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The best cheap Android smartwatch
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Affordable wearables Looking for a cheap, reliable Android watch? These are our suggestions, from affordable Wear OS models to low-priced fitness watches from Garmin and Fitbit.

Spotify on Wear OS just got a big redesign that makes it much easier to use
By Sanuj Bhatia published
A proper upgrade Spotify's Wear OS app now offers a more intuitive interface for playback and browsing.

Wear OS can now send life-saving earthquake alerts without your phone
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Standalone protection The update allows Wear OS watches to deliver emergency alerts without being paired to a smartphone.

The best Wear OS watch
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Wear this If you want a feature-packed and stylish Wear OS watch, you'll want to prioritize Google and Samsung, but alternatives like OnePlus have their benefits.

A major Wear OS 6 bug is ruining custom watch faces on Pixel and Galaxy Watches
By Jay Bonggolto published
Visual mess Wear OS 6 is messing up third-party watch faces on Pixel and Galaxy watches with a ghosting glitch.

What I expect and want to see from Android smartwatches in 2026
By Michael L Hicks published
Wearables Weekly We had a pretty strong 2025 for Android smartwatches. There's reason to hope for an even better 2026 — except for some problems on the horizon.

Wear OS in 2025: How Pixel, Galaxy, and OnePlus smartwatches fared against our expectations
By Michael L Hicks published
Wearables Weekly I made a dozen guesses for what Google, Samsung, and other Wear OS watch brands would do in 2025. I got a lot right, but not everything.

Androidify for Wear OS: turn yourself into an Android bot for your Pixel Watch
By Nickolas Diaz published
You're green! Google's Androidify received an update that lets users take their unique Android bots and transform them into a Wear OS face.
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