In a world full of modern gadgets that is supposed to get us more productive, we have become rather more comfortable. As a consequence, we have failed to realize that this human body adds fat if it becomes too comfortable. From being active to sedentary, in spite of reduced physical activity, we certainly did not reduce or think about our daily food intake. This is where activity trackers come in, to remind you that technology is really supposed to get us more productive. The watch always reminded us to be more productive, now there are smartwatches, so we can be more productive AND healthier (smarter) at the same time.
Category: Smartwatches
Moto 360 (3rd Gen.) with 1.2-inch circular display, Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform, Wear OS announced

Motorola launched its circular Moto 360 Gen 1 smartwatch back in 2015 and launched Moto 360 Gen 2. in 2016. But, the company exited the smartwatch market in 2016 citing not much interest in wearable devices back then. After 3 years now, Moto 360 third-generation has been officially announced through a new company called eBuyNow.
Mi Watch in Black and Silver colors and Mi TV 5 series with Quantum Dot 4K QLED teased ahead of announcement on Nov 5

Xiaomi has shared more images of the watch that shows a metal casing, a button on the right, below the crown, microphone on both the sides, and what looks like a speaker.
Amazfit Verge update brings Amazon Alexa integration and calling support for iOS devices in India

Huami Corporation, the makers of the Amazfit Verge has released an update to the smartwatch in India that enable two new functionalities; Amazon Alexa Voice-Assistant integration and the ability for iOS users to make and receive calls using the device’s in-built microphone and speakers.
Noise ColorFit Pro 2 with 1.3-inch touch color display, heart rate sensor, 9 sports modes, waterproof body launched for Rs. 2999

Noise, popular for its smart accessories has launched the ColorFit Pro 2, the company’s latest fitness smartwatch and the successor of last year’s ColorFit Pro. It comes with a bigger 1.3-inch color touch screen that is brighter and shows off a new user interface with dynamic watch faces, has IP68 certification for waterproof body, and has improved pedometer, and can measure Sleep Quality and Dynamic Heart Rate.
Amazfit GTS with 1.65-inch AMOLED display, 50-meter water resistance, 14 days battery life launched in India for Rs. 9999

After teasers, Huami has launched Amazfit GTS smartwatch in India. It was introduced in China back in August, has a 1.65-inch Super Retina Grade AMOLED Screen, Custom Modular Dial, Colorful Light Metal Body, 14 days of battery life and it can track 12 sports activities. It has BioTracker PPG bio-tracking optical heart rate sensor, GPS, and 5ATM or 50 meter water resistance so that you can take it for swimming. Continue reading “Amazfit GTS with 1.65-inch AMOLED display, 50-meter water resistance, 14 days battery life launched in India for Rs. 9999”
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch 4G with Super AMOLED display, military-level durability launched in India starting at Rs. 26990

Samsung has announced Galaxy Watch Active2, the company’s latest smartwatch and successor of Galaxy Watch Active in India. It comes only in 44mm model in India with 1.4-inch curved Super AMOLED screen with rotating touch bezel that turns both clockwise and counter-clockwise to advance screens so you can easily select favorite apps. It can manually track more than 39 workouts with seven of them automatically activated—including running, walking, cycling, swimming, rowing machine, elliptical machine and dynamic workouts. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch 4G with Super AMOLED display, military-level durability launched in India starting at Rs. 26990”
Amazfit GTS with 1.65-inch AMOLED display, 50-meter water resistance, 14 days battery life launching in India soon on Amazon

After the launch of Amazfit GTR last month, Huami is all set to launch the Amazfit GTS smartwatch in India on Amazon.in soon. It was introduced in China back in August, has a 1.65-inch Super Retina Grade AMOLED Screen, Custom Modular Dial, Colorful Light Metal Body, 14 days of battery life and it can track 12 sports activities. It has BioTracker PPG bio-tracking optical heart rate sensor, GPS, and have 5ATM or 50 meter water resistance so that you can take them for swimming.
Garmin MARQ Commander luxury smartwatch with 1.2-inch always-on display, built-in topographical maps announced

Garmin, the brand which is known for its wide range of smartwatches has now announced its new luxury smartwatch – Garmin MARQ Commander. It features an always-on display, built-in topographical maps, tactical functions, activity tracking and more.
PLAYFIT SW75 Smartwatch Review – Good design at Rs. 2,999/-
10 years back, it was the PC and the various devices around it, these days it’s the smartphone and a bunch of devices around it. From USB to Bluetooth, the smartphone has replaced the PC as the center of our day-to-day lives. On this evolutionary path, we have been seeing many kinds of sensory devices slowly getting adopted into our lifestyles, one of them being “wearables”. PLAY, a new Indian start-up has just jumped onto this opportunity with a newly launched PLAYFIT SW75 smartwatch, which, currently selling at Rs. 2,999 on Flipkart, is a great minimalist entry point into the world of health-focused smartwatches. Here’s how my experience with this device went.
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Mi Watch could be Xiaomi’s first Wear OS smartwatch with its own Mi Wear companion app

Xiaomi is popular for its Mi Band fitness bands and has also released Amazfit smartwatches in partnership with Huami. Now, the latest Wear OS companion app tear down has revealed that Xiaomi might be working on a smartwatch powered by Google’s Wear OS platform, according to a new report.
PLAYFIT SW75 Smartwatch with 1.3-inch color touch display, heart rate sensor, 50-meter water resistance launched for Rs. 2999

Delhi based smart wearable and audio technology startup PLAY has launched PLAYFIT SW75, the company’s first smartwatch in India. It comes with the latest nRF52840 chipset from the Nordic family, promising up to 15 days of battery life with 210mAh battery. Continue reading “PLAYFIT SW75 Smartwatch with 1.3-inch color touch display, heart rate sensor, 50-meter water resistance launched for Rs. 2999”
Apple Watch Series 5 Unboxing and First Impressions

Apple had introduced the 5th generation of the Apple Watch earlier this month and it is going on sale in India today. We managed to get our hands on the 44mm Cellular version of the Apple Watch Series 5. Here are my first impressions after using the watch for the past few days.
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Amazfit GTR (42.6mm) with 1.2-inch AMOLED display, up to 12 days battery life launched in India for Rs. 9999

Huami Corporation has launched the Amazfit GTR 42.6mm model in India, after the launch of 47.2mm model earlier this month. It has a 1.2-inch AMOLED display with 326PPI pixel density, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and 5 ATM water resistance. It has support for 12 sports modes, such as walking, running or swimming, to climbing and skiing, GPS+GLONASS, BioTracker PPG for 24-hour uninterrupted accurate heart rate monitoring, sedentary reminder, all-day health monitoring, sleep analysis and more.
Fossil Gen 5 smartwatch with Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform, Wear OS launched in India for Rs. 22995

Fossil, the company known for its luxury watches and smartwatches announced its Gen 5 back in August and recently, Amazon.in teaser confirmed the launch of on the Great Indian Festival 2019. But, now ahead of the Great Indian Festival 2019, Fossil has launched the Gen 5 smartwatch with Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform, Wear OS, and more.
