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When it comes to finding the best Android smartwatch, there are various factors you'll want to consider. For starters, you'll need to think about what features you want, what operating system you prefer, what design you're seeking, and what size smartwatch is best for your wrist. There are a few different ways to go about this. Your method of choice will depend on what watch you're interested in and what equipment you have available. Here are a few simple tips on how to measure your wrist for smartwatches.

How to measure your wrist with a tape measure

While most manufacturers will provide a general size range for the watch you're considering, you may have the option of buying bands in different sizes that will better accommodate your wrist. The best way to go about this is to use a fabric tape measure to figure out the circumference of your wrist. Some companies offer a printout guide that you can use in place of a tape measure.

1. Wrap the tape measure around your wrist. Be sure not to pull it too tight. It should feel comfortable but not too loose.
2. Make a note of the measurement.
3. Compare your measurement to the manufacturer's sizing guide.
4. Pick the smartwatch size that best matches your wrist's measurement.

How you go about measuring your wrist is up to you. If you don't happen to have a tape measure available, you can easily access one of the printout guides from the manufacturer if they provide one. If not, you can always go old-school and use a ruler, paper, and pen to find your measurement.

How to measure your wrist with a ruler, paper, and pen

1. Cut a straight strip of paper about one-half inch wide.
2. Wrap the paper around your wrist. Again, you shouldn't pull it too tight. It should fit comfortably but not feel too loose.
3. Mark the spot on the paper where one end of the strip overlaps the other side of the strip.
4. Lay the strip of paper on a flat surface.
5. Use the ruler to measure from the end of the strip to the spot you marked. Note your measurement.
6. Pick the smartwatch size that best matches your wrist's measurement.

Whether you've got your eye on a Samsung smartwatch, Fitbit smartwatch, or a Garmin smartwatch, measuring your wrist is easy enough. You can also explore third-party bands that come in different sizes to ensure you have the perfect fit. There are plenty of excellent options out there, like the Garmin Forerunner 745 for advanced fitness tracking and the Fitbit Versa 3 for everyday tracking. All you have to do is measure your wrist!

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Moto G smartwatch just leaked — watch out, Apple Watch SE - Tom's Guide

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Last year, one of the first wearables to kickstart the smartwatch gold rush – the Moto 360 – was reborn, thanks to a licencing deal between Motorola and Canadian company eBuyNow.

While the $350 smartwatch may not have set the world alight, it appears it was to be the first of many new Moto smartwatches. CE Brands (which is soon to merge with eBuyNow) has published an investor presentation, first spotted by Watch Smarty, which outlines no fewer than three Moto branded smartwatches alongside various non-Moto air purification, security camera and smartlight solutions. 

As you can see from the embedded roadmap above, first out of the blocks will be the Moto G Smartwatch in June. This suggests a change of tack from the company —  while the Moto 360 was aimed at the high-end smartwatch crowd, the Moto G branding is used on cheap phones that sell between $200 (the Moto G9) and $250 (the Moto G Power).  So the Moto G watch could be a competitor to the lower cost Apple Watch SE. 

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No specs are provided, and while this may mean an older Snapdragon Wear chipset, dated internals are less of an issue for wearables than phones thanks to their reduced functionality. Hopefully. a Moto G branded wearable will prove to be suitably strong competition for the likes of the TicWatch E and Amazfit T Rex on our list of the best cheap smartwatches.

A month later, in July, CE Brands will launch two more wearables: the Moto Watch and Moto One. The former looks like a dead ringer for the Apple Watch with its square face and rounded corners, while the latter looks closer to the Moto 360 in design. Interestingly, on a different page, these watches are given the category of “Fitness Tracking”, which may suggest more sporty functionality than the Moto 360. 

As there’s no mention of specs or pricing, your guess is as good as ours as to what the internal differences between the two are, but they look like more premium offerings than the Moto G Smartwatch. That hopefully means they’ll be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset.

What we do know is that these Motos will be sticking with Google’s Wear OS, or at least, it seems extremely likely. Another page of the presentation mentions that “eBuyNow is one of a handful of active Wear OS Licensees” and that it’s “among the earliest stage companies partnered with Qualcomm for premium wearables.”

