Global smart device brand OPPO has released the Watch X2. Its latest wearable flagship product to launch, this high-performance smartwatch is created for those who expect durability, practicality and long-lasting power from their tech.

Building on the rugged sophistication of last year’s Watch X, the new Watch X2 introduces military-grade endurance with smarter health tracking and next-level battery life – all in a sleek, refined design.

The Watch X2 is packed with features typically reserved for higher-priced competitors, delivering flagship-level performance and premium materials at exceptional value.

OPPO New Zealand Country Manager Morgan Halim says the Watch X2 reflects the brand’s growing momentum in wearable technology. “Kiwis are active, health-conscious and style-savvy – and the Watch X2 was built with that in mind. It combines medical-grade health features, military-grade durability and smart features that keep you connected in one beautifully designed piece of tech. With flagship performance at an exceptional value, it’s a smartwatch that’s ready to go the distance.”

Available in Lava Black with a sporty fluorine rubber strap or Summit Blue with a classic leather band, the OPPO Watch X2 is crafted for both performance and polish.

A polished stainless-steel case, titanium alloy bezel and eco-friendly PVD coating provide durability and a premium finish. The 1.5-inch OLED display boasts ultra-bright visibility and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, ensuring it can go wherever you do.

Certified IP68, 5ATM water-resistant and MIL-STD-810H tested, the Watch X2 stands up to everything from morning commutes to daily workouts and outdoor adventures.

Whether you’re training, travelling or tackling daily demands, the Watch X2 keeps pace. Powered by a dual-chip system – Snapdragon® W5 and BES2800BP – it delivers smooth multitasking and energy efficiency through a smart blend of Wear OS by Google real-time tasks like checking incoming messages and quick media playback.

Performance is notably faster than its predecessor, while battery life remains a standout: up to five days in Smart Mode or 16 days in Power Saver Mode, thanks to OPPO’s innovative Silicon-Carbon Battery technology. With Watch VOOC Flash Charge, just 10 minutes of charging delivers up to 24 hours of use.

This is a smartwatch that works as hard as you do.

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Samsung New Zealand today announced the Galaxy Ring is coming to New Zealand.

The Galaxy Ring offers Samsung’s powerful sensor technology in its smallest wearable form factor yet. It provides simple, round-the-clock wellness monitoring in a stylish, comfortable design built for daily wear.

Jason Hong, Head of Mobile Product Management at Samsung New Zealand, said, “Health and wellbeing are a priority for many Kiwis, and we’re excited to introduce the Galaxy Ring as a new way to support their wellness journey. Designed for effortless everyday wear, the Galaxy Ring delivers powerful health insights in a discreet and comfortable form.”

“With AI-powered features and seamless integration with Samsung Health, users can access personalised, data-driven insights to help them stay on top of their health with ease.”

Samsung Galaxy Ring pushes the boundaries by harnessing the power of AI to bring you bespoke insights based on your metrics. From advanced sleep insights to an Energy Score that lets you know when you can push it to the limit or when it’s time to put your feet up and Wellness Tips that give you tailored motivational messages for guidance throughout the day. The data and insights are integrated into Samsung Health for seamless access within one cohesive platform.

Available on select Android phones (Android 10 or above), requires Samsung Health App (V6.27 or above) and Samsung Account login. User must register a Galaxy Watch (Watch4 or later) or Galaxy Ring. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice.

Samsung Health tracking features are intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in the detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device and application should not be treated as medical advice.

Users should seek any medical advice from a physician.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is available in eleven size options, from five to fifteen, three colour choices – Titanium Silver, Titanium Black and Titanium Gold and will be available from the 2nd of April 2025.

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Big, bold, and ready to hit the track, the swimming pool or run a marathon with you.

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra, really is the ultra of wearables.

The round 1.47 inch AMOLED face sits within a large rounded square housing making for the Galaxy Watch Ultra to appear larger than it is as well as creating a bigger bezel look.

To the right there’s two tactile buttons and one larger centre rotating button to get you into your apps and varying workout regimes and routines.

Unlike the prior Galaxy Watches the outer bezel of the watch face does not rotate – I can see why from the design point of view, as the Galaxy Watch Ultra is as round as it is square.

