As widely expected, Apple unveiled some new wearables alongside the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus smartphones. The Apple Watch Series 2 retains the overall design of the original model while adding a number of new features including GPS and a new water-resistant shell. Apple has also updated key components, giving the Series 2 a brighter display and a new dual-core […]
Wearables
IFA 2016: Sony Xperia Ear wireless earbud launch pushed to November
Sony first unveiled its Sony Xperia Ear wireless earbud at MWC 2016 back in late February. It was originally scheduled to launch this summer. Sony today confirmed at its IFA 2016 press conference that the launch has now been pushed back to November. The Sony Xperia Ear is a single earpiece that connects to your smartphone via NFC or Bluetooth. It […]
IFA 2016: Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch
Samsung today unveiled its newest smartwatch, the Samsung Gear S3, at its IFA 2016 press event. Given that the Gear S2 was well received, Samsung has unsurprisingly not strayed too far but focused on adding a number of new features, including GPS and LTE connectivity. “With the Gear S3, we continue to build on our wearables heritage of offering diverse […]
IFA 2016: ASUS ZenWatch 3 unveiled
As expected, ASUS today unveiled its latest smartwatch at IFA 2016. As rumours suggested, the ASUS ZenWatch 3 does away with the rectangular display for a round one. Other significant upgrades over previous models include the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor which is designed specifically for such devices and the new ZenFit app. The ASUS ZenWatch 3 sports a jewelry-grade stainless […]
Apple to announce iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2 on September 7th
Apple yesterday sent out invitations to its next press conference. It will take place on September 7th. As is so often the case, it reveals little about what will be announced, saying only “See you on the 7th.” The company is widely expected to unveil next generation iPhones, likely the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, along with one and perhaps even […]
Garmin fēnix Chronos multisport watch line unveiled
Garmin today announced a new line of multisport watches. The Garmin fēnix Chronos collection is a premium take on its Garmin fēnix 3 watch. Three models will be available, all sporting a metal housing, a first for the fēnix line. “High-end design meets top-tier performance with fēnix Chronos,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. “With luxurious materials and trusted Garmin multisport […]
Acer to unveil gaming Predator smartwatch at IFA 2016?
IFA 2016, one of the largest consumer electronics trade show, is just around the corner. It has become a key event for manufacturers unveiling new devices for the fall and holiday shopping seasons. New wearables expected to be unveiled at this year’s event include the Samsung Gear S3, ASUS ZenWatch 3 and new Moto 360 smartwatches from Lenovo among others. If […]
44% of millennials already own a smartwatch
While smartwatch sales showed signs of slowing down earlier this summer, at least one demographic group appears to have strongly embraced smartwatches. A study looking at smartwatch ownership conducted by Fluent found that 44% of millennials have already purchased a smartwatch. In comparison, only 23% of non-millennials said that they owned one. The study also found that millennials are more likely to own Apple […]