Google previewed Wear OS 6 at the Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday, introducing a significant visual overhaul with the new Material 3 Expressive design language. The update will bring new colours, animations and buttons to smartwatches. The tech giant has also released the first developer preview of Wear OS 6, based on Android 16.
Pixel Watch 4 will reportedly not offer an upgrade in terms of the SoC. Google is said to use the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 in the upcoming wearable. This would be the third consecutive year the company will pack the same chipset in its Pixel Watch lineup. The upcoming model is said to be available in 41mm and 45mm size options.
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon SoC for wearables is in the works and could potentially boost the performance of smartwatches that will run the next generation of the Wear OS, as per a report. The chip is said to have been codenamed Aspen and carry the model number SW6100.
Qualcomm will host a Snapdragon XR Day in India next week, the company has announced. At the event, the US-based chipmaker will showcase the latest technologies in the world of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) — all encompassed and interpolated under the umbrella term of extended reality (XR). The Snapdragon XR Day is part of its “Snapdragon for India” initiative for which the company has already announced the Snapdragon Auto Day the week after.
The Boat Valour Watch 1 GPS is priced from Rs. 5,999 in India and is sold in silicone and nylon strap options. It features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, built-in GPS, and AI-backed workout recognition. It supports Bluetooth calling, real-time fitness tracking, and swim analytics. The smartwatch is powered by an X2 chipset, and with a 300mAh battery, it is said to offer up to 15 days of battery life.
According to a report by Counterpoint Research, global smartwatch shipments fell 2 percent YoY in Q1 2025, marking the fifth straight quarterly decline, driven by slowing demand in India and reduced Apple shipments. China's smartwatch shipments, led by Huawei, Imoo, and Xiaomi, grew 37 percent YoY. Despite a continued decline, Apple held the top spot, while Samsung saw an 18 percent drop. Imoo led the growing kids’ smartwatch segment.
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses were released in 2023 in the US, while they were only recently introduced in other markets such as India. However, the successor to the smart glasses may not be too far away. According to a report, alleged renders of the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses successor have surfaced which showcase two separate designs for sunglasses and prescription glasses. The glasses are reported to come with improved battery life and enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) features.
Question What’s Real (QWR), an Indian deep-tech startup, unveiled Humbl, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart glasses, on Thursday. The startup claims that Humbl is the first made in India AI smart glasses, and offers features similar to the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses. The Indian version is said to come equipped with an AI assistant that can record videos, summarise conversations, play music, help with navigation, and more.
Amazfit Active 2 Square was launched in India with a 1.75-inch AMOLED display. It has a BioTracker 6.0 PPG sensor for monitoring heart rate, sleep. It supports Bluetooth calling. The smartwatch offers more than 160 sports modes. It has Bluetooth 5.2 and BLE connectivity.
Google Maps app is now available on Garmin smartwatches with turn-by-turn navigation. The app is available for free on the Connect IQ Store. It is to be noted that Google started rolling out turn-by-turn navigation for wearables running Wear OS in January 2023.
The Sony WF-C710N earphones are priced at Rs. 8,990 in India, with a Rs. 1,000 cashback offer valid until July 31. Available in four colours, including a transparent Glass Blue variant, they feature ANC, Adaptive Sound Control, Quick Attention Mode, and AI-backed call noise cancellation. The earbuds offer up to 40 hours of battery life together with the case, without ANC. They support Multipoint Connectivity, DSEE, in-ear detection, touch controls, and Sony Sound Connect app compatibility.
Apple is rumoured to be developing a successor to the Vision Pro and it could be launched as early as this year, as per a seasoned journalist. The Apple Vision Pro successor is said to come with several minor upgrades in tow, including a faster processor, improved components that support artificial intelligence (AI) tasks, and a new strap option.
Google's Gemini AI assistant is now rolling out to Wear OS smartwatches, replacing the Google Assistant. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series, unveiled recently, will be among the first to feature the Gemini AI assistant. It will be available across various brands running recent Wear OS versions, while Wear OS 6 devices will support Gemini integration with built-in applications.