Hopefully, an official announcement with specs and pricing will follow this investor presentation in the next couple of months.

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Older Samsung Galaxy smartwatches get newer features with the latest update - TechRadar

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Good news if you own a Galaxy Watch or a Galaxy Watch Active: Samsung is pushing out a software update for the older smartwatches that deliver some of the newer features already available on the Galaxy Watch 3 and the Galaxy Watch Active 2.

As reported by TizenHelp, the update is rolling out now and brings a number of improvements with it, which might mean you don't have to think about upgrading your Samsung smartwatch quite so soon.

For a start, incoming messages in apps such as WhatsApp can now display images right on the watches themselves, so you can see at a glance whether the pictures your friends and relatives are sending your way are worth getting your phone out for.

Then there's support for Bitmoji and Samsung's own AR Emoji right on the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Watch Active, giving you more options for adding some variety to your instant messaging conversations when words just aren't enough.

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When it comes to the fitness features on these smartwatches, voice guidance over Bluetooth is being added so you can hear how far you've traveled and what your heart rate is during a run, walk, cycle or other workout.

There's now a scrolling screenshot capture mode on the wearables, should you need it, and Samsung has apparently added a bunch of stability and performance improvements to the Tizen software too. The update is said to weigh in at 292MB.

With the original Samsung Galaxy Watch launching in August 2018 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active follow-up appearing in March 2019, it's encouraging to see Samsung still updating these devices even though newer models are now available.

The newer models have been getting their own updates in recent days too: blood pressure monitoring functionality has just been added to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 via a software update.

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Square Moto Watch, Moto G and Moto One 360 replacement leaked - Pocket-lint

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(Pocket-lint) - A replacement for the Moto 360 smartwatch has been leaked, alongside another round wearable, and one in a new form factor (for Moto at least).

Images of the Moto One, Moto G, and the Moto Watch have appeared online, after allegedly being found in a sales presentation by consumer electronics licencee eBuyNow.

The Moto One is similar in shape and style to the Moto 360 - that last of which we reviewed in 2019. The same is true of the Moto G Smartwatch, which is similarly round, albeit in a different colour scheme.

It's the Moto Watch that's possibly the more interesting of the trio, as it adopts an Apple Watch / Fitbit Versa form factor.

We don't know a whole lot more about them, although it is reported that they will be manufactured by eBuyNow for regions unknown. India is one probable destination.

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Twitter leaker Felipe Berhau claims that the Moto G Smartwatch will be the first to release, in June. The other two are coming in July, he says.

We'll let you know as and when we hear about any of the new Moto smartwatches. Hopefully, we'll also review them after release.

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Moto Watch, Moto Watch One, Moto G Smartwatch Images Surface Online, Tipped to Launch in 2021 - Gadgets 360

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Moto Watch, Moto Watch One, and Moto G Smartwatch have surfaced online as the next-generation Motorola smartwatches. The new Moto Watch models could launch later this year. Meanwhile, a couple of images showing the design of the smartwatches have surfaced on Twitter. One of the new models, the Moto Watch, appears to come in a square-shaped design. In contrast, the Moto Watch One and the Moto G Smartwatch are likely to come with a circular build — similar to that of the Moto 360 smartwatch.

Twitter user Felipe Berhau, who regularly posts about Motorola products, has leaked images showing the design of the Moto Watch, the Moto Watch One, and the Moto G Smartwatch. The Moto Watch appears to have a square display with a curved glass protection. The Moto Watch One and Moto G Smartwatch, on the other hand, could feature circular displays.

The Moto Watch One is also seen with thin bezels, while the Moto G Smartwatch appears to have a sporty look along with a thick frame.

Although there are no official details about the smartwatches, the Twitter user claims that the Moto G smartwatch will debut in June and the Moto Watch as well as the Moto Watch One will launch in July this year. All three models are said to be in development by Motorola brand licensee eBuyNow. The user also mentioned that the details were sourced from a sales presentation. However, Gadgets 360 wasn't able to independently verify the reported information.

