SmartWatches stories - Page 2
Bigger display for new Apple Watch Series 7
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Apple has today announced the Apple Watch Series 7, featuring a reengineered Always-On Retina display with significantly more screen area and thinner borders.
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Versa 3, the actual star of the smartwatch show
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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Fitbit Versa 3 impresses with sleek design, improved battery life, and a range of health and fitness features.
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Sense
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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This year, Fitbit surprised its fanbase with a brand new watch, the Fitbit Sense. Is it any better than the Versa 2 or 3? Is it worth the new, hefty price tag?.
COVID-19 features to drive smartwatch sales
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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COVID-19 features in smartwatches are set to boost adoption in Asia Pacific, despite reduced consumer spending, says GlobalData.
COVID-19 features to further drive smartwatch uptake in APAC
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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globaldata
COVID-19 pandemic reduces consumer spending on smartwatches, but advanced features may drive adoption in Asia-Pacific, says GlobalData.
Fitbit's new products want to help manage your stress levels
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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displays
Fitbit unveils new smartwatches, including the advanced Fitbit Sense with stress management and heart rate monitoring capabilities.
Apple's new watchOS 7 features handwashing detection, new watch faces
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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apple
At WWDC, Apple reveals watchOS 7 with handwashing detection, sleep tracking, and customisable watch faces, aiming to enhance health and wellness.
Wearable payment options sweeping Australia
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
New research from Bankwest shows that having the option to pay with wearable tech is becoming more appealing than ever.
Hands-on Review: One month with the Apple Watch Series 5
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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After a month with the Apple Watch Series 5, our in-depth review reveals it as the ultimate gadget for Apple enthusiasts, but is it worth the upgrade?.
Fossil's smartwatches will let iPhone users make calls
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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Smartwatch maker Fossil Group might just be trying to edge out Apple's massive investment in smartwatches like the Apple Watch.
A detailed look at the global wearables market
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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ResearchAndMarkets.com released a new report, providing a comprehensive examination of the state of the wearables market for the next five years.
watchOS 6 preview brings Watch-only apps, new faces, and features
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
Apple has unveiled watchOS 6, offering new health and fitness tools, dynamic watch faces, and access to the App Store on Apple Watch.
Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch GT
Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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wearables
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digital signage
I've thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Watch GT. It's converted me from being anti-smartwatch to someone who's genuinely considering buying one.
Hands-on Review: Xiaomi's Mi Mix 3 and the Amazfit Bip
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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wearables
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semiconductors
Xiaomi impresses with its solid Mi Mix 3 smartphone and the budget-friendly Amazfit Bip smartwatch, showcasing innovation and value in the tech sector.
European Commission urges recall of children's smartwatch
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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The European Commission has demanded a recall of the Enox Safe-KID-One children's smartwatch, citing severe security flaws that could endanger users.
Wearable device market one to... watch
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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Gartner says shipments of wearables will reach 225 million in 2019, with spending hitting US$42b, with smartwatches still taking the lion's share.
Apple watch shipments up 30% YoY with boost from LTE in APAC
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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Apple saw a 30% YoY rise in Q2 2018 smartwatch shipments, driven by LTE model popularity in APAC. Yet, its market share dipped to 34%.
IDC - Smartwatches to take the lead as Wearables market grows
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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apple
The worldwide wearables market is forecast to ship 124.9 million units by the end of 2018, up 8.2% from the prior year.
Hands-on Review: The smartwatch for semi-serious fitness buffs
Mon, 14th May 2018
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digital entertainment
The vivoactive 3 is equipped with a ton other features that make it a powerful companion for tracking fitness.
Apple or Android? Smartphone sales surge 11% in AU
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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wearables
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martech
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commerce systems
9.2m smartphones were sold in 2017, a big increase from last year that was largely driven by a 'replacement cycle' from one of the major OS.