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I compared flagship smartwatches from Google and Apple: Here's the clear winner


After digging into the spec sheets and testing the latest features on both wearables, I break down which one's worth your money. Let's compare.

Users can choose from several AI-powered smart replies in Messages for quicker responses on the go, and you no longer have to say "Hey Google" to activate Gemini -- all that's needed is raising your watch arm to your mouth to speak. Fitbit Premium, a paid membership part of the Google health-tracking ecosystem, is evolving to not just track your workouts and sleep, but also become a wearer's personal AI health coach. Users can also ask the health coach questions or make adjustments to plans based on their conditions -- for example, if they pulled a muscle during an exercise and want to find lower intensity alternatives for the next workout.

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