In 2019, eBuyNow brought the upgraded Moto 360 aka Moto 360 (3rd generation) with a price tag of $349.99 (roughly Rs. 25,800). That smartwatch model came with a 1.2-inch (360x360 pixels) OLED display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100 SoC.

The Moto 360 smartwatch series has so far been based on Google's Wear OS. It is, therefore, possible that the new Motorola smartwatches come with the same operating system.

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The Notice of Race for the 31st edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup has been published. The event, organized with the support of institutional partner Rolex and in collaboration with the International Maxi Association (IMA), will take place from 5 to 11 September.

Racing will begin on 6 September with a lay day scheduled for 9 September. Developments regarding the pandemic will be monitored constantly in order to define an event programme that ensures maximum safety for all participants.

As with the other regattas in our calendar, in the event of cancellation the entry fee will be refunded in full. As part of the adaptations relating to the pandemic, this year it will be possible to participate in the event with a reduced number of crew.

Enrolment in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2021 will be open until 30 July, the entry form is available online here.

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How this obscure Rolex feature became a rap-world brag - British GQ

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If you want to get an advanced education in watches, you can of course dive deep on the internet. But you can also just...listen to a lot of rap music. It’s no secret that rappers are more into watches now than they’ve ever been—but the depth and specificity of their adoration is worth dwelling on. You can find a real appreciation for master chronometer certification on Yasiin Bey’s “Speed Law” when he says, “Stay on time like Omegas.” And it doesn’t take too much digging on Genius to find rappers advising the best way to maintain your investment: “When you add diamonds on to your watch, you lower the value of it,” A$AP Ferg adds in the margins of his song “Plain Jane.” And over the past decade a relatively arcane piece of watch trivia has evolved into a brag for rappers who really want to prove they’re in the know: the fact that Rolex watches don’t tick has become major grist to rap songs.

You start to hear it everywhere once you know what to look for:

On “Astronauts,” Future raps: “Richard Mille or the Rollie it don't tick-tock”

Lil Uzi Vert boasts, “This Rollie don't do no tick-ticky (No ticky)” on “She Never Been to Pluto.”

Both Lil Durk and Rio Da Yung OG use this quality as an insult. On “Lil N****z”, Lil Durk taunts: “And your Rolex tick, lil n***a.” Rio Da Yung OG asks on “Roll Call,”How the fuck you go to Golden Sun and your Rollie tockin'?”

The tick-tock is offensive enough Travis Scott can assassinate his imagined foe’s entire character with a comparison in “Apple Pie” that goes, “I'm for real and your Rollie tick (Whoa).”

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Scott’s insult implies a different kind of f-word: that if your Rolex ticks, you’re fake. The idea that only a faux Rolex ticks is a nuanced piece of information often buried at the bottom of guides that help you spot a counterfeit. But a little digging shows that things aren't so black and white. So how did it become the rap world’s most specific brag—and is it even accurate?

Tracing the origin of this line isn’t difficult. On 2011’s Watch the Throne, Jay-Z set the standard when he took the baton from Kanye and rapped, during “N****s in Paris,” “Ball so hard, got a broken clock / Rollies that don't tick-tock / Audemars that's losing time / Hidden behind all these big rocks.” And where Jay-Z goes, other rappers often follow.

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And what Jay and his peers clearly understand is that Rolex watches don’t make the traditional “tick-tock” sound associated with most timekeeping devices. The famous eight-beats-per-second Rolex movement sounds a lot different than, say, a much cheaper electronic quartz watch. A quartz watch works through a quartz crystal that naturally vibrates 32,768 times a second. A circuit monitors those frequencies and pushes the seconds hand forward on every 32,768th vibration, which creates that one-tick-per-second motion. 

But with his famous line line, Hov propagated what could be argued is a watch-world myth. See, Rolex watches do tick. They just move at that blistering eight ticks per second pace: videos documenting the noise sound like they’re playing on fast forward. One concerned Rolex Forums user who worried over the ticking noise—because his “friend says fake rolexs [sic] make a tick noise”—was quickly soothed by fellow collectors. “If my Rolex didn't make a ticking sound," one commenter chimed in, "I'd be worried!”

