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Bugs and Issues

Samsung Galaxy Watch users report WatchMaker chaos after One UI 8 (Wear OS 6) update

Samsung’s rollout of One UI 8 for Galaxy Watch, based on Wear OS 6, is triggering widespread issues for users who rely on WatchMaker custom watch faces. The problems...

Dec 31, 2025 5 Min Read

Google

Google Pixel Watch companion app to get a new full battery notification feature

Last month, Google updated the Pixel Watch companion app in readiness for the arrival of the Pixel Watch 2. The update, besides preparing for new features like DND and Bedtime...

Nov 10, 2023 1 Min Read

Apple

[Updated] Apple Watch battery drain after watchOS 10 update affecting some (workarounds inside); charging issues also reported

Here’s the crux of the article in video form: New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on September 27, 2023) follows...

Oct 16, 2023 5 Min Read

Apps

In a first, Samsung smartwatches get govt. approval for this new health tracking feature

Technology has been opening many doors in different ways, and the latest is yet another breakthrough for Samsung following approval to bundle sleep apnea detection in their most recent Galaxy...

Oct 06, 2023 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

[U: Class action lawsuit] Replacement units for Fitbit Charge 5 devices bricked after recent update get backordered until August

Here’s the crux of the article in video form: New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on July 17, 2023) follows...

Oct 06, 2023 3 Min Read

Google

Google Pixel Watch 2 launched: Here are all the details (including first reactions)

Google unveiled the Pixel Watch 2, Pixel 8 and 8 Pro at its Made by Google event on October 4. The latest watch boasts significant upgrades over its predecessor. It...

Oct 05, 2023 6 Min Read

Apple

Apple Watch 'On iPhone' option (unable to play music from iPhone library) missing after watchOS 10 update? Here's what to know

Apple Watch users allege that the ‘On iPhone’ option is missing after the watchOS 10 update. Consequently, they are unable to play music from their iPhone library. The...

Sep 28, 2023 2 Min Read

Apple

watchOS 10 'Workout app' layout redesign 'a huge downgrade', as per some Apple Watch users

Here’s the crux of the article in video form: Some Apple Watch owners feel that the layout redesign of the Workout app in watchOS 10 is a huge...

Sep 28, 2023 3 Min Read

Apple

Apple Watch Ultra 2 too dim in night mode or dark environments? You aren't alone, but here's why

Apple Watch Ultra 2 owners have lately been alleging that the display screen is too dim in night mode or in dark environments. Apple recently released the latest addition to...

Sep 27, 2023 2 Min Read

Apps

Fitbit app 'step streak' missing or not showing after latest update; UI redesign met with backlash

The ‘step streak’ feature is reportedly missing or not showing in the Fitbit app after the latest app update. Step streak is a great way to keep track...

Sep 27, 2023 3 Min Read

Apple

[Updated] Apple Watch Weather complications not working after watchOS 10 update? Try these workarounds

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on September 26, 2023) follows: Some Apple Watch users on watchOS 10 have reported that Weather...

Sep 27, 2023 3 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

[Updated] Galaxy Watch 6 Classic 'ARRIL' typo in watch face, official wearable app & promo video getting Samsung roasted

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on July 31, 2023) follows: Samsung has been a leading player in the wearable technology market...

Sep 25, 2023 2 Min Read