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Smartwatches got bigger to avoid solving their biggest problem

Massive watches like the Apple Watch Ultra 2 or the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 Pro dodge the real issue with smartwatches.

(Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central)If you've followed my weekly column, you know I prefer fitness watches to traditional smartwatches, mainly for running metrics and battery life. (Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central)The OnePlus Watch 2 blew us away when it first launched, consistently lasting four days per charge. (Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central)OnePlus is relatively new to the smartwatch game, and other brands like Google or Apple might handle hybrid systems better.

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