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What’s more likely is that Jay and the rappers who have followed his lead weren’t necessarily rapping about the ticking noise but the ticking motion. While both real and fake Rolex watches generate a ticking sound, replicating the motion of the seconds hand is a much more difficult task. On a Rolex, that hand makes what’s called a “sweeping” motion, as opposed to a “ticking” one. The difference, clearly seen here, makes obvious the difference between the sweep motion and a once-per-second push ahead. The hand looks like it’s gliding across the dial, a result of the Rolex movement beating so quickly—those aforementioned eight ticks per second—that it appears to be moving fluidly. That type of high-quality movement isn’t one easily replicated by counterfeiters. 

So he's not all wrong. But if Jay-Z really wanted his line to be accurate, he would have bragged about owning a different watch entirely. Though we're not sure a song about a Grand Seiko Spring Drive, which famously doesn’t tick, would have made for quite the same chart-topping hit.

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US Customs at Port of Louisville seizes counterfeit Rolex watches, if real valued at $15.18m - User-generated content

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For the second time in the past seven days, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Port of Louisville made a seizure of counterfeit Rolex watches.

This time CBP officers inspected only two parcels. The packages were again manifested as female bracelets. CBP inspected the shipments to determine if the goods were admissible in accordance with CBP regulations. The officers found a total of 400 Rolex watches deemed to be counterfeit by CBP’s trade experts at the Centers of Excellence and Expertise. All of the watches displayed the protected Rolex trademark.

Rolex watches seized. (Customs photo)

The total declared value for all three boxes was listed as $354, but had the 400 watches been real the cumulative Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) would have been worth $15.18 million.

On February 18, CBP officers seized 600 counterfeit Rolex watches that were shipped from Hong Kong . Those counterfeits, had they been real would have been worth $22.77 million. Officers in Louisville seized five packages containing 1,000 counterfeit Rolex watches with an MSRP of $37.95 million. All the information was turned over to Homeland Security Investigations, the investigating branch of DHS. Investigating efforts are ongoing.

Historically, counterfeit watches and jewelry have been one of the top seized counterfeit products by CBP, with more than a quarter of the counterfeit goods coming from Hong Kong. Counterfeit watches and jewelry make up almost half of the total MSRP of seized goods (an average of $650 million over the last two years).

“These five shipments exemplify the continuous efforts of criminals trying to infiltrate and disrupt our economy,” said Thomas Mahn, Louisville Port Director. “Our officers did an excellent job of finding and stopping this money-making effort of criminal organizations, while protecting U.S. consumers.”

Sold in underground outlets and on third party e-commerce websites, counterfeit commodities fund smugglers and members of organized crime. Consumers often believe they are buying a genuine product but soon realize the item is substandard.

CBP Trade protects the intellectual property rights of American businesses through an aggressive Intellectual Property Rights enforcement program, safeguarding them from unfair competition and use for malicious intent while upholding American innovation and ingenuity. Suspected violations can be reported to CBP here.

Every year, CBP seizes millions of counterfeit goods from countries around the world as part of its mission to protect U.S. businesses and consumers. These goods include fake versions of popular products, such as smartphones and related accessories, electronics, apparel, shoes, cosmetics, and high-end luxury goods, as well as goods posing significant health and safety concerns, such as counterfeit pharmaceuticals, bicycle and motorcycle helmets, medical devices, supplements and other consumables. Sold online and in stores, counterfeit goods hurt the U.S. economy, cost Americans their jobs, threaten consumer health and safety, and fund criminal activity. Visit the National IPR Coordination Center for more information about IPR including counterfeiting and piracy.

Nationwide in Fiscal Year 2020, CBP seized 26,503 shipments containing goods that violated intellectual property rights. The total estimated value of the seized goods, had they been genuine, was nearly $1.3 billion. CBP has established an educational initiative to raise consumer awareness about the consequences and dangers that are often associated with the purchase of counterfeit and pirated goods. Information about the Truth Behind Counterfeits public awareness campaign can be found here.

CBP‘s border security mission is led at 328 ports of entry by CBP officers from the Office of Field Operations. Please visit CBP Ports of Entry to learn more about how CBP’s Office of Field Operations secures our nation’s borders.

