Top 25 Best High-End Smartwatch Brands of 2021

A SMARTWATCH is a computerized wristwatch with functionality that goes beyond timekeeping. While early models can perform basic tasks, such as calculations, translations, and game-playing, 2010s smartwatches are effectively wearable computers. Many run mobile apps, using a mobile operating system. Some smartwatches function as portable media players, with FM radio and playback of digital audio and video files via a Bluetooth or USB headset. Some models, also called 'watch phones', feature full mobile phone capability, and can make or answer phone calls or text messages.

While internal hardware varies, most have an electronic visual display, either backlit LCD or OLED. Some use transflective or electronic paper, to consume less power. Most have a rechargeable battery and many have a touchscreen. Peripheral devices may include digital cameras, thermometers, accelerometers, altimeters, barometers, compasses, GPS receivers, tiny speakers, and SD card (that are recognized as a storage device by a computer).

Software may include digital maps, schedulers and personal organizers, calculators, and various kinds of watch faces. The watch may communicate with external devices such as sensors, wireless headsets, or a heads-up display. Like other computers, a smartwatch may collect information from internal or external sensors and it may control, or retrieve data from, other instruments or computers. It may support wireless technologies like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS. For many purposes, a "wristwatch computer" serves as a front end for a remote system such as a smartphone, communicating with the smartphone using various wireless technologies. Smartwatches are advancing, especially their design, battery capacity, and health related applications.

Smartwatch News, Reviews & Resources

• 2 Lifesaving Features Could Be Coming To Smartwatches - Forbes.
• 3 More Things Nobody Told You About Apple Watch watchOS 7 - Forbes.
• 5 Functional Smartwatches Chic Enough for Everyday Wear - "Finding a smartwatch that balances form and function can be difficult, but these five options offer the features you need to track activity, play music and more - without weighing down your wrist."
• 7 Coolest Innovations Coming To Apple Watch In watchOS 7 - "Apple Watch Series 5 is a tremendous smartwatch. And this Fall, it will get a software update, watchOS 7, that adds a lot of new features. The same applies to Apple Watch Series 4 and Apple Watch Series 3, which are also compatible. In other words, if you have an Apple Watch released in 2017 or later, you’re golden."
• 8 Best Smartwatches That Tell More Than Time - "These little gadgets reduce your reliance on a phone - all while helping you stay connected."
• 9 Best Smartwatches of 2018 - BestProducts.com.
• 11 essential apple watch apps - "Install these tools to supercharge the capabilities of your Apple wearable."
• 20 Cool Things You Can Do With Your Apple Watch - Infographic - WsC.
• 22 best Apple Watch faces - how to get & customize watch faces - "Need some inspiration? Give your watch a facelift with these top picks."
• 50+ Apple Watch Tips & Tricks - YouTube 25:37.
• $99 buys you a useful, but plain, Android Wear watch - engadget.
• A first look at Spotify on the Apple Watch - The Verge.
• a tale of two smartwatch Kickstarters - The Verge.
• Alexa now runs on the Apple Watch, thanks to Voice in a Can app - The Verge.
• Alexa unofficially works on your Apple Watch - engadget.
• Alpine Enthusiasts Will Love This Rugged Smartwatch - Wired.
• An Inside Look at Apple's Biggest Step Yet in Health Care - "With its groundbreaking new ECG feature, the Apple Watch can keep tabs on your heart’s health. This is how they tested it."
• Android (operating system) - Wikipedia.
• Android Wear - Wikipedia.
• Android Wear now belongs to fashion brands - The Verge.
• Apple adds one more year of warranty to first-gen Watches - engadget.
• Apple Confirms Details Of Sleep Tracking In WatchOS 7 - "The public beta of watchOS 7 goes live in July and will bring sleep tracking to Apple Watch in a native app for the first time."
• Apple is removing Force Touch from watchOS 7 - "The gesture has been a part of the Watch experience since the start."
• Apple is reportedly planning to update its Apple Watch with a solid-state button - "Much like the updated home button on recent iPhones."
• Apple killed off its super expensive gold Edition watches - engadget.
• Apple launches study to identify irregular heart rhythms with the Apple Watch - The Verge.
• Apple now sells more watches than the entire Swiss watch industry - "The Apple Watch continues to dominate the market."
• Apple quietly kills Modern Buckle Watch band in the US - engadget.
• Apple Reveals Dazzlingly Different Apple Watch Design & Features - "Apple’s smartwatch may be about to be radically rethought, with a completely different build designed to add flexibility and versatility. A new patent, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office earlier today, suggests what may be possible."
• Apple Sued by New York Doctor Over Watch’s Heart Technology - "A New York University cardiologist claims Apple’s Watch uses his patented heartbeat-monitoring invention and he wants compensation."
• Apple using secret US facility to develop MicroLED screens for Apple Watch - The Verge.
• Apple Watch - Wikipedia.
• Apple Watch 6 could have serious competition from cheap Xiaomi rival - "Apple Watch 6 could be in trouble from cheap but high-spec Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve."
• Apple Watch: A Test Run for Travelers - The New York Times.
