These are the biggest smartwatch fails and flops of 2022

Recent years have passed by in a blur, and 2022 is no exception. It was a year of evolution rather than revolution for most smartwatch players, with nips, tucks, and iterative changes dominating. But despite the many cautious wins firms racked up in 2022, there was no shortage of misses either. Below, we recap some of the most significant moments, products, and news surrounding smartwatches that fell short.


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A Fitbit Versa 4 Alexa displays Amazon Alexa on screen.

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