Water resistant for up to a depth of 100 meters (including ocean) and built with titanium, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is ready to get rough and tough along with you.

Able to withstand the ocean depths, altitudes of 2,000 meters and temperatures as low as -20 or as high as 55C, you may not survive some of that, but the Galaxy Watch Ultra will keep on ticking.

And if you’re in a jam, take a spill, or just completely lost, the Galaxy Watch Ultra comes with it’s own emergency siren. If you hold down the middle rotating button, aka the ‘Action button’ for a few seconds an alarm will begin, which progressively gets louder. And I do mean louder!

While it’s clear that the Galaxy Watch Ultra has been designed for those who are sports focused and really love the outdoors, it still has all of the smarts health and wellbeing sensors and reports directly from your wrist.

Built on Google’s WearOS, there’s an endless menu of apps that you can install from Google Play as well as customise your watch face.

From stress, heart rate, sleep, temperature and more your vital body stats are recorded by the Galaxy Watch Ultra and synced up to the Samsung Health app on your smartphone.

Take calls handsfree, receive your notifications and swipe around the watch face to go from settings, to menu’s and alerts.

Best of all is the battery life.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra has a 590mAh battery which can give you up to 100 hours in Power Saving mode. This of course depends on your physical regime and how you use the watch as well.

Using the Galaxy Watch Ultra as my daily for the past two weeks I never actually needed to put it in to Power Saving mode. It’s done extremely well.

On first run from the box it ticked over nicely for two days before needing a charge up. On the second and third run it’s survived four to five days on a single charge.

The ideal is a smartwatch that needs minimal charging, and Samsung are getting very close to this with the Galaxy Watch Ultra.

For some, this new wearable is going to seem a little too large, but for those that are sports minded, have physical jobs, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is ready to hit the gravel, scale those heights, go down to those depths and more, all the while being a sturdy reliable coaching mentor and health assistant, at a premium price.

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It was three years ago that OPPO entered the smartwatch category.

Now the mobile tech company has released an extraordinary feat with their Watch X.

1.43 inch in size the bright, vivid and fully responsive AMOLED screen simply pops with information on your health, your fitness and of course the time of day.

The OPPO Watch X is a supreme wearable but without that elitist price tag.

The strap is a very comfy silicone, although from pictures it almost looks leather.

There’s two tactile buttons to the right of the watch bezel and this will get you into the apps screen as well as fitness programs. To get to your settings and notifications and to customize the screen it’s a series of swipes on the watch face. you can also get a quick view on your health and fitness stats this way as well.

About to take a hearty walk, run a marathon, cycle long distance or take a dip, the OPPO Watch X is ready to join you and is dust resistant,  water resistant to 50m and built for rough and tough regimes.

Built on Google’s WearOS the OPPO Watch X does need OPPOs ‘O Health’ app to fully function.  Trying to connect up with the Wear OS app just doesn’t work.

If you’re using an Android phone the sync up is straightforward.  iOS is of course a little more tricky with varying compromises, but you can connect.

The OPPO Watch X syncs via Bluetooth and while definitely customizable, you can swap out your watch face, add new ones, install apps and set notifications.

The OPPO Watch X has 2GB RAM and 32GB of storage. Plenty of space to add in apps and stream Spotify from.

From sleeping through heart health, general fitness and more, you can set goals on the O Health app which will sync to your Watch X. Feeling stressed, check your status from your wrist.  The best feature of all is the battery life.

OPPO state you can get up to 4 days from a single charge, or 12 days on power saving mode with its 500mAh battery.

On first run I was able to get 2 days max. But on the second full charge it was around 5 days. The length of charge and life in the watch will always depend on your physical movements, amount of calls or other hands free activities you do, brightness settings and other bits during normal or heavy use. A quick 10-15 minute charge will net you around 24 hours use. This is actually very true.

Comparing the OPPO Watch X to their previous model a few years ago, it’s clear to see that OPPO have done a lot of R & D since then.  It’s important to note here that the OPPO Watch X is not LTE. You won’t need a plan, but this also means that the wearable is fully reliant on your phone.