• Apple Watch Can Detect Covid-19 Before Symptoms Arise, New Study Shows - "A new study from Mount Sinai Health System in New York, reported by CBS News, has found that smartwatches capable of continuous or frequent heart rate monitoring can detect subtle changes in a wearer’s heartbeat. These changes can signal the wearer has Covid-19 as early as seven days before any symptoms are felt or the infection can be picked up in testing."
• Apple Watch can double as a vlogging viewfinder - "A great example of working with what you’ve got."
• Apple Watch can now be used to monitor Parkinson’s symptoms - "A new ResearchKit API can monitor Watch users for tremor & dyskinesia."
• Apple Watch charger plugs directly into a USB-C port so you can carry fewer cords - "So it’s an Apple Watch charger dongle?"
• Apple Watch clone has GPS & 45 days of battery life for $99 - The Verge.
• Apple Watch code hints at future support for third-party faces - engadget.
• Apple watch is now the control center for your health - "Apple announced new health and fitness features for its wearable that make the Apple Watch uniquely powerful as a personal monitoring tool."
• Apple Watch just took a massive step towards being my favorite running watch - "Finally, the battle with Spotify is over."
• Apple Watch: More Than Just a Bracelet - The New York Times.
• Apple Watch outsold the entire Swiss watch industry in 2019 - "The Apple Watch sold 31 million units worldwide, while all Swiss watch brands combined sold 21 million units, according to research from consulting firm Strategy Analytics."
• Apple Watch Review: Bliss, But Only After a Steep Learning Curve - The New York Times.
• Apple Watch SE review: pay a lot less to give up only a little - "The new default Apple Watch is here."
• Apple Watch Series 3 Excels - The New York Times.
• APPLE WATCH SERIES 3 REVIEW: Third TIME’S THE CHARM - The Verge.
• APPLE WATCH SERIES 3 WITH LTE REVIEW: MISSED CONNECTIONS - The Verge.
• Apple Watch Series 4 hands-on: Subtle improvements - "Apple's fourth-generation smartwatch brings a bigger screen and haptic feedback." - engadget.
• Apple Watch Series 4 Review: Faster, Bigger, With a Promise to Be Healthier - "The faster speeds and larger screen sound boring on paper. But an electrical heart sensor gives a glimpse of the promise to come, our reviewer writes." - The New York Times.
• Apple Watch Series 4 review: It's time to give one to Grandma - "The new Apple Watch is showing up the latest iPhones." - CNN tech.
• APPLE WATCH SERIES 4 REVIEW: THE BEST GETS BETTER - "The screen steals the show." - The Verge.
• Apple Watch Series 5 features an always-on display - "The timepiece gets a built-in compass, too."
• APPLE WATCH SERIES 5 REVIEW: THE BEST SMARTWATCH - "There’s basically no competition."
• Apple Watch Series 5 review: the king of smartwatches - "Always-on screen completes the package kicking competitors to the curb and becoming a top reason to buy an iPhone."
• Apple Watch Series 6 & Apple Watch SE 1st Look Review: Handsome With Useful Upgrades - Forbes.
• Apple Watch Series 6 review: The best new features are the boring ones - "Come for the blood oxygen sensor, stay for the zippier performance and faster charging."
• Apple Watch Series 6 Teardown - "The Apple Watch Series 6 is here to take your breath away—or at least tell you a whole lot about your breathing. We’re pushing our VO2 max just thinking about seeing new sensors (and no finicky Force Touch) inside this latest model, so let’s get our blood pumping with some very small-space exercise."
• Apple Watch stole the show from this year’s new iPhones - "Three years in, Apple’s smartwatch is now more exciting than its smartphone."
• Apple Watch 'WOW' moment - iMore.
• Apple Watch's EKG Feature could do more harm than good - "There Are More Downs Than Ups. The heart monitor should not be considered a medical device and reflects wider problems with health screens."
• Apple Watch's secret weapon is its new price - "The most compelling update is not a feature but the price: You can now buy an Apple Watch for $199. That's a significant savings compared to the cost of previous models, as well as the newly announced Series 5 smartwatch that starts at $399, or $499 with cellular connectivity."
• Apple watchOS 4.1 delivers phone-free music streaming - engadget.
• Armani is the latest designer to take a chance on Android Wear - engadget.
• Armani's latest designer smartwatches come with strap options - "They're now available for pre-order and will set you back between $295 and $395."
• Best smartwatch 2016: Apple, Pebble, Samsung, Sony, Garmin, Tag and more - Wareable.
• Best smartwatch for 2016 - TechRadar.
• BEST SMARTWATCH TO BUY FOR IPHONE & ANDROID - The Verge.
• BEST SMARTWATCH TO BUY IF YOU HAVE AN ANDROID PHONE - "Nothing is perfect, but a few are good."
• Best Smartwatches 2016 - Compare Reviews, Ratings.
• Best Smartwatches 2016 - tom's guide.
• Bummed Out That Apple Canceled AirPower? Here Are 5 Other Wireless Chargers to Consider - TIME Magazine.