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Skagen’s Jorn Hybrid HR is a smartwatch on the sly - British GQ

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Smartwatches are by no means new territory for Skagen. The Danish brand has already successfully channelled its minimalist, functional watch design approach into its full-fat series of Falster smartwatches and its gorgeous Hagen and Holst watches, where it surrounded more basic smart features in leather, mesh and titanium.

The Jorn Hybrid HR is a halfway house between those two approaches, a watch that still has the stature and the price tag of a Skagen and a slate of connected capabilities that go beyond simply telling the time. Crucially, its claimed two weeks' battery life won't have you dropping its case back onto a charging puck every night. If that sounds like an appealing timepiece then you're not alone. We took the Skagen Jorn Hybrid HR out for a spin for a week.

Simply stylish

The appeal of the Skagen's original Jorn is that it’s quite an effortlessly attractive timepiece. This more feature-packed version doesn’t really change that. Whether you opt for the rose gold tone matched up with a metal mesh strap or the stainless-steel case paired with a brown leather strap we had on our wrists, this feels every bit like a Skagen watch. You won’t find any extravagant detailing on the dial or hands here, just on-trend looks that will make you happy to wear it.

That leather strap might look like it only belongs to be partnered up with your informal, casual look, but the silicone interior means it’s one you can happily get a sweat on with too. The stainless-steel crown and pushers only extend its unfussy look and also serve to give you better control of the one design element that tells you this isn’t your normal Skagen watch.

Unlike the full-colour touchscreen displays packed onto Apple Watches, Samsung Galaxy Watches and Skagen’s own Falster 3 watch, this one has more in common with the kind you’ll find on an Amazon Kindle. It’s black and white, offers less drain on battery and works in combination with the traditional watch hands that dynamically make way when you need to read a message or start tracking a workout. You can even give it a gentle double tap when you need to light things up. Matching it with a similarly coloured black bezel is no accident here either. It only helps to make this feel less smartwatch and that’s a good thing.

Stick to the basics

On paper, this is a smartwatch that promises to keep you away from your phone for a lot of reasons. It will show off your phone notifications and even let you fire off quick replies, which you can edit to make them more “you”. It’ll let you skip tracks when a rogue song makes it onto your working from home Spotify playlist. It can behave like a Fitbit to make sure you stay active during the day and aspires to be the watch you can turn to when you want to go for a run or stay indoors and workout.

Its success at doing all of those things with consummate ease, however, is up for debate. Yes, it’s a delight when you see those watch hands shift out of the way to read a WhatsApp message, but it’s a bit slow going using those pushers to scroll through messages that are too big to show entirely on that one screen. Music controls are nicely integrated when you can master the art of adjusting the volume instead of skipping a track and vice versa. If your fitness regime revolves around nailing daily step counts and seeing if you got a little closer to the magical right hours of sleep, it will largely serve you well too.

Fitness freakout

As for when you up the intensity?  It just feels a bit too much for this smartwatch to handle. On the whole, it tracked our outdoor runs accurately, but the screen just isn’t well equipped to show off that data. Back inside, jumping on an indoor rower or burpeeing our way through home workouts, the heart rate monitor in place to measure effort levels doesn’t feel up to scratch on the accuracy front. The bigger issue, however, is that exercise time can often cause the inside of the screen to fog up, partially obscuring it for the rest of the day and maybe even the next.

Skagen promises a respectable two weeks of battery life from the Jorn Hybrid HR, though that will entirely depend on how regularly you’re putting those fitness features to work. Two weeks feels like the dream, but one week feels more like reality. It’s good that you can get back close to full capacity when you drop it on the charger for just shy of an hour.

Verdict

The Skagen Jorn Hybrid HR is a looker, even though it has to make room for a display that could’ve easily broken up that typically sleek, simple aesthetic. If you want to make the most of its added smarts, the best approach is to stick to using it for the simple things: a glance at a notification, a way to change a song or see if you’ve steered clear of slouching on the sofa for large parts of the day. Try to get it to do more and it'll leave you feeling more frustrated to use day-to-day. Still, if you value a smartwatch that doesn’t look like a smartwatch and you’re happy to stick to the basics, then you might well find you’re in good company with the Jorn Hybrid HR.

