iPhone is getting a new companion in Gear S2. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung’s Gear S2 smartwatch will get an update that adds iPhone compatibility by the end of this month, according to a new report.

The move will allow Samsung to compete with the Apple Watch in its own backyard, but some features — such as Samsung Pay — will be lost when the wearable is connected to iOS.

Apple Watch will continue to lead, but don’t expect its current lead to stay the same. Photo: Apple

In terms of marketshare, the Apple Watch’s watchOS compared to Google’s Android Wear is likely to follow a similar trajectory to iOS and Android.

In other words, while Apple is dominating right now in smartwatch shipments, that balance promises to shift somewhat over the coming years as new low-cost competitors enter the market.

The Connected watch is selling well so far. Photo: TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer’s first Android Wear watch might be pricey at $1,500, but that hasn’t prevented it from being successful. The Swiss company has revealed that it “totally underestimated demand” for its first smart wearable, and it has more planned for 2017.

Nixon Mission is the toughest Wear watch yet. Photo: Nixon

Californian watchmaker Nixon is going smart — and super strong! The company today unveiled its new Mission smartwatch powered by Android Wear, with a rugged build made out of stainless steel and polycarbonate that’s made for the outdoors.

Get a Huawei Watch for under $270 today only. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Huawei Watch, arguably the prettiest and best Android Wear watch money can buy today, has had its price reduced significantly for one day only.

Thanks to Amazon, you can pick one up for as little as $269 with a leather strap, and for just $279 with a stainless steel link band.