• Casio announces a cheaper version of its Wear OS watch for hikers - The Verge.
• Casio unveils its first G-Shock smartwatch with Wear OS - "The $700 G-Squad GSW-H1000 lineup has numerous sensors and a rugged design."
• Casio's see-through G-Shock watches are an icy blast of nostalgia - "The Glacier Gold models could make that '90s look cool again."
• Comment: Apple Watch's future excites me more than any other Apple product - "Apple's focus on health with Apple Watch will change how the world looks at medicine and fitness in the same way iPhone changed."
• Don’t like today’s smartwatches? Just build your own - "Some (okay, lots of) assembly required."
• Elago W6, the cute Apple Watch stand that thinks it’s an iPod - "If you ever feel nostalgic for the classic iPod, you might enjoy the Elago W6, the Apple Watch stand that thinks it’s an iPod."
• Emporio Armani’s latest generation of Android smartwatches are available for preorder - The Verge.
• Everything to Know About the iPhone Xs' New Camera Features - "Apple's new flagship smartphone, the iPhone Xs, has a handful of new camera features that mobile photographers will love."
• Facebook is secretly building a smartwatch & planning to sell it next year - "The device would have messaging and fitness features."
• FDA clears Apple Watch app that helps treat PTSD-related nightmares - "NightWare helps patients sleep."
• FDA clears first EKG band for the Apple Watch - engadget.
• Fitbit & Other Wearables Could Help Researchers Predict Coronavirus Before Symptoms Start - "As coronavirus cases surged worldwide in March, Fitbit observed a global decline in physical activity among its 30 million activity tracker and smartwatch users. As governments implemented shelter-in-place orders, the company recorded a nearly 20 percent decline in weekly step counts in New York and San Francisco. The pandemic may be hampering regular fitness routines, but now Fitbit is exploring whether its wearable devices could help researchers predict if users have a coronavirus infection before they even notice any symptoms."
• Fitbit has a lot to prove with Ionic, its new smartwatch - The Verge.
• Fitbit Ionic is a great smartwatch for this new dad - engadget.
• Fitbit Ionic smartwatch hands-on - "A surprisingly well-rounded debut."
• Fitbit Ionic’s first major update adds new apps & watchfaces - The Verge.
• Fitbit is reportedly still struggling to make a smartwatch - engadget.
• Fitbit may soon be adding snoring detection to its devices - "It’s not available to all users yet."
• Fitbit Sense: Sensational New Health Watch Beats Apple Watch With Stress Analysis - "Fitbit has just revealed three new devices, Fitbit Versa 3, Fitbit Inspire 2 and an all-new model which is the star of the show: Fitbit Sense. The Versa 3 is a strong update over the current model, as is the Inspire 2, but it’s the Fitbit Sense, which stands out."
• Fitbit shipped 1 million Versa smartwatches in six weeks - engadget.
• Fitbit's Adidas-branded smartwatch will cost you $330 - engadget.
• Fitbit's Charge 4 can wake you up when you feel well-rested - "It's also smarter about using your phone's GPS."
• Fitbit’s new Sense smartwatch can take your skin’s temperature to help you manage stress - "It also has EKG capability, though it’s pending approval by the FDA."
• Fitbit’s new Versa 2 has an OLED screen and Alexa voice support - "Plus, a surprisingly affordable smart scale is coming soon."
• Fitbit's Sense smartwatch begins receiving ECG app update - "The app is now available in the US and select regions in Asia and Europe."
• Fitbit's updated smartwatch OS provides more fitness info at a glance - "The 3.0 update also includes support for more powerful exercise apps."
• FITBIT’S VERSA IS ITS BEST SMARTWATCH YET - The Verge.
• Fossil ‘Gen 5’ smartwatch review: best of a Wear OS situation - "Fossil held up its end of the bargain, Qualcomm and Google didn’t."
• Fossil's Gen 5 Wear OS smartwatches are about to get a major update - "The battery lasts longer even while you're working out."
• Fossil's latest stylish smartwatches can last for days - "They can also take calls."
• Fossil's latest Wear OS watches now make calls using iPhones - "They're some of the first Google-powered watches that can manage the feat."
• Fossil’s new smartwatches will let iPhone users take calls just like an Apple Watch - "But that feature won’t arrive until the fall."
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Beats Apple Watch With 1 Key Feature Right Now - "Samsung’s latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch3, is a handsome and well-crafted wearable. And it has one health-related feature that is incredibly timely and puts it ahead of its Apple rival."
• Galaxy Watch 3 review: The best non-Apple smartwatch - "Samsung’s Tizen OS continues to shine."
• Galaxy Watch Active 2 review: A solid midrange smartwatch - "Samsung's smartwatch is available today for $280."
• Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar review: the solar-powered super watch - "An everyday smart sports watch that goes anywhere and tracks everything while lasting a week and charging from the sun."
• Garmin Forerunner 645 Music review - "Better without the music."
• Garmin gives its Vivomove smartwatch more style with four new colors - engadget.
• Garmin hit by outages after ransomware attack - "US company forced to shut down call centres, website and some other online services."
