Michael Anderson

I cover wearables and smartphones, including the latest devices, features, and trends shaping mobile and connected technology.

Garmin adds a native WhatsApp app to Connect IQ, bringing full chat replies to more watches

Garmin adds a native WhatsApp app to Connect IQ, bringing full chat replies to more watches

2026-04-27

Amazfit Active 3 Premium update adds sharper topo maps and smarter route alerts for outdoor workouts

Amazfit Active 3 Premium update adds sharper topo maps and smarter route alerts for outdoor workouts

2026-04-27

vivo Y500s launches with a 7,200mAh battery as Y600 Pro hints at a 10,200mAh leap

vivo Y500s launches with a 7,200mAh battery as Y600 Pro hints at a 10,200mAh leap

2026-04-27

Garmin beta 22.23 adds LiveTrack auto-start on select smartwatches, plus new Approach CT1 sensor support

Garmin beta 22.23 adds LiveTrack auto-start on select smartwatches, plus new Approach CT1 sensor support

2026-04-27

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro goes global: 3 000-nit AMOLED and 20-day battery aim at premium rivals

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro goes global: 3 000-nit AMOLED and 20-day battery aim at premium rivals

2026-04-27

Garmin Fenix 7 and Epix get System Software 26.09: the update that quietly fixes the most annoying shutdown bugs

Garmin Fenix 7 and Epix get System Software 26.09: the update that quietly fixes the most annoying shutdown bugs

2026-04-27

Redmi Watch 6 NFC appears in early European listings, hinting at a wider global launch for Xiaomi’s budget AMOLED smartwatch

Redmi Watch 6 NFC appears in early European listings, hinting at a wider global launch for Xiaomi’s budget AMOLED smartwatch

2026-04-26

Lilygo T-Watch Ultra pre-orders reopen on AliExpress, bringing LoRa and GNSS to a DIY smartwatch

Lilygo T-Watch Ultra pre-orders reopen on AliExpress, bringing LoRa and GNSS to a DIY smartwatch

2026-04-26

OnePlus Watch 4 arrives in titanium with Wear OS and a bold 16-day battery claim

OnePlus Watch 4 arrives in titanium with Wear OS and a bold 16-day battery claim

2026-04-26

OnePlus Watch 4 appears in Google Play Console, hinting at a near-term Wear OS launch with familiar hardware

OnePlus Watch 4 appears in Google Play Console, hinting at a near-term Wear OS launch with familiar hardware

2026-04-26

Huawei Watch Buds 2 launches in China with earbuds built into a titanium smartwatch

Huawei Watch Buds 2 launches in China with earbuds built into a titanium smartwatch

2026-04-26

Huawei Watch Fit 5 and Fit 5 Pro debut with brighter AMOLED screens and a new stretch-tracking feature

Huawei Watch Fit 5 and Fit 5 Pro debut with brighter AMOLED screens and a new stretch-tracking feature

2026-04-26

Garmin adds a native WhatsApp app to Connect IQ, bringing full chat replies to more watches

Garmin adds a native WhatsApp app to Connect IQ, bringing full chat replies to more watches

2026-04-27

vivo Y500s launches with a 7,200mAh battery as Y600 Pro hints at a 10,200mAh leap

vivo Y500s launches with a 7,200mAh battery as Y600 Pro hints at a 10,200mAh leap

2026-04-27

Garmin beta 22.23 adds LiveTrack auto-start on select smartwatches, plus new Approach CT1 sensor support

Garmin beta 22.23 adds LiveTrack auto-start on select smartwatches, plus new Approach CT1 sensor support

2026-04-27

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro goes global: 3 000-nit AMOLED and 20-day battery aim at premium rivals

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro goes global: 3 000-nit AMOLED and 20-day battery aim at premium rivals

2026-04-27

Garmin Fenix 7 and Epix get System Software 26.09: the update that quietly fixes the most annoying shutdown bugs

Garmin Fenix 7 and Epix get System Software 26.09: the update that quietly fixes the most annoying shutdown bugs

2026-04-27

Amazfit Active 3 Premium update adds sharper topo maps and smarter route alerts for outdoor workouts

Amazfit Active 3 Premium update adds sharper topo maps and smarter route alerts for outdoor workouts

2026-04-27

Redmi Watch 6 NFC appears in early European listings, hinting at a wider global launch for Xiaomi’s budget AMOLED smartwatch

Redmi Watch 6 NFC appears in early European listings, hinting at a wider global launch for Xiaomi’s budget AMOLED smartwatch

2026-04-26

Lilygo T-Watch Ultra pre-orders reopen on AliExpress, bringing LoRa and GNSS to a DIY smartwatch

Lilygo T-Watch Ultra pre-orders reopen on AliExpress, bringing LoRa and GNSS to a DIY smartwatch

2026-04-26

OnePlus Watch 4 arrives in titanium with Wear OS and a bold 16-day battery claim

OnePlus Watch 4 arrives in titanium with Wear OS and a bold 16-day battery claim

2026-04-26

OnePlus Watch 4 appears in Google Play Console, hinting at a near-term Wear OS launch with familiar hardware

OnePlus Watch 4 appears in Google Play Console, hinting at a near-term Wear OS launch with familiar hardware

2026-04-26

Huawei Watch Buds 2 launches in China with earbuds built into a titanium smartwatch

Huawei Watch Buds 2 launches in China with earbuds built into a titanium smartwatch

2026-04-26

Huawei Watch Fit 5 and Fit 5 Pro debut with brighter AMOLED screens and a new stretch-tracking feature

Huawei Watch Fit 5 and Fit 5 Pro debut with brighter AMOLED screens and a new stretch-tracking feature

2026-04-26