Qualcomm’s New Smartwatch Chips Promise a Boost for Wear OS
4 years, 6 months ago

Qualcomm’s New Smartwatch Chips Promise a Boost for Wear OS

Wired  

A wave of better smartwatches is on the way soon. Qualcomm just unveiled two new processors—the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ and Wear 4100—which will both power upcoming wearables running platforms like Google's Wear OS. Qualcomm claims that new smartwatches using the Wear 4100 chips can expect to see an 85 percent performance improvement over smartwatches using the Wear 3100, as well as 85 percent faster memory, 25 percent lower power usage, and a boost in graphics performance that's 2.5 times greater than the older chip. This coprocessor handles many of the background tasks Wear OS smartwatches run when the device is in ambient mode, the low-power state the wearable defaults to when it's not actively being used. The coprocessor hasn't changed much over the one on the Wear 3100, but upcoming Wear OS smartwatches will still be able to offer a richer experience.

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Best smartwatches under ₹3,000: Top 8 affordable, stylish and feature-packed options
2 months, 1 week ago

Best smartwatches under ₹3,000: Top 8 affordable, stylish and feature-packed options

Hindustan Times  

In today’s fast-paced world, a smartwatch has become an essential accessory for many, serving much more than just a timepiece. Specifications of Noise ColorFit Ultra 3 Bluetooth Calling Smart Watch 1.3-inch display Bluetooth connectivity Heart rate monitoring Sleep tracking Customizable watch faces Reasons to buy Reasons to avoid Stylish design Limited app compatibility Long battery life Customizable watch faces The …

Google Is ‘Thinking Through’ How to Make the Pixel Watch Repairable
55 years ago

Google Is ‘Thinking Through’ How to Make the Pixel Watch Repairable

Wired  

If you break the Google Pixel Watch—whether the first-generation smartwatch from 2022 or the latest model launched earlier this month—there is no way to repair it through official channels. At a Climate Week NYC panel, focused on repairable technology—hosted by Back Market and moderated by One5c—Nicole Azores, a manager of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google, said on Tuesday …

Best smartwatches under ₹45,000: Apple vs. other brands under ₹45,000
1 year ago

Best smartwatches under ₹45,000: Apple vs. other brands under ₹45,000

Live Mint  

Best smartwatches under rs 45,000: Compare options of smartwatch under 45000. Specifications of Apple Watch Series 9 Smartwatch Brand: Apple Style: GPS Colour Aluminum: Midnight Screen Size: 41 Millimeters Special Feature: Sleep Monitor, GPS, Notifications Pros Cons Innovative Touch-Free Interaction Compatibility with iPhones Only Safety with Fall and Crash Detection 2.Apple Watch Series 9 Smartwatch Apple Watch Series 9 Smartwatch …

10 best smartwatches under ₹20,000 to gift your partner
1 year, 1 month ago

10 best smartwatches under ₹20,000 to gift your partner

Hindustan Times  

Smartwatches have become an important accessory in our daily lives, seamlessly blending technology with style. Specifications of Amazfit GTR 3 Pro Smart Watch: Brand: Amazfit Model Name: GTR 3 Pro Colour: Brown Screen Size: 1.45 Inches Special Feature: Sleep Monitor, Multisport Tracker, Activity Tracker, Notifications, Heart Rate Monitor Pros Cons Comprehensive health tracking App ecosystem limitations Music and call control …

21 Best Cyber Monday Deals on the Apple Watch and Fitness Trackers
55 years ago

21 Best Cyber Monday Deals on the Apple Watch and Fitness Trackers

Wired  

Smartwatch and fitness tracker deals are so abundant here on Cyber Monday that we've decided to dedicate an entire story to them. It's also the Apple Watch with the best battery life thanks to its massive size. Jump to a Topic: Smartwatches, Fitness Trackers, Accessories and Chargers Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch is a comfy and feature-packed Android alternative to the …

