Global smartwatch shipment, for the first time saw a year-over-year decline of 32%, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker.
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Samsung has released a new software update for its Gear S2 smartwatch that brings major updates and improvements. The company had launched the Gear S2 in Classic and Sport variant in September at IFA 2015.
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Apple has been ranked highest among manufacturers of smartwatches, and Samsung among manufacturers of fitness bands, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Fitness Band Device Satisfaction Report and J.D. Power 2016 Smartwatch Device Satisfaction Report.
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Just last week Android Police reported that Google is working on two Andorid Wear Smartwatches – Angelfish and Swordfish. Now, the website has released renders which offer a glimpse at a possible design of these smartwatches.
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This week Samsung launched its budget large screen phablet Galaxy J Max, and its latest budget Galaxy J2 (2016) smartphone with new Smart Glow and features and Turbo Speed Technology (TST) in India. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016), Galaxy J Max, Notion Ink Able 10, TCL 650, Panasonic Eluga Note and more”
Google is working on its own Android Wear smartwatches, according to a latest report from Android Police. The company is apparently building two Android Wear smartwatches.
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Apple is planning to replace the OLED panels it currently uses on the Apple Watch with Micro LED technology sometime next year, according to a new report from Digitimes (via).
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Pebble has announced Pebble Time Round Kickstarter Edition finishes in polished gold and silver. It has that same round color e-paper display as before, along with a marine-grade stainless steel chassis.
Motorola’s Moto 360 first generation smartwatch will not be updated to the latest Android Wear version. The company has announced that the smartwatch will not receive the Android Wear 2.0 update.
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The Blocks modular smartwatch first came into limelight last year through a Kickstarter campaign. Now, the smartwatch is going live for pre-order.
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Intex launched the iRist Junior smartwatch for kids last month and also announced the iRist Pro. Today the company has launched the iRist Pro smartwatch exclusively on Flipkart. It is also a fitness tracker that lets you track your fitness activities and can also make or receive calls, get notifications, call logs, call alerts, control phone’s camera or charge tracks once it is connected to a smartphone over Bluetooth. Continue reading “Intex iRist Pro smartwatch launched for Rs. 4999”
Garmin India has launched Fenix 3 HR, the company’s latest multisport smart watch with Garmin Elevate wrist-based heart rate technology, all new additional activity profiles and a black silicon band. “The watch has updated software with new activity trackers for golf, stand up paddle boarding and rowing, as well as the latest advanced running dynamics and physiological measurements,” said the company. Continue reading “Garmin Fenix 3 HR rugged multi-sport training GPS watch launched for Rs. 52999”
Pebble is back on Kickstarter with three new offerings – Pebble 2, Pebble Time 2 smartwatches and the Pebble Core fitness tracker. Continue reading “Pebble 2, Pebble Time 2 smartwatches with heart-rate sensor and Pebble core fitness tracker unveiled”
Coolpad launched its flagship Coolpad Max in India this week. It is their high-end smartphone that will also be available from Amazon exclusively. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Coolpad Max, Moto G4, Moto G4 Plus, Smartron t.phone and more”
Google announced Android Wear 2.0 with a slew of new features, design tweaks and more at the I/O developer conference yesterday. The Android Wear platform has received a significant update since its launch two years back.
Continue reading “Android Wear 2.0 gets revamped UI, standalone apps, gesture keyboard and more”
