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Huawei patented a smartwatch that can store a pair of wireless earbuds

Huawei is back with an unusual patent for the smartwatch industry. Recently, the Chinese smartphone maker patented a gaming smartwatch, a smartwatch with gestures on the back of your hand, and a touch-sensitive bezel too. Now, the latest patent from Huawei is about a smartwatch that can store a pair of wireless Bluetooth earbuds. Spotted

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10:09 AM
Jul 03, 2018

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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon Wear 2500, its first smartwatch chip in two years aimed at watches for kids

Semiconductor giant Qualcomm has announced its first smartwatch SoC in two years, the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2500. However, the SoC isn't meant for regular smartwatches. Instead, the Snapdragon Wear 2500 is meant for watches that are designed for kids. This is the first SoC that the company has announced after the launch of Snapdragon Wear

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09:55 AM
Jun 27, 2018

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Garmin 'running' watch with built-in music launches in India at Rs 39,990

Smart wearables maker Garmin India on Thursday launched "Forerunner 645 Music" -- a global positioning system (GPS) enabled-running watch with built-in music and on-device music storage for over 500 songs. Priced at Rs 39,990, the device comes in metal bezels with "Chroma" display, interchangeable bands and water resistance. "The device serves as a personal fitness

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IANS

02:02 PM
Jun 22, 2018

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Muse is a luxury hybrid smartwatch offering UV alerts, NFC payments, 1-year battery life and more

Smartwatches have been around for a few years now, but they are often treated as an luxury accessory, than a necessity. We have the likes of Samsung Gear smartwatches running on Tizen OS, Google WearOS smartwatches, and Apple Watch for iPhones to choose from. And then, there are Luxury watchmakers offering designer smart versions of

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10:16 PM
Jun 21, 2018

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Samsung Gear S4 smartwatch close to launch, as wireless charger gets certification

We could be close to the launch of the latest smartwatch from Samsung, after a Samsung wireless charger believed to be linked to the Samsung Gear S4 has received certification. The Samsung Galaxy S4 could even go by a different name, with Galaxy Watch being at the top of the list of possibilities. It isn't

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12:07 PM
Jun 21, 2018

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AsteroidOS, an open-source alternative for Google WearOS now available for several smartwatches

While smartwatch platforms have typically been limited to what the big manufacturers provide, the first open-source aftermarket operating system for smartwatches is now here. AsteroidOS, which has been developed by a computer scientist from France, is now available in the form of a stable roll-out for select WearOS-powered smartwatches. It will, of course, need you

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01:40 PM
May 17, 2018

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Xiaomi Mi Bunny Children Phone Watch 2C launched in China

Xiaomi has just launched a new smartwatch for kids in China called the Mi Bunny Children Phone Watch 2C. This is the second generation of the Mi Bunny Children Watch, and it continues with the simple design featured on its predecessor. The only change is the smooth texture on the top, which make the watch

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Staff

02:27 PM
May 15, 2018

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Qualcomm is designing new chipsets for Wear OS, which means smartwatches still have hope

Smartwatches were a huge deal back in 2014 when the technology was new, but the concept hasn't quite picked up as well as manufacturers may have hoped. While fitness trackers, the Samsung Gear series and the Apple Watch series still sell in big numbers, one platform that hasn't done as well is Wear OS, formerly

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05:54 PM
May 10, 2018

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Samsung granted 187 patents including a portable speaker and a possible smartwatch

Filing patent applications is routine for big tech companies, and it's different for Samsung. A recent report had revealed that the U.S Patent Office granted the company 180 patents, which reveal plans for a foldable phone and a transparent display. It now appears that Samsung was granted a total of 187 patents, which includes design

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Staff

03:34 PM
May 10, 2018

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Google Assistant on Wear OS is set to get better

Google's Wear OS platform for smartwatches (formerly known as Android Wear) is set to see some key improvements implemented to the in-built Google Assistant AI system. Announced by Google in a blog post, the changes are aimed at making using your Wear OS-powered watch a bit more capable. The new features are set to be

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03:59 PM
May 04, 2018

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Apple Watch saves teenager's life in Florida