• Garmin: Ransomware attack on Garmin thought to be the work of 'Evil Corp' - "Russian cybercrime gang is believed to be responsible for taking Garmin services offline."
• Garmin updates some of its most popular watches with solar charging - "The Fenix 6S gets an extra day and a half of life with the built-in solar panel."
• Garmin’s new Tactix Delta smartwatch looks designed for a privacy-conscious Navy SEAL - "It includes a stealth mode and a kill switch."
• Get this Apple Watch Wireless Charger Keychain for $20 - "Save 59 percent on this pocket-sized device that powers up your Apple Watch on the go."
• Google Assistant on Wear OS watches is getting much more useful - The Verge.
• Google breathes new life into Wear OS smartwatches with today’s update - "A better foundation for future watches."
• Google is revamping the Wear OS smartwatch user interface - "And adding a Google Assistant feed."
• Google’s new Samsung smartwatch partnership looks a lot like giving up - "Third time might not be the charm."
• Google's Smartwatch Program Is a Mess, and a Name Change Won't Fix That - Gizmodo.
• Hack together your own e-paper smartwatch with this $50 open-source kit - "An Arduino powered wrist computer you can program."
• Have Windows 98 on your wrist with this genius smartwatch - The Telegraph.
• Health Insurance Giant Wants to Pay for Your Apple Watch - TIME Magazine.
• Here's How Well the Apple Watch Can Detect Heart Problems - "Apple Watch’s app can detect abnormal heart rhythms. Scientists tested how well those alerts matched up with actual heart problems."
• Honor says its new rugged smartwatch has 25-day battery life - "At the same time, the company announced the Watch ES for workouts."
• HOW FITBIT STARTED THE WEARABLES CRAZE THAT GOT US ALL MOVING - "10,000 steps has become the standard metric by which we measure daily activity. But it was initially chosen because it sounded neat when you said it in Japanese."
• How Pebble smartwatches are getting a second life - "All thanks to the Rebble Alliance."
• How the Samsung Galaxy Watch stacks up against the Apple Watch Series 3 - The Verge.
• How to add & change watchfaces on your Apple Watch - "A new face for a new day."
• How to connect your Fitbit app to your Apple Watch - "Use the Strava app as a friendly intermediary."
• How to choose a smartwatch if you use Android - The Verge.
• How to escape the tyranny of the clock - "In our modern lives, every minute of our day is a valuable and precious commodity. But is it possible to abandon the clock altogether?"
• How to install the watchOS 8 developer beta on Apple Watch - "Eager to test out everything arriving with watchOS 8 like the new Mindfulness app, Focus mode, Photo watch faces with Portrait mode, multiple timers, AssistiveTouch, and more? Read along for how to install watchOS 8 developer beta."
• How to make your fitness tracker count steps more accurately - "Step trackers aren’t perfect, but here’s what you can do to get the best readings."
• How to make the Apple Watch Raise to Speak feature work every time - "The ability to just raise your wrist and speak to your Apple Watch without the words 'Hey, Siri,' is brilliant. What was initially a convenience is now increasingly useful, too, and yet it's extraordinarily unreliable. Here's how to make it better —and why you need it to."
• How to Tap Less on Your Phone (but Get More Done) - "Most of us spend hours each day tapping the glass of our smartphones. But what if you could do just as much - maybe more - and give your fingers a break?"
• HOW TO USE SIRI TO AUTOMATE EVERY STEP OF YOUR DAILY GRIND - Wired.
• Huawei Sure Picked an Odd Time to Launch a New Smartwatch - "The Huawei Watch 3 is here, and as far as smartwatches go, it looks pretty good on paper. It’s just that, on the heels of Samsung giving up on Tizen and partnering with Google for a unified wearable platform, this doesn’t feel like an auspicious time to launch a flagship smartwatch running a proprietary OS."
• Huawei’s TalkBand B5 leak confirms the company is still trying to fit a Bluetooth headset into a watch - The Verge.
• Hublot made a $5,800 Wear OS smartwatch - "Hublot is taking another crack at the smartwatch market with the Hublot Big Bang e, a high-end watch running Wear OS that will set you back thousands of dollars. Release date yet to be announced."
• Hublot Unveils The ‘Big Bang E’ Connected Watch - "Hublot unveiled the 'Big Bang e,' connected watch on Tuesday with the luxury watch brand describing it as its latest display of its 'Art of Fusion,' spirit by combining traditional watchmaking with cutting-edge materials and digital technology."
• Hublot’s first smartwatch will cost over $5,000 - engadget.
• IDC: Android smartwatches only rival Apple in China - "Apple expected to remain the top global player in smartwatches."
• I’ll Get Excited About Hublot’s New Smartwatch When Jay Z Actually Wears It - Gizmodo.
• Is It Time for an Apple Watch? - The New York Times.
• List of models in production - Wikipedia.
• Louis Vuitton's pricey smartwatch gets a big upgrade for 2019 - "It's now powered by Qualcomm's new smartwatch chip."
• Montblanc Summit 2 will be the first Snapdragon Wear 3100 watch - "It'll have Google's Wear OS on board."
