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Eager smartwatch enthusiasts will notice that it ‘co-incidentally’ looks pretty identical to Samsung’s Gear S3 smartwatch.

Noise Loop Lite smartwatch review: A smart wearable on a tight budget

The Noise Loop Lite shines with a commendable build quality but bogs down with mediocre software.

23 Dec 2017 9:59 PM

Misfit's feature packed 'Vapor' smartwatch launched

Misfit Vapor is made of stainless steel and features a 1.39” full round AMOLED touch-screen display

12 Dec 2017 10:49 AM

Google earlier didn’t confirm which smartwatches are eligible for the update. But now the search giant has published the full list of wearable that will receive the new update.

Google lists smartwatches eligible for Android Wear Oreo update

The new update brings a slew of new features and enhancements such as notification channels for apps and battery saver mode.

10 Dec 2017 7:03 PM

Gear S3 users report battery issues after the Tizen 3.0 update

The company is yet to respond to these complaints, but it will take some time to confirm whether the OS does shorten the Gear S3 battery.

04 Dec 2017 2:19 PM

The smartwatch will be available in two colour variants — Black and White.

PTron launches new smartwatch ‘Rhythm’ for Rs 1,299

The watch comes equipped with a 0.3MP camera, inbuilt mic, speaker and a MicroSD memory card.

21 Nov 2017 6:53 PM

Germany bans children's 'Smart' watches

The Federal Network Agency said it had already taken action against several firms that sell the watches online but did not name them.

20 Nov 2017 8:41 AM

The smartwatch category has seen a slump in sales and many manufacturers like Motorola have given up on the idea of a smart wearable. LG is still making them, but it still unclear whether any more variants will see the light of day.

Google discreetly removed smartwatches from its online store

The latest Google Store lists only have the following categories: Phones, Laptops and Tablets, Virtual Reality, Home and Entertainment.

06 Oct 2017 1:28 PM

There are increased restrictions on background services. Developers should assume services can no longer run in the background without a visible notification.

Android wear beta launched: What's new

In this update, users can choose the types of notifications they receive via an app through notification channels.

03 Oct 2017 9:01 AM

Apple concedes new watch has connectivity glitch

The Watch Series 3 starts at $399 and was launched alongside new iPhone models.

21 Sep 2017 7:43 AM

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor Huawei Watch 2 (4G supported version) has independent connectivity, allowing users to send messages or make calls independently of a mobile phone.

Huawei Watch 2 now available in India for Rs 20,999

Launched earlier this year at Mobile World Congress, the next generation watch inherits the classic design of the original Huawei Watch.

13 Sep 2017 1:50 PM

Samsung registered a "Gear Fit Pro" trademark back at the start of the year, though details of what it might entail have been thin on the ground since. (Representational image)

Samsung Gear Fit Pro 2 may debut with Note 8

The addition of a "Pro" label rather than an extra number suggests this is going to be a minor upgrade rather than a major overhaul.

14 Aug 2017 2:10 PM

With one of these, all you would need a smartphone will be a secondary gadget that displays your desired content on a comparatively bigger screen.

Smartwatches are the future of smartphones

Smartwatches can do everything a phone can do in a more practical way; can make the smartphone a secondary device.

07 Aug 2017 7:51 PM

Apple to launch watches that can make calls: report

Currently, the Apple Watch needs to be connected to an iPhone to send messages, get directions from maps and stream music.

05 Aug 2017 8:43 AM

The new band comes in three colours and will be exclusively available on Amazon.in starting July 21 midnight.

Honor Band 3 launched in India for Rs 2,799

The Honor Band 3 is also the first device of its kind to feature 50metre water resistance and 30 days battery life on a single charge.

20 Jul 2017 4:12 PM

The high selling price for the Apple Watch or one of its rivals shows the amount of robust engineering gone into the product and the aim for it to be with the user anytime anywhere is proven without any issue.

Apple Watch calls emergency services for trapped driver

Apple’s smartwatch proves to be lifesaver for young American student in the event of a deadly car crash.

17 Jul 2017 7:02 PM

(Image: Representational image/Emporio Armani)

Emporio Armani introduces its first smartwatch

The new series by Emporio Armani is a part of Fossil Group’s 300 smartwatch models, scheduled to launch later this year.

20 Jun 2017 11:49 AM

The smartphone comes with a stainless steel case body, AMOLED display, powered by 1.2GHz dual-core processor, coupled with 1GB RAM, and 8GB of inbuilt storage.

Amazon’s Alexa-based smartwatch now available in India for Rs 13,900

The watch will be available on e-commerce portal Yerha.com at a price of Rs 13,900.

10 Jun 2017 11:48 AM

Officials claim Murray submitted a fake offer in November to buy all outstanding Fitbit shares at a premium above their price at the time, manipulating the market by more than $100 million. (Photo: AFP)

US arrests man in $100 mn Fitbit stock manipulation

Virginia mechanical engineer Robert Murray was due to appear before a Manhattan federal judge Friday.

20 May 2017 9:49 AM

Verily’s primary objective is to develop and release tools to help doctors collect health data.

Alphabet Inc takes a different approach to the smartwatch

Named as the Study Watch, the device will monitor health data and help doctors solve critical diseases.

18 Apr 2017 1:08 PM

Both the wearables will highlight Google’s Assistant AI, will be IP68 and IP67 certified for water and dust resistance and sport 3G and LTE support with GPS and NFC also onboard.

LG Watch Sport, Style prices leaked before official launch

The LG Watch Sport and LG Watch Style are the two new flagship wearables from the company.

02 Feb 2017 4:51 PM

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