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Phone Arena
15 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Samsung's 2025 Galaxy Watch lineup is... interesting, but there's something missing
I absolutely hate that I even need to say this, but while color options are not particularly important (for me, at least) when it comes to new smartphones, smartwatches are an entirely different story. These are fashion items just as much as they are tech gadgets, which means that every design element can greatly matter for a prospective buyer. That includes the product's shape (which I'm actually not going to comment on today, as I'm not too bothered by the "squircle" Samsung will apparently expand to its entire Galaxy Watch family this year), key details like weight and thickness, and yes, paint jobs. The Galaxy Watch 8 is by no means what you'd call an eye-catching product. | Image Credit -- Evan Blass And while we're on the subject, why do "mainstream" rugged smartwatches have to come in a single size? That was the case for the first-gen Galaxy Watch Ultra, as well as the Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2, and there's apparently a very good chance the next-gen Galaxy Watch Ultra will offer no case size diversity whatsoever. I know, I know, a smaller-than-47mm Watch Ultra might need to cut some serious battery life corners, but who says there's no market for a compact rugged timepiece with no more than a day of running times between charges, a sleeker and thinner body, and ideally, a lower price point? Besides, if Garmin can pull off multiple sizes for so many of its popular robust smartwatches, why wouldn't Samsung be able to do the same thing? Of course, the single-size Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is a big problem too, and because it follows in the footsteps of a Galaxy Watch 6 Classic available with both 43 and 47mm cases, this problem is also hard to wrap my head around. Did anyone complain about too much variety on any of Samsung's previous wearable devices? If not, what is the company thinking?! Most of you will probably not agree with me on this, but I consider the Galaxy Watch FE to be the best Samsung smartwatch available right now. The reasons are fairly simple, and it obviously helps that I'm not exactly what you'd call a smartwatch power user. But even those of you who'd never think about buying anything but the latest and greatest high-end devices have to admit that the bang for buck is mighty strong with the first-ever Galaxy Watch Fan Edition, which is why Samsung should probably strike while the iron is hot and think about releasing a new generation as soon as possible. The first-gen Galaxy Watch FE is a great product, but a sequel could obviously be even better. | Image Credit -- Samsung Now, I'm fully aware that it's against the company's traditions to unveil budget-friendly Fan Editions alongside new flagships, but traditions are made to be changed, and if the Galaxy Watch 8 can look radically different from its predecessor, why couldn't a Galaxy Watch FE (2025) see daylight in an "uncharacteristic" timeline? Just think about it - a new $200 and up intelligent timepiece based on the Galaxy Watch 6 (or even the Watch 7) instead of the Watch 4 with pretty much all the health monitoring tools you need, a reasonably powerful processor, and stellar software support. Why would you ever consider the undoubtedly pricier Galaxy Watch 8 ? Oh, yeah, I get the problem now. I admit that this is just a pipe dream of mine right now, and I'm not entirely sure that it would work, but if there's one segment where tech companies should try to slim down their products and gauge demand, that's the wearable industry and not the smartphone market. Am I the only one who feels a Galaxy Watch Edge makes more sense than the Galaxy S25 Edge? | Image Credit -- PhoneArena Can you even picture a Galaxy Watch Edge or Galaxy Watch 8 Edge with a sub-9mm waist, sub-40-gram weight, premium build materials, a big and beautiful AMOLED touchscreen, and all the latest and greatest health and fitness tracking features around? That's more or less the description of the new Garmin Venu X1, so it can (probably) be done if we put enough pressure on Samsung... and understand that battery life could be a disaster if something like this ever materializes. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
Gizmodo
21 hours ago
- Gizmodo
Garmin vívoactive 5 Smartwatch Is Cheaper Than Last Prime Day and Matches Its Black Friday Price
