Apple and Samsung have announced notable smartwatch software updates, with Apple’s watchOS 26.5 addressing workout alert and messaging bugs, and Samsung launching One UI 8.5 for its latest devices.

I have a complicated relationship with smartwatches. I always wanted one on my wrist as a kid, and I promise you I was the only 14-year-old with a Seiko MessageWatch on his wrist in 1998. The early ...

Pebble is back, baby. On Monday, Google (which owns Pebble's IP via its Fitbit purchase) open-sourced the OG modern smartwatch's software. Although that paves the road for anyone to make new ...

The big picture: Though Pebble has long ceased to exist as a functioning commercial entity, the brand continues to enjoy a loyal following and a vibrant online community. Enthusiasts have spent years ...

Steve was a Senior Writer at AP, where he covered over 40 smartphones a year. Steve has carried the latest and greatest around in his pocket for nearly 30 years, with everything from Motorola StarTACs ...