Watch Bands Is your smartwatch band secretly toxic? I asked Apple, Samsung, & Google A scientific study said fluoroelastomer smartwatch straps "across numerous brands" have unhealthy PFAS compounds. Apple and Google say not to worry. The Pixel Watch's upcoming 'Performance Loop' band could be exactly what it needs Pixel Watch fans are craving for the unreleased version of an Apple Watch band that's been out for years. Smartwatch 'smart straps' died for a reason. I still want them to come back. Samsung and Pebble tried and failed to fill watch bands with modular tech. I still love the idea, no matter how impractical it is. Be an expert in 5 minutesGet the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of AndroidContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Amazon's 'Springtime Prime Day' is dropping 22% OFF the top-rated Google Pixel Buds Pro 22The new Oppo Find X8 Ultra shot better low-light images than the iPhone16 Pro with dual periscopic lenses3Act fast! Samsung's best cheap tablet just got even cheaper during Amazon's Big Spring Sale4HMD Global's Barbie Phone is a dumbphone your pre-teen might actually like5I used the Apple Watch Series 10 for six months — here's why it's still the best smartwatch