The OPPO Watch X I’ve found to be the most reliable, longest lasting smartwatch I have used in the past couple of years.

Priced to be affordable to all,  the OPPO Watch X puts the power of wearable smarts, fitness coaching, health monitoring and hands free convenience on the wrists of everyone while looking elite at the same time.

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Samsung has just revealed their new Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra , expanding the power of Galaxy AI to more people through wearables designed to provide end-to-end wellness experiences for everyone.

These new additions to the wearables portfolio are central to Samsung’s vision for Galaxy AI to enhance digital health, delivering personalised insights and tailored health experiences that enable a more comprehensive understanding of yourself through a holistic approach to everyday wellness. Obtaining accurate, detailed, and advanced information on personal health is a key factor in this process, and Samsung’s accumulated sensor innovations on Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra are helping bring its vision to life. Watch7 maximises everyday wellness with personalised workouts along with intelligent and preventative health monitoring capabilities. Galaxy Watch Ultra – the newest addition to the Galaxy Watch lineup – is Samsung’s most capable smartwatch yet, designed for next level achievements.

“The latest additions to our wearables portfolio integrate Samsung’s most advanced technologies and innovations, enabling you to take control of your health and wellness with preventative healthcare solutions,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “The intelligence, guidance and insights that are offered with Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra will help users turn data into meaningful insights and create a whole new era of expanded intelligent health experiences.”

Galaxy Watch7

Galaxy Watch7 is designed to help you gain a holistic understanding of yourself. Galaxy Watch7 motivates you to create healthier days with more ways to support everyday wellness. You can accurately track over 100 workouts and build routines by combining various exercises with Workout Routine to achieve your goals. With Race , compare current and past performance in real-time to track progress and maintain motivation. Receive a complete body and fitness snapshot with Body Composition for a comprehensive understanding of your body.

Receive real-time readings and alerts for abnormally high or low heart rates with Heart Rate monitoring , detect irregular heart rhythms suggestive of atrial fibrillation (AFib) , and get a deeper understanding of your heart health with Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Blood Pressure (BP) monitoring .

These advanced, in-depth monitoring and tailored insights are made possible thanks to Samsung’s most innovative hardware on Galaxy Watch7 yet. An enhanced BioActive Sensor offers increased accuracy , empowering you to better understand yourself with comprehensive readings. For the first time, Galaxy Watch7 allows you to conveniently track advanced glycation end products (AGEs) right from your wrist with an AGEs Index . Strongly influenced by diet and lifestyle, AGEs reflect your overall biological aging process and provide an indication of metabolic health.

Equipped with the most powerful chip in the Galaxy Watch line-up, and for the first time a 3nm Processor, Galaxy Watch7 delivers a more seamless wearable experience with three times faster CPU and 30% improved power efficiency of application processor. In addition, Galaxy Watch7 is the first Galaxy smartwatch to feature a Dual-frequency GPS system , which can more precisely track location even in dense urban environments, enabling you to conquer wherever you are.
Featuring Samsung’s iconic circle design, Galaxy Watch7 allows you to match your personal style with new watch bands , including a ripple shape design and colourful stitch details, along with a variety of watch faces. Galaxy Watch7 also brings more intuitive and seamless experiences between connected Galaxy devices. Answer messages effortlessly with intelligent Suggested replies , which suggests suitable responses by analysing previous conversations through Galaxy AI. With Double Pinch Gestures , easily control a Galaxy Watch and connected Galaxy smartphone even when your hands are full.

Galaxy Watch7 will be available in two sizes, 40mm and 44mm. Galaxy Watch7 40mm is available in Green and Cream, while Galaxy Watch7 44mm is available in Green and Silver.

Galaxy Watch Ultra

Building on the foundation of Galaxy Watch7’s advanced health monitoring features and powerful hardware, Galaxy Watch Ultra – the newest and most powerful addition to the Galaxy Watch portfolio – further unlocks enhanced fitness experiences for next level achievements with ultimate intelligence and capabilities. Echoing Galaxy Watch’s circle design legacy, a new cushion design enhances protection and visual completeness, while a Dynamic Lug System for enhanced comfort empowers you to be the best version of yourself anywhere, anytime.

