' on Galaxy Watch, will expand preventative features ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-galaxy-watch/samsung-achieves-fainting-prediction-galaxy-watch-will-expand-preventative-care iFTXExn927mLpqYULrgKyS Fri, 08 May 2026 09:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Health will leave behind some classic Fitbit app features: Here's all of them ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/fitbit-features-missing-in-the-google-health-app 6L4XCcJmcaB7H3AuauecmY Fri, 08 May 2026 08:05:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the only $49 smartwatch that I would buy in 2026 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/this-is-the-only-usd49-smartwatch-that-i-would-buy-in-2026 LBLd58P6evcijajJBphNLa Thu, 07 May 2026 19:03:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 'fantastic' Garmin Fenix 8 just scored a rare discount at Amazon — but is the premium fitness watch still worth it? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/the-fantastic-garmin-fenix-8-just-scored-a-rare-discount-at-amazon-but-is-the-premium-fitness-watch-still-worth-it C7s5KuFyQtERoYvH4e4tmW Thu, 07 May 2026 17:14:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Viture already has the best smart glasses ecosystem, and these two new products somehow make it even better ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/viture-beast-abxylute-s9v-launch JMuYYtVCKAZ9j2euexZUz4 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's Fitbit Air is finally here, and it's the screenless fitness band we've been waiting for ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/google-fitbit-air-launch-specs-price HoHVL6NcBRp8n9Pi2XWXgX Thu, 07 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 16:19:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Fitbit app is rebranding and becoming Google Health — here's what to know ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/the-old-fitbit-app-is-becoming-google-health iALbY4bA2DCMM9gia2RYTg Thu, 07 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:11:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Galaxy Ring 2 rumors say no to 2026, point us toward 'an early' 2027 reveal ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-galaxy-ring/galaxy-ring-2-rumors-no-2026-an-early-2027-reveal g7GMcAb7HdesQSwFB76ebW Wed, 06 May 2026 19:38:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's answer to Whoop could debut as soon as tomorrow ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-fitbit-air-could-be-here-soon uzYXZtac2AqNyCkhQyz3ES Wed, 06 May 2026 17:06:14 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 17:44:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ We called the Garmin Venu 4 the 'ideal fitness watch for everyone' — and it just crashed to a record low price at Amazon ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/garmin-venu-4-deal-amazon-may-2026 oFUehNcAkVmNTtg89ujzJe Mon, 04 May 2026 17:13:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura sees a gap in women's health, rolls out birth control support and more ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/oura-ring/oura-sees-a-gap-in-womens-health-rolls-out-birth-control-support-and-more 3zpo9A5pUFUJpUG6MgaNJJ Fri, 01 May 2026 18:20:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ The #1 'best cheap Garmin watch' just got even cheaper with a 20% discount at Amazon ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/garmin-forerunner-165-deal-amazon-best-cheap-fitness-watch-2026 Nbh2uLVEywMy7KTp6oHWPY Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:52:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung’s Galaxy Glasses leak is a direct shot at Meta Ray-Ban's crown ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsungs-galaxy-glasses-leak-is-a-direct-shot-at-meta-ray-bans-crown yA2dbTzTh4dKYYhpZ4ai8N Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The end of Fitbit? Google Health may be ready to take the reins ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/fitbit-as-we-know-it-might-be-on-the-way-out-for-google-health GarrtDJW5htZg5wHGJnFUU Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Another round of Fitbit AI health coach updates targets customization to fit your goals ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/this-round-of-fitbit-ai-health-coach-updates-has-customizable-vibes-for-goals-and-targets eB7HDuhFRCjUbE3fnErWK3 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:14:33 +0000