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Parents are rethinking smartphones for kids. These smartwatches offer a better balance

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Want a simple way to stay connected with your child? These smartwatches offer calling, location tracking, and everyday features in one device.

Published on: Jun 08, 2026 9:48 PM IST

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Giving a child a smartphone is a decision many parents delay for as long as possible. Yet staying connected with children during school trips, outdoor activities, or daily commutes has become increasingly important. This is where smartwatches designed for younger users have found a place in many households.

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Parents are rethinking smartphones for kids. These smartwatches offer a better balance

Want a simple way to stay connected with your child? These smartwatches offer calling, location tracking, and everyday features in one device.

Our Picks

Read more

Viltrox unveils two affordable and lightweight portrait primes for Sony, Fujifilm and Nikon’s APS-C cameras — and I’ve got my eye on this reimagined classic

AirPods are finally getting a custom EQ in iOS 27, this is not a drill!

Apple announces macOS 27 Golden Gate, featuring Liquid Glass and search improvements, a fixed corner radius across apps and system windows, and more

Apple announces major performance improvements across its platforms, including up to 30% faster app launches and up to 80% faster AirDrop transfers

Want a simple way to stay connected with your child? These smartwatches offer calling, location tracking, and everyday features in one device.

Our Picks

Read more

Viltrox unveils two affordable and lightweight portrait primes for Sony, Fujifilm and Nikon&rsquo;s APS-C cameras &mdash; and I&rsquo;ve got my eye on this reimagined classic

AirPods are finally getting a custom EQ in iOS 27, this is not a drill!

Apple announces macOS 27 Golden Gate, featuring Liquid Glass and search improvements, a fixed corner radius across apps and system windows, and more

Apple announces major performance improvements across its platforms, including up to 30% faster app launches and up to 80% faster AirDrop transfers

Viltrox unveils two affordable and lightweight portrait primes for Sony, Fujifilm and Nikon’s APS-C cameras — and I’ve got my eye on this reimagined classic