• Montblanc's Summit: a smart entry into connected watches - The Telegraph.
• Montblanc’s Summit 2 is the first smartwatch with Qualcomm’s next-gen wearable chip - The Verge.
• Moto 360 (2019) is a familiar blend of good hardware & bad software - "The non-Motorola Moto costs more than it should."
• Movado's Android Wear device looks like its regular watches - engadget.
• Music streaming on Apple Watch Series 3 is a surprisingly nice feature to have - The Verge.
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• NightWatch - "The Dock That Turns Your Apple Watch Into into an Awesome Nightstand Clock." Our huge, patented touch screen was designed exclusively for Apple Watch NightStand mode. With multiple global patents pending, the screen magnifies the Apple Watch and provides a large touch screen to tap on the watch display at night.
• Not even $197,000 of diamonds can save this Tag Heuer smartwatch from Android Wear - The Verge.
• OnePlus Watch review: Just get a Fitbit instead - "OnePlus’ debut smartwatch feels unfinished and backward."
• Oppo Watch isn’t bad, but it does look like an Apple Watch - "A first look at Oppo’s first smartwatch."
• Oppo’s new smartwatch looks just like the Apple Watch - "The company will share more about the Oppo Watch on March 6th."
• Oppo's new smartwatch runs Wear OS but with better health tracking - "No word yet on US availability though."
• Over Smart Watch - since 2018. Smart watch blog.
• Qualcomm finally has a new chip for the next generation of Android smartwatches - "A low-power processor adds battery life and improves ambient displays."
• Real watch hands on a smartwatch face actually makes sense - engadget.
• Realme announces its first smartwatch & TVs - "More than just a phone maker now."
• Ressence made a mechanical watch that pairs with your smartphone - engadget.
• SAMSUNG GALAXY S21 ULTRA REVIEW: THE REAL DEAL - "More phone, less money."
• Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review: ‘good’ is as good as it gets - "The best smartwatch for Android users."
• Samsung Galaxy Watch review: iteration over innovation - "The Galaxy Watch is a great smartwatch, but are wearables worth it?"
• Samsung Galaxy Watch review: Safe but satisfying - "The company didn't break much new ground here."
• Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active 2 brings back the bezel control - "Just six months after the first Watch Active, there’s a new model in town."
• Samsung's Galaxy Watch Golf Edition puts a caddie on your wrist - "Unfortunately, it's only available in South Korea."
• Should you shower with your Apple Watch? Or any water resistant watch for that matter? - "Showering with your watch is a hot and steamy discussion within the watch community. To clear the air a bit on the issue, let’s dig into water-resistant watches and the potential dangers of showering with them."
• Smartwatch - Wikipedia.
• Smartwatches are relying on fashion brands to survive engadget.
• Smartwatches failed to excite in 2016 - engadget.
• Smartwatches promised to make us healthier, and they finally might - "Apple and Google's next wearables will be more than glorified pedometers."
• So you bought a smartwatch. Now what? - engadget.
• Steve Wozniak: 'I worry about the Apple Watch' - The Telegraph.
• Strava now syncs workout data from your Apple Watch - "Apple Health and Strava can finally talk to each other."
• Tag Heuer made a smaller modular smartwatch - engadget.
• TAG Heuer Unveils Connected Watch Summer Styles - Forbes.
• Tag Heuer’s latest smartwatch is smaller and features customizable looks - The Verge.
• Tambour Horizon: Louis Vuitton's first smartwatch - The Telegraph.
• The doctor on your wrist: How smartwatches are saving lives - engadget.
• The Growing Value Of Wearables - Forbes.
• THE NEW ECG APPLE WATCH COULD DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD - Wired.
• THE UNWEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING: MY WEEK WITHOUT A SMARTWATCH - Wired.
• The Verge Guide to the Apple Watch - "Track your fitness, your music, and the time."
• These are some of our must-have apps to install on a new Apple Watch - 9to5Mac.
• This projector smartwatch turns your arm into a terrible touchscreen - The Verge.
• This self-charging smartwatch could be great - The Verge.
• This smartwatch can project a tiny dancing man onto your hand - The Verge.
• This smartwatch for kids is adorable but probably not a great idea - The Verge.
• TicWatch Pro 3 review: faster, slicker Wear OS smartwatch misses mark - "Improved performance and battery life let down by weak vibrations, app and sustainability niggles."
• Timex smartwatch has 25-day battery life - "The Ironman R300 GPS costs just $120."
• Tizen - Wikipedia.
• Top 10 Smartwatches of 2016 - Top Ten Reviews.
• Ubuntu Touch - Wikipedia.
• Verizon launches a new generation of its kid-tracking wearable - "The GizmoKids lineup grows up with an LTE smartwatch."
• watchOS - Wikipedia.
• watchOS 5.1.2 Will Enable ECG App on Apple Watch Series 4 - "ECG functionality will be enabled on the Apple Watch Series 4 in the publicly released version of watchOS 5.1.2, which is currently in beta testing, according to an internal Apple Store training document obtained by MacRumors."