Google Pixel Watch deal: Get £140 off the best Android smartwatch
1 year, 2 months ago

Google Pixel Watch deal: Get £140 off the best Android smartwatch

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While this year’s Pixel Watch 2 introduced improvements to battery life, the original …

Best Fitbits to track your fitness in 2023 tried and tested
1 year, 4 months ago

Best Fitbits to track your fitness in 2023 tried and tested

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Since arriving on the wearables scene in 2009, Fitbits …

This New Watch Has NASA Tech And AI To Measure Your Fatigue
2 years ago

This New Watch Has NASA Tech And AI To Measure Your Fatigue

News 18  

Wearable tech continues to see new additions and the latest comes from Citizen. The brand has launched a new CZ smartwatch which uses artificial intelligence and space agency NASA research to measure wearers’ fatigue and alertness at Consumer Electronics Show 2023. The power of the new watch resides in the CZ Smart YouQ application, which allows users to understand and …

Google Pixel Watch With AMOLED Display And WearOS Unveiled: All Details
2 years, 3 months ago

Google Pixel Watch With AMOLED Display And WearOS Unveiled: All Details

News 18  

Google Pixel Watch has been officially unveiled, and once again, we had a good idea about what the Pixel smartwatch will look like. Google Pixel Watch Price Google Pixel Watch comes in Wi-Fi only and an LTE variant that is priced at $349 and $399, respectively. Google Pixel Watch Features The Pixel Watch case is made of 80 per cent …

Days before Google I/O event, Pixel smartwatch features leaked: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Days before Google I/O event, Pixel smartwatch features leaked: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Google first smartwatch - Pixel watch is expected to be introduced in the upcoming Google I/O event slated for October 6. The Google Pixel Watch would include Electrocardiogram tracking to monitor heart problems. Apart from ECG tracking, the Google Pixel watch is expected to be equipped with sleep monitoring, heart rate monitoring, an Emergency mode and six months subscription …

Qualcomm announces two new wearable platforms
2 years, 5 months ago

Qualcomm announces two new wearable platforms

The Hindu  

Qualcomm on Wednesday launched a suite of new wearable platforms, Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 and Snapdragon W5 Gen 1. “The Snapdragon W5+ platform claims 50% lower power, 2X higher performance, and 30% smaller size, compared to our previous generation, enabling wearable manufacturers to deliver the differentiated experiences consumers demand,” said Qualcomm. It incorporates a series of platform innovations including new …

Qualcomm’s New Smartwatch Chips Promise Big Battery Life Gains
2 years, 5 months ago

Qualcomm’s New Smartwatch Chips Promise Big Battery Life Gains

Wired  

Tired of recharging your smartwatch every night? If it sounds familiar, that's because Qualcomm has been releasing new smartwatch chips every two years with the same premise. Apple hasn't shared the transistor size on its latest S7 chip powering the Apple Watch Series 7, but it's likely built on a 7-nm process, potentially making the new W5 chips some of …

Google I/O 2022 event: From Pixel watch to Wallet app, check key announcements | In pics
2 years, 8 months ago

Google I/O 2022 event: From Pixel watch to Wallet app, check key announcements | In pics

Live Mint  

Google's Input/Output or I/O event, held on Wednesday night saw some of the big launches and key announcements this year. View Full Image Pixel Watch previewed during the virtual Google I/O Developers Conference. View Full Image Pixel 6a smartphone previewed during the virtual Google I/O Developers Conference Google Pixel Buds Pro The wireless earbuds, which will include a noise cancellation …

Google Pixel Watch Round-Up: Everything We Know About The Smartwatch
2 years, 8 months ago

Google Pixel Watch Round-Up: Everything We Know About The Smartwatch

News 18  

Google Pixel Watch has been widely reported in the past few weeks, and the rumours got intense when someone dropped the purported smartwatch at a restaurant with the box. Google Pixel Watch Rumoured Design Pixel Watch is likely to use a circular shape for its display, which makes it similar to other Android smartwatches in the market. Google Pixel Watch …