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A cheap smartwatch could be one of three new Motorola wearables coming in 2021 - TechRadar

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Motorola doesn't make smartwatches any more, but a company called eBuyNow has the license to produce and market smartwatches under the Moto name. It's only put out one such device, the Moto 360 (2019), but through 2021 we could see many more similar devices.

A Twitter user (and big Motorola fan, judging the profile) named Felipe Berhau acquired some leaked Motorola smartwatch marketing material, purportedly from a sales presentation. There are images of three as-yet-unannounced smartwatches: the Moto Watch, Moto One, and Moto G Smartwatch. Apparently the first two are coming out in July, and the last is coming in June.

These pictures don't tell us much about the upcoming Moto smartwatches, as while we can see the designs, we don't know specs or what software they run. They'll likely be Wear OS though, like the Moto 360.

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The Moto One and Moto G Smartwatch are both circular devices, while the Moto Watch is a 'squircle', or a square with rounded edges. They all look pretty sleek, as though a suave appearance is one of the key selling points.

Both the Moto One and Moto Watch are paired together in the presentation - it's possible they're actually the same smartwatch, just with a different-shaped display, though the former has two crowns and the latter has just one, so this could be incorrect.

Judging by the name, the Moto G Smartwatch could be an affordable model - we say this because Moto G smartphones are one of Motorola's lines of affordable devices, with low-end specs, and the name therefore denotes affordability.

We'll wait to hear more about these smartwatches in the coming months (assuming they exist), and will bring you more information, and finally reviews, when we get them.

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Wear OS smartwatch feature has been broken for month — Google promises fix - Tom's Guide

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Google's Wear OS smartwatch platform has reportedly suffered a serious problem for months, but apparently not many people noticed. "Hey Google," voice commands haven't work for some users since November.

Notably a buggy platform, we're not surprised to hear about these Wear OS woes, which DroidLife first reported. The site discovered a Reddit thread that heated up this week as users complained about Google's customer support. 

According to the original support claim, submitted November 9, 2020, "Hey Google" voice detection didn't work with a Wear OS update. In order to use the best Google Assistant commands, the user had to activate the AI butler manually. 

"Wear OS voice detection of command word 'ok google' does not work in the current version of Wear OS. Users must instead activate Google Assistant manually which significantly removes utility from the watch while lacking an essential and advertised feature," the griping user wrote.

Although they don't specify which Wear OS smartwatch model they own, we can assume the issue impacted all devices running the wearable platform. DroidLife reports the TicWatch Pro 3's "Hey Google" voice detection failed, pointing out that this smartwatch is one of the newest powered by Google's software.

When The Verge  reached out to Google for comment, it said a fix is now being worked on. Of course, that doesn't explain why or how the problem wasn't explored following the original complaint.

Earlier this week I wrote a story in defense of Wear OS. Well, sort of. I explained how Samsung stepping in to save Wear OS would be a smart move. If anything, this new evidence of neglect proves why Google might want to partner with the Galaxy Watch maker. Of course, I simultaneously argue that Samsung ditching Tizen for Wear OS would be a disaster.

Google doesn't push Wear OS updates as often as, say, Apple does for its watchOS platform. A new version should come in 2021, though, perhaps with the long-rumored Pixel Watch. The company didn't provide a timeline for the "Hey Google" voice detection fix, but if your Wear OS smartwatch or app offers an update you should run it promptly. Hopefully it will bring the feature back online.

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Steal Vs. Splurge: Yellow-Gold Bracelet Watches - HODINKEE

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Why it's cool: The Rolex Day-Date has been a classic since it debuted in 1956. It was the ultimate dress watch, loved by power brokers including Presidents Johnson and Kennedy, which is how it got its nickname (the President). It's characterized by its roll-linked bracelet, day at 12 o'clock, and date at 3 o’clock. My favorite reference is the well-balanced 1803 from the 1960s, with a pie pan dial and stick indexes. The only thing to note about the 1803 is it's a non-quick-set date, which takes FOREVER to set if you aren't wearing it every day. There are three ways to get past this, including an excellently lazy solution, which is to wait an entire month to wear it after it's stopped, so you can pick it up where you left off. Alternatively, set the day and date between ten and two o'clock. Or just buy a newer reference with a quick-set date, for instance, the 18238 launched in 1988. With the later references like the 18078, you get stuff like bark-finishes which are niche but very cool.

