Smartwatch developments highlight Lilygo customization and OnePlus price drops

The consumer smartwatch market features diverse options ranging from highly customizable developer tools to mainstream Wear OS devices. The Lilygo T-Watch 2020, based on the ESP32, is noted for its hackability and open-source firmware, allowing users to develop custom interfaces and integrate applications like OSMand for navigation via Bluetooth.

In the mainstream segment, the OnePlus Watch 3 is currently seeing significant price reductions through AliExpress promotions. The 46mm model, featuring a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display and sapphire glass, has seen its price drop by approximately 68%, bringing it below €120. The device utilizes a dual-processor architecture—combining a Snapdragon W5s with a BES2800 chip—to achieve up to five days of battery life under typical usage.