ASUS ZenWatch reportedly coming this October with a sub-$199 price tag

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With Android being more and more prominent with each passing day, manufacturers are leaving nothing to be desired. Motorola, Samsung, LG, et al have all released smartwatches and other wearable hardware to grasp the potential created by the same. Continue reading “ASUS ZenWatch reportedly coming this October with a sub-$199 price tag”

WhatsApp update for Android Wear receives full support for non beta version

WhatsApp for Android Wear has been updated with full support for non-beta version. Prior to this the popular instant messaging service was updated for beta that allowed  Android Wear users to use the service on the watch.

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Sony to reportedly launch Android Wear powered SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk at IFA 2014

Sony is planning to debut two wearable devices at the IFA 2014 along with other smartphones and tablets. According to a report from 9to5Google, Sony will launch Android Wear powered SmartWatch3 and SmartBand Talk at an event this week.

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Nike+ Running App to come pre-loaded on Samsung Gear S

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Earlier today Samsung partnered with HERE to launch HERE Maps for the Gear S smartwatch, now the company has announced a partnership with Nike to pre-load Nike+ Running App on the Samsung Gear S. Continue reading “Nike+ Running App to come pre-loaded on Samsung Gear S”

LG G Watch R priced at 299 Euro as per a German Press Release

LG announced the G Watch R yesterday which is companies first circular display smartwatch. However, LG did not specify the pricing of the watch. Today, the company has mentioned the price of the watch in a German Press release.

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Samsung Gear S announced, has 3G support and can independently make calls

Samsung Gear S

Samsung has announced the Gear S, the company’s latest Gear smartwatch running Tizen-based wearable OS. The main highlight is the built-in SIM card slot that lets you independently make and receive calls, without connecting to a device and also offers 3G support. You can also get calls forwarded from your smartphone. Continue reading “Samsung Gear S announced, has 3G support and can independently make calls”

LG G Watch R with circular P-OLED Display announced

LG G Watch R

LG has finally made its G Watch R, the company’s latest Android Wear smartwatch with a circular display official. It is the world’s first watch-style wearable device to feature a circular Plastic OLED (P-OLED) display and utilizes 100 percent of its watch face, says the company. The Motorola Moto 360 has a black bar at the bottom of the display. Continue reading “LG G Watch R with circular P-OLED Display announced”

Asus releases ZenWatch video teaser ahead of IFA launch

Asus Zenwatch teaser

After teasing its upcoming smartwatch in images, Asus has released a teaser video for its first Android wear smartwatch that would be unveiled at IFA on September 3rd. Some scribblings on the teaser image revealed stainless steel frame and sexy curves. More teaser images reveals leather strap, sandblasted finish on the back, smooth shell and some kind of composition for the outer body. Continue reading “Asus releases ZenWatch video teaser ahead of IFA launch”

Samsung could launch a Gear smartwatch that can make calls, and one that’s round

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If you’ve been following the latest tech news, you’d perhaps know that wearables are the ‘in’ thing. A fad or not, wearables are definitely something that’s in the center of focus of many a manufacturer. Continue reading “Samsung could launch a Gear smartwatch that can make calls, and one that’s round”

$129 Omate X smartwatch takes the companion route after going indie

Omate got some rave reviews after launching their first ever smartwatch, the Truesmart. The crowd-funded project went live last year, and the smartwatch won a lot of fans thanks to the high value proposition it brought on board.

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Asus IFA 2014 teaser hints at its first Android Wear Smartwatch

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Update: New teaser from Asus, confirms that it’s going launch their smartwatch at IFA. Scribbled writings in the image reveals that it would have a stainless steel frame, polish as mirrors and sexy curves.

Asus has started teasing its upcoming announcement at the IFA 2014, slated for September 3rd. The first teaser shows a device with curved edges along with the quote “Time has been transformed, and we have changed” by Khalil Gibran that hints at its first Android Wear smartwatch. On their Facebook page, it says “Something #Incredible is going to happen at #IFA2014, see you there!” Continue reading “Asus IFA 2014 teaser hints at its first Android Wear Smartwatch”

Pebble hires two former webOS designers for future smartwatch design

Pebble has appointed two notable webOS designers Itai Vonshak and Liron Damir that have worked with LG on the interface and design for webOS TV. Itai Vonshak will join Pebble as Head of Product and UX team while Liron Damir will be the Head of Design.

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