A teenager in Florida's could well have had her life saved after the Apple Watch she was wearing detected a heart-rate spike and advised her to seek medical attention. 18-year-old Deanna Recktenwald was sitting in a church with her mother, when the Apple Watch she was wearing alerted her that her heart rate had increased

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11:30 AM
May 03, 2018

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Casio unveils new Pro Trek Wear OS-based smartwatch for hikers

A few months ago, Google rebranded Android Wear platform to Wear OS, but after the initial set of smartwatches from Motorola and LG, manufacturers have gone incognito. But that hasn t stopped Casio from announcing a new smartwatch. Built for outdoor adventures, the new model, Pro Trek WSD-F20A features the same rugged design, along with

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03:06 PM
Apr 18, 2018

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Apple Watch could support third-party watch faces, watchOS beta reveals

Do you own an Apple Watch? Are you not satisfied with the default watch faces? If you are not, here's some good news for you. Apple is reportedly looking at providing you with more variety in terms of watch faces by adding third-party support. Code found in the latest watchOS 4.3.1 beta release indicates support

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09:39 AM
Apr 16, 2018

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Xiaomi's Huami launches Amazfit Stratos multisport GPS smartwatch: Price, specifications, features

Xiaomi-backed Huami has launched a new smartwatch, called the Amazfit Stratos. The company has revealed that the new smartwatch has been honored with the Red Dot Award 2018 in Product Design. It is priced at $199.99 (Rs 13,000 approximately), and is currently available to buy in the US via amazfit.com. As the name suggests, the

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11:48 AM
Apr 11, 2018

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Google adds battery enhancement feature to Wear OS smartwatches

Google's developer preview for Wear OS is out and one of the biggest changes that the latest iteration brings to the Android wearables is the ability to preserve battery life. Until now, Wear OS, formerly called Android Wear, had no way to allow the user to monitor the battery consumption pattern. However, that will change

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05:06 PM
Mar 30, 2018

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Garmin launches Vivomove HR analog-digital smartwatch at Rs 15,999 in India: Specifications and features

Garmin India announced the launch of Vivomove HR analog-digital smartwatch today. The smartwatch boasts looks of an analog watch but offers functionality that of a smartwatch. It is priced at Rs 15,999 and available at select Helios stores. It will be soon made available at leading e-commerce portals. The Vivomove HR analog-digital smartwatch is a

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06:46 PM
Mar 28, 2018

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Fitbit smartwatch leaked sporting Pebble-like design

A leak shows off the new Fitbit smartwatch, and we can t get over it s uncanny resemblance to a Pebble smartwatch. The square dial is to blame probably. Fitbit acquired Pebble in December, and will end support for Pebble watches in June. The leaked image reveals a sleek design, and is reportedly targeted at

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01:57 PM
Mar 01, 2018

Hands On

Samsung Gear Sport and Gear Fit 2 Pro Hands On and First Impressions

After debuting the Gear Sport and Gear Fit2 Pro wearables at IFA 2017 earlier this year, Samsung has today brought the wearables to the Indian shores. The Gear Sport is priced at Rs 22,990, whereas the Gear Fit2 Pro will set you back Rs 13,590. These wearables will be available starting December 11 with prebookings

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11:10 AM
Jan 20, 2018

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Fitbit Ionic smartwatch, Flyer Bluetooth headphones, Aria smart scale launched in India

Fitbit, one of the major wearable brands globally, has announced the availability of its Ionic smartwatch, Flyer Bluetooth headphone and Aria 2 smart scale in India. Fitbit says Ionic, Flyer and Aria 2 fitness devices will be available across major retailers including Reliance Digital, Croma, Helios and other online platforms. The Fitbit Ionic is the

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08:00 PM
Jan 18, 2018

Review

Emporio Armani Connected Smartwatch Review: Typical smartwatch, but with designer feels

The business of smart wearables has traditionally been the domain of consumer technology manufacturers, and rightly so for all this time. The sheer nature of the product needs technical expertise in development, electronic components and an idea of what works, since these products usually need a smartphone to serve as the controller. Because of this,

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Ali Pardiwala

03:28 PM
Jan 15, 2018