Many Apple fans had hoped that the new Watch series would log sleep during several nights. It turned out just to be the opposite. The new Apple Watch Series 5 smartwatch boasts an always-on screen that never goes into idle mode while still keeping 18 hours of battery life.
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Smart watches extend the capabilities of mobile devices. Most smart watches require pairing with a device, while some are standalone watches with LTE.
A smartwatch is lightweight and typically focuses on notifications, phone calls as well as measurements from various sensors.
One of the current bestsellers is the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier watch.
Amazfit Stratos – Very Affordable Smartwatch
The Amazfit Stratos is a smartwatch and fitness tracker with a difference. It offers premium performance at a very affordable price. Unlike other feature-packed devices, the Amazfit Stratos keeps the price right down. But when you consider it’s from Xiaomi, leaders in providing top quality for less, then maybe the budget price isn’t that much of a surprise?
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Fitbit to make regular additions to their product range. Hence, it is no surprise that rumours are flying about the potential release of a second-generation Fitbit Versa: the Fitbit Versa 2. How will this affordable smartwatch, with the heart of an activity tracker, compare against the highly popular original?
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The new Samsung Galaxy Watch was long rumoured to use Google’s Android like Wear OS. However, Samsung has decided to keep the in-house Tizen OS. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Watch Keeps Tizen OS”
Most Popular Sports Watches & Activity Trackers in 2017
Sports watches and activity keep gaining in popularity as more and more consumers discover the benefits of using a smart device on your wrist to manage and organise excersises and workouts. Let’s have a look at the three most popular sports watches and activity trackers in 2017 based on consumer referrals on PriceMe.
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Garmin Quatix 5 Marine Smartwatch
Garmin has revealed a new multi-sport smartwatch targeting boat lovers with active marine lives. The new Garmin Quatix 5 runs on Garmin’s in-house operating system rather than the common Android Wear OS. Continue reading “Garmin Quatix 5 Marine Smartwatch”
Huawei Watch 2 Is 4G Enabled
The new, sporty Huawei Watch 2 will debut at MWC in Barcelona on Sunday. The new smartwatch has two buttons instead of one like the original model. The main draw is that the watch has a slot for a nano-SIM card. Hence, it doesn’t require pairing with another nearby device for phone calls and data. Continue reading “Huawei Watch 2 Is 4G Enabled”
LG Watch Sport & Style Run New Android Wear 2.0
Google will launch the new version of the Android Wear OS for smart watches and other wearable devices in February. The company has co-operated with LG to ensure that two smart watches will run the new OS once it launches: LG Watch Sport and Watch Style. Continue reading “LG Watch Sport & Style Run New Android Wear 2.0”
Samsung Gear S3 Frontier LTE Model Launches
Samsung’s latest Gear S3 Frontier smartphone is getting more powerful and independent as the Korean company releases an LTE version. This implies that a user can make and receive phone calls and messages without having to rely on the accompanying smartphone for the communication. Hence, leave the phone behind and just wear the smartphone when you’re on the run. Continue reading “Samsung Gear S3 Frontier LTE Model Launches”
Asus ZenWatch 3 – Customisable & Stylish Smartwatch
Asus has put customisations at the heart of its latest third-generation smartwatch. Asus ZenWatch 3 features more than 50 watch faces that allow the user to select a face that suits the occasion and mood. It’s also possible to create and design a completely new watch face using the ZenWatch Manager app. Continue reading “Asus ZenWatch 3 – Customisable & Stylish Smartwatch”
Samsung Gear S3 Smart Watches Launch Shortly in NZ
Samsung has begun the global rollout of its latest generation of Gear smart watches called S3. It includes a GPS, which enables various forms of fitness tracking. It also functions as golf watch for golfers. Continue reading “Samsung Gear S3 Smart Watches Launch Shortly in NZ”
Are Two New Apple Watch Models Coming Next Month?
Apple is rumoured to announce two new Apple Watch models during the
upcoming iPhone 7 launch next month. One model is expected to be a major upgrade called Watch 2 while the other model will only experience minor changes according to research firm KGI securities. Continue reading “Are Two New Apple Watch Models Coming Next Month?”
Apple Hermes Watch Now Available Online
Apple just announced that it’s stylish Hermes watch is now available online. New Zealand, unfortunately, lacks a local physical Apple store. The nearest Apple store for Kiwis is Sydney. The good news is that you now can purchase Hermes watch from Apple’s online store or mobile app as of yesterday. The NZ online store still doesn’t offer online purchases for some reason. Continue reading “Apple Hermes Watch Now Available Online”