Google Pixel Smartwatch Design & Details Leaked Before Official Launch
2 years, 8 months ago

Google Pixel Smartwatch Design & Details Leaked Before Official Launch

Firstpost  

Google will finally be entering the smartwatch market this year with its own offering. Called the Pixel Watch, the new wearable from Google has been built around Google’s new Wear OS platform and aims to give the best wearables experience on Android. A leak by 91Mobiles shows that the Pixel Watch has several key integrations from Fitbit, and the new …

Google Pixel Watch Will Look Like This, Smartwatch May Be Coming Soon
2 years, 8 months ago

Google Pixel Watch Will Look Like This, Smartwatch May Be Coming Soon

News 18  

Google’s rumoured Pixel Watch is one of the most anticipated wearable and has been rumoured on heavily over the past few months. Now, with a leading wearable company Fitbit becoming a part of Google’s portfolio, the company is reportedly working on a Pixel Watch. Recently, noted tipster Evan Blass shared a teaser of the device, running on the Wear OS …

Pixel Watch Launch With Wear OS 3.0 Is Closer Than Ever: New Details Emerge
2 years, 8 months ago

Pixel Watch Launch With Wear OS 3.0 Is Closer Than Ever: New Details Emerge

News 18  

Google is hosting its next developer conference in May, which is less than a month away. We already know that Pixel Rohan is the codename for the supposed Pixel Watch, and its association with the Wear OS platform more or less confirms those speculations. Google I/O 2022 starts from May 11, and the keynote could be our first platform to …

Withings scanwatch review 2022: A hybrid smartwatch with classic looks but new tech
3 years ago

Withings scanwatch review 2022: A hybrid smartwatch with classic looks but new tech

The Independent  

Buy now from £249.95, Withings.com Battery life: Up to 30 days normal usage, extra 20 days in power reserve mode Up to 30 days normal usage, extra 20 days in power reserve mode Water-resistance: 50m water resistant 50m water resistant Health tracking: Heart rate, blood oxygen, ECG, step counter, automatic detection of running and swimming, sleep tracker, elevation tracker Heart …

Top Smartwatches under Rs. 3,000 that can be a perfect Christmas and New Year Gift
3 years ago

Top Smartwatches under Rs. 3,000 that can be a perfect Christmas and New Year Gift

India TV News  

Highlights Top Christmas Gift for 2021 Best smart wearable under INR 3,000 Embrace technology with the smart watches which are capable to keep up with your health People have started to accept that smartwatches are an affordable and smarter choice than analog watches, in the present times. Minix Hawk Image Source : WEBSITE- MINIX STORE Minix Hawk Smartwatch comes with …

Will Google's smartwatch set the pulse racing?
3 years, 1 month ago

Will Google's smartwatch set the pulse racing?

Business Standard  

They now keep a tab on our intimate body functions like heartbeat, sleep pattern, steps taken and calories burnt. Later, in May, it announced collaboration with Samsung to bring the best of Wear OS and Tizen OS in a single, unified platform.And Google’s efforts towards its wearable business resulted in significant growth in its market share.According to a recent Counterpoint …

This Is Google’s Next Big Launch: Codename Rohan
3 years, 1 month ago

This Is Google’s Next Big Launch: Codename Rohan

News 18  

Google’s long-rumoured smartwatch, the Google Pixel Watch may finally arrive in 2022. Google has never sold its own smartwatch, however the company’s Wear OS platform for Android-based smartwatches has been there for the past several years. A report in The Verge cited sources as saying that the rumoured Google smartwatch is expected to be priced more than a Fitbit and …

Fossil gen 6 smartwatch review 2021: Price, design, performance and display
3 years, 1 month ago

Fossil gen 6 smartwatch review 2021: Price, design, performance and display

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But as much as it’s ready for the next great leap forward, the Fossil gen 6 promises …

Mobvoi launches TicWatch E3 with Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 Platform at Rs 18,999
3 years, 5 months ago

Mobvoi launches TicWatch E3 with Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 Platform at Rs 18,999

Firstpost  

The smartwatch comes with NFC functionality which helps in making payments faster using Google Pay. After TicWatch Pro 3, E3 is Mobvoi’s second smartwatch with Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform. It comes with NFC functionality which helps in making payments faster using Google Pay. E3 comes with advanced health-tracking features that include blood oxygen and Vo2 Max tracking.

