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Daily Record
4 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Refurbished Apple smartwatches drop to £89 in Wowcher deal
Tech fans are snapping up Apple fitness trackers for less than £100 Wowcher has launched a deal on refurbished Apple Series 3 smartwatches for £89, worth £249.99, according to the deals site. The offer also includes a six-month warranty with an option to add a screen protector. The 38MM Apple Series 3 watch has a string of features, especially for people who like to keep fit. Key health features include a heart rate monitor, tracking workouts, and real-time health insights. It can also be used when swimming with waterproof resistance rated up to 50 metres. Meanwhile, the built-in GPS can be used for precise location tracking during outdoor activities, such as running and hiking. The 38MM Apple Series 3 watch also allows for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for notifications, calls, and texts directly on your wrist. Wowcher categorises the refurbished device as 'good condition with minor wear and tear; fully functional'. The 38MM Apple Series 3 watch is no longer available to buy on the Apple website, or similar retailers such as Currys or Amazon. However, consumers can find secondhand models on eBay. Alternatively, customers who would prefer to buy a brand new watch and are willing to pay extra can opt for the Apple Watch Series 10 (Amazon, £399). It's designed with a bigger display with up to 30 per cent more screen area, a thinner and lighter design, and advanced health insights, including the ability to take an ECG at any time (a test that records the electrical activity of the heart). Meanwhile, Galaxy is set to release its new Watch 8, which has built-in AI and improved sleep, running, and holistic health features. It can be pre-ordered now and will ship on Friday, July 25. Fitbits are another popular smartwatch option. This Versa 4 model can be bought for £129.99 at Argos. Prospective buyers new to Wowcher can find reviews and ratings of its quality and service on Trustpilot, where there are more than 131,000 reviews. One person bought a watch, writing: "So easy to purchase. Amazing deal. I'm very excited about receiving my watch." Another consumer had issues with redeeming a code, writing: "I had an initial difficulty redeeming my voucher. The tutorial video should be an option that is better signposted to help buyers redeem their voucher." Another added: "First time of using Wowcher and it couldn't have been simpler! Saved £300 on an Armani watch and it's perfect." Another buyer left a review about redeeming the code, saying, "Was quick and easy. Well explained. No need to visit another website to redeem code."
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Shoppers race to buy Apple Watch as it drops from £419 down to £155
While this smartwatch was released in 2021, it is still compatible with Apple's flagship devices. When it comes to technology, Apple is one the leading brands on the market. Well known for their iPhones and iPads, many loyal fans want to complete the set by also purchasing an Apple Watch which can seamlessly be connected to the devices. However, for those wanting the latest edition to hit the market with the toughest case for added durability, shoppers will need to spend a whopping £799 on the Apple Watch Series 10 GPS with a titanium case. While this hefty price tag may put some shoppers off, those who are happy to buy an older or refurbished model will be able to find some cracking bargains online. One stand out deal we found was on the Apple Watch Series 7 through Wowcher. Cut down from £419.99, savvy shoppers can now snap up this smartwatch for £155. Launched in 2021, the series 7 watch is still worn by thousands of Apple fans across the world as it is still compatible with the tech brand's flagship smartphones, reports the Manchester Evening News. In comparison to the older series 6 watch, this device boasts a larger display and a faster charging time. Additionally, the series 7 is also equipped with the modern design language as the most recent device to hit the shelves, as well as all-day battery life. Apple Watch Series 7 Product Description While the series 7 was priced at £429 when it was launched, shoppers would be buying a refurbished model which comes with a much more budget friendly price tag. This means the watch has been restored by a professional due to its previous use, but the only difference shoppers should see is some cosmetic wear and tear. Equipped with a variety of sensors to help track your health data and workouts, this smartwatch will be able to notify you if your heart rate has become irregular. On top of this, the watch is equipped with a GPS to help track your location whether you are out for a cycle or run. For those wanting something with a later launch date and to be delivered new, Amazon is selling the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) for £209 (RRP £219). Available with a variety of watch straps, this smartwatch lets you stay connected with those around you while also keeping tabs on your fitness. Alternatively, for those who want to try out the newest Android smart watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is currently available to pre-order off Argos for £319. If shoppers choose to buy through Argos they will be able to redeem a Duo Wireless Charger and a Hybrid Band for free. The Apple Watch Series 7 has been refurbished through IncTablet, which currently has a 4.5 star rating from previous customers on Trustpilot. And dozens of shoppers have already snapped up the Wowcher deal. One reviewer said: "IncTablet were fantastic throughout all of the transactions. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for good products and excellent service." With another customer adding: "Just bought a used Apple iPad Pro from these guys, and what a great experience. Super competitive price, next-day despatch and the iPad was in pristine condition. Even came with a brand new charging cable. Can't praise them enough." A third shopper also said: "Minor fault with my Apple Watch delivered, advice was given in a timely manner to help resolve the issue. When the issue couldn't be resolved a quick turnaround for a replacement device being sent out. 10/10 customer service." However, some shoppers weren't pleased with the quality of their device but noted that a resolution was quickly found. One person explained: "When my iPad arrived on December 4th (a surprise gift for my son) the quality of the screen was unacceptable to me, as it had way too many scratches which I was not expecting. "However when I complained to the company IncTablet, they responded quickly that very same day and have apologised, offering to replace the iPad for a better one." To buy the Apple Watch Series 7, click HERE. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Gizmodo
