Wearables and smartwatches

Apple Watch Series 3: All you need to know

Apple kicked off its Special Event keynote at the new Steve Jobs Theatre with the proclamation that the Apple Watch has now become the most popular watch…
Samsung Gear Sport vs Gear Fit2 Pro vs Gear IconX vs Gear Fit: What’s the difference?

Samsung has taken to the show floor of IFA to show off its latest wearable tech in 2017. The result is three new generations of kit in the form of the…
LG Watch Style Review: The best way in

We review the LG Watch Style, one of two smartwatches developed in partnership with Google to debut Android Wear 2.0 . The LG Watch Sport is a no-compromise…
Fitbit Ionic vs Fitbit Blaze: What’s the difference?

Fitbit might have started out as an activity tracking company, but it has now flourished into a fully-fledged GPS sports smartwatch maker. We compare its…
Best Apple Watch football apps: How to get live scores and more on your wrist

We round up the best football apps for Apple Watch, so you can easily stay updated on the latest scores and goals, follow your team’s news, try your…
How does the Apple Watch work? Activity tracking, calorie counting and more explained

We pull apart the Apple Watch to see how it tracks your daily activities, including counting steps, measuring your calorie burn, monitoring how often…
Apple Watch tips and tricks guide: Best hidden Apple Watch features

Our Apple Watch tips and tricks guide shows you how to get started with the latest Apple Watch, revealing some of the most useful hidden features in WatchOS…
Which Apple Watch is right for me? We compare the different Watch Series, sizes, bands and finishes

Want to know which Apple Watch model might be best for you? Confused by the huge variety of sizes, straps, materials and special editions on offer? Here…
Apple Watch Series 3 in a nutshell: Leaks, rumours and UK launch date

The Apple Watch Series 3 will launch later in 2017 according to the latest reports, bringing some tempting new features such as full cellular support.…
What is WatchOS? Best new features and how to update your Apple Watch

What is WatchOS, what does it do and what are the best features? We explain the OS found on Apple's wearables, the Apple Watch and Apple Watch 2 , in…
WatchOS 4: The latest features in Apple's new watchOS

Apple just revealed the new watchOS 4 at WWDC 2017, launching several new features for owners of the Apple Watch and Watch Series 2. Here are the biggest…
Acer Leap Ware hands-on review: Acer's first circular wearable

Acer Leap Ware hands-on review: Acer hasn't pushed out a wearable since 2015 and even then its Leap-branded trackers didn't always make it to our fair…
Casio Edifice EQB-500 Review: In Depth

Casio Edifice EQB-500 review: If the average smartwatch looks a little too much like a wrist-worn iPhone for your tastes, then Casio’s latest connected…
Apple WatchOS update 3.2: What's new?

What new features does the latest Apple WatchOS update add to the Apple Watch? Here's all of the big new stuff you can expect from the WatchOS 3.2 update,…
Best Android smartwatches in 2017 for any budget

What are the best smartwatches for pairing up with Android phones? Here's our pick of the best watches you can buy in 2017, packing Google's Android Wear…
Best Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches

We round up the best Android Wear 2.0 watches that you can buy in 2017, including wearables such as the LG Watch Style and Sport and the Huawei Watch…
New 9.7-inch Apple iPad, red iPhone 7, Watch bands plus SE and Mini 4 storage doubled

In one of the company’s quietest launches ever, Apple has just released a new 9.7-inch iPad in addition to unveiling new red iPhone 7 s, releasing a…
Best fitness trackers 2017: Fitbit, Withings, TomTom, Moov, Samsung and more

Wondering what the best fitness trackers of 2017 are? Your motivated self has come to the right place because Recombu has rounded them up for you. Good…
Montblanc Summit hands-on review

Montblanc Summit hands-on review: Last night, luxury "writing instruments, watch, jewellery and leather goods" maker Montblanc lifted the lid on its first…
Android Wear 2.0 tips and tricks guide: Best hidden smartwatch features in Android Wear 2.0

Our Android Wear 2.0 guide is a brief tutorial to using Google's smartwatch OS, offering a quick look at some of the most useful features. We've also compiled…
How to get better battery life with Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches

If you're struggling to make it through a full day with your Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch before the battery dies, have no fear. Our guide to getting longer…
Best Android Wear 2.0 apps (2017)

We round up the best Android Wear 2.0 apps that you can download and use on your watch in 2017, from fitness trackers and stress-busting apps to games…
Huawei Watch 2 Review: In Depth

Huawei Watch 2 Review: We’ve been wearing the Huawei Watch 2, one of the first Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches, for well over a week now. Here’s what…
Fitbit Alta HR vs Flex 2 vs Charge 2: What's the best Fitbit fitness tracker?