Premium capabilities built for extreme durability enable you to push limits and go further with a Titanium Grade 4 frame and 10ATM water resistance .

Track multi-course workouts for a triathlon from swimming to cycling to running with new Multi-sports tile. Plus, new Functional Threshold Power (FTP) for cycling accurately measures maximum cycling power in just 4 minutes with AI-powered FTP metrics to unlock full potential based on indicators unique to you. Galaxy Watch Ultra also provides an advanced Personalised HR Zone , so you can workout at optimal intensity levels based on your physical capabilities.

With a newly added Quick Button, you can instantly initiate and control workouts and map other functions to suit your needs. Plus, you can activate an Emergency Siren for safety. Post-workout, check stats at a glance with dedicated watch faces for Galaxy Watch Ultra which automatically switch to Night Mode for optimal readability in the dark. Additionally, with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, Galaxy Watch Ultra also ensures readability even in bright sunlight. For peace of mind during longer adventures, Galaxy Watch Ultra has the longest battery life within the Galaxy Watch line-up, offering up to 100 hours in Power Saving and 48 hours in Exercise Power Saving .

Galaxy Watch Ultra will be available in a 47mm size in Titanium Gray, Titanium White and Titanium Silver.

Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra are the first Android smartwatches powered by Wear OS 5, the most powerful release from Wear OS yet. Offering advanced performance and power efficiency, Wear OS 5 ensures you can enjoy more seamless and smooth interactions and use your Galaxy Watch for longer. In addition, you can maximise your wearable experience with access to a variety of popular apps right from your wrist, including Galaxy services, Google apps and fan-favorite third-party apps .

Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra will be available for pre-order in select markets starting 11 July 2024, with general availability starting 31 July 2024.

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OPPO has unveiled its new flagship smartwatch with a host of industry leading updates: the Watch X.

In the latest addition to its wearable tech line, the leading global smart device brand has incorporated extra-long battery life, as well as ultra-fast charging and its most advanced fitness tracking yet.

“We are thrilled to announce the OPPO Watch X to our New Zealand customers,” says OPPO NZ Country Manager Morgan Halim. “Building on the success of our recently launched Pad Neo, the OPPO Watch X highlights our commitment to expanding the OPPO ecosystem for our New Zealand customers by offering a premium wearable product.”

With its premium design, the Watch X is crafted for everyday wear and is available in two versatile colours, Mars Brown and Platinum Black.

It’s incredibly durable, crafted to US military standard, and can withstand water pressure up to a depth of 50 metres.

The Watch X’s battery life and charging capability is second to none. It can charge from zero to full in 60 minutes, or as little as 10 minutes charging can give you a further 24 hours of use.

It also has the capacity to provide up to 100 hours (four days) of fully active battery life when in the full-featured Smart Mode, or last up to 12 days in Power Saver Mode.

Many people choose smartwatches for their ability to support our health and fitness goals, and OPPO’s Watch X boasts several innovative features for motivation, inspiration and tracking.

There’s the detailed running functionality which includes running posture recognition, ground contact time detection, stride length tracking and more. Professional sport mode supports 11 workouts with specialised data, from skiing to tennis, badminton, rowing machine, swimming and beyond. A dual-frequency GPS provides ultra-accurate positioning for users when exercising in environments with poor GPS coverage.

Continuing OPPO’s pledge to offer next-level features for competitive pricing, the Watch X is one of the only smartwatches in this price segment to have this dual-frequency GPS capability.

As well as supporting a wide range of fitness journeys, the Watch X has plenty of features that empower users to manage their everyday health.

It has an improved heart rate sensor and blood oxygen sensor, and can also monitor stress levels over a given time period by calculating heart rate variability.

Sleep health awareness is only rising, and Watch X supports in-depth sleep monitoring to help build habits that can lead to better sleep. It can track the wearer’s sleep breathing rate, sleep blood oxygen level, baseline heart rate, snoring, body movement and more, and offers in-depth weekly sleep tracking reports in its OHealth app.

The Watch X and OHealth app also now support Health Connect by Android, which allows users to securely sync their health data with Health Connect-compatible apps.

Watch X is available now.

