When BlackBerry’s BBM messaging app landed on the Apple Watch earlier this month, we pointed out that major competitors such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp had yet to make similar moves. Fast forward a few days and Facebook has updated its Messenger app so that it will now work on the Apple Watch. With watchOS 2.0, the Apple Watch now supports […]
New Apple Watch ads show usefulness of smartwatches
With the new Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus having received the spotlight, Apple has released a new series of ads that brings attention back to the Apple Watch. The six videos all show a way in which a smartwatch can be more useful than a smartphone. Siri is the star of what is arguably the best video of the series. […]
Wearables to become ingestables and implantables, says Jawbone CEO
Wearables today face a number of challenges on their way to ubiquity. Not only do most vie for limited space on our wrists and heads but they are only effective while we wear them. Take one off and the benefits they provide are all or nearly all immediately lost. Jawbone CEO Hosain Rahman knows that all too well and