Best iPhone smartwatch in 2024: Apple Watch and more

Smartwatches are no longer over-hyped pedometers. They can handle tasks like phone calls and contactless payments while simultaneously tracking everything from body temperature to heart rate. But the best smartwatch turns into overpriced jewelry if you pair it with a compatible phone. iPhone users can immediately cross off a number of incompatible brands. While Samsung’s older smartwatches supported iOS, its current WearOS 4 devices do not and Google’s top choices like the Pixel Watch 2 are also Android-only.