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Huawei has just announced the New Zealand launch of its latest device in its acclaimed HUAWEI WATCH GT series: the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro.

Huawei’s latest flagship smartwatch has recently picked up the EISA Best Smartwatch 2022-2023 Award, and comes with a new interface design, premium materials, an ultra-clear large screen, up to 14 days battery life, ECG tracking and improved water-resistant performance that supports freediving up to 30 metres deep.

The award-winning HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro makes it easy to support a healthy lifestyle, with ECG analysis and TruSeen 5.0+ data monitoring technology that enable accurate heart health measurement, as well as blood oxygen monitoring. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro has received a CE-marking for its ECG app, an administrative sign highlighting its compliance with EU safety, health and environmental requirements allowing the service to expand to 33 European countries.

The device has also taken its sporting capabilities to the next level, with an all-new freedive mode in addition to over 100 other workout modes, for a truly bespoke workout experience. A combination of a smart running plan and Dual-Band Five-System GNSS positioning for more accurate geographic location helps runners of all abilities go the extra mile.

One of the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro’s most exciting new features is its increased water resistance. After 200 rounds of water pressure testing, it complies with the engineering standard EN 13319 and achieves ground-breaking diving-level water-resistant performance, which can support freediving up to 30 metres deep.

There’s even a new Free Diving Mode, which provides real-time diving information and can be hugely beneficial for anyone learning to freedive. An apnea training feature with customisable tables helps users as a personalised training assistant for improving their breath-holding capability.

Speaking at the Auckland launch event, Nathanial Fairweather, the Treasurer of Freediving New Zealand and Training Officer of Auckland Freediving Club said “technology and innovation have always played an important role in helping to train the human body to dive to depths beyond what was previously thought possible. It is great to see Huawei take an active interest in the world of freediving and develop features to support those new to the sport.”

The HUAWEI WATCH GT series is inspired by the automotive industry and is named after the high-performance yet luxurious station wagon, the ‘Grand Tourer’ or ‘Gran Turismo’. The GT was one of the first high-performance, high reliability and high horsepower sports cars and became synonymous with glamour, adventure and endurance. The HUAWEI WATCH GT series has harnessed that association with a smartwatch which holds the same ground-breaking and long-lasting qualities.

The first device in the series made a huge impact when it was launched in 2018. With its two-week-long battery life, scientific exercise guidance and professional health monitoring capabilities. It disrupted the market and became the must-have device for anyone serious about tracking their health.

The new iteration of the watch has seen innovative new features, dedicated workout modes, and even more precise health monitoring. The design has been perfected over the years, for a smartwatch as luxurious to look at as it is to use.

The design of the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition combines the 19th century concept of futurism with cutting-edge modernity, adding up-to-the-minute design twists on the previous generation in the series.

It’s equipped with a 1.43-inch AMOLED high-definition colour display. The larger face and 466 x 466 high-definition resolution offer even more clarity than previous versions so that all data can be read in an instant.

The quality of the watch’s materials is evident at first glance. The strong but lightweight titanium case is designed to withstand the test of time and has been polished by master craftsmen for a three-dimensional finish. The display is made of sapphire glass, and the materials will be able to sense even the slightest changes in body temperature.

Huawei’s constant pursuit of better user experience has made the watch even more comfortable to wear than its predecessors, with the overall thickness reduced by 0.5 mm compared to the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro offering unprecedented quality and comfort.

HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition has a tactile 3D rotating crown in a traditional watch style. It allows the user to zoom in and out, slide through different interfaces, or adjust settings, all by clicking and rotating the crown.

As well as looking and feeling great, it also makes prioritising health easy with an ECG button – an upgraded version of the feature of the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro ECG. The button combines with electrode technology to collect and measure ECG data to an incredible level of elegance and accuracy.

HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro inherits the sporting DNA of the GT series but with upgraded hardware and software capabilities and even more comprehensive sports modes. It has a built-in dual-band five-system GNSS and features five major satellite systems: GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, spanning the entire globe with excellent anti-interference performance, minimising the likelihood of any error.