6 days ago
- Gizmodo
Apple Watch Series 10 Stays Discounted Post-Prime Day, With Low Stock and Lower Prices Than Black Friday
Keeping track of life's little details can feel like spinning plates. You silence a meeting reminder, check your heart rate after a quick jog, then try to remember where you left your phone. A smartwatch pulls those scattered tasks into one wrist tap, and the Apple Watch Series 10 GPS model does it with the familiar polish Apple fans love. It shows texts at a glance, counts steps without fuss, and slips under a shirt cuff in time for dinner out. Head over to Amazon to get the Apple Watch Series 10 GPS 42mm case Smartwatch for just $299, down from its usual price of $399. That's a discount of $100 and 25% off. See at Amazon First impression: the screen is bright enough to banish squinting on sunny afternoons yet gentle on battery life. Raise your wrist and the always‑on display greets you with the hour, closing ring progress, or whatever custom face you pick from the growing gallery. The case feels light, more like a bracelet than a gadget, which makes all‑day wear easy during work, errands, and a quick lap around the block before bed. Notifications arrive with a soft tap that is easy to feel but won't startle you in a quiet classroom. Reply to a text with a quick voice dictate or dismiss that group chat when you need focus. If you misplace your iPhone between couch cushions again, a single swipe triggers a ping so loud the search ends in seconds. Little conveniences pile up quickly. Fitness fans will appreciate the upgraded sensor stack that tracks runs, swims, and even mindful breathing sessions. GPS locks on fast, so outdoor walks record accurate routes without waiting on a signal. At night, sleep tracking kicks in automatically, and the next morning you wake to a gentle summary of hours slept and heart rate trends. Pair the watch with Bluetooth earbuds and leave the phone at home while you chase negative splits or simply stroll the neighborhood birdsong. Battery life stretches beyond a full day for most users, and a quick magnetic charge before shower time brings it back to full strength. With water resistance for laps at the pool and fall detection that can send help if needed, the watch carries quiet peace of mind along with its tech tricks. The Apple Watch Series 10 GPS 42mm case Smartwatch is still available for $299 at Amazon, a tidy savings compared with the regular $399 price. See at Amazon
Phone Arena
6 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
This rugged Garmin smartwatch with 'infinite' battery life is on sale at a record low price
A record low price after Prime Day? I bet you didn't expect to see that happening to a lot of mobile tech products, but it is true for at least one of the best smartwatches from Garmin right now. I'm talking about the Instinct 2X Solar, which may not the brand's newest wearable device, but it is still one of its most robust, long-lasting, and feature-packed models you can get on a budget. Normally priced at $449.99 and discounted many times over its more than two years on the market, this bad boy is incredibly cheaper than ever before in a graphite colorway. 50mm Smartwatch with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Case, Power Glass Lens, GPS, Multi-Band Frequency Support, Built-in LED Flashlight, Heart Rate Monitoring, Pulse Ox Sensor, Sleep Tracking, Unlimited Battery Life with Solar Charging, Graphite Color Buy at Amazon Amazon is slashing no less than $171 (or 38 percent) off that list price with no special requirements at the time of this writing, thus beating its own discount from just last month and making an already excellent value proposition pretty much unrivaled. The key selling point of the Instinct 2X Solar (even at its regular price) is without a doubt its battery life, which starts at a mind-blowing 40 days in "smartwatch mode" and can go all the way up to... infinity. That's right, you're looking at an intelligent timepiece here that may never require recharging as long as you go out in the sun frequently enough. Of course, both the 40-day and "unlimited" battery life ratings will greatly depend on how much you use certain functions and features (mainly, the GPS connectivity) on the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar, but regardless of all that, the likes of the Apple Watch Series 10 or Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 clearly have nothing on this product, at least in this particular department. Long-term durability is another area where the ultra-affordable Instinct 2X Solar undeniably excels thanks to a fiber-reinforced polymer case, Power Glass lens, water resistance up to 100 meters, and military-grade resistance to extreme temperatures, vibration, and even the occasional drop on a hard surface. Other respectable (at the very least) specs and capabilities include 24/7 heart rate monitoring, advanced sleep tracking, blood oxygen supervision, ABC sensors (altimeter, barometer, and compass), and yes, even a built-in LED flashlight to help guide you through the toughest nighttime adventures. That's a lot of value for not a whole lot of money right now, don't you think? Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Tom's Guide
6 days ago
- Health
- Tom's Guide
I walked 5,000 steps with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Apple Watch 10 — and there's a clear winner
