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”
Are you bitten by the Moto 360 bug like many others? Do you think that the Moto 360 is the best looking smartwatch on the planet? If yes, you might be in for some respite.
Continue reading “LG’s circular smartwatch hopes to win Moto 360 fans”
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.
Continue reading “$129 Omate X smartwatch takes the companion route after going indie”
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 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.
Continue reading “Pebble hires two former webOS designers for future smartwatch design”
LG G Watch running on Android Wear went on sale on the Google Play Store in June. Now, a report is suggesting that LG is already making the next G watch that will likely be announced at the IFA 2014.
Continue reading “LG G Watch 2 reportedly gearing up for IFA launch”
Motorola’s Moto 360 has made an appearance on Best Buy prior to its launch on September 4th. The leaked posting on Best Buy shows the smartwatch priced at $249.
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Soon after WhatsApp released a beta version for Android to support Android Wear, Facebook has pushed an update to its Messenger app for Android that adds Android Wear support. This lets you view message notifications, so that you can reply to messages easily from your Android wear smartwatch, says Android Central that reported regarding the update first. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger updated with Android Wear support”
Fresh details about the Moto 360 have surfaced in a new leak showing a bunch of new features. The smartwatch from Motorola is expected to have a wireless charging dock that will allow users to charge it on the go.
Continue reading “Moto 360 to have wireless charging dock, heart rate monitor and more”
Pebble has introduced its smartwatch in new Fresh Green, Hot Pink, and Fly Blue colors. These new Limited Edition color variants come with matching bands. Even though pebble released the Pebble Steel, a premium version of the original Pebble with steel strap, the colorful silicone bands are still popular among youths. Pebble introduced the smartwatch in Arctic White, Jet Black and Cherry Red initially and later add Grey and Orange colors based on votes . Continue reading “Pebble Smartwatch now comes in Limited Edition Fresh Green, Hot Pink and Fly Blue colors”
Timex has forayed into smartwatch market with Ironman One GPS+. Targeted at fitness enthusiasts and athletes the smartwatch reports speed and distance traveled by the wearer.
Continue reading “Timex unveils Ironman One GPS+ smartwatch for $399”
With wearable tech getting popular each day, more and more application developers are making sure they don’t miss out on the action. This, they’re doing by adding support for Android Wear, so apps are more usable on wearables such as smartwatches.
Continue reading “WhatsApp beta gets support for Android Wear”
HP has released first images of its upcoming luxury smartwatch thereby announcing its foray into the competitive smartwatch market. The company has partnered with retailer Gilt and US designer Michael Bastian for its premium smartwatch that will be compatible with iOS and Android devices via an app.
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Samsung Gear Live is the company’s first Android Wear smartwatch that has almost similar specifications as its Gear 2 smartwatch that runs on Tizen OS. The Gear Live was announced at the Google I/O in June and it was immediately listed on the Indian Play Store. It went on sale in India last month for Rs. 15,900, but it is currently out of stock. We already brought you the hands-on impressions and the photo gallery of the Gear Live from the Google I/O in June. Now we have the device for unboxing. Check out the unboxing and initial setup below.
It’s still very early days for smartwatches but Pebble, the Kickstarter success story, already looks like a veteran. Pebble, the first Smartwatch that ignited the whole market frenzy for wearable devices, has been out for a long time, so long that it already got a facelift through Pebble Steel, mainly for people looking at a premium version of the original. It was exactly that, a premium version of the Pebble, adorned with steel, glass and leather, while the original was fully plastic and silicone. There was also a general shift in design and a better overall finish, with minor changes to the power connector and the addition of a LED at the front. These changes also command a premium, with the price at $249, almost matching the recently launched Android Wear devices. We had finally got one a while back, the stainless steel version, so here’s the unboxing of the Pebble Steel, in case you are looking to get one –
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Read our review of the Pebble Smartwatch
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