Sport is a social activity, and HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro allows users to share their workouts with their friends, and invite them to join in. The watch can keep up with wherever your workout takes you, with offline and Route Back Navigation to help you find your way.

Among the over 100 workout modes is the intelligent running plan. It helps create a personal running plan based on an individual’s physical and running history and performance goals. It assesses data such as pace, heart rate, distance, and more to offer professional advice which evolves with the runner.

Other workout modes range from golf to cross-country skiing to free training and there’s plenty of storage space as well as Bluetooth music playback, so you can listen to your workout playlist anytime, anywhere.

One of the main functions of a smartwatch is health monitoring, and HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro comes with more accurate health features than before including the electrocardiogram function (ECG). Huawei’s ECG app packs a high-performance ECG sensor module, which provides single-lead ECG measurements, real-time analysis, and sinus rhythm, atrial fibrillation, and atrial and ventricular premature beat reminders, to stay informed and proactive about heart health-related risks. Plus, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+ supports SpO2 monitoring, allowing you to measure your oxygen levels at any time.

HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro has a whole host of other health features to help monitor your general wellbeing. There’s a menstrual cycle management function, which keeps track of your cycle and reminds you in advance so you never get caught short. You can set yourself health challenges, track your sleep and water intake, set reminders to take medication and more.

HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Series inherits the ultra-long battery life of the HUAWEI WATCH GT Series, typically providing HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition up to 14 days battery life (or eight in heavy usage scenarios. Wireless charging and a 30% faster charging speed compared with WATCH GT 2 Pro make it quick and easy to charge when you’re on the go. HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro supports Bluetooth calls, and an intelligent voice assistant and so much more.

HUAWEI Watch GT3 Pro Titanium Edition with the black fluoroelastomer strap is available from 21 October 2022.

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Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, shaping health and wellness habits with intuitive insights, advanced features, and even more powerful capabilities.

The Galaxy Watch5 enhances the features that consumers rely on every day, while the Galaxy Watch5 Pro – the newest addition to the Galaxy Watch lineup – is Samsung’s most durable and feature-packed watch yet. These new devices are a commitment to users that their goals and milestones can be met, and Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro are there to help.

“We’re dedicated to giving our Galaxy Watch community the tools, data and resources needed to not only understand their overall health and wellness better, but to coach them on their journey,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “With Samsung’s groundbreaking BioActive Sensor, we’re empowering users with the most complete picture of their health-related insights yet.”

With a growing desire to better understand and act on individual health goals, Samsung has set out to provide in-depth monitoring and practical data offering users the information they need to help them along their health and wellness journey.

Galaxy Watch5 is equipped with Samsung’s unique BioActive Sensor that drives the next era of digital health monitoring. First introduced on the Galaxy Watch4 series, the BioActive Sensor uses a single unique chip that combines three powerful health sensors – Optical Heart Rate, Electrical Heart Signal and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis – to deliver extensive readings that include heart rate, blood oxygen level, and even stress level.

With an increased surface area and more direct contact with your wrist, Galaxy Watch5 tracks health metrics now with even greater accuracy than Galaxy Watch4. Plus, its powerful 3-in-1 BioActive Sensor works in combination with the other sensors of Galaxy Watch5 series, including the newly introduced temperature sensor, to provide users with an in-depth understanding of their wellness. The temperature sensor uses infrared technology for more accurate readings, even if the temperature of your surroundings changes. This opens new possibilities for developers to expand their health and wellness options and for users to take advantage of all-new experiences.

Designed for everyday wins, Galaxy Watch5 offers a comprehensive end-to-end experience that goes beyond fitness activities and into the post-workout, rest, and recovery process.

The Body Composition measurement tool provides a complete snapshot of the user’s overall health, providing them with a tailored approach to set goals, guide them through personalised workouts, and track progress. And when it’s time to rest, the Galaxy Watch5 series empowers users with recovery data, including post-cardio heart rate after an intense workout, and customised recommendations on water consumption based on sweat loss.