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Omate O6L Pro smartwatch for kids packs software SIM and 4G LTE - SlashGear

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Omate is back with another Nanoblocks smartwatch for kids, this one featuring 4G LTE connectivity and a software SIM. The new O6L Pro model is visually similar to the 3G version of the Omate x Nanoblocks smartwatch the company introduced back in 2018, but with updated tech that powers a number of features, including video calls, messaging, and more.

The Omate O6L Pro smartwatch features a 1.3-inch capacitive touch display, as well as a speaker, physical SOS button for emergencies, a built-in noise cancellation microphone, and a 2-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and participating in video calls.

The key feature included with the O6L Pro is the software SIM, making it the first kids’ smartwatch to offer this feature. Buyers get free unlimited 4G LTE services with the watch during its first three years, as well as free unlimited location services that power the SOS and tracking features.

As you’d expect from a wearable made for kids, the device has an IP67 rating. The O6L Pro is available in purple and black colors, plus there’s a limited edition version that features a nanoblocks band. With that latter offering, kids can place tiny plastic bricks on the watch’s band for a fun look.

Multiple purchasing options are available; the O6L Pro Black and Purple are both priced at $239 USD. Alternatively, you can get a ‘twin’ pack with two watches for $429 USD. The nanoblocks version of the watches are $10 more expensive at $249 USD each.

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4 smartwatch security tips you need to know - Komando

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Smartwatches take many of our smartphones’ useful features and put them in a more convenient and familiar location — our wrists.

Some smartwatches focus on fitness, while others are a small extension of our iPhones and Android phones. There are many to choose from, each with different functions and drawbacks. Tap or click here for our top five smartwatch picks.

As with any device, you must take care when it comes to security. A lot of personal information is stored in your smartwatch, and it can be used against you. But you can take steps to minimize risks and still get enjoyment out of the handy gadgets. Read on for some smart tips for your smartwatch.

1. What to do if you lose your smartwatch

First, make sure to keep your device locked with a passcode just in case. If you lose or misplace your smartwatch, you can remotely lock it or even erase it.

Apple Watch

• Your Apple Watch has a passcode that only you should know. If you feel it’s been compromised, you can change it by going to Settings > Passcode > Change Passcode.
• You can set your Apple Watch to erase its data after 10 consecutive unsuccessful attempts to unlock it. Go to Settings > Passcode and turn on Erase Data.
• You don’t need to have your Apple Watch on you to wipe its memory. Go to Find my iPhone at iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Go to All Devices and select your Apple Watch. Click Erase Apple Watch and click Next until the job is done. Finally, click the X button next to your Apple Watch.

Samsung Galaxy Watch

• Set a security lock on your Samsung Galaxy Watch by going to Settings > Security > Lock and select between Pattern and PIN.
• You can lock your Galaxy Watch remotely by opening the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and going to the SETTINGS tab. Tap Find My Watch > SET SECURITY > Remote lock. Touch the slider and enter a 4-digit PIN and then tap DONE.
• To remotely reset your watch, open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap the SETTINGS tab. Tap Find My Watch > SET SECURITY > Reset watch > RESET. Enter your Samsung account password and then tap CONFIRM.

Fitbit

• In the Fitbit app, tap Today, then your profile picture, then your device image. Tap Device Lock and set a 4-digit PIN code.
• Fitbit does not offer an option to erase your device remotely.

2. Keep your smartwatch updated

Your smartwatch manufacturer releases updates to combat the latest malicious activity from hackers and trackers. Downloading these updates is easy.

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• On Apple Watches, go to Settings > General > Software Update and tap Install if an update is available.
• Samsung Galaxy Watches, press the Power key, and go to Settings > General > Update watch software.
• You need your phone to update your Fitbit. With the Fitbit close by, open the Fitbit app and tap the Today tab, then your profile picture, then your device image. Tap the pink Update button, which will only show up if an update is available.