Google on Wednesday released the latest Pixel drop ahead of schedule, and it brings several new features to Pixel devices. One of the biggest announcements is a free one year subscription to the Google AI Pro plan for Pixel 9 Pro owners. This gives them access to the company’s latest Veo 3 video generation model. Further, it brings Google’s recently introduced AI Mode in Circle-to-Search along with Gemini on Wear OS-powered Pixel Watch.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra in Titanium Blue features a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display, a 47mm titanium case, and durability ratings of IP6X, 10ATM, and MIL-STD 810H. It supports dual-band GPS and an SOS siren. Health features include ECG, blood pressure, fall detection, Energy Score, and Antioxidant Index. Backed by a 590mAh battery, it is said to offer up to 48 hours in Exercise Power Saving Mode and up to 100 hours in complete Power Saving Mode.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic were launched at the Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday. The Galaxy Watch 8 is available in 40mm and 44mm sizes, while the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic comes in a single 46mm variant. They are equipped with the Exynos W1000 chip.
Meta announced the roll out of Zoom’s standalone app on Tuesday. The app will allow users to be present during video conferences as their virtual avatars. According to the app’s listing on Meta’s website, Zoom’s standalone app will function with any paid or free Zoom license. This is in line with Zoom’s recent push to expand its presence in the virtual reality space. Zoom’s CEO, in June 2024, reportedly said that he wants AI clones in meetings.
Ahead of its expected launch on July 9, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has been spotted with Gemini voice assistant. The promo image, shared by WinFuture’s Roland Quandt on Bluesky, shows a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic with “Ask Google Gemini” on the display. Google is reportedly bringing AI assistant to WearOS, and hence, could be available for the entire Galaxy Watch 8 Series.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro will be available for an effective price of Rs. 10,999 during the Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale with bank offers and discounts, down from the Rs. 19,999 launch price. Available in Silver and White shades, they feature 10.5mm dynamic drivers with 6.1mm Planar units, and AI-backed adaptive ANC, including Ambient and Siren Detect modes. They are claimed to offer up to 30 hours of playback without ANC. The earbuds have an IP57 rating and weigh 5.4g each.
The OnePlus Buds 4 are priced at Rs. 5,999 in India and will go on sale on July 12. They come with 11mm woofers, 6mm tweeters, Hi-Res Wireless Audio certification, and LHDC 5.0 codec support. The TWS earphones offer up to 55dB adaptive ANC, AI call noise reduction, Bluetooth 5.4 and dual-device connectivity as well as a 47ms low-latency Gaming Mode. They offer up to 45 hours of total playback with the included charging case.
Ai+ Wearbuds was launched by Madhav Sheth’s AI+ brand at an event held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The smartwatch is advertised as a two-in-one ecosystem product and comes with built-in true-wireless-stereo (TWS) earbuds. It sports a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen and is equipped with heart rate and SpO2 monitoring sensors. Meanwhile, the earbuds carry 6mm dynamic drivers and a playback time of more than three hours.
Nothing’s CMF launched the Watch Pro 2 in India with a 1.32-inch AMOLED touchscreen and interchangeable bezels in July 2024. Now, the budget brand is reportedly planning to unveil the Watch Pro 3 with a price tag of EUR 99 (roughly Rs. 9,963.27). However, the company has not confirmed the price details or announced a launch date.
Samsung is rumoured to unveil the Galaxy Watch 8 series as well as the successor to 2024’s Watch Ultra soon. Ahead of their anticipated debut during this year’s Galaxy Unpacked, complete specifications of all upcoming smartwatches have surfaced. As per a report, the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and the Watch Ultra 2 will be powered by a 3nm Samsung Exynos chipset, running on Wear OS 6.
Mivi AI Buds in-ear earphones were launched in India on Friday. The company’s latest truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones come equipped with a voice-based artificial intelligence (AI) system that users can talk to hands-free. Dubbed Mivi AI, it is a context-aware assistant with memory function, and requires being connected with the companion app to function.
Huawei Watch Fit 4 and Watch Fit 4 Pro feature a 1.82-inch AMOLED display and offer 5ATM water resistance. The the Pro also gets IP6X dust resistance and an ECG sensor. Both watches feature an aluminium alloy case, with the Pro model has a titanium bezel. The smartwatches support Bluetooth calling and GPS with the Sunflower Positioning System. The Watch Fit 4 series are claimed to offer a battery life of up to 10 days.
A tipster suggests Google may launch several new accessories alongside the Pixel 10 series, including new Pixel Buds 2a in four colourways. Meanwhile, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 may debut in a new Sterling (grey) shade. Google is also tipped to launch a Rock Candy-coloured Pixel Charger and a Pixel Wireless Charger.
