Trendy Wearables

It’s no surprise that there are many wearable brands to choose from. One of the biggest advantages of purchasing a wearable from a popular brand is that they tend to have great technical support, frequent software updates, and are compatible with various phone/computer operating systems.

Think About Your Phone

Regardless of which wearable you’re considering, keep your phone and its operating system in mind. Though this won’t come as much of a surprise to tech savvy individuals, top tech brands are not always compatible with each other. Chances are that if you have a preference in the microUSB vs lightning cable discussion, you’ll also have a preference in the watchOS vs Wear OS vs FitbitOS discussion. (If you look closely, you’ll even notice that these companies can’t even agree on a naming format.)

watchOS
Apple’s smart watches (Apple Watch Series 1, 2, and 3) are powered by watchOS. The Apple Watch is only compatible with iPhones. If you already own an iPhone, the setup and syncing between your iPhone and Apple Watch will be pretty easy and intuitive. A major benefit to staying in the Apple family is that your devices will likely have access to all of the same features and content.

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Wear OS
Similar to Android, Google’s Wear OS powers devices from various manufacturers. Wear OS phone compatibility varies by the wearable and features vary by the phone and phone operating system used. If you already own an iPhone, you’ll want to ensure that the wearable you’re considering will be compatible. If you already own a phone powered by Android, chances are that your phone will be compatible with a Wear OS device but it wouldn’t hurt to check before purchasing your wearable.

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FitbitOS
Though it goes without saying, FitbitOS powers Fitbit devices. Unlike Google and Apple, Fitbit does not have a phone operating system for native system syncing. For this reason, FitbitOS supports Apple, Android, and Windows operating systems. It is worth noting that the Fitbit App Gallery (the Fitbit app store) has significantly less apps available than the other platforms, but this may not be an issue for the average user.

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Virtual Reality Wearable Compatibility
The goal of a VR headset is to immerse you into a virtual experience. If you’re considering purchasing a virtual reality headset, you’ll want to look closely into it’s compatibility because it varies by manufacturer. Google and Apple are investing heavily into virtual and augment reality, so it’s quite likely that these devices will continue to grow in popularity.

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