9 best Android smartwatches: From fitness trackers to stylish timepieces
3 years, 7 months ago

9 best Android smartwatches: From fitness trackers to stylish timepieces

The Independent  

The smartwatch has re-energised the watch market, with millions now sold in the UK each year. Alongside its plethora of benefits for health, with heart rate monitors, breathing exercises, workout regimes and mindfulness programmes, the smartwatch can help you organise appointments, take calls, see messages – and even tell the time. Smartwatches run on various operating systems, the biggest of …

Google and Samsung Are Unifying Wear OS and Tizen, Future Galaxy Smartwatch to Run on 'Wear'
3 years, 7 months ago

Google and Samsung Are Unifying Wear OS and Tizen, Future Galaxy Smartwatch to Run on 'Wear'

News 18  

Google and Samsung are unifying their smartwatch OS?s? Samsung has also confirmed that its next Galaxy Watches, rumoured to be called Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch Active 4, will run on the new Wear platform. Future smartwatches from the two companies will also get access to third-party apps, while Google?s own platforms like Google Maps and Google Assistant are …

TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Review: Never Thought I’d Say It, But This Is A Wear OS Smartwatch You Can Buy
4 years ago

TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Review: Never Thought I’d Say It, But This Is A Wear OS Smartwatch You Can Buy

News 18  

I have said it before, and I’ll say it again. Incidentally, the TicWatch Pro 3 GPS is the first watch to run the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100, with a lot of the recent launches arriving on the scene with the Snapdragon Wear 3100 still—these include the Tag Heuer Connected, Fossil Sport and the latest generation Moto 360. In the general …

Fitbit launches new Fitbit Sense smartwatch that monitors your stress: Price, features and more
4 years, 4 months ago

Fitbit launches new Fitbit Sense smartwatch that monitors your stress: Price, features and more

India TV News  

Wearables brand Fitbit has introduced an advanced smartwatch called the Fitbit Sense that comes with electrodermal activity to measure daily stress and comes with a heart rate tracker, ECG and skin temperature sensors. Fitbit Sense has another feature called Active Zone Minutes, which helps users make every minute count during workouts by buzzing their wrist when they enter their personalised …

The Next Google Wear OS Update Promises Big Performance Improvements For Smartwatches
4 years, 5 months ago

The Next Google Wear OS Update Promises Big Performance Improvements For Smartwatches

News 18  

It is good to hear something new from Google on what is up with the Wear OS platform for smartwatches. Google says that Wear OS will get a significant update later this year, with big improvements on the performance font. Google also welcomed three new brands into the Wear OS smartwatch family—Xiaomi, Oppo and Suunto. The next Wear OS update …

The Best Smartwatches, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2024): Apple Watch, Wear OS, Hybrid Watches, Kids' Watches
4 years, 11 months ago

The Best Smartwatches, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2024): Apple Watch, Wear OS, Hybrid Watches, Kids' Watches

Wired  

Other Smartwatches to Consider Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Photograph: Julian Chokkattu The number of smartwatches on the market is staggering. The ScanWatch 2 comes in a 42-mm or 38-mm case size, and like the Garmin Vivomove Trend, doesn't have the rich features and apps you'll find on the likes of an Apple Watch, but if you just want to monitor your …

Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch Review: The one that made me like smartwatches
4 years, 11 months ago

Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch Review: The one that made me like smartwatches

India TV News  

I was never acquainted with a smartwatch before I got hold of the Fossil Gen 5 smartwatch. Fossil Gen 5 review For me, the smartwatch scores well in the design department and it tells you openly that smartwatches ought to be good-looking too. Fossil Gen 5 review The smartwatch has a battery life of 24 hours and comes with sensors …

Fossil Sport smartwatch with Snapdragon Wear 3100 SoC, WearOS launched at Rs 17,995
5 years, 7 months ago

Fossil Sport smartwatch with Snapdragon Wear 3100 SoC, WearOS launched at Rs 17,995

Firstpost  

Fossil has finally launched its Sport Smartwatch range in India at a starting price of Rs 17,995. The highlight of the smartwatch is the new Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset that it runs on, which claims to give the wearables a better battery life. Google’s new WearOS was expected to breathe new life into the way people interact with smartwatch, but …

LG Watch W7 Hybrid smartwatch with Wear OS and Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC launched
6 years, 3 months ago

LG Watch W7 Hybrid smartwatch with Wear OS and Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC launched

India TV News  

LG launches a new smartwatch alongside LG V40 ThinQ smartphone called the LG Watch W7. The LG Watch W7 is the company's first hybrid smartwatch that comes combined with mechanical movement with digital functionalities that lets it blend in the LCD along with a pair of mechanical hands. Also, read: Samsung Galaxy Watch launched in India at Rs 24,990, starting …

Qualcomm upgrades smartwatch platform, announces Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor
6 years, 4 months ago

Qualcomm upgrades smartwatch platform, announces Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor

Firstpost  

Your smartwatch can’t really do much if it is not powered by a good chip. The most widely used Qualcomm chip right now is the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 which has been in the market since 2016, which is effectively more dated than the Snapdragon 400. Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon Wear 3100 SoCs, which feature four A7 CPUs. The …

Flagship 'Pixel Watch' not coming in 2018, confirms Google
6 years, 4 months ago

Flagship 'Pixel Watch' not coming in 2018, confirms Google

India TV News  

After announcing a third major upgrade to its Android-based "Wear" operating system for wearables, Google has confirmed that it is not releasing any speculated flagship "Pixel Watch" this year. The search engine giant is instead focused on working with smartwatch makers like Fossil and Casio while improving the "Wear Operating System ", tech portal Tom's Guide reported on Friday. "To …

Google’s Pixel smartwatch will not release this year, company confirms
6 years, 4 months ago

Google’s Pixel smartwatch will not release this year, company confirms

Firstpost  

Google says it wants to concentrate on improving the Wear OS instead of working on its own hardware. According to a report by Tom’s Guide, at the IFA Berlin 2018, a Google spokesperson confirmed that it won’t be releasing its own smartwatch this year. Instead, Google said that it is focusing on “improving the Wear OS and working with smartwatch …

Google could launch its own WearOS-based Pixel smartwatch later this year
6 years, 6 months ago

Google could launch its own WearOS-based Pixel smartwatch later this year

Firstpost  

Google smartwatches could be finally arriving later this year at the company’s hardware event with the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL and Pixel Buds. Tipster Evan Blass had tweeted that Google could be rolling out its wearable along with the third generation of Pixel lineup and the second generation Pixel Buds. Besides the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, and second-gen …

Qualcomm may announce 'Snapdragon Wear 2500' chip for kids' smartwatches
6 years, 6 months ago

Qualcomm may announce 'Snapdragon Wear 2500' chip for kids' smartwatches

Firstpost  

Global chipmaker Qualcomm is likely to announce a new chip called “Snapdragon Wear 2500” that is specially designed for kids’ smartwatches. However, “Snapdragon Wear 2500,” would not support Google ’s smartwatch operating system “Wear OS”. Instead, it would be paired with a custom version of Android that Qualcomm has built for kids’ watches called “Android for Kids” that would come …

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