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Phone Arena
27-05-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
This Apple Watch Ultra 2 model is on sale at a phenomenal price with a two-year warranty included
If you've ever felt like the one-year warranty offered as standard by both Apple and major US retailers like Amazon for Cupertino's industry-leading smartwatches was too humble, you might want to take a look at Woot's latest (and greatest) Apple Watch Ultra 2 deal. No, the Amazon-owned e-tailer is not selling the rugged timepiece in brand-new, unused, unopened, and undamaged condition, but incredibly enough, the refurbished units currently available at $449.99 a pop come with an extended two-year warranty. $349 off (44%) GPS, Bluetooth, Cellular Connectivity, Always-On Retina Display with Up to 3000 Nits of Brightness, Apple S9 Processor, 1000m Water Resistance, Double Tap Gesture, ECG, Blood Oxygen Sensor, Sleep Apnea Detection, High and Low Heart Rate Notifications, Irregular Rhythm Alerts, Temperature Sensing, Fall Detection, Crash Detection, Siren, Up to 36 Hours of Battery Life, 49mm Rugged Titanium Case, Blue Ocean Band, Refurbished Condition, Two-Year Seller Warranty Included Buy at Woot GPS, Bluetooth, Cellular Connectivity, Always-On Retina Display with Up to 3000 Nits of Brightness, Apple S9 Processor, 1000m Water Resistance, Double Tap Gesture, ECG, Blood Oxygen Sensor, Sleep Apnea Detection, High and Low Heart Rate Notifications, Irregular Rhythm Alerts, Temperature Sensing, Fall Detection, Crash Detection, Siren, Up to 36 Hours of Battery Life, 49mm Black Titanium Case, Black Trail Loop S/M, New Buy at Amazon This is fulfilled by the seller itself rather than Apple, but it still makes the new special offer technically scheduled to end on June 3 pretty much impossible to turn down. Keep in mind that a brand-new Ultra 2 normally costs a whopping $800, which means that you're looking at saving a huge 350 bucks here if you hurry and don't have a problem making an objectively small compromise. In case you're wondering, yes, Amazon is offering a few discounts on new Apple Watch Ultra 2 units as well at the time of this writing, but at best, you can save a modest $70 at Woot's parent company. You probably only need a quick look at our comprehensive Apple Watch Ultra 2 review from around a year and a half ago to understand just how much value this bad boy packs for a measly 450 bucks. We're talking a super-robust titanium construction, stellar battery life (at least by Apple Watch standards), the convenience of a customizable Action Button, a virtually unrivaled set of ultra-accurate health monitoring tools (yes, even in 2025), and to top it all off, cellular connectivity as standard. At least until the Apple Watch Ultra 3 finally comes out (most likely, this fall), you're almost undeniably looking at the best smartwatch you can pair with your new or old iPhone, and for a limited time, you can make the deal of a lifetime. And by the way, don't be surprised if Woot runs out of inventory much earlier than June 3. This is simply too good of an offer to last more than a couple of days (tops), especially with a single color option in stock.
Tom's Guide
27-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
How to choose a smartwatch for hiking — 5 things to look for
I love to hike, and I also love testing the latest smartwatches. So naturally, I have some strong opinions on what makes the ultimate smartwatch for hikers. Of course, if you'd rather physical product recommendations, check out my five favorite smartwatches for hiking round-up. That said, the five options in that piece are far from your only choices. With so many models to choose from, ranging in price from less than $100 to more than $1,000, here are the five most important things to consider when shopping for the perfect smartwatch that will track your next hike like a champ. The best smartwatches for hikes have onboard GPS. This means the watch tracks your location rather than piggybacking off your smartphone, which might have died 5 miles back at the bottom of your backpack. Want the best GPS-tracking accuracy? Keep an eye out for smartwatches that boast dual- or multi-band GPS. In simple terms, the more bands, the more reliable and precise the tracking. High-end smartwatches — like the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra — have dual-band, but you don't need to spend big, big bucks on a device for top-notch GPS. The $399 Garmin Instinct 3 has multi-band, as does the $279 Amazfit T-Rex 3. The one downside of onboard GPS is that it can be a major drain on battery life. This is why most smartwatch manufacturers list both a standard battery life rating, along with a separate rating for battery life when using GPS tracking. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. For example, the Apple Watch Series 10 is rated to last up to 18 hours under normal use but just 7 hours when using GPS to track an outdoor workout. In actuality, that's likely closer to 6 hours. For this reason, the Series 10 likely wouldn't be my top choice for an avid hiker. The Apple Watch Ultra 2, on the other wrist, can last up to 12 hours with GPS tracking (longer in low-power mode, still with GPS). The Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED, meanwhile, can GPS track for more than 24 hours on a single charge; the Instinct 3 Solar can track for a whopping 40 hours. The lighter, more affordable Garmin Forerunner 165 — a personal favorite of mine — can GPS track your adventures for up to 17 hours. The second most important onboard piece of tech you'll want in a proper hiking smartwatch is an onboard altimeter to keep tabs on elevation changes. This is especially important when you're hiking somewhere with lots of elevation gain, like the Cascade Mountains, where I live. While devices without an altimeter or barometer to track elevation/pressure changes will still usually report 'climb' data for your hike, in my experience and testing, these metrics often need to be taken with a grain of salt because they aren't super precise. One of my favorite things about rocking a smartwatch while hiking is being able to check in on our stats on the fly, mid-trek. Of course, a bright screen, preferably AMOLED, is a must if you want to be able to read your watch's screen in direct sunlight without some serious squinting. The crème de la crème of bright and beautiful smartwatch displays are on devices like the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, but even sub-$100 smartwatches boast impressive screens in 2025, including the Amazfit Active 2. Durability is another factor worth considering, especially if you're like me and prone to bumping and scraping your wearables against everything from car doors to rocks. While most modern smartwatches have scratch and shatter-resistant glass protecting their displays, devices like the Instinct 3, T-Rex 3 and Galaxy Watch Ultra have the added protection of an oversized bezel. Many of the highest-end outdoor adventure smartwatches feature the ability to save map regions for offline navigation when you're off-the-grid/outside of cell range. Garmin and Polar's offline maps are the gold standard when it comes to ease of use, in my experience, with turn-by-turn directions, topographic maps and points of interest marked. However, Garmin saves the feature for only the brand's highest-end models, like the Fenix and Enduro Series, which will both set you back a pretty penny. Polar makes the barrier to entry a bit more reasonable. The Polar Vantage M3 has offline maps and starts at around $400. Budget-friendly models like the $99 Amazfit Active 2 and T-Rex 3 also offer support for offline maps, but the user interface is a bit rough around the edges, and the usability is nowhere near as good as Garmin's or Polar's.
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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Apple Days Sale: Vijay Sales announces deals on MacBook Air M4, M2 models
Vijay Sales has announced deals on Apple MacBook Air devices powered by M4 and M2 chips, applicable during the Apple Days Sale. Here are the details iPhone 16, MacBook Pro M4, Apple Watch Ultra 2 New Delhi
Tom's Guide
26-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
I test smartwatches for a living — and these are my 5 favorite models when I go hiking
You don't need to break the bank to score a solid smartwatch for tracking hikes and other outdoor adventures. Models like the $99 Amazfit Active 2 have all the basics like onboard GPS, offline maps and solid battery life. However, higher-end models like the Garmin Instinct 3 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 bring exceptional durability and other nifty features — including a built-in LED flashlight on the Garmin — into the equation. Want something supremely comfortable and reliable? The Garmin Forerunner 165 might be your jam. Having tested dozens of smartwatches while hiking the mountains of the U.S. Pacific Northwest, I know firsthand which models are primo trail companions and which are better left in the car. With that, here are my five favorite smartwatches for hikers in 2025. The Garmin Instinct 3 is one of my favorite smartwatches currently available. This is thanks to its rock-solid location tracking, range of useful wellness tools, support for tons of outdoor activities, and, perhaps most importantly, its long-lasting nature. The Instinct 3 comes in several varieties, including with optional solar charging capabilities. With enough time in front of the sun, the Instinct 3 Solar can, in theory, last forever without needing to visit a wall outlet or USB slot. The standard AMOLED model, meanwhile, will keep on ticking for well over two weeks. The device is also built to take on whatever the outdoors can toss at it, with 100 meters of water resistance and an oversized metal reinforced bezel to protect the screen. The Garmin Instinct 3 starts at $399 for the smaller 45mm Solar model and increases to $449 for the larger 50mm Solar edition. The 45mm AMOLED model is $449, and the larger 50mm AMOLED version is $499. The Garmin Forerunner 165 is technically a mid-entry-level running watch, but all the things that make it great for first-time marathoners also make it exceptional for hikers Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Stacked with some of Garmin's best workout training and recovery tools, not to mention impressive sleep tracking capabilities, it's also an exceptional value, easily found for under $200. For hikers, in particular, it keeps tabs on key metrics like elevation gain, pace and distance. It also has safety features, including LiveTrack and Incident Detection. Battery life when using GPS tracking should also be good for even the longest day hikes, up to 19 hours. It also comes in two lightweight, easy-wearing sizes and boasts a bright AMOLED touchscreen paired with physical buttons for when your hands are extra sweaty mid-hike. The Garmin Forerunner 165 starts at $249 but can often be found for $50 off. There's also a Music edition of the Forerunner 165, which has, you guessed it, onboard storage for tunes. That model will cost you an extra $50, but like the standard model, it often goes on sale. If you want a super-rugged smartwatch that'll take a licking and keep on ticking (okay, that's an old Timex slogan) without spending Apple Watch Ultra 2-type cash, then the Amazfit T-Rex 3 is worth a look. This oversized beast has a massive 1.