The warmer weather is here, the suns out well into the evening—now is a great time to start doing your workouts outside. Hit the roads and the trails, get some miles under your belt, and track it all using a premium fitness smartwatch. This Garmin vívoactive 5 will make the perfect gift to yourself. It's normally priced at $300, but right now you can get it for 33% off which brings it down to just $200, its lowest price ever. See at Amazon Designed for Your Lifestyle For those into fitness be it a specific activity, going for runs, or working out in the gym, Garmin's interface has dozens of different activity types. So you can track every time your lift, go for a hike, kayak, paddle-board, golf, rock climb, or whatever is you do to stay active. With built-in GPS, you'll be able to keep track of your distance covered and pace The screen is a vibrant 1.2-inch AMOLED display that's easy to see even in direct sunlight. Like other smartwatches, you can receive calls, text notifications so you can always stay connected without having to take your phone out of your pocket—compatible with both Android and iPhones. You can even view photos and other media texted to you directly from your watch's screen. You can also connect a credit card to you can use tap-to-pay right from the watch. Download music onto your Garmin watch for on-the-go listening. Individual songs or full playlists can be added from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts and listened to when connecting a pair of Bluetooth headphones. It will also help you get better sleep at night by tracking your sleep metrics. You can view personalized insights and recommend how much sleep you should be getting for the night ahead. It can even detect your naps and will show you how much it's reenergized you via a change in your Body Battery—a metric which considers your sleep, heart rate, daily steps, and more to assign your estimated energy level throughout the day. Speaking of battery, this watch is designed to keep up with you for weeks at a time. You'll get up to 11 days of battery life when using smart watch mode. The Garmin vívoactive 5 comes in several different choices of band colors. Choose between the stunning ivory, the cool navy, the floral orchid, or the classic black watch band to best match your own personal style. Get yours today for the reduced price of $200, saving a whole $100 in the process. See at Amazon
Malaysian Reserve
a day ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Garmin unveils flagship Apollo RA800 marine stereo
Advanced marine stereo features a reimagined internal amplifier, faster processing and high-resolution audio for unparalleled sound quality OLATHE, Kan., June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's largest1 and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today announced the premium Fusion Apollo™ RA800 marine stereo that brings reimagined design and powerful audio performance to boaters everywhere. Designed specifically for marine environments, the Apollo RA800 offers high-resolution, lossless audio and Wi-Fi® connectivity for exceptional sound performance and seamless streaming. The stereo also features a more powerful internal amplifier and drives up to four speakers. 'We are excited to continue to push the limits of excellence in marine audio entertainment. With the new Apollo RA800 on board, boaters and passengers can hear their music with unrivaled clarity. Plus, with an internal amplifier that produces 50% more power than its predecessor, users can keep the beat going strong all day and night.'–Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President Consumer Sales and Marketing Elevate the audio experience Boasting ground-breaking audio technology, the Apollo RA800 is designed to amplify time spent on the water. High-resolution audio: High-resolution lossless audio and Wi-Fi® technology provide optimal sound performance. Next-gen amplifier: An upgraded internal amplifier is 50% more powerful than its predecessor. Built-in DAB tuner: The built-in DAB tuner supports the latest DAB and DAB+ broadcasts, allowing for high-quality digital radio streaming whenever they're supported. Seamless streaming: Improved Wi-Fi connectivity for Apple AirPlay® audio streaming offers a superior high-fidelity listening experience. Stereo grouping: Connect multiple Apollo stereos to share audio sources across different listening zones on the boat. Pin-sharp touchscreen: With a 4.3″ LCD the RA800 offers clear advances in image resolution, color saturation, wide viewing angles and readability in bright daylight. Quicker response times: Enjoy lightning-fast response times with a processor that is eight times faster than the previous generation. Available now, the Fusion Apollo RA800 has a suggested retail price of $999.99. With the same mounting specifications and connections as its predecessors, the new stereo is a drop-in replacement for existing RA770 and RA670 stereos. To learn more, visit Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin and its brands – JL Audio and Fusion – are committed to developing and delivering world-class audio entertainment solutions, including high-performance