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Is Google's new step count algorithm any good? I put the Pixel Watch 3 to the test

Google's new step algorithm is designed for "challenging situations" where a watch normally can't track movement. Here's how it does in real life.

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Polar follows Garmin's lead as 'optional' subscriptions becomes the new normal

Polar is the latest expensive fitness watch brand to add a subscription, and we probably won't have any sub-free smartwatches soon.

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Google Pixel 9a launch live blog: review, camera comparisons, deals, and more

The Google Pixel 9a is here and we're reacting to all the reviews and telling you everything we think about the phone. Follow along!

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Google Pixel 9a review: The Energizer Pixel

The Pixel 9a has cutbacks to on-device AI, cameras, and charging that you'll gladly accept in exchange for its epic battery life and $300 discount.

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Testing the Garmin HRM 200 and Polar H10 convinced me I was (mostly) too harsh on chest straps

If you're not hypersensitive to tight devices, a chest strap is unquestionably better than your current smartwatch.

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Rumored Galaxy Watch 8 Classic would need to channel Samsung's 'Pro' legacy to stay relevant

It looks all but certain a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is coming, but Samsung's alternating schedule leaves a gap that it should fix.

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Garmin Connect Plus in-depth hands-on: Much more than an AI, unfortunately

The Garmin Connect Plus AI is a harmless novelty, but there are some vital tools behind the paywall that will upset long-time Garmin fans used to free software.

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Google Pixel 9a finally gets a launch date after 'component quality issue'

Google sets a date for when the Pixel 9a will show up in stores.

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Garmin Connect Plus subscription adds Active Intelligence, new workouts and coaching

Garmin Connect Plus is a new subscription, adding AI insights and premium perks while keeping old features free. Will Garmin users pay for it?

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Force Apple to make its Watch less exclusive, and the entire smartwatch industry changes

As unlikely as it is for Apple to open up messaging to non-Apple Watches, it could reshape the entire wearable market, including Android watches.

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The Pixel 9a is everything the iPhone 16e wished it was

Comparing the iPhone 16e and Pixel 9a makes me realize that the iPhone is just a bad deal.

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The Pixel 9a makes me feel weird, in a good way

While Samsung and Apple are both struggling in various regards, everything seems to be going better than ever for Google, and the Pixel 9a makes it pretty obvious.

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The Pixel 8a is still a great smartphone choice, and here's why

If I needed a new phone, I'd buy another Pixel 8a, and the release of the Pixel 9a won't change that.

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Google Pixel 10a: What we expect to see

While the Google Pixel 10a is probably six months away from release, we've already seen rumors and leaks of what's to come. Here's everything you need to know.

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Meta's head of Oculus Publishing used GDC to debunk your 'theories' about VR profitability

Chris Pruett went on stage at GDC 2025 to counter criticisms that Meta has abandoned devs to focus on Horizon and F2P games — and hint at a Quest 4 demographic.

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Google's clinical sleep lead has cool ideas for the future of smartwatch sleep data

Sleep tracking on smartwatches keeps getting more complicated, but Google's sleep lead has even more ambitious dreams of what comes next.

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Pixel 9a arrives with a fresh new look, packs tons of AI features, and a massive battery life

Google launched its budget phone by adding to its latest Pixel 9 series, which has a sleek new look and all the AI features you'd need.

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Here's why the Google Pixel 9a ditched the camera bar

Google explained to us why it needed to remove the Pixel series' signature look; it may not be a reason you'd expect.

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Google Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 8a: More than a facelift

The Google Pixel 9a will wow you with its larger, brighter display and excellent battery life, but 8a owners may not have enough reason to upgrade.

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Google Pixel 9a hands-on: Extreme makeover, phone edition

I got up close to Google's new "personality" for the A-series, designed to set it apart from the flagships.

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The Forerunner 975 and 275 will show how much gas Garmin has left in the tank

Our two favorite running watches should get new models in the next couple of months, but how many new ideas does Garmin have left?

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Wear OS 5.1 represents a new class of slow, substantial Pixel Watch updates

Google used to release Pixel Watch updates without fail, but now it wants to slow the releases down. Here's why that could be a good thing.

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I grilled Strava's execs about the app's future and how Athlete Intelligence will improve

Athlete Intelligence just left its beta testing, but Strava's CTO and CPO told me that they're "not done" making it better.

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Samsung wants to avoid a bendgate disaster with a durable Galaxy S25 Edge

There's a lot of speculation about Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge specs, but a Samsung executive says something to watch is the phone's durability.

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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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