This week, we reported from Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The South Korean giants LG and Samsung launched their 2016 flagship devices a day before MWC kick-off, and there were quiet a few launches that made the tech world buzzing. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: LG G5, Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Xiaomi Mi 5 and more from MWC 2016”
Timex today launched its Metropolitan+ watch in India. It is an along watch that also acts as a activity tracker with a look of a traditional analog watch. The unique fourth hand tracks daily steps, distance and percent to goal right on the dial. It uses Bluetooth technology to connect to the Timex app on Android and iOS devices that tracks daily activity, including steps, distance and calories burned. The phone app stores your data so you can access and analyze it at any time. Continue reading “Timex Metropolitan+ Android and iOS compatible smartwatch launched for Rs. 9995”
Samsung has patented a new technology which hints that it’s next smartwatch could use your veins to establish your identity. The patent that was filed by Samsung in July last year was published earlier this month.
Continue reading “Samsung patents smartwatch that uses veins for identification”
Google has started rolling out Android Wear OS v1.4 update based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow (API level 23) for Android Wear smartwatches. The update brings new navigation gestures, audio support on speaker-equipped watches, and expanded support for messaging clients. The update also brings battery life improvements and adds new languages. Continue reading “Android Wear Marshmallow update starts rolling out, adds speaker support, new gestures and more”
Nikon has pioneered several game changing developments in the camera industry over the years. Now, it seems that it is planning to dip its feet into the smartwatch industry judging by the looks of a new patent filed by them.
Continue reading “Nikon patents smartwatch that can emit fragrances”
Worldwide wearable devices sales to hit 274.6 million in 2016, up 18.4 percent from 232.0 million units in 2015, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. The market is further expected to grow to 322.69 million wearable electronic devices in 2017 from 232.01 million units in 2015.
HP has partnered with renowned fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi to create an analog smartwatch designed specially for women. The watch which is engineered by HP, comes with Swarovski crystal framed watch face around the 42mm round stainless steel casing.
Continue reading “HP’s Isaac Mizrahi designed smartwatch now available for $249.99”
The first generation Asus ZenWatch has just received a price cut in USA and is available at a price of US$ 99 (Around Rs 6,700)
Continue reading “Asus ZenWatch price drops to US$99 in USA”
Samsung had announced Gear S2 Classic 18K Rose Gold and Platinum editions at CES 2016 earlier this month. Today, the company has globally launched these two smartwatches.
Continue reading “Samsung Gear S2 Classic 18K Rose Gold and Platinum editions launched globally”
Earlier today, we saw some detailed information about the iPhone 5se from a 9to5Mac report. The same publication has also revealed some details on the the existing Apple Watch and Apple Watch 2.
Letv, now re-branded as LeEco, this week launched its budget Le 1s and flagship Le Max smartphones in India. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Letv Le 1S, Le Max, Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch, Gear VR headset and more”
Titan has launched JUXT, its first smartwatch in India in partnership with HP Inc., few months after it announced the partnership. The smartwatch has a three piece stainless steel case, comes with genuine natural leather strap, has a OLED display with toughened mineral glass crystal and a jet black dial with subtle honeycomb pattern at the centre with 3D indices. Continue reading “Titan JUXT Android and iOS compatible Smartwatch launched in India starting at Rs. 15995”
Samsung has launched its Gear S2 range of smartwatches – Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic in India, as expected. These have a 1.2-inch ( 360×360 pixels) Circular Super AMOLED displays, rotating bezel and run on Tizen based wearable platform. These also have Home and Back buttons to access notifications and applications easily. Continue reading “Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic launched in India for Rs. 24300 and Rs. 25800”
This week kicked off with some big Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2016 announcements and few equally big launches here in the country. Checkout our full coverage from Las Vegas and India below. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: CES 2016 Announcements, Lenovo K4 Note, Microsoft Surface Pro 4 in India and more”
Fitbit announced Blaze, its latest smart fitness watch at the CES 2016. We are live at the event and got our hands on the watch, so let’s take a look at its hardware and specs. Continue reading “Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch Hands On and Photo Gallery”
