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Here's everything we expect and want from wearables and smartwatches in 2025


From RISC-V and Gemini on watches to blood pressure detection and the breakout of smart glasses, here are our 2025 wearable predictions and hopes.

In 2025, look for more brands to start testing loyal users' willingness to spend more on pricier status-symbol smartwatches, says Jitesh Ubrani, research manager for IDC's Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers. (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)I wrote last week about how surprisingly good smartwatches have gotten in 2024 in terms of speedy app performance, reliable health & fitness data, and a wider range of designs and brand options. My personal wishlist for new smartwatch features in 2025 is very niche: I'd love to see more rucking sports modes that let you input your pack's weight and take it into account for training load, and the leaked Garmin Instinct 3 might do just that.

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