The Pebble Halo smart ring features a stainless steel design, a digital display, and is available in six sizes, from sizes seven to 12. It offers trackers for heart rate, SpO2, sleep, stress, HRV, steps, and calories. Additional features include gesture controls for scrolling and gaming, as well as camera and music control. The ring is said to offer up to four days of battery life and is compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
The Boult FluidX and FluidX Pro over-the-ear headphones have an IPX5 water resistance rating. Both get 40mm bass-boosted drivers with BoomX Technology, ANC and ENC support. They support Bluetooth 5.4, 60ms low-latency Combat Gaming Mode, touch controls, and voice assistant compatibility. The FluidX Pro and the base FluidX are claimed to offer up to 70 hours and up to 60 hours of battery life, respectively, without ANC.
Honor Watch 5 Ultra was launched in China in three colourways. It sports a 1.5-inch AMOLED display and offers an ECG sensor as well as heart rate tracking. It is claimed to offer up to 15 days of battery life with eSIM disabled. The Watch 5 Ultra has an IP68-rating for dust and water resistance. The smartwatch features a 480mAh battery.
The OnePlus Buds 4 will launch in India on July 8 alongside the Nord 5 and Nord CE 5. They will be sold in Storm Grey and Zen Green shades and will feature 11mm woofers, 6mm tweeters and dual DACs. The TWS earphones will support LHDC 5.0 audio codec, up to 55dB adaptive ANC, AI-backed call noise cancellation, and real-time AI translation.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are expected to launch next week during the Galaxy Unpacked event. A new leak suggests that the Galaxy Watch 8 series will have seven new watch faces. Details about the watch faces were reportedly spotted on the Galaxy Watch 7 Manager app.
Meta is rumoured to be developing an advanced pair of smart glasses codenamed Hypernova. A tipster has now shared a leaked first look at the wearable and it does not appear to be too different from the current Ray-Ban Meta Glasses in terms of design. It is also suggested that Meta could rename the smart glasses from its current Hypernova codename to ‘Meta Celeste’.
Coros Pace 3 and several other smartwatch models are affected by a Bluetooth vulnerability, allowing nearby malicious users to access personal data, view smartphone notifications, or reset devices. The company acknowledged the flaw, and confirmed it is working on updates and patches for newer models are expected by the end of July.
Nothing Headphone 1 feature 40mm dynamic drivers, up to 42dB ANC with transparency mode, and KEF-tuned audio. The headphones support Bluetooth 5.3, dual-device connectivity, and AAC, SBC, and LDAC codecs. Equipped with a 1,040mAh battery, it is said to attain a full charge in 120 minutes via a USB Type-C port. The Headphone 1 are claimed to offer up to 80 hours of battery life on a single charge when using the AAC codec with ANC disabled.
OnePlus revealed that the Nord 5 handset will go on sale in India on July 9 at 12pm IST, while the Nord CE 5 will be available from July 12 at 12am IST via Amazon, the OnePlus website, and offline stores. The Nord CE 5 will get a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset, a 7,100mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, and a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 primary rear sensor with OIS support.
Samsung has commenced the rollout of the One UI 8 Watch Beta in select markets, according to a report. Initially released for the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, it is based on the latest WearOS 6 OS for Android-powered wearables. The One UI 8 Watch Beta update reportedly adds Now Brief and Now Bar, two AI-backed features. There are also Antioxidant Index, Bedtime Guidance, and more features which Samsung announced as part of One UI 8 last month.
Apple is said to be developing several head-mounted wearable products. According to a market analyst, as many as seven XR headsets and smart glasses are in the works across two product groups. The first will be a M5-powered Apple Vision Pro and it may be introduced as soon as Q3 2025. Meanwhile, the Cupertino-based tech giant is also developing a smart glass competitor to the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses.
Nothing Headphone 1 are scheduled to be launched on July 1 alongside the Nothing Phone 3. Ahead of the anticipated launch, specifications of the first over-ear headphones from the UK-based OEM have been leaked. The Nothing Headphone 1 are said to come with support for active noise cancellation (ANC) and spatial audio. They may be equipped with 40mm drivers with LDAC codec support. Backing the headphones could be a 1,040mAh battery.
Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm and Xiaomi Smart Band 10 were launched at the Human x Car x Home event on Thursday. The former arrives as a compact variant of the standard Watch S4, sporting a 1.32-inch circular AMOLED screen and up to eight days of battery life. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is the successor to last year’s Smart Band 9 and comes with a 9-axis sensor and sleep monitoring features.
Xiaomi AI Glasses have launched in China, as a new wearable running on Xiaomi's Vela OS and powered by a Snapdragon AR1+ chip. They feature a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, it supports first-person video and photography, similar to Meta Ray-Ban AI Glasses. Users can access live object recognition, real-time text translation, and voice assistance, on the Xiaomi AI Glasses.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Core were introduced in India on Thursday and are priced at Rs. 4,999. The TWS earphones feature dynamic drivers, ANC support, and Galaxy AI features like the Interpreter. They are claimed to be designed for comfort as they feature secure wingtips and are said to offer the best-in-segment call quality. The Galaxy Buds C ore will go on sale starting June 27.
The Vivo TWS Air 3 Pro earphones have launched in China, priced at CNY 199 (roughly Rs. 2,400) for the base model and CNY 229 (roughly Rs. 2,700) for the long battery life version. They feature a 12mm driver, up to 50dB adaptive ANC, an IP54 rating, DeepX 3.0 stereo effect and spatial audio modes. They come with support for the LC3 codec and Bluetooth 6.0. The total battery life of the headsets is claimed to last for up to 47 or 52 hours, depending on the variant.
The CMF Buds 2a are now available for purchase in India at Rs. 2,199. They feature 12.4mm Bio-Fibre drivers with Dirac Tuning, up to 42dB ANC with Transparency and Smart Adaptive Modes. They support Bluetooth 5.4, dual device connectivity, and Ultra Bass Technology 2.0. A six-mic system with Clear Voice and Wind Noise Reduction 2.0 is claimed to improve call clarity. They are said to last for up to 35.5 hours with the case, on a single charge.
Xiaomi will unveil its Al Glasses on June 26 at 7pm (4:30pm IST) in China. The company has posted teasers on Weibo confirming the arrival of the new smart glasses. The event will also introduce the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, Redmi K80 Ultra, Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro and Redmi K Pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Core were expected to be introduced alongside the next generation of Galaxy foldables on July 9. However, the South Korean tech conglomerate has now teased a launch date much earlier than its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event. A microsite dedicated to the launch on an e-commerce platform teases that the TWS earphones will go on sale on June 27.
The JBL Endurance Zone open-ear earphones feature a flexible ear hook, an IP68 rating, and JBL’s OpenSound tech for environmental awareness. They include an 18mm and an 11mm dual-driver setup and support Adaptive Bass Boost. The headset supports Bluetooth 5.3, Google Fast Pair, and multipoint connectivity. The earbuds have a 58mAh battery each, while the case has a 520mAh cell. They are said to offer up to 32 hours of total playback time.
Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition was launched on Tuesday. It is a limited edition model of the affordable mixed reality (MR) headset, which was first introduced by Meta in September 2024. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition comes with a preloaded Xbox app that serves as a hub through which users can launch game titles via the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta).
OnePlus Nord 5 will be equipped with a dual rear camera unit, including a 50-megapixel main rear sensor and an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter. The handset will feature a 50-megapixel selfie snapper as well. Meanwhile, the OnePlus Buds 4 will support up to 55dB adaptive ANC and up to 47ms ultra-low latency.
With Samsung officially announcing the date for its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event, new renders of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series have surfaced, hinting at the major design overhaul expected this year. The lineup is likely to include three models — Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra (2025) — all reportedly featuring a new squircle-shaped design inspired by the previous Galaxy Watch Ultra. The Classic and Ultra versions are also said to include an additional “Quick Button” for enhanced functionality.
Samsung has announced the date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event. At the biannual showcase, the company is expected to take the wraps off its latest generation of foldable smartphones — the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Alongside, we could also see the debut of the Galaxy Watch 8 series, Galaxy Z Flip FE as well as the recently teased Galaxy Buds Core.
The Boat Airdopes Prime 701 ANC feature dual 10mm drivers, and up to 46dB ANC with 24-bit Spatial Audio. They offer quad-mic AI ENC, in-ear detection, and allow for easy EQ customisation via the Boat Hearables app. The earphones offer a 60ms low-latency Beast Mode and Google Fast Pair technology. Together with the case, they are claimed to offer a battery life of up to 50 hours.
