Apple has long been rumored to be developing a smartwatch device, although all of their efforts seem to have stagnated at one point, battery issue. While the California company strives to offer a superior smartatch experience, there are several options that are being deliberated so far as powering the device is concerned. Induction charging is one such method that is being … [Read more...] about Apple Experimenting with Different Charging Technologies for iWatch
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Samsung Announces Slightly Lower Profit in its Quarterly Results
Companies are now releasing with their quarterly performance report cards, providing the industry with an insight of recent activity. Samsung released its figures, and the findings were a bit disappointing given the dip in profit reported. The South Asian giant announced profit of $7.8 billion for Q4 2013, which is a few notches below the $8.27 billion that the company secured … [Read more...] about Samsung Announces Slightly Lower Profit in its Quarterly Results
Cogito Smartwatch With an Analog Display Revealed
Here is a smartwatch that is a lot like any other conventional watches we have known for years. Enter ConnecteDevice’s Cookoo series of elegant smartwatches that conveys a sense of understated style and offers two different devices right now. What makes the Cogito different is that they incorporate an analog watch face, unlike the digital displays that almost all other … [Read more...] about Cogito Smartwatch With an Analog Display Revealed
Neptune Pine is World’s Largest Smartwatch
We have seen smartwatches before but none this big. With a 2.4 inch display, the Neptune Pine is to smartwatches what the phablet is to regular tablet devices. It is twice the size of regular smartwatch devices that usually max out at 1.2 to 1.6 inches. However, the humongous proportions isn’t the only distinguishing factor of the Neptune Pine in that it is designed to operate … [Read more...] about Neptune Pine is World’s Largest Smartwatch
E Fun Reveals NextOne Smartwatch, Priced $99, Will Ship by Q1, 2014
E Fun is a known name so far as cheap tablets and e-readers are concerned, chalking out its tablet strategy based on affordability alone, though it never could make it big enough due to some pretty ordinary products. But it's back again with the hottest device of recent time, a smartwatch priced at $100. The NextOne will offer a 1.5 inch display and is designed to pair with … [Read more...] about E Fun Reveals NextOne Smartwatch, Priced $99, Will Ship by Q1, 2014
Intel Reveals Smartwatch Prototype at the CES
Intel has come up with its own take of a smartwatch at the CES event. The smartwatch won’t be tied to any particular operating system or devices in that it has its own connectivity. Another positive aspect of the Intel smartwatch that its CEO Brian Krzanich harped on is the ‘geo fencing’ attribute that it incorporates. This can keep a tab on the movements of the user and is … [Read more...] about Intel Reveals Smartwatch Prototype at the CES
New Pebble Steel Features Metal and Gorilla Glass Build, Likely to Cost $240
Pebble has a slightly upmarket solution to its basic smartwatches which might be affordable, but have also been accused of being too plasticky. The Pebble Steel comes in both brushed and matte black version and a Gorilla glass cover to add extra rigidity. Pebble CEO Eric Migicovsky has already confirmed they have something special up their sleeves which they intend to reveal at … [Read more...] about New Pebble Steel Features Metal and Gorilla Glass Build, Likely to Cost $240
MetaWatch Launches New Premium Smartwatch Offering Designed by Ex-Vertu Designer
This year’s edition of CES is expected to carry a heavy dose of smartwatch news and offerings have already started to flow. MetaWatch has come up with its Meta line of smartwatches which promises to up the style quotient without sacrificing on substance. The Meta is also the first smartwatch that has evolved out of the joint collaboration between MetaWatch and smartphone … [Read more...] about MetaWatch Launches New Premium Smartwatch Offering Designed by Ex-Vertu Designer
Archos to Launch Affordable Line of Smartwatches at CES 2014
The smartwatch segment is heating up gradually, with more players joining the race to have the smartest device on consumers' wrists in the coming year. French manufacturer Archos is the latest to join the race, having announced plans to come up with multiple smartwatch offerings in 2014; given Archos’ usual strategy to launch low cost devices, the same is expected of its … [Read more...] about Archos to Launch Affordable Line of Smartwatches at CES 2014
Samsung Expected to Launch Galaxy Gear Successor Soon
Having tested the waters in the fast emerging personal wearable segment with the Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch, Samsung now seems to be ready to up the ante with a new version that offers far better capabilities. Surprisingly, this comes within just months of the Galaxy Gear launch, which suffers from some serious shortcomings, namely its lack power given that the smartwatch has to … [Read more...] about Samsung Expected to Launch Galaxy Gear Successor Soon