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Close-up of the Apple Watch SE 3 on a user's wrist next to the Amazfit Bip 6, also on a user's wrist
I tested the $79 Amazfit Bip 6 vs the $249 Apple Watch SE 3 — and the cheaper smartwatch is a lot better than I thought

By Dan Bracaglia Published

The Apple Watch SE 3 is one of the best full-featured, entry-level smartwatches in 2026, but this $79 Amazfit dupe is almost as good.

Smartwatches
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Pride Luminance Face
The new Apple Watch Pride Luminance watch face is stunning — here’s why it’s my new go-to

By Nick Harris-Fry Published

Apple is celebrating Pride Month with a new Apple Watch face and accessories, and the Pride Luminance face is a colorful and highly customizable new option for the watch.

Smartwatches
Close-up of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in silver
I changed this one setting on my Apple Watch Ultra — and it’s now so much better for running

By Nick Harris-Fry Published

Switching the orientation on your Apple Watch Ultra is a big move, but if you’re a regular runner using the Action button it makes life a lot easier.

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a photo of the Apple Watch Ultra 3
How to get the Apple Watch Earth Day 2026 badge before it’s gone — you can only get it today

By Nick Harris-Fry Published

Apple is celebrating Earth Day 2026 by offering the chance to earn a limited edition Apple Watch badge — here’s how to get it before your chance is gone.

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The Apple Watch Series 10 on display at the device's launch in September 2024
The Apple Watch blood oxygen ban is over: Here’s what it means for Apple Watch wearers

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's the latest update in the Masimo vs Apple case

Fitness
Close-up of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in a user's hand with the Outdoor Cycle workout tracking mode shown; a lime green bike is out of focus in the distance
I biked 11 miles with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Strava — and there's a clear winner

By Dan Bracaglia Published

I tested Apple’s Workout app on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 versus Strava on my iPhone during an eleven-mile bike ride around Seattle's most famous glacial lake.

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A collage of images showing the Apple Watch settings being used to track sleep accurately.
These 5 Apple Watch sleep settings are vital for 'lab accuracy,' doctors say

By Frances Daniels Published

I asked two board-certified sleep doctors the 5 most important hidden settings on my new Apple Watch to improve my sleep.

Sleep Tech
Close-up of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 next to the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra in the writer's hand against a colorful background
Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: I walked 6,500 steps — and it was almost too close to call

By Dan Bracaglia Published

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Which premium smartwatch is the superior fitness tracker? I decided to find out.

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Close-up of the Garmin Forerunner 165 next to the Apple Watch SE 3
Garmin Forerunner 165 vs Apple Watch SE 3: Which entry-level smartwatch wins?

By Dan Bracaglia Last updated

Here’s how the Apple Watch SE 3 compares to the Garmin Forerunner 165 across six categories, including price, design, fitness, smarts, safety, and battery life.

Smartwatches
A split screen with an image of the Apple Watch Ultra on a woman's wrist in a bedroom setting, and an image of an iPhone 15 displaying her sleep score.
3 key Apple Watch settings I’m using to get more sleep and hit the longevity boosting 7:1 Sleep Rule

By Frances Daniels Last updated

I'm bagging a '92' Apple watch score for just 6 hours of slumber, but a 7-hour sleep goal is key for boosting longevity. Here's how I’m using the watch to sleep longer and consistently

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