3. Limit data that apps have access to

A big benefit of smartwatches is fitness apps. They can track your steps, sleep patterns, diet and more. Tap or click here to see the best watches for seniors.

This data is good to keep you informed, but third parties can access it and use it against you. When using a fitness app or any third-party app, check the privacy settings on your smartwatch. You can usually select what will be shared with other parties.

4. Be careful when using your smartwatch to pay

Third-party payment apps make it easy to send money to people or pay for services. This is a nice feature but it carries risks. These apps collect data and sometimes share it with others. On top of that, even heavy hitters like PayPal, Venmo and Square are not immune to security breaches.

Here are some suggestions to stay protected:

• Read the privacy policy when using a payment app. This can tell you what information is being collected and how it’s used.
• Make sure your payment settings are set to private so no one can snoop on your financial transactions.
• Enable notifications, so you’re immediately informed if any payment or changes are made on your account. If you didn’t initiate the transaction, you’d be able to address the situation quickly.
• Monitor your bank accounts regularly and look for anything suspicious that may result from fraudulent activity on your account.

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Cheap smartwatch deals: up to $100 off select Garmin Vivoactive 4 & 4S GPS watches - T3

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Shoppers looking for a cheap smartwatch deal worthy of their cash may be in luck. Amazon has a great deal on Garmin Vivoactive 4 and Vivoactive 4S GPS smartwatches running for a limited time.

Starting as low as $251.99, Amazon is taking up to $100 off select Garmin Vivoactive 4 and 4S smartwatches.

Garmin's Vivoactive 4 smartwatch launched early 2020 to solid reception, fixing many of the issues the previous Vivoactive models suffered from. A new design coupled with enhanced fitness tracking capabilities make the Vivoactive 4 and 4S solid contenders for best running watch and best fitness tracker.

New animated workouts can be displayed right from the watch face, along with direct music and playlists downloads from Amazon, Spotify, and more to your watch for the ultimate workout mix. Energy tracking along with standard heart rate monitoring and more make the Vivoactive 4 and 4S at this price an absolute steal.

There's plenty of styles and colors available to choose from, all of which are getting different discounts. You can see all of the models available and their savings below. This deal is limited in quantity and is timed, so don't sit on the fence too long on this one!

Garmin Vivoactive 4 GPS Smartwatch 45mm (Black)

Now: $269.21 | Was: $349.99 | Savings: $80.78 (23%)
With new energy level tracking as well as a slew of fitness apps and trackers, Garmin's latest Vivoactive 4 smartwatch knocks it out of the park as both a smartwatch and fitness watch. An excellent offer for those in need of a good smartwatch on sale.View Deal

Garmin Vivoactive 4 GPS Smartwatch 45mm (Silver/Gray)

Now: $251.99 | Was: $349.99 | Savings: $98 (28%)
With new energy level tracking as well as a slew of fitness apps and trackers, Garmin's latest Vivoactive 4 smartwatch knocks it out of the park as both a smartwatch and fitness watch. An excellent offer for those in need of a good smartwatch on sale.View Deal

Garmin Vivoactive 4S GPS Smartwatch 40mm (Gold/Pink)

Now: $274.99 | Was: $349.99 | Savings; $75 (21%)
All the greatness of the Vivoactive 4 packed into a compact, slimmer model. Available in more stylish colors for those looking for accessory as well as function, the 4S comes in a wider range of colors and models all of which are on sale now.View Deal

Garmin Vivoactive 4S GPS Smartwatch 40mm (Gold/White)

Now: $269.99 | Was: $349.99 | Savings; $80 (23%)
All the greatness of the Vivoactive 4 packed into a compact, slimmer model. Available in more stylish colors for those looking for accessory as well as function, the 4S comes in a wider range of colors and models all of which are on sale now.View Deal

Garmin Vivoactive 4S GPS Smartwatch 40mm (Silver/Gray)

Now: $269.41 | Was: $349.99 | Savings; $80.58 (23%)
All the greatness of the Vivoactive 4 packed into a compact, slimmer model. Available in more stylish colors for those looking for accessory as well as function, the 4S comes in a wider range of colors and models all of which are on sale now.View Deal

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