stereos, speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and other audio components for the marine, car, RV, powersports and home markets. For more information, visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team or follow our blog. 1Based on 2024 sales About Garmin: Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Garmin and Fusion are registered trademarks, and Apollo is a trademark of Garmin Ltd., or its subsidiaries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. AirPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors that are described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10- Q for the quarter ended March 29, 2025 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 001-41118). A copy of Garmin's 2024 Form 10-K and the Q1 2025 Form 10-Q can be downloaded from No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. MEDIA CONTACTS:Mike Cummings and Carly
Stuff.tv
a day ago
- Stuff.tv
Garmin Venu X1 is an Apple Watch Ultra for your Android phone
If you've always liked the look of an Apple Watch Ultra smartwatch but don't own an iPhone to pair it with, the Garmin Venu X1 could just be the next best thing. Compatible with both iOS and Android, the Garmin Venu X1 has a 2in scratch-resistant display (Garmin's biggest) and is housed in an 8mm titanium case (Garmin's thinnest) that's waterproof down to about 50m. The screen's 448×486 resolution should be ideal for showing its full-colour maps, whether you're navigating your way to the top of a mountain or just to the closest Lidl. It'll also show you things like your real-time heart rate, SPO2, and Body Battery, which is Garmin's way of working out how much energy you have, so you'll know whether you're ready to embark on one of the 100+ activities that it's capable of tracking. It'll also show notifications from your phone, so you'll have no excuse for missing that text reminding you to pick up some knock-off Monster Munch, and with support for Garmin Pay onboard you can tap it at the checkout too. The watch has a built-in speaker and microphone so you can use it for calls if you've got your hands full with shopping, plus there's also support for voice control. And if it's dark by the time you get home, there's even a built-in torch to help you navigate your way safely to the front door. How long the battery will last depends on which features you have turned on, but it'll do eight days in smartwatch mode, although that drops significantly to two days if you have the display in always-on mode. Use the GPS for any length of time and it'll fall to as little as seven hours if you also have music playing. Not all of its features are available when using the Venu X1 with iOS; you can't reply to texts from your wrist or view photo messages on the watch's screen, but that's still much more than an Apple Watch will do with an Android phone. The Garmin Venu X1 is available in two colours – black or moss with matching nylon straps – and it'll set you back £680/$800.
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs. Use tech to track your pet
'Have you seen the cats?' That's a common refrain in my household because our two felines, Maple and Juniper, can venture outside through a flap in the backdoor. Like many other London house cats, they're free to come and go, roaming the surrounding backyards and beyond, equipped with microchips to identify them if they get lost. If your cat likes to prowl outdoors for long stretches, or your dog has a tendency to run off, it can be distressing when they don't return as expected. If you're worried about your furry friend's whereabouts, technology can help you keep tabs on them. How pet tech works Dedicated pet trackers are collar-worn devices that typically use GPS signals to pinpoint the location of the animal wearing them. They use a 4G cellphone signal or your home Wi-Fi connection to relay the position to a smartphone app. There are many products on the market. Tractive, Jiobit and Pawfit are among brands that offer trackers for both dogs and cats. Devices for the latter are generally smaller and lighter. Dog trackers with integrated collars are available from Fi and Whistle. PetTracer is a cat collar that uses both GPS and radio signals from a home base station. FitBark, also for dogs, has an Apple Watch app to monitor location and other activity. Garmin has a range of GPS dog collars that work with handheld devices resembling walkie-talkies, but they're pricey and aimed at outdoors enthusiasts like hunters. Phone signals Most trackers let you designate a safe zone on a map, usually your house and surrounding area, and alert you if your pet has left it. They usually operate on the 4G LTE spectrum commonly used by wireless carriers. It typically has the longest range of any cellular signal, said Andrew Bleiman, Tractive's executive vice president for North