• watchOS 6.1 now available with Series 1, Series 2 & AirPods Pro support - "A minor update for most Apple Watch owners."
• watchOS 7.4 with iPhone mask unlock feature coming next week, RC now available - "The long-awaited update brings an important feature to users, which is the ability to unlock iPhone models with Face ID using the Apple Watch when wearing a mask."
• Wear OS review: Google puts usability first - "There’s still plenty of room for improvement."
• What the Apple Watch gets wrong about human motivation - The Verge.
• What to know before buying a smartwatch - "Just a couple of years ago, the case for smartwatches wasn’t clear. Today, the wearable world is filled with a bunch of high-quality devices to choose from, and a few key players have pushed themselves to the front of the pack."
• WHEN YOUR ACTIVITY TRACKER BECOMES A PERSONAL MEDICAL DEVICE - Wired.
• Why an Apple Watch with EKG matters - "The FDA has approved the EKG feature, meaning the watch can be used as a medical device."
• Wireless charging: Are we doing this or not? - "Google and Apple both now offer Qi charging compatibility."
• WITHINGS SCANWATCH KNOWS WHEN YOU’RE SLEEPING & WHEN YOU’RE AWAKE, BUT NOT WHY - "Doctors don’t trust smartwatches alone to detect sleep apnea and neither should you."
• Withings ScanWatch review: health-tracking watch with 30-day battery - "Hybrid smartwatch tracks heart rate, ECG, sleep, blood oxygen and activity with smartphone alerts."
• Withings' new watch looks so nice you'll miss its best feature - "The company's sleek timepieces often belie how much they can actually do."
• Worldwide mobile data pricing: The cost of 1GB of mobile data in 230 countries - "Data from 6,313 mobile data plans in 230 countries were gathered and analysed by Cable.co.uk between 23 October and 28 November 2018. The average cost of one gigabyte (1GB) was then calculated and compared to form a worldwide mobile data pricing league table."
• world’s first smartwatch had the same issues we have today - "Seiko's Ruputer had terrible battery life and a limited UI."
• Wyze announces $20 smartwatch with nine-day battery life - "With heart rate and blood oxygen saturation tracking."
• Xiaomi says its new smartwatch only needs to charge twice a month - "The company also said: 'Battery life may vary based on actual usage.'"
• You can now unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch when wearing a face mask, here’s how - 9to5mc.com.

Top 25 Best High-End Smartwatch Brands of 2021

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• Alcatel Go Watch - Android & iOS compatible; Water, Dust & Shock Resistant; Push Notifications; Emotional Pulse feature; Available in 3 colors.
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• Alpina - since 1883. "Horological Smartwatch Collection." Men's & women's. All models.
• Apple Watch - since April 24, 2015. All models & accessories.
• An Inside Look at Apple's Biggest Step Yet in Health Care - "With its groundbreaking new ECG feature, the Apple Watch can keep tabs on your heart’s health. This is how they tested it."
• Here's How Well the Apple Watch Can Detect Heart Problems - "Apple Watch’s app can detect abnormal heart rhythms. Scientists tested how well those alerts matched up with actual heart problems."
• The Verge Guide to the Apple Watch - "Track your fitness, your music, and the time."
• Why an Apple Watch with EKG matters - "The FDA has approved the EKG feature, meaning the watch can be used as a medical device."
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• Apple Watch Series 6 - "The future of health is on your wrist." Measure your blood oxygen level with a revolutionary new sensor and app. Take an ECG anytime, anywhere. See your fitness metrics at a glance with the enhanced Always-On Retina display. With Apple Watch Series 6 on your wrist, a healthier, more active, more connected life is within reach.
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• Apple Watch SE - "Heavy on features. Light on price." An expansive Retina display so you can see more at a glance. Advanced sensors to track all the ways you move. Powerful features to keep you healthy and safe. Apple Watch SE is a lot of watch for a lot less than you expected.
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• Apple Watch Series 3 - "Good things come in 3." Take a call when you’re out on the water. Ask Siri to send a message. Stream your favorite songs on your run. And do it all while leaving your phone behind. Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular. Now you have the freedom to go with just your watch.
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• Apple Watch HermÈs - "Looking back to move forward." Introducing the next chapter of an iconic collaboration. An elegant new connection to the case joins updated bands to the watch, harkening to a classic Hermès look. Exclusive watch faces, more customizable and capable than ever, look to the future. Apple Watch Hermès is the ultimate union of heritage and innovation.
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• Apple Watch Nike - "The run beckons." Apple Watch Nike with the Nike Run Club app is your ultimate running partner. Exclusive Nike watch faces are now more customizable with modular complications. Streaks are the new brags. And with Nike Twilight Mode, any time is go time. You can run without Apple Watch Nike. But why would you? Available in Apple Watch Series 6 and SE models.
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• Asus ZenWatch - "Time-Honored Craftsmanship, Smart Customization." All models.
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• Aurum Edition Apple Watch Series 4 - "Aurum Edition is among a handful of luxe jewelry and accessory brands that transform the ubiquitous iPhone into a hand-held piece of fine art for wealthy clients who like to flaunt their economic status. Aurum Edition also applies the luxe treatment to the Apple Watch. The Series 4, the face bordered in gold plating and adorned with hand engraved skulls, runs $2,200.