A good night’s rest is important in wellness, and that’s why we’re helping users have a better night’s sleep. Understand sleep patterns through Sleep Scores that monitor stages of sleep, along with snore detection and blood oxygen levels. Achieve improved sleep habits with advanced Sleep Coaching that gives a tailored month-long guided program. Through SmartThings integration, Galaxy Watch5 automatically sets connected lights, AC units, and TVs to predetermined settings that make for an ideal sleep environment. Users can sleep safe and sound knowing that the enhanced fall detection ensures an emergency contact is notified if you or your loved one stumbles at home or falls out of bed.

No need to worry that your watch may run out of power or get damaged in rough terrain; Galaxy Watch5 comes with 13% larger battery and provides eight hours of sleep tracking with just eight minutes of charging, which is 30% faster than Galaxy Watch4. An extra layer of durability protects the Galaxy Watch5.

This year, we’ve included our first smartwatch display featuring a Sapphire Crystal display, which offers a 60% harder outer layer, so your watch remains reliable in day-to-day use. Cue up your favourite song on Spotify with just your voice using Google Assistant. And coming soon, find your way using Google Maps from your wrist without a smartphone connection. Music and audio lovers will appreciate updates that include new apps like SoundCloud and Deezer. Additionally, One UI Watch4.5 offers a fuller typing experience, an easier way to make calls, and a host of new accessibility features that make the Galaxy Watch more intuitive.

Created for those that love the great outdoors, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro is the newest addition to the Galaxy Watch portfolio. From hiking to cycling and beyond, Watch5 Pro is ready for the challenge thanks to its premium materials. It features enhanced Sapphire Crystal that better resists any wear and tear and a durable titanium casing that protects the display with a protruded bezel design. Galaxy Watch5 Pro also comes with an all-new D-Buckle Sport Band that offers rugged durability with a sleek and clean fit.

Built strong, and built to last, Galaxy Watch5 Pro has the largest battery in a Galaxy Watch.

It’s 60% larger than Galaxy Watch4, which is key to keeping up with you while you conquer a new route. Take advantage of GPX, that’s available for the first time on a Galaxy Watch. Head out on a hike and record and share it with fellow trail-lovers on the Samsung Health app with Route Workout. You can also download hiking and cycling routes as you practice for your next race or look to mix up your routine. As you hike or cycle, keep your eyes on the path and away from the map with intuitive Turn-by-turn directions.

When you’re ready to head home, Galaxy Watch5 Pro will get you there easily with the Track back feature that takes you back the way you came.

The Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro are available for pre-order in select markets starting on August 11 2022, with retail availability starting August 26 2022.

The Galaxy Watch5 offers a modern and minimalist design, and features that help you achieve more every day. It comes with all-new neutral colour options that will turn heads, with the Large 44mm option available in Graphite, Sapphire, and Silver and the Small 40mm option available in Graphite, Pink Gold, and Silver which features a Bora Purple strap that pairs perfectly with the Galaxy Z Flip4. Galaxy Watch5 will be available in Bluetooth and LTE models.

For adventure seekers looking for durability, performance and style, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro is for you. It will be available in Black Titanium and Grey Titanium, with a 45mm display, and will be available in Bluetooth and LTE models.

Now, users can build a watch that’s unique to them. With a greater selection of straps and faces, they can mix and match to express their personal style with the new Sport Band.

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Huawei continue to innovate, improve and keep in check our health and wellbeing with their wearables. An ultimate example of this is their new Watch D.

Huawei have released three smartwatches in one line up, the Band 7, Watch Fit 2 and this one.

All punching above their price tag and and offering up more than their competitors do, their Watch D is more of a health wearable than its siblings.

Connecting to either Android or iOS you’ll need to use the supplied QR code to get the latest Huawei Health app.

It’s within the app that you’ll see your health stats to an almost granular level and personalise with a watch face that suits you.

A mid-sized smartwatch the Watch D has a 1.67 inch AMOLED touch screen which to navigate around is the same as Huawei’s other smart wearables. Swipe left, right, up and down to get your vital stats, notifications, apps and more.

There’s two toggle buttons to the right – home menu and health.

Fitness routines, workouts with a personal coach, stress monitoring, heart rate, SpO2, Skin temperature and sleep monitoring are all there via Huawei’s own TruSense A.I. Whether you’re in to running, walking, cycling and more the Watch D has it all.

