Tag: smartwatch

December 14, 2016

Following Cronologics’ acquisition earlier this week, Google released a new beta version of Android Wear 2.0 operating system for smartwatches. This would be the fourth preview build launched by Google, and one of the most important since it brings many […]

December 12, 2016

If you are a Huawei fan in the US and are in the market for a premium-looking smartwatch, you’ll be glad to know that gold and rose-gold plated Huawei Watch models have received solid price cuts in the country. Specifically, […]

December 9, 2016

If you don’t know who Michael Kors is, all you need to know is that he runs a fashion house that designs and sells clothing and accessories. Now, a new Michael Kors Android Wear powered smartwatch has been listed in […]

December 8, 2016

With a recent flurry of notable activity, the wearable market looks to be in a state of flux. Activity-tracking titan Fitbit purchased smartwatch maker Pebble on Wednesday, and all reports point to the end of the Kickstarter-birthed brand’s line. Motorola […]

November 9, 2016

Timex has released a new analogue watch with smart functionality. Called the IQ+ Move, it comes in sizes for both men and women, as well as customizable straps. The wearable is water resistant at up to 50 meters depth and […]

October 25, 2016

Smartwatches aren’t doing so hot, according to the latest numbers from market analyst firm IDC. The category could rebound, however, with new watches like the Apple Watch 2 coming to market, though how much is up for debate. IDC reports […]

October 25, 2016

Apple continues to lead the smartwatch market according to the latest IDC report, but it’s clear the segment as a whole isn’t the breakout success many tech firms would have hoped for. In fact, the number of smartwatches shipped over […]

October 10, 2016

Several times since 2014, we passed along a rumor about an upcoming HTC smartwatch. Every time, the watch failed to materialize. Today, we have some leaked photos of what is believed to be HTC’s circular Android Wear powered smartwatch that […]

October 7, 2016

If you’re a fan of Android Wear, the latter half of 2016 hasn’t been the greatest time for you. Between the announcement that we wouldn’t be seeing any flagship Android Wear watches for the rest of the year and Google’s […]

October 4, 2016

Last month it was revealed that three of the largest Android Wear partners – LG, Huawei and Motorola – had no intentions of launching any new smartwatches or fitness trackers this fall. Now, it seems as though Microsoft has hopped […]

September 30, 2016

Google announced the third developer preview of Android Wear 2.0. The big addition? Google Play on Android Wear. Users can now find and install apps directly on the watch, which means developers reach more users than ever before. With Play […]

September 15, 2016

Google’s biggest partners in the Android Wear game are playing it safe heading into the busiest shopping time of the year. LG, Huawei and Motorola won’t be releasing new smartwatches for this holiday season, CNET has learned. LG is the […]

September 6, 2016

While the Motorola Moto 360 was the first round smartwatch (ok, almost round smartwatch) that immediately looked different than the square-faced models that came out of LG and Samsung’s camps at the time, Motorola almost went with the same square-faced […]

August 29, 2016

Just the other day, we passed along some leaked specs for the Apple iPhone 7. According to the leak, the iPhone 7 will get a 14% hike in battery capacity to 1960mAh. But Apple will apparently be adding higher capacity […]

August 19, 2016

Bad news if you hoped Apple Watch 2 would be an independent device, as it appears the wearable will still depend on an iPhone to function, just like the original Apple Watch. While Apple considered giving the new-and-improved Apple Watch […]

August 16, 2016

A post by Samsung’s Colombian division has confirmed the existence of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 8.0. The post talks about a high capacity processor and “some innovations.” A previous trip through Chinese regulatory agency TENAA revealed that a Snapdragon […]

August 8, 2016

The Apple rumor mill is heating up once again, just weeks before the release of the iPhone 7, but this time the news about the Apple Watch. However, instead of incremental software upgrades or new watch band designs, the latest […]

August 5, 2016

It is not unusual for technology giants to take a page from each other’s play books. Most recently a Samsung patent has surfaced that suggests the Korean firm is taking cues from its mortal enemy Apple. Shown in the application […]

July 12, 2016

We recently reported that Google may be working on making its own Android Wear smartwatches. Today, we have rendered images of what those Nexus watches could look like. An unnamed source told Android Police about the company’s plans, and the […]

July 7, 2016

Google may be working on two Nexus-branded Android Wear smartwatches, putting the company in direct competition with hardware partners like Motorola and Samsung. The word on the watches comes from an anonymous “reliable” Android Police source. Code named Angelfish and […]