boAt Watch Xtend Sport with 1.69″ display, 700+ Active Modes launched at an introductory price of Rs. 2499

boAt has launched the boAt Watch Xtend Sport, the company’s latest smartwatch, as the successor to last year’s Xtend model. This is India’s first smartwatch which features 700+ active modes, says the company. This includes strength and cardiovascular activities such as Dance, Cricket, Ballet, Running, Boxing, and many more. Continue reading “boAt Watch Xtend Sport with 1.69″ display, 700+ Active Modes launched at an introductory price of Rs. 2499”

Amazfit GTR 3 Pro Limited Edition announced

Amazfit introduced the GTR 3 Pro smartwatch last year, and it was also launched in India. This week, the company launched the GTR 3 Pro Limited Edition model. It still has a stainless steel body, rotatable crown, AMOLED screen with up to 1000 nits brightness, customizable watch faces and 150- sports modes. Continue reading “Amazfit GTR 3 Pro Limited Edition announced”

Amazfit Bip 3 Pro with 1.69″ display, GPS and Amazfit BIP 3 announced; Launching in India soon

Amazfit has announced BIP 3 series of smartwatches as the successor to BIP U series that were introduced back in 2020. These pack a 1.69-inch color display with 2.5D tempered glass that lets you view notifications, like incoming calls, messages, reminders, and health and fitness data. These come with a blood-oxygen saturation measurement feature that can provide a result in as fast as 25 seconds, says the company. Continue reading “Amazfit Bip 3 Pro with 1.69″ display, GPS and Amazfit BIP 3 announced; Launching in India soon”

Amazfit ZEPP E with AMOLED display launched in India for Rs. 8999

Amafit has launched ZEPP E, the company’s latest smartwatch, in India. It comes in both circle and square models, both with a 1.28-inch / 1.65″ curved AMOLED screen with AOD option. The company says that the square screen is more efficient for reading information and presents more content in a limited space. Continue reading “Amazfit ZEPP E with AMOLED display launched in India for Rs. 8999”

Global Wearables Market declined 3% YoY in Q1 2022: IDC

According to International Data Corporation (IDC), the global wearables market experienced its first-ever decline in the first quarter of 2022 (Q1 2022), with unit shipments totaling 105.3 million units, down 3% year-on-year (YoY). According to the research firm, demand is cooling as consumers begin to spend more in categories other than wearables. Please keep in mind that the wearables market as a whole includes hearables, wristbands, and smartwatches. Continue reading “Global Wearables Market declined 3% YoY in Q1 2022: IDC”

DIZO Watch D with 1.8″ display, up to 14 days battery life launched at an introductory price of Rs. 1999

DIZO just launched the DIZO Watch D, the company’s latest smartwatch in India, as it had announced. It has a large 1.8-inch screen with 550 nits of brightness, 2.5D curved tempered glass, and it is 15% bigger compared to older models. It has a metal frame, a textured soft silicone strap, comes with 5ATM water resistance compared to IP68 ratings in older models. Continue reading “DIZO Watch D with 1.8″ display, up to 14 days battery life launched at an introductory price of Rs. 1999”

boAt Wave Connect with 1.69″ display, Bluetooth Calling launched at an introductory price of Rs. 2499

boAt has launched Wave Connect, the company’s latest smartwatch and its first Square Dial Bluetooth Calling Smartwatch. It has a large 1.69″ display, a built-in speaker for voice calls and Alexa on board for a truly smart experience. The model has 24×7 heart rate tracking, SpO2 monitoring and 60+ Active Sports Modes with auto-detection (for walking and running). Continue reading “boAt Wave Connect with 1.69″ display, Bluetooth Calling launched at an introductory price of Rs. 2499”

HONOR Watch GS 3 with 1.43″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling launched in India for Rs. 12999

After teasers, HONOR has launched its HONOR Watch GS 3, the company’s latest smartwatch. It has a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen with a 3D curved glass, features a 10.5mm slim, 44g lightweight body. It has more than 100 different sports modes, along with more than 10 professional sports modes and 85 custom sports modes. Continue reading “HONOR Watch GS 3 with 1.43″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling launched in India for Rs. 12999”

Samsung app confirms Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro; no Classic model with rotating bezel

Rumours about the Samsung Galaxy5, the company’s next smartwatch series, surfaced recently. A recent rumour even said that the company will not launch a model with a rotating bezel. Now the company has released a new Galaxy Watch4 One UI 4.5 beta, and the beta update for the Samsung Health app, version 6.22.0.06 reveals Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro names. Continue reading “Samsung app confirms Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro; no Classic model with rotating bezel”

Garmin Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 955 Solar announced

Garmin, a manufacturer of fitness-focused smartwatches, has announced the release of two smartwatches designed specifically for runners, the Forerunner 955 Solar and the Forerunner 255. The former adds solar charging and a new training readiness metric, while the latter adds a slew of new racing features and multi-band GPS. Let us take a closer look at both smartwatches. Continue reading “Garmin Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 955 Solar announced”

Google Pixel Watch said to last just a day on a single charge

Rumours of Google’s upcoming Pixel watch keeps coming before the release later this year. Earlier rumour, even before Google officially confirmed the smartwatch, revealed a 300mAh battery for the watch. Now, a new report for 9to5Google says that the smartwatch will offer a day of battery life on a single charge which is the same as most WearOS models. Continue reading “Google Pixel Watch said to last just a day on a single charge”

DIZO Watch D with 1.8″ display to launch in India on June 7

DIZO is gearing up to launch Watch D, a new smartwatch in India on June 7th, soon after the launch of Watch S. The watch will come with a large 1.8-inch screen with 550 nits of brightness, 2.5D curved tempered glass. This is the biggest screen on a DIZO watch till date, and the company says that this is 15% bigger compared to older models. It says “Time to go Big”. Continue reading “DIZO Watch D with 1.8″ display to launch in India on June 7”

Global Smartwatch market records 13% YoY growth in Q1 2022: Report

Counterpoint, a famous research firm, has published a global smartwatch shipments report for Q1 2022, claiming that the market has increased by 13 percent year-on-year and has maintained double-digit growth for the fifth consecutive quarter. When compared to the previous quarter, Q4 2021, the shipments have dropped by 24%. Continue reading “Global Smartwatch market records 13% YoY growth in Q1 2022: Report”

Amazfit GTS 2 new version with 1.65″ AMOLED screen, Bluetooth calling, GPS launching in India in June

After launching the Amazfit GTS 2 mini new version last month and GTR 2 new version a few weeks back, the company is now gearing up to launch the GTS 2 new version in India next week. It launched the original GTS 2 back in December 2020 in India. This has similar specs as the GTS 2, but comes in new colours. Continue reading “Amazfit GTS 2 new version with 1.65″ AMOLED screen, Bluetooth calling, GPS launching in India in June”

Amazfit T-Rex 2 with 1.39″ AMOLED display, 150+ sports modes, up to 24 days battery life announced

The latest T-Rex 2 smartwatch from Amazfit features a rugged design and a larger battery than the previous model. For the T-Rex 2, its polymer alloy chassis as well as military-standard tests have kept its rugged build intact. It has a water-resistant rating of 10 ATM and can be used in temperatures as low as -22° F, so it’s quite ready for almost any situation with MIL-STD-810G standards. Continue reading “Amazfit T-Rex 2 with 1.39″ AMOLED display, 150+ sports modes, up to 24 days battery life announced”