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In comparison: Apple, Google, Honor, Huawei, and Samsung smartwatches – The smartwatch wants to be a wellness coach – Tekniikan Maailma

Translated title. Original: Vertailussa Applen, Googlen, Honorin, Huawein ja Samsungin älykellot – Älykello haluaa hyvinvointi­valmentajaksi – Tekniikan Maailma

Smartwatches from major manufacturers now function more as wellness and health tools than mere notification devices, with new models offering continuous monitoring of stress, sleep, recovery, and potential heart and respiratory conditions, while improvements in GPS and heart-rate tracking blur lines with traditional sport watches.

Invisible Health Tracker for Classic Watches

Translated title. Original: Hiyd Tracker Santé Invisible Pour Montres Classiques

A startup proposes an ultra-thin, invisible health sensor that slides under classic watches using microsuction to monitor health metrics with AI-trained analytics, offering a stylish alternative to typical wearables for watch enthusiasts and professionals.

Augmenting Smartwatch with a Rollable Tentacle Extends Daily Interactions from the Wrist - TechEBlog

Researchers at National Taiwan University demonstrated a smartwatch with a tentacle that extends from its casing to signal alerts, point the way, handle small objects, and provide haptic input. The prototype was shown at UIST 2026.

Apple Watch with Android? This open-source app should make it possible now | heise online

Translated title. Original: Apple Watch mit Android? Diese Open-Source-App soll das jetzt möglich machen | heise online

An open-source project, Apple Watch Companion, aims to pair Apple Watch with Android using reverse-engineered methods, currently limited and lacking several features; initial tests involve specific devices, with required root access, and broader cross-platform hopes are mentioned.

Apple Watch with Android? This open-source app is meant to enable it

Translated title. Original: Apple Watch mit Android? Diese quelloffene App soll es ermöglichen

An open-source project aims to enable Apple Watch and Android pairing by reverse-engineering the connection process; early versions support basic pairing and watch controls but lack key features, require Android root access, and face compatibility limitations, with potential cross-OS use including Windows and Linux on the roadmap.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 and 4 Just Dropped to the Lowest Prices Ever on Amazon

Amazon is offering discounted Apple Watches ahead of Cyber Monday, with the Ultra 4 at its lowest price since release, featuring new health sensors, longer battery life, safety features, and Siri integration; other models are also listed as potential sale targets.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 to Gain Siri Recap and Live Rewind - Gadget Review

Apple Watch will get Siri Recap and Live Rewind with a forthcoming watchOS update; features summarize ambient conversations and provide 15-second transcriptions, with user controls and automatic deletion of data unless saved.

ASCII.jp: Advanced design and features, and eSIM-equipped smartwatch "HUAWEI WATCH 6" to be released on November 5

Translated title. Original: ASCII.jp：先進的デザインと機能、そしてeSIM搭載のスマートウォッチ「HUAWEI WATCH 6」が11月5日発売

Huawei unveils the HUAWEI WATCH 6 with 46mm and 42mm models priced at 71,280 yen, featuring a circular sapphire-glass display, HUAWEI X-TAP health sensors, ECG and body status tracking, and eSIM for standalone mobile use. The watch emphasizes advanced health features, sport modes, lighter design, and extended battery life with fast charging.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 connected watch test has joined our comparison - Les Numériques

Translated title. Original: Le test de la montre connectée Apple Watch Ultra 4 a rejoint notre comparatif - Les Numériques

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 delivers improved endurance with the S11 chip, keeps a proven, robust design, and offers a rich app ecosystem and precise data, while reviewers note the three mobile apps are still overly complex and the heart-rate sensor can be overly responsive to wrist movement.

Meta Muse moves into your Apple Watch. AI agent on your wrist. | Feber / Mobile

Translated title. Original: Metas Muse flyttar in i din Apple Watch. AI-agent i klockan. | Feber / Mobil

Meta has added Apple Watch support to its Muse iOS app, allowing users to message, dictate, and make voice calls from their wrist. A watch-face complication offers quick access, but Muse is not yet available in the EU.