… The likes of the Apple Watch Ultra-esque Venu X1 $700 , Fenix 8 Pro $1,889 , and Forerunner 970 $750 were among the watches to receive a pretty significant software boost. I’ve been spending a few weeks getting to know those new features to see if Garmin has added value to some of its best watches. …
… What makes this watch “Ultra” is the variety of extra features tailored largely toward the adventurous and outdoorsy. There's satellite messaging built directly into the watch, so even if you find yourself in the wilderness without your phone you can stay in touch with the rest of the world. …
… For its part, Murena has not added any tablet-specific tools to /e/OS, the way Samsung and OnePlus have built their own productivity-enhancing UIs for their tablets. You get the features of stock Android 14 in the form of split screen apps, but that's about it in terms of tablet-specific features. …
… Back to Jolla’s pin-connected The Other Half, Pienimäki is quite content to let the community make whatever it likes to upgrade the latest Jolla Phone, even the ideas that surprise him—like a mod that adds the 3.5-mm headphone jack. “This dear old analog headset connection; we just couldn't fit it … …
… One bonus for Fi users with an Apple Watch: You can add the Fi app to your watch to monitor your pet’s location, activity, and enter “Lost Mode” without needing a phone, which is especially helpful if your cat's escaped while you're not by your phone. …
… Concerns over the neural development and mental health of young people glued to their phones have led to major legislative and courtroom battles; recently a jury found Meta and YouTube liable for designing their platforms with addictive features. …
… Even with such a small form, it's not lacking in features. You'll get lots of unlocking options, including NFC and Apple Home Key, plus Matter compatibility and a long battery life. You'll want to add Level's Connect Wi-Fi Bridge $79 if you want to control it from afar. …
… You can add an optional Fi Base in your home to help with location accuracy and extend battery life to six to eight weeks. Instead of using your phone as the point of connection, the Fi Mini connects via Bluetooth to the Fi Base to reduce power consumption and extend battery life. …
… Be sure to check out our related product guides, including the Best Apple Watch Accessories, Best Apple Watch, and Best Smartwatches for more recommendations. …
… Don’t have to add a line to your phone plan. Games are time- and step-limited. App is easy to use. Most secure kid smartwatch yet. Might not appeal to older kids. Short battery life. 5 ATM Up to 16 hours $180 Fitbit Versa 4 Best Fitbit smartwatch. Built-in GPS. Google integrations. …