I just walked 5,000 steps with the new Galaxy Watch 8 Classic on my left wrist and the Apple Watch Series 10 on my right wrist to find out which flagship smartwatch is the more accurate fitness tracker. In addition to manually counting my steps during the walk as a control, I ran Strava on my smartphone for distance, climb and pace data. So, which device was produced the cleanest, most precise data in this showdown of the Apple Watch Series 10 versus Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic? Read on. But first, how do these two top-tier wearables compare? The Apple Watch Series 10 arrived in fall 2024, boasting an updated case design with a thinner and lighter profile, updated touchscreen, and faster charging. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic was just announced in early July 2025 as the higher-end option in the Galaxy Watch 8 lineup. Samsung's newest watch offerings also feature standard models, without the Classic's rotating bezel, for less cash. The latest Galaxy Watches also got a case redesign, moving away from the familiar circular face that has long been associated with the line and instead embracing the "cushion" case introduced with the Galaxy Watch Ultra last summer 2024. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is available for preorder now, with units expected to ship to customers by the last week of July. Costing $100 more than the Apple Watch 10, the Watch 8 Classic sports a unique rotating bezel and a customizable Action button. It also offers top-notch holistic, fitness and smart features. The Series 10 is the latest Apple Watch release. It boasts a slender and lightweight case that makes it easier to wear than the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. The Series 10 also sports a large touchscreen designed for easy viewing even at extreme angles, useful smart and safety features, and handy wellness tools. Like the Apple Watch Series 10, the Galaxy Watch 8 is jam-packed with smart features, safety tools, and holistic-focused applications. In fact, the new Samsung watch offers several promising wellness tools absent on the Series 10, including Vascular Load monitoring, Antioxidant Index testing, and a daily Energy Score out of 100 based on sleep quality and recent physical activity. That said, when it comes to tracking basic outdoor workouts, like walks, runs, hikes, and bike rides, both devices provide similar sets of post-effort metrics. They each also offer built-in GPS for pinpoint location data, onboard altimeters for precise elevation, and optical pulse sensors for continuous heart rate monitoring. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The Series 10 has already proven to be a worthy competitor in prior walk tests and a reliable fitness wearable, both in head-to-head comparison and daily field testing, one of the main reasons it's our best smartwatch pick for 2025. So can the latest Galaxy Watch 8 Classic compete? To test the tracking accuracy of the latest devices, one goes on either wrist, the fitness tracking modes get fired up — along with Strava on my iPhone — and I set out on my merry way, counting each step. To make things a tad easier, I use an old-school tally counter to note every 100 steps taken. So, really, I'm just counting to one hundred 50 times over. By the seventh or eighth time you do it, the process becomes rather easy. Of course, a pair of the best noise-cancelling headphones helps. Find the results of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic versus Apple Watch Series 10 walk test below. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Apple Watch 10 Control Step count 5,223 steps 5,083 steps 5,000 steps (manual count) Distance 2.78 miles 2.76 miles 2.74 miles (Strava) Elevation gain 387 feet 366 feet 370 feet (Strava) Average pace 17 mins 06 secs per mile 17 mins 23 secs per mile 16 mins 59 secs per mile (Strava) Average heart rate 126 bpm 124 bpm n/a Max heart rate 158 bpm 168 bpm n/a Total calories burned 333 calories 409 calories n/a Device battery usage 9% 7% n/a The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic added 223 steps on to my 5,000 step total, compared to the Apple Watch Series 10 adding just 83 extra steps. Strava did even worse, with a total of 5,272 steps, or 272 more than my actual count. Distance data, however, lines up much more nicely. The same goes for elevation data. Living in Seattle, Washington, a rather hilly city, I'm a stickler for accurate climb tallies — I care about it more than distance — so it pleases me to see similar totals from these high-end wearables (and Strava). All three methods also record similar average paces for my walk, with Strava having me move just a bit faster than Samsung and Apple. That said, Strava provides two average pace metrics: average moving pace, shown above, and average "elapsed" or total pace, which is 17 minutes and 32 seconds. The latest Samsung models are billed as offering improved heart rate accuracy thanks to the new Dynamic Lug System, which more firmly presses the sensors to your wrist. However, from these results, it's difficult to say whether the new strap system worked as advertised. Both smartwatches calculated similar enough average heart rates, but the Apple Watch noted a higher max. Which is right? Based on my most recent walk tests along similar routes, I can't say for certain. When I tested the Apple Watch 10 vs. Garmin Forerunner 570, my max heart rate was 163 bpm and 164 bpm, respectively, but when I pitted the Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Garmin Venu X1, I had a max heart rate of 158 bpm and 159 bpm. Finally, when I walked 6,500 steps with the Pixel Watch 3 vs. Fitbit Charge 6, both measured my max heart rate at 164 bpm. Apple noted more calories burned than Samsung, though this is a metric I tend to ignore (and encourage others to as well), as results between devices vary tremendously based on my extensive testing. Finally, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic burned a little more battery during my roughly 45-minute walk compared to the Apple Watch Series 10. And the winner is... the Apple Watch Series 10. While both devices produced step-count totals that are well within a reasonable margin for error, the Apple Watch's results were much closer to my actual total than Samsung's. That said, across the board, the latest Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch performed admirably, churning out metrics that not only largely lineup with one another but also with Strava's data. Which devices should I test head-to-head next? Let me know in the comments below.