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen that maxes out at an impressive 2,000 nits. This is paired with a whole bunch of physical buttons, all tucked nearly into a rather cool-looking octagonal case with a big ol' stainless steel bezel. Battery life with GPS tracking should easily get you through 36 hours or more of hiking. With 100 meters of water resistance, dual-band GPS, and even support for offline navigational maps, it's kind of amazing that the T-Rex 3 can be yours for around $250. The beastly Amazfit T-Rex 3 is priced at $279 but can easily be acquired for between $25 and $50 off. It only comes in one size, and though the nearly 49mm case won't be for everyone, the T-Rex 3 is a mighty-fine alternative to the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The Amazfit Active 2 has nearly all the same bells and whistles as the T-Rex 3, just squeezed into a more streamlined, easy-wearing case. Starting at less than $100, this admittedly handsome-looking smartwatch has onboard GPS, supports 160+ workout types, sports a bright AMOLED touchscreen and can track a hearty day's workout with plenty of battery to spare, making it one of the best bang-for-your-buck wearables in 2025. However, the most shocking feature, given the price, is support for offline navigational maps. While a little rough around the edges and somewhat limited in capability compared to, say, Apple, Garmin and Google's take, this is a tool ordinarily only found on far pricer smartwatch models. Also worth noting: Amazfit is very good about responding to user feedback with firmware updates, and even within the few months that have passed since I reviewed the Active 2, it's already seen several enhancements. The Amazfit Active 2 comes in two variants. The standard $99 model has an aluminum case and glass screen. The higher-end Active 2 premium edition ups the ante with a tougher sapphire crystal screen and stainless steel case for an extra $30. Neither Garmin nor Amazfit makes smartwatches with cellular connectivity. Fortunately, brands like Apple, Samsung and Google do. My favorite cellular-connected smartwatch is the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Similar to the best Garmin watches, the Ultra 2 is jam-packed with impressive safety features, like fall and crash detection, along with Emergency SOS. It also makes for a mighty good hiking partner thanks to a long-lasting battery — up to 35 hours when tracking a hike with GPS enabled — a tough-built design with 100 meters of water resistance, and accurate location and holistic tracking. You also get a sweet, customizable 'Action' button (plus, a side button and digital crown) along with a super-bright and immersive touchscreen. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes in a variety of case colors, including black (shown here), each for $799. Cellular connectivity comes standard, though you're not required to have a data plan to use the Ultra 2.
Tom's Guide
25-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
The Apple Watch Series 10 is $100 off for Memorial Day — grab one today
The Apple Watch Series 10 is, without question, one of the best smartwatches you can buy. It has every feature you could ever want from a wearable. It's not a cheap smartwatch, though. Fortunately, we're deep amid the best Memorial Day deals, and you can save $100 on the Apple Watch Series 10 42mm and the Apple Watch Series 10 46mm. The current version of the Apple Watch Series 10 is the current Apple Watch model, and saving $100 is a great deal. Whether you want the health tracking features, fitness data or anything else the Apple Watch offers — as noted in our Apple Watch Series 10 review — you can get it at a discount. The same $100 discount on the 42mm version of the Apple Watch is available on the larger version. Yes, it's $30 more than the smaller version, but that's because there's a bit more screen real estate than the smaller one for those with larger wrists. Our Kate Kozuch loved the Apple Watch Series 10 and gave it a 4.5 rating. She said it's "What to expect from Apple's flagship smartwatch," and that's based on the full price of $399/$429. With the $100 discount, it's an even better buy. "The watch is more comfortable, you can see more of the screen, and you can see the screen better off-angle. The optimized watchOS 11 experience and faster charging are certainly worthwhile, making this the best Apple Watch to get for most people," Kate said. Of course, if you're an extreme outdoor person, you might want to consider the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which is $60 off at Amazon right now. It's much pricier, but the extra features it offers might make it worth getting for some people. For the rest of us, the $100 discount on the Apple Watch Series 10 makes it the perfect smartwatch to get.
