Weekly Roundup: HP Chromebook 13, HTC One S9, Meizu M3, Samsung Gear 360 and more

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This week, Google and HP announced a high-end Chromebook 13 which is ultra thin and features an anodized aluminum chassis.

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Google debuts Snap-And-Go MODE Watch Bands for Android Wear, starts at $49.99

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In a bid to make it easier for users to switch watch bands, Google has introduced Snap-And-Go MODE for Android Wear.  Continue reading “Google debuts Snap-And-Go MODE Watch Bands for Android Wear, starts at $49.99”

Motorola Moto 360 Sport launched in India for Rs. 19999

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Motorola introduced the Moto 360 (2nd Gen.) and Moto 360 Sport back in September at the IFA. It only launched the  Moto 360 (2nd Gen.)  in India last December, now it has finally launched the Moto 360 Sport in India. The Sport version of the Moto 360 has built-in GPS that works seamlessly with Moto Body to track your distance traveled, pace, lap times and more. It can also work with Android fitness apps. Continue reading “Motorola Moto 360 Sport launched in India for Rs. 19999”

Next Gen Apple Watch said to support cellular connectivity

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Apple is apparently working on making the next generation Apple Watch more powerful. A new report from the WSJ states that the next Apple Watch will have cellular connectivity. Continue reading “Next Gen Apple Watch said to support cellular connectivity”

Huawei Watch launched in India for Rs. 22999

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Huawei has finally launched the Huawei Watch in India, as expected. It was originally announced back in March last year, but it went on sale only in September. It has a 1.4-inch (400 x 400 pixels) circular AMOLED display with 10,000:1 high contrast ratio, scratch-proof sapphire crystal lens and has cold-forged stainless steel frame. It has built-in heart rate monitor, 6-Axis motion sensors and is also water resistant with IP67 ratings. Continue reading “Huawei Watch launched in India for Rs. 22999”

Weekly Roundup: Meizu m3 note, Apple iPhone SE, Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual-SIM and more

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This week we went to Beijing to bring you the Meizu’s latest budget offering the m3 note.The smartphone will be made available in China from April 11th and will launch in India next month. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Meizu m3 note, Apple iPhone SE, Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual-SIM and more”

Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire Rose Gold premium GPS watch launched in India for Rs. 84999

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Garmin India has launched Fēnix 3 GPS watch in rose gold-tone with brown genuine leather band. It has new EXO GPS antenna that support a full range of multisport activities, from advanced fitness training, to cross-country and alpine skiing, snowboarding, as well as hiking, climbing and trail running. It is Water rated to 100 meters and can withstand swimming and other water activities.

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Samsung Gear S2 Classic 18K Rose Gold and Platinum editions launched in India for Rs. 34900

Samsung launched the the Gear S2 and Gear S2 classic in India earlier this year. Today the company has launched two new premium variants of the Gear S2 Classic, one encased in 18K Rose Gold and another in Platinum and also the Gear S2 smartwatch in White color in the country. As we already know, the Gear S2 Classic has a 1.2-inch ( 360×360 pixels) Circular Super AMOLED displays, rotating bezel and run on Tizen based wearable platform. Continue reading “Samsung Gear S2 Classic 18K Rose Gold and Platinum editions launched in India for Rs. 34900”

LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition with LTE goes back on sale on AT&T

LG had halted sales of Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE is making a come back after it was taken down from the stores last year. The Android Wear smartwatch was launched in November last year and was an upgrade over LG’s original model.

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Apple watchOS 2.2 with multi-watch pairing and Maps enhancements released

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Apple has rolled out watchOS 2.2 for the Apple Watch users, as expected. This update brings several new features, including option to pair and swap between multiple Apple Watch models on iPhones running iOS 9.3 or later. Apple also includes an image of the user’s Apple Watch, complete with their style, color, and even the watch face to make it easier for users to distinguish between their connected watches. The update also brings enhanced Maps app and several features for developers. Continue reading “Apple watchOS 2.2 with multi-watch pairing and Maps enhancements released”

Apple watch gets a price cut, now costs $299 in the US

Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, during his presentation at the company’s special event today announced a price cut for the Apple Watch – which now costs $299 in the United States.

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It’s kind of unprecedented for Apple to slash the pricing of a product without introducing a new model, but it looks like the company is being aggressive in order to improve the sales of the Apple Watch. Continue reading “Apple watch gets a price cut, now costs $299 in the US”

Weekly Roundup: Lenovo K5 Plus, Oppo R9, R9 Plus, OnePlus 2 price cut in India and more

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This week, Lenovo launched its Vibe K5 Plus smartphone in India, as it teased earlier this month. The smartphone was announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona alongside Lenovo K5 last month. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Lenovo K5 Plus, Oppo R9, R9 Plus, OnePlus 2 price cut in India and more”

Michael Kors Access Android Wear smartwatches announced starting at $395

Michael Kors is the latest watchmaker that is foraying into the Android Wear smartwatch game. The company has announced its first Android Wear smartwatch line known as Michael Kors Access.

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Worldwide wearables shipments to hit 110 million units, grow 38.2% by the end of 2016: IDC

Worldwide shipments of wearable devices are expected to reach 110 million units by the end of 2016 with 38.2% growth over the previous year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker.

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