America. That means strong connectivity in most of Europe and North America 'unless you're in a really far flung place like the middle of a national park,' Bleiman said. What it costs Exact price depends on brand and model. Most devices sell for less than $100. However, keep in mind you'll also have to pay a subscription fee for the cell service to function. While that could cost $100 or more a year, for some pet owners it's worth the 'peace of mind,' Bleiman said. Battery life The collars usually have a built-in rechargeable battery but battery life varies. Most will be last at least two to three days before they need charging, and a lot longer in ideal conditions. One big factor is signal strength. The battery will drain faster if the device has to work harder to pick up the GPS or connect to Wi-Fi. Some save power by not sending coordinates in the safe zone. Other features Like fitness watches for humans, pet tracking apps offer health and activity monitoring features. You can see how long your cat or dog has spent resting or exercising on a daily or hourly basis. But be aware, a tracker is 'not going to keep your pet in the backyard," Bleiman said. It will only "alert you when they leave the virtual fence area that you set up.' How to use it This One TechTip was inspired by Maple, who once went AWOL for days. It turned out he was hanging out in a backyard 10 doors down the street. We only found out after the residents got hold of a pet microchip scanner to look up our contact details to let us know so we could retrieve him. Tractive provided a loaner device to try. Using the included breakaway collar, we put it on Maple, who clearly didn't like it at first. He dashed out the back door and jumped through a hole in the fence. Over the next day, I used the Tractive app to monitor his movements. It showed his travels back and forth onto various neighboring properties. He came back to rest for a few hours around midnight, went out to prowl again around 3 a.m, then came back after an hour to nap some more. It was fascinating to see where he was spending his time. According to the app's 'heatmap," one of Maple's favorite spots was the same backyard where we had to retrieve him previously. Losing track About 24 hours after I attached the Tractive collar on Maple, I noticed he was no longer wearing it. It had somehow come off. If you can't find your pet's exact location, or the device gets lost, Tractive has a 'radar' feature to pinpoint it with your phone's Bluetooth. Other brands have similar features. On the app's map, I could see it was in a nearby backyard and that I was getting closer because the circle was getting bigger. But I couldn't figure out where it was and, not wanting to disturb the neighbors, I gave up. Bleiman recommends using a harness for cats that don't like collars, but I'm not convinced. Microchips It's common for cats and dogs to be implanted with microchips, with the details added to a database. That makes it much easier to reunite owners with lost dogs and cats, even if they've strayed hundreds of miles away or gone missing for years. Pet microchips, about the size of a grain of rice implanted just below the skin, are legally required in some European countries. There's no federal law in the U.S., though some places like Hawaii now require them, so check with state or local authorities. But there's some confusion about what microchips can do. Because they don't have a power supply, they can't be tracked in real time. Whoever finds your pet would need to take it to a vet or a shelter to can scan the device for contact details. Air Tags and similar devices are another option Many pet owners use Bluetooth trackers like Apple's Air Tags, Samsung's SmartTags or similar devices from Tile, Cube and Chipolo, which rely on low-power signals relayed by passing smartphones. Bluetooth trackers have a range of 100 to 500 feet (30 to 150 meters), depending on the model. The batteries last for months if not longer, and there's no need to pay for a subscription. However, they're not specifically marketed for pets. That hasn't stopped pet owners, judging from many recommendations they've posted in online forums. Chipolo advises that its round plastic trackers are only for 'in-house pets like house-trained cats and smaller dogs' and warns against using them on "larger dog breeds and outdoor cats." Still, they can be a solution for some pet owners. 'Bluetooth is a totally reasonable solution if you're in a downtown urban core,' Bleiman said. 'But pets move fast. And if you're in a wooded park, or you're in a suburban area — let alone a more rural or wilderness area — it's pretty unlikely your pet is going to be close to a Bluetooth device." ___ Is there a tech topic that you think needs explaining? Write to us at onetechtip@ with your suggestions for future editions of One Tech Tip.