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• Breitling EXOSPACE B55 YACHTING - since 1884. "In creating its first connected chronograph, Breitling places the smartphone in the service of the watch so as to enhance its functionality. The Exospace B55 houses an exclusive caliber equipped with a range of original functions tailor-made for pilots and yachtsman: an electronic tachymeter, a 'countdown/countup' system, a 'chrono flight' and 'chrono regatta' device for recording flight and regatta times, respectively, while memorizing departure and arrival times."
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• Brikk LUX WATCH OMNI 18K YELLOW GOLD - "World’s Most Expensive Apple Watch."
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• BVlgari Diagono Magnesium Concept Watch - "Thanks to an NFC chip, the Diagono Magnesium will be able to store and access your personal information like your passwords, bank accounts, and credit cards, which can be managed through the BVlgari Vault app on your smartphone."
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• Casio Outdoor Smartwatches - "Smart and Active for Nature's Biggest Adventures." All models.
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• Caviar Apple Watch Series 4 - since 2011. "Perfection raised to the absolute."
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• Emporio Armani connected watches - since 2016. Men's.
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• Emporio Armani Touchscreen Smartwatch ART5002 - "The Emporio Armani Connected touchscreen smartwatch is compatible with both iOS and Android phones, and are powered by Android Wear 2.0, Google's smartwatch platform, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 smartwatch platform."
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• Fitbit Versa smartwatch - "Live your best life with an intuitive, empowering & approachable health and fitness smartwatch."
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• Fossil Touchscreen smartwatches - "Connected accessories that are smart and look smart, too." All models.
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• Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatches - "Fossil’s new smartwatches will let iPhone users take calls just like an Apple Watch."
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• Frederique Constant Horological smartwatch - "Frederique Constant presents its beautiful luxury Swiss watch that is now connected and smart. A quality product with longevity created from fine materials and made by hand."
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• Garmin - since 1989. "No matter what your fitness level or activity preference is, Garmin has you covered." All models.
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• Garmin fenix 6 Series - "These rugged fenix multisport GPS watches let you add mapping, music, intelligent pace planning and more to your workouts — so you can take any challenge in stride." All models.
• Garmin forerunner 945 - "We made this watch for you - the up-at-dawn runners and the conditioned-for-pain triathletes. While you chase your next victory, make sure you’ve got the right tool for the job."
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• Garmin tactix Delta - "Ruggedly designed to meet military standards, this premium GPS smartwatch offers specialized tactical features as well as mapping, music, advanced training features and more."
• Garmin vÍvo active 4s series - "Tune in to your body, and tone up with the smartwatch that can track it all and help you reach your health and fitness goals." All models.
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• GOLDSTRIKER INTERNATIONAL - "Exclusivity for the fashionista." Gold plated Apple watches.
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• Guess Connect - "Stay connected in style wherever you go." Technology Powered by Android Wear. Fashion Meets Lifestyle Functionality. Beautifully designed fashion smartwatches. All models.
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• Honor Watch Magic - "Innovative and Lightweight." Carefully crafted using 316L stainless steel that is both lightweight and comfortable, the HONOR Watch is one of the slimmest smart watches on the market. The 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen boasts a resolution of 390 x 390 pixels at 326 PPI to offer a superior, brand new visual experience. Powered by the industry’s first dual chipset, HONOR Watch defines the perfect balance between power consumption and watch performance, and provides a 7-day battery life to deliver the optimal experience.
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• Huawei Watch GT - "Slim. Beautiful. Strong." This watch is resilient to accidents because of its ceramic bezel design, stainless steel shell and DLC coating. Measuring in at a mere 10.6 mm and featuring a double crown 1.39" 454 x 454 AMOLED screen, it's remarkably vibrant and slim. 2-Week Battery Life, Travel without Limits.
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• Hublot Big Bang e Smartwatch - "A fusion between tradition and innovation, cutting edge materials and the latest digital technology."
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• Hyundai Mobile Smart Watches - "Timeless style." All models.
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• Kronaby - "A smarter watch. Hybrid watch - Connected. Not distracted." Kronaby connected watches combine premium design and smart features. Beautiful Scandinavian design in different sizes and colors. All models.
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• LG Smart watches - "Set Your Watch Forward." With Android Wear 2.0, iOS compatibility and full circle P-OLED displays. All models.
• LG W150 LUXE - Urbane Luxe Smart Watch. 23-karat gold heavy plate and gorgeous leather band
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• Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon connected watches - men's & women's. All models.
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• Martian - "The Analog Watch Made Smart." All models.
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• Michael Kors Access - "A bold, brilliant collection of smartwatches and accessories in true Michael Kors fashion." Men's women's. All models.
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• Mondaine Helvetica 1 smartwatch - "First ever Swiss-made smartwatch launched by iconic watch brand Mondaine." Continuous innovation of timeless classic Swiss horological design, united with revolutionary conceptual thinking. All models.
