With an already overwhelming presence in the mobile devices segment, Google now wishes to engage with consumers at a more deeper and personal level. The search giant made that amply clear at the SXSW with Senior Vice President Sundar Pichai announcing the launch of a SDK that will enable developers to make apps for wearables. Right now that seems to be applicable more to … [Read more...] about Android Promises SDK For Wearables
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Pebble 2.0 Update Launched
The Pebble update for Android has finally arrived, after being in the testing phase for quite some time. Pebble Version 2.0 can be downloaded from the Google Play Store to the watch, and among the new features are a watchapp directory, watchapp locker, and a new app interface that has been given a thorough once over. Users will also be given prior notifications about the … [Read more...] about Pebble 2.0 Update Launched
Smartwatches Still Not Smart Enough
It is only a matter of time before smart wearable devices are available from every company. There are already more than a handful of smartwatch and fitness tracking devices available right now. However, while there have been two distinct wearable segments so far, smartwatches and fitness trackers, experts have started to predict an integrated device could be coming our way, and … [Read more...] about Smartwatches Still Not Smart Enough
Archos Confirms a Touch Enabled e-Ink Smartwatch For Summer Launch
While e-ink display technology may have lost its sheen with the slow demise of standalone ebook reading devices and the growing number of tablets, e-ink is witnessing a resurgence of sorts with smartwatches. We have already seen quite a few smartwatch concepts based on e-paper display, and Archos is the latest to promise an e-ink-based smartwatch sometime this summer. This will … [Read more...] about Archos Confirms a Touch Enabled e-Ink Smartwatch For Summer Launch
The Creoir Ibis Smartwatch Makes a Bold Style Statement at the MWC
The Creoir Ibis is a smartwatch unlike any other that we've seen so far. Launched at the MWC, the Ibis brings a much needed infusion of style in the genre that is comprised mostly of devices that boasts of high end features but are pretty bland looks wise. A unique aspect of the Ibis smartwatch prototype is that it incorporates an analog watch with an OLED display beneath it … [Read more...] about The Creoir Ibis Smartwatch Makes a Bold Style Statement at the MWC
Motorola Tweets Smartwatch Ambitions To Be Launched Later This Year
Motorola has confirmed via a Twitter update that they are already developing a smartwatch which could be launched later in the year. Unfortunately, that's all that the company has for now, leaving almost everything else up for guess. However, the company did make it clear that they won't be compromising on style in their quest to launch a fully functional smartwatch. "It's … [Read more...] about Motorola Tweets Smartwatch Ambitions To Be Launched Later This Year
Increased Investment in R&D and Production Sought For Smart Wearables
If 2013 was the year of tablet devices, it's wearable smart devices that are proving to be big in 2014. There has been a mad rush to offer smart wearables, be it smartwatches, fitness tracking bands, and smart glasses like Google Glass. Now, Digitimes reports that upstream supply chain manufacturers have increased production of components that go into the making of smart … [Read more...] about Increased Investment in R&D and Production Sought For Smart Wearables
Huawei Unveils TalkBand B1 Smartwatch/Fitness Tracker
Huawei today launched its first smartwatch offering at the MWC event. Named TalkBand B1, the device is more of a wrist band than a watch though that does not decrease its appeal any bit. Rather, the thin vertical profile does makes for a refreshing change in the fast emerging smartwatch me toos. The device comes with a 1.4 inch flexible OLED display but does not support touch … [Read more...] about Huawei Unveils TalkBand B1 Smartwatch/Fitness Tracker
Samsung Launches Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear 2 Neo Smartwatch
Samsung has launched two new smartwatch devices – Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear 2 Neo that succeed the original Galaxy Gear, which was launched just five months ago. Also, as can be expected, both the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo feature several enhancements over their predecessor though the biggest surprise here is the switchover from Android to Tizen to power the two devices. That … [Read more...] about Samsung Launches Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear 2 Neo Smartwatch
New iWatch Concept Video Incorporating Curved Display Appears Online
A new concept video providing us a glimpse of what the rumored Apple iWatch will be like has come online. The first thing that strikes is that the supposed iWatch is unlike any other smartwatch that we have come to see so far. Rather, it’s more akin to a wearable band or a bracelet sort of thing with a curved display. Not that it looks any bit odd with the design theme it … [Read more...] about New iWatch Concept Video Incorporating Curved Display Appears Online