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The Android Central team picks the best fitness apps and watches they can't do without

We spend most of our time reviewing new products; these are the fitness gadgets and apps we fall back on once our reviews are finished.

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Android smartwatches have a flicker problem. The OnePlus Watch 3 fixed it

More and more AMOLED phones are letting you switch from eye-straining PWM to DC dimming, but only a couple of smartwatches spare your eyes.

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I'm almost embarrassed how much I dig this gimmicky smart ring

I thought the Casio ring watch was too goofy to be real; now I'm hooked on wearing it and wondering if I want more smart ring "gimmicks"

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Garmin added the rucking tool I'd craved, but I already want more

Garmin gave the new Tactix 8 first dibs on a new pack weight feature that all Garmin watches need. And I have ideas for where this feature goes next.

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I can't decide if the Garmin Instinct 3 is a winner or a flop

After a week with the Instinct 3, I'm struggling to decide if I should be content with more of the same, or if Garmin should have done more.

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Shokz OpenFit 2 review: Wow, do I love these

The first Shokz OpenFit were on the right track, but the OpenFit 2 are almost perfect for runners — and fun to wear outside of workouts, too.

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News Weekly: DeepSeek rising, massive Garmin outage, the S Pen confusion, and more

This week we get into the nitty gritty of the new AI on the block Deep Seek, Garmin watch owners had a rough few days, Samsung and the S Pen saga, Meta announced its earnings and Pebble watches made a comeback. Let's get into it.

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COROS PACE Pro review: AMOLED is just the start

After months testing the COROS PACE Pro, I'm comfortable calling this one of the best running watches if you're serious about hitting PRs.

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Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge reveal feels desperate to me

Samsung is building hype for the Galaxy S25 Edge... but why make us wait?

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Wear OS 6: Eligible watches, One UI 7 Watch, Gemini, & more

Wear OS 6 will likely transform Android watches with Gemini tricks and new fitness coaching. Here's what we know (and hope to see).

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Galaxy S25 launch: The biggest announcements and reveals from Galaxy Unpacked 2025

Post-event wrap of the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025, we bring you everything that was announced and more.

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Samsung just dropped a Galaxy sized surprise: Galaxy S25 Edge

First look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

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I held a smartwatch 'beauty pageant.' The winners and losers will surprise you

I asked 21 family members across generations to rank 13 smartwatches based solely on their looks, from Apple and Samsung to Google and Garmin.

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Withings ScanWatch 2 review: A good-looking 'smartwatch' and not much else

This attractive hybrid smartwatch offers reliable health data and decent sleep and fitness tools, along with notifications and excellent battery life.

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You've quit your New Year's resolutions already; here's how to get back on track

"Quitters Day" for New Year's resolutions has passed, but there's no reason TO quit if you set goals that are actually attainable (and fun)!

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I don't know how Google pulls Gemini off on Wear OS, but I'm intrigued

We know Gemini is coming to Wear OS, but it's hard to know how Google will shrink its AI to work in wearable form.

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Samsung's working on a cheap Galaxy Z Flip and a surprise for the Watch 8

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 FE and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic have passed through the GSMA database. This gives a pretty good indication of what could be announced in the summer of 2025.

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Android Central's Best of 2024: Smartwatches, Smart Rings, and Fitness Trackers

Here are all the winners for Best Smartwatch, Smart Ring, and Fitness Tracker for 2024!

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What we expect from Wear OS smartwatches in 2025

We already know what to expect from Android smartwatches in 2025, from a major hardware upgrade to an inevitable AI focus. Let's run through the list!

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Here's everything we expect and want from wearables and smartwatches in 2025

I asked two industry analysts and mixed in my own predictions for what 2025 has in store for smartwatches, smart rings, and smart glasses.

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I'm kind of shocked at how good smartwatches have gotten

I tested dozens of smartwatches, trackers, and rings in 2024 — and they were consistently high-quality in a way I'm not used to.

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Wear OS finally achieved its potential in 2024

I look back on Wear OS' path in 2024, from messy updates and a major brand lost to new partnerships and promising developments.

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Why don't more smartwatches use this smart ring's seemingly obvious trick?

Ultrahuman is adding a new Smart Alarm feature reminiscent of Fitbit's Smart Wake feature, and I'd love to see it spread to more watches.

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How long is the Google Pixel Watch 3's battery life?

Want to know how long your Pixel Watch 3 will last on a single charge? Here's everything you need to know.

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I love Garmin watches, but they could learn a thing or two from Android smartwatches

Even as Samsung and Google play catch-up with Garmin on fitness, Garmin itself could learn a thing or two from Wear OS watches to keep customers happy.

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