The Watch D is waterproof with a IP68 rating. So technically it can handle around 1 hour in fresh water and a depth of approximately 1 meter or less, but I wasn’t brave enough to give that a go and don’t recommend you try it. It will be fine for the odd splash, rain and as I accidentally did with the Band 7, the odd shower or two.

Asides from the usual health and fitness goodness that the Huawei smartwatches are known for the Watch D has one more bonus that no other watch has ever had.

The Watch D will monitor blood pressure.

It does this by way of an inflatable band. A press of a button inflates the band and the Watch D takes the measurements. The inflatable band will slowly deflate as the vitals are monitored – the same as going to get your blood pressure taken at the local docs.

When I first started wearing the Watch D this was admittedly a bit of a novelty. I would do the check several times a day, just to have the band inflate.

Thankfully my stats were normal at any given time of the day.

The Watch D’s battery should see you right for up to 7 days. Initially it didn’t survive a full week, but that was likely due to me playing with the inflatable band constantly. Don’t be me, don’t do this unless you actually want to check your blood pressure.

After a full charge up and refraining from inflating the band many, many times a day the Watch D is still going strong with 57% at the time of writing this review and and 5 days in.

Huawei have really put some love in to their wearables for 2022 and the Watch D is a shining example of that.

True, this model wont be for everyone – it is a smartwatch designed for those that may have existing or suspected blood pressure problems. This said, even if you don’t think you do, it pays to know before it’s too late.

Huawei’s Watch D is a med check up right there on your wrist. It notifies you if it thinks something is out of beat (pun not intended) all the while offering up the same smartwatch functionality that we are used to.

The Watch D is not only your health and fitness assistant, it’s more.

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It’s thin, super light and will see you right for up to two weeks on a single charge. Huawei have released their Band 7 smartwatch.

An ultimate fitness and health tracker the Band 7 is smaller than its siblings with a 1.47 AMOLED touch screen (194 x 368 pixels) running their Harmony OS.

The Band 7 will connect via bluetooth to either your Android or iOS (Apple) smart phone.

As I’ve mentioned in prior Huawei smartwatch reviews as of late, there is a process to it. Use the QR code provided and follow the steps and in a few minutes you’ll be sorted.

To get the most out of the Band 7 you need to use the Huawei Health app.

It’s here that you can see your vitals, sleep records in more detail and add new watch faces.

To navigate your way around is similar to their other smartwatches. Swipe down from the top and you’ll get all of the settings.

Swipe up from the bottom gets you your notifications and a swipe from the left or the right you’ll see your apps running and your vital stats.

There’s a single toggle button to the right – this gets you in to the menu where you’ll find prepared workout routines, further health apps for you to use and more.

The Band 7 weighs a mere 16 grams without the strap, so it is a wear and forget, and yep you’ll feel like you don’t even have a watch on your wrist.

The Band 7 is water resistant up to 50 meters (fresh water), and there’s swimming routines included with a personal coach on the watch.

Which for me was lucky as I did forget I was wearing it and it has joined me in the shower a couple of times, and survived.

The Huawei Band 7 will actively monitor your SpO2, heart rate, stress, breathing and more, and will alert if it detects anything irregular.

It does this through Huawei’s own A.I. called TruSense. It will learn what is your norm and then notify you if something is amiss.

I’m a fan of the sleep monitoring.

This is something that I’ve found to not always be accurate on other smartwatches. But with Huawei’s latest wearables in the past 12 months the sleep tracker has been on point.

You’ll always get your notifications, quick reply to messages and the Band 7 features call and music controls.

The mentioned 2 week battery life is about right. Wearing the one that I received from Huawei lasted a week and a half from full charge first time round and currently is on the 2 week mark, but still has 36% battery at the time of writing this review.

At a price tag that knocks any of its competitors off the running track, the Band 7 is ideal for those in to fitness, or simply if you’re wanting to keep your health and wellbeing in-check and are not fond of having a bigger timepiece weighing your arm down.

The Huawei Band 7 is small but packed with so much it punches well beyond its weight, literally and makes it an ideal health, fitness and wellbeing best friend that’s always on and keeps you on track.

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