Best Innovation \u2014 Double Tap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"PhoneArena](\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PhoneArena-2023-Smartwatch-Awards-The-best-and-most-innovative-ones.jpg\")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAs far as innovative new features go, we weren't expecting this one.<\/p>\n
Apple introduced Double Tap as one of the key innovations in its latest Apple Watch Series<\/a> 9. Previously an accessibility feature that few people knew about, Double Tap has moved to a more mature form and become a common way to navigate on the watch.<\/div>\nIt wasn't as revolutionary as we hoped and there were some limitations. The biggest one has to be that you have to flick your wrist first to turn on the screen before the double tap will work.<\/p>\n
However, in some scenarios it was absolutely brilliant and definitely looks like the future. Having the ability to operate your watch without ever touching it is really very promising.<\/div>\nBest hybrid watch \u2013 Withings ScanWatch 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"PhoneArena](\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1701896826_399_PhoneArena-2023-Smartwatch-Awards-The-best-and-most-innovative-ones.jpg\")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhen it comes to hybrid watches (those that hide a certain intelligence in a classic format), the competition is once again tough, but one brand stands<\/a> out and has launched new devices this year.<\/p>\nThe best is the new Withings ScanWatch 2.<\/p>\n
It looks sleek, as you'd expect from a classic watch, but it has most of the advanced sensors of a modern smartwatch so it can track your health and fitness.<\/p>\n
Buy it for the looks, but also for the incredible multi-week battery life.<\/p>\n
Best Sports Watch \u2013 Garmin Forerunner 265<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"PhoneArena](\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1701896827_840_PhoneArena-2023-Smartwatch-Awards-The-best-and-most-innovative-ones.jpg\")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIf you've ever been curious about sports watches, you know that they come with these pixel-memory monochrome displays that don't have the vibrant colors<\/a> of an OLED display, not even close.<\/p>\nThat finally changed this year, as many smartwatches arrived with a full OLED display.<\/p>\n
Garmin has notably released three new relatively affordable models, all with an OLED screen: the Forerunner 265\/965, the Venu 3\/3s and the Vivoactive 5.<\/p>\n
Of these, the Forerunner 265 is best for the more sporty as it supports dual-band GPS, but all others also have the same very nice new menu system and multi-day battery life (expect about 4 to 5 days with the always-on screen enabled).<\/p>\n
Best Smartwatch \u2013 Apple Watch Series 9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"PhoneArena](\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1701896827_656_PhoneArena-2023-Smartwatch-Awards-The-best-and-most-innovative-ones.jpg\")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFinally, when it comes to smartwatches, the reward goes to the Apple Watch Series 9<\/span>.<\/p>\nBut honestly, we're a little sad to see that the competition didn't do enough and that Apple was able to remain the dominant force despite almost nothing new in this new Series 9 watch.<\/p>\n
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAs far as innovative new features go, we weren't expecting this one.<\/p>\n
It wasn't as revolutionary as we hoped and there were some limitations. The biggest one has to be that you have to flick your wrist first to turn on the screen before the double tap will work.<\/p>\n
Best hybrid watch \u2013 Withings ScanWatch 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhen it comes to hybrid watches (those that hide a certain intelligence in a classic format), the competition is once again tough, but one brand stands<\/a> out and has launched new devices this year.<\/p>\nThe best is the new Withings ScanWatch 2.<\/p>\n
It looks sleek, as you'd expect from a classic watch, but it has most of the advanced sensors of a modern smartwatch so it can track your health and fitness.<\/p>\n
Buy it for the looks, but also for the incredible multi-week battery life.<\/p>\n
Best Sports Watch \u2013 Garmin Forerunner 265<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIf you've ever been curious about sports watches, you know that they come with these pixel-memory monochrome displays that don't have the vibrant colors<\/a> of an OLED display, not even close.<\/p>\nThat finally changed this year, as many smartwatches arrived with a full OLED display.<\/p>\n
Garmin has notably released three new relatively affordable models, all with an OLED screen: the Forerunner 265\/965, the Venu 3\/3s and the Vivoactive 5.<\/p>\n
Of these, the Forerunner 265 is best for the more sporty as it supports dual-band GPS, but all others also have the same very nice new menu system and multi-day battery life (expect about 4 to 5 days with the always-on screen enabled).<\/p>\n
Best Smartwatch \u2013 Apple Watch Series 9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFinally, when it comes to smartwatches, the reward goes to the Apple Watch Series 9<\/span>.<\/p>\nBut honestly, we're a little sad to see that the competition didn't do enough and that Apple was able to remain the dominant force despite almost nothing new in this new Series 9 watch.<\/p>\n
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhen it comes to hybrid watches (those that hide a certain intelligence in a classic format), the competition is once again tough, but one brand stands<\/a> out and has launched new devices this year.<\/p>\n The best is the new Withings ScanWatch 2.<\/p>\n It looks sleek, as you'd expect from a classic watch, but it has most of the advanced sensors of a modern smartwatch so it can track your health and fitness.<\/p>\n Buy it for the looks, but also for the incredible multi-week battery life.<\/p>\n If you've ever been curious about sports watches, you know that they come with these pixel-memory monochrome displays that don't have the vibrant colors<\/a> of an OLED display, not even close.<\/p>\n That finally changed this year, as many smartwatches arrived with a full OLED display.<\/p>\n Garmin has notably released three new relatively affordable models, all with an OLED screen: the Forerunner 265\/965, the Venu 3\/3s and the Vivoactive 5.<\/p>\n Of these, the Forerunner 265 is best for the more sporty as it supports dual-band GPS, but all others also have the same very nice new menu system and multi-day battery life (expect about 4 to 5 days with the always-on screen enabled).<\/p>\n Finally, when it comes to smartwatches, the reward goes to the Apple Watch Series 9<\/span>.<\/p>\n But honestly, we're a little sad to see that the competition didn't do enough and that Apple was able to remain the dominant force despite almost nothing new in this new Series 9 watch.<\/p>\nBest Sports Watch \u2013 Garmin Forerunner 265<\/h2>\n
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Smartwatch \u2013 Apple Watch Series 9<\/h2>\n
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