Fitbit Alta HR vs Flex 2 vs Charge 2: We compare the new Fitbit Alta HR, Fitbit's first fitness tracker of 2017, with the Flex 2 wrist band and Charge…
Huawei Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic hands-on review

Huawei Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic hands-on review: Alongside a pair of shiny new flagship phones, the P10 and P10 Plus , Huawei unveiled its first Android…
Samsung Gear Fit 2 Review (2017): In Depth

Samsung Gear Fit 2 review: We test and review the Gear Fit 2, Samsung’s feature-packed smart fitness tracker for 2017, to see if it’s a true Fitbit…
LG Watch Style and LG Watch Sport hands-on review

LG Watch Style and LG Watch Sport hands-on preview: The mighty Google has at last taken the wraps off its latest Android Wear 2.0 update and with it comes…
Android Wear 2.0 First Look Review: What’s New?

Google’s formally pulled the wraps of the most significant update to Android Wear since the company launched its wearable operating system back in 2014…
Google Swordfish smartwatch in a nutshell: Specs, rumours and how it compares to the Angelfish

Google Swordfish smartwatch in a nutshell: We round up the rumours on Google's incoming Android Wear watch, dubbed the Google Swordfish, which is set…
Apple Watch Series 2 vs Samsung Gear S3: Which is best for me?

Apple Watch Series 2 vs Samsung Gear S3: Whilst fitness trackers are still all the rage, 2016 was a comparatively quiet year for smartwatches, with the…
20 pretty cool things you can do with Apple Watch

The Apple Watch, Apple's first wearable which pairs up with your iPhone to deliver all kinds of great features to your wrist, has just been updated with…
Get started with my Apple Watch 2: How to set up your Watch and download apps

Just unwrapped your shiny new Apple Watch 2? Here's our complete guide on how to get started with the Watch 2, including setting it up, changing the watch…
Recombu Awards 2016: Best wearable of the year

We reveal the winner of the Recombu Award for best wearable device of 2016, as well as the full shortlist of celebrated nominees. Whether you're in it…
Apple Watch 2 Review: In Depth

Apple Watch 2 Review: With this second generation wearable, Apple has made several improvements over the original Watch. Built-in GPS, full water resistance,…
Apple Watch Best Games: Kill time with these addictive watch games

What are the best games for the Apple Watch? We round up the very best Apple Watch games that you can download in 2016, for the original Apple Watch and…
Samsung Gear S3 Review: In Depth

Samsung Gear S3 review: When it comes to making smartwatches Samsung is arguably one of the most well-versed companies in the field and its latest creation,…
Apple Watch 2 aluminum vs stainless steel vs ceramic: Which is best for me?

The Apple Watch 2 comes in three different flavours: Aluminium, stainless steel and ceramic. So what's the difference between them, why are stainless steel…
Apple Watch 2 in a nutshell: All you need to know

Our complete guide to the Apple Watch 2 tells you everything you need to know about Apple's latest wearable, known officially as the 'Apple Watch Series…
Samsung Gear S3 Unboxing and First Impressions

Samsung Gear S3 unboxing: We met Samsung’s newest smartwatch, the Gear S3, back at IFA 2016 but now it’s arrived in stores and we unboxed one so you…
Misfit Speedo Shine 2 Review: In Depth

Misfit Speedo Shine 2 Review: This ultra-slim and light fitness tracker from Speedo is pleasingly versatile and also waterproof to measure the intensity…
What is Android Wear? Android Wear 2.0 explained in full

What is Android Wear, what are the best features of Android Wear 2.0, what smartwatches use Android Wear and what are the best Android Wear apps? Here's…
Opening day: Inside Apple’s newly refurbished Regent Street store

October 15th saw the grand reopening of Apple’s Regent Street store, which has been closed for major refurbishment for almost a year. We braved the…
Pebble 2 Review: In Depth

Pebble 2 review: Pebble made a name for itself after smashing records on crowd-funding site Kickstarter with its first wearable back in 2013 – now three…
Pebble 2 unboxing and hands-on review

Pebble 2 unboxing: Pebble’s record-breaking smartwatch touched down back in 2013, but now its successor, the Pebble 2, is about to hit the market. We…
Fitbit Flex 2 hands-on review: A slicker design and swim proofing

Fitbit Flex 2 hands-on review: Fitness tech giant Fitbit brought two important new trackers to the table at IFA 2016 and we went hands-on with them in…
Asus ZenWatch 3 hands-on review: A circular successor

Asus ZenWatch 3 hands-on review: Asus switched gears at IFA 2016, when it unveiled its stylish new smartwatch, the ZenWatch 3. Asus ZenWatch 3: Specs…
Pokémon GO on the Apple Watch is a trainer’s dream

Pretty early on in Apple’s September Special Event keynote, Tim Cook brought out Niantic Labs’ John Hanke on stage to reveal that Pokémon GO is coming…
Samsung Gear S3 hands-on review: The Gear grows up

Samsung Gear S3 hands-on review: With the Note 7 already out of the bag, this year’s Samsung IFA keynote was wholly devoted to the latest generation…
Fossil Q Wander/Q Marshal hands-on review: Second generation style

Fossil Q Wander/Q Marshal hands-on review: Fossil’s ever-expanding portfolio now includes the likes of Michael Kors and Misfit, but we spent time with…
Asus ZenWatch 3: Hip to be round

IFA 2016 : Asus has unveiled the ZenWatch 3 , a new smartwatch that ditches the square-faced approach of its predecessors. The Asus ZenWatch 3…