Asus Zenwatch receiving update to Android Lollipop 5.1.1

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According to a user on Reddit, he just received an update to Android Lollipop 5.1.1 on his Asus Zenwatch. This makes the Zenwatch the first smartwatch to get the update to v 5.1.1.

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Microsoft brings handwriting search and Apple Watch support for OneNote

Microsoft is adding two important features to OneNote. The company is bringing  handwriting search for OneNote on Windows 8.1 and iPad and even support for Apple Watch.

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YU YuFit vs Xiaomi Mi Band – What’s Different?

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Xiaomi launched their Mi Band in India only last month at a price of Rs 999. Now Micromax’s YU has announced their own fitness band called the YuFit which is also priced at Rs 999. Let us take a look at both of them and see which one offers a better deal.

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Samsung Orbis design and specs leaked through Gear SDK

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There are quite a lot of rumors going around about Samsung’s round smartwatch called the Orbis. The last rumor was that the smartwatch has been delayed and will make an appearance later in the year alongside the Galaxy Note 5 at IFA, Berlin in September. Up until now, we didn’t really have more than a few sketches about the device, but now Samsung’s Gear SDK has revealed the design of Orbis.

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Developer hacks Apple Watch to run web browser

A popular developer Comex, who is behind JailBreakMe and former Apple intern has figured out a way to run a web browser on Apple Watch. He has published a video which shows a web browser running on Apple Watch.

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Samsung Gear A – Round smartwatch delayed till IFA 2015

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We had told you that Samsung is working on a round smartwatch and that it is roping in artists and fashion brands to help develop accessories for it. The smartwatch that is supposedly called the Gear A was sheduled for an announcement in the near future. But it has now apparently been delayed and is expected to be announced later this year during IFA 2015.

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Apple Watch Sport Photo Gallery

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Apple officially announced its first wearable smartwatch in September last year and it went live in stores on April 24. We have already seen Apple Watch Hands On and the Unboxing, now lets take a look at Apple Watch Sport in the photo gallery. Continue reading “Apple Watch Sport Photo Gallery”

Apple Watch Unboxing and First Impressions

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Apple unveiled the Apple Watch, the company’s first wearable back in September last year. It went on Pre-order from April 10 in 9 countries, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the US. It started shipping for customers recently. It starts at $349 for the base variant Apple Watch Sport. We managed to get one from Hong Kong. We already brought you the hands-on, here we have the unboxing and first impressions of the smartwatch.

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Apple announces program for 3rd party Watch strap makers

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Despite the Apple Watch being quite new on the market, there are already quite a few 3rd party bands available for the smartwatch. Now Apple have announced it’s new program where 3rd party strap makers can make certified “Made for Apple Watch” straps, quite similar to the “Made for iPhone” program.

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Motorola Moto 360 gets a temporary price cut, available at Rs. 12999 for leather, Rs. 14999 for metal

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Motorola launched the Moto 360 smartwatch with stainless steel bands in India for Rs. 19999 last week, months after it launched the smartwatch with leather bands in the country for Rs. 17,999. Today the company has announced a temporary price cut of Rs. 5,000. The leather variants is available for Rs. 12,999 and the metal variants  s available for Rs. 14,999, exclusively on Flipkart. Continue reading “Motorola Moto 360 gets a temporary price cut, available at Rs. 12999 for leather, Rs. 14999 for metal”

Apple Watch IHS teardown reveals components cost at $83.70

The Apple Watch has been the latest device that has been teardown by IHS Technology’s analysis. The research firm which tears down devices to estimate component costs is revealing the same for Apple Watch Sport at $84.

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Apple Watch teardown reveals custom designed S1 chip, 512MB RAM and more surprises

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More secrets of Apple Watch have been revealed in a new teardown. According to ABI Research’s new findings, Apple Watch has got few surprise elements in the design and a CPU design centered on a custom Apple S1 chip – labeled APL 0778. Continue reading “Apple Watch teardown reveals custom designed S1 chip, 512MB RAM and more surprises”

TAG Heuer smartwatch to debut in October for US$ 1400

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Apart from the Apple Watch, the TAG Heuer smart watch is one of the most awaited gadgets of the year. The smart watch has been rumoured for a long time and now we finally have a date and price on the device. Last month TAG Heuer announced its partnership with Google and Intel to develop the smartwatch which means the device will most likely run on Android Wear.

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