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• Montblanc Summit 2 Collection - "The most advanced wearable technologies combined with fine Swiss watchmaking codes."
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• MOTO 360 - "Moto 360 streamlines your mobile life." By Motorola. Smartwatch powered by Android Wear. With edge-to-edge glass that gives you the largest viewing area, Moto 360 keeps you up-to-date so you can see what matters while staying in the moment. All models.
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• Oppo Watch - since 2020. "Oppo Watch copies Apple Watch's design to offer an Android alternative." Epic screens aren't just for flagship phones anymore. OPPO Watch is dressed to impress, with a dual-curved flexible AMOLED screen, crisp image quality, and colors that pop. A 3D curved back design keeps your watch looking good from different angles. For a personal twist, fill the background with a picture of your choice. Your heart keeps pumping around the clock – doesn't it deserve a bit of attention? OPPO Watch never misses a beat, thanks to its rear optical heartbeat sensor. To take a closer look at how your heart's doing, just generate a heart rate report with the HeyTap Health app.
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• PEBBLE - (2013-2016). "Smartwatch for iPhone & Android." From trail to pool and everywhere in between, be fit and smart with one device. Track heart rate, steps, sleep, calories, and workouts with Pebble Health fitness tracking. Manage and act on all your texts, calls, and app alerts.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon - "All style and substance in Michael Kors Access smartwatch powered by Snapdragon Wear."
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• Samsung Smartwatches for Android & iOS - "Call. Text. Pay." All models.
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• Skagen - "Get Personal With Skagen Smartwatches." Skagen smartwatches are designed with a few principles of Danish culture in mind—hospitality, family, friends, laughter and community, to name a few. All models.
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• Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 - "Life at a glance." The watch that makes life simpler and smarter.
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• TAG Heuer Connected - since 1860. "Connectivity and design excellence: all of TAG Heuer’s watchmaking expertise forms a combination of exceptional technologies. The TAG Heuer Connected is tailored to your specifications." All watches.
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• TAG Heuer Connected - "This TAG Heuer Connected watch features a PVD ceramic bezel, which adorns the stainless steel case and the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Through pure lines, intelligent integrated functions, configurable dials and an integral touchscreen, we push the limits of design and technology to offer you a watch that rises to your passions."
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• TicWatch Smartwatches - since 2012. All models.
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• Timex - "Ironman Watch Collection | Sport and Fitness Watchess." All models.
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• Withings - since 2008. "Wearable health you’ll want to wear." Explore a range of hybrid smartwatches crafted to track, monitor and improve health. Powered by state-of-the-art technology, Withings trackers are renowned for their award-winning design and unsurpassed battery life. Track steps, run, swim, sleep and stay connected with our range of activity trackers and hybrid smartwatches. All models.
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• Withings Scanwatch - "The world's most advanced health wearable. Every second, a powerful scan of your vital parameters." ScanWatch is the first hybrid smartwatch to continuously scan vital parameters to detect heart health conditions and help improve overall fitness. ScanWatch boasts a medical-grade ECG, an oximeter for SpO2 measures, and an exceptional battery life of up to 30 days. Compatible with iOS and Android. 30-day battery life.
• Withings Steel HR - "Track activity, sleep & heart health—in style." Steel HR is a high-quality hybrid smartwatch crafted with 316L stainless steel that moves with you—office, gym, pool, and everywhere in between. It features HR monitoring 24/7, multisport tracking, connected GPS and sleep tracking. Steel HR will go the distance with a long-life rechargeable battery that lasts up to 25 days and water resistance up to 50 meters.
• Withings Steel HR Sport - "For serious sports & superior style. Better looks. Better workouts." Steel HR Sport is a hybrid smartwatch specifically designed for your workout, featuring heart rate monitoring, multi-sport tracking, connected GPS and a Fitness Level assessment via VO2 Max estimation. All of these advanced features are housed in a classic timepiece that goes the distance with water resistance up to 50m, a long-life battery of up to 25 days, and a durable stainless steel case.
• Withings Move - "This is what an activity tracker should look like." The Timeless Chic collection is unique because it brings the combination of fashion and technology to a new level by offering smart analog watches designed in classic looks that will never go out of style. All the models in this collection feature a high end design with stainless steel case, brushed dial, mineral glass, chrome indexes and metal hands for a truly timeless look.
• Withings Move ECG - "The world’s first analog watch with a built-in electrocardiogram to detect atrial fibrillation - anytime." Expertly conceived. Clinically validated. Move ECG was developed with the help of cardiologists from renowned institutions.
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• Wyze Watch - since 2017. "Lightweight aluminum smart watch. Your Blood Oxygen Level Right on Your Wrist." A drop in blood oxygen saturation is one of the earliest signs of serious health risks. A crystal glass casing and a pair of infrared LED clusters keep it measured 24/7 on your wrist. A Massive 1.75 Inch Touch Screen. Size matters when it comes to a smart watch screen. Read email previews, texts, and other notifications with plenty of space. Also available in 1.4 inch size. Ships February 2021. Price: US$19.99.
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• Xiaomi Mi MITU Smart Watches - since 2014. All models.