Pixel Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 3: which health feature is approved and which is just a trend
We compare the three watches by what almost nobody looks at: which of their health features went through the FDA and which are presented as patterns without formal backing.
Pixel Watch 5: the same body and the same sensors, with the entire leap focused on software
The Pixel Watch 5 rises to $399 with a new chip, 3 GB of RAM, and 64 GB. Full specs, health features, battery life, and why the sensors remain the same.
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: the first 5,000-nit display in a watch, more battery life, and certified diving down to 40 meters
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: 800 mAh, 10.7 mm, a 5,000-nit display, and diving down to 40 meters. Price, specs, and the fine print on titanium.
Galaxy Watch 9: the same chip and sensors as the Watch Ultra 2 for $320 less
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Watch 9 with Snapdragon Wear Elite, Vitals, and sleep apnea detection with severity level. Price, specs, and what it shares with the Ultra 2.
Pixel Fold 2, Watch 4, and Buds 2a: Google's next ecosystem
Everything about the refresh of the Google ecosystem: a slimmer Pixel Fold 2 with Tensor G4, Pixel Watch 4 with 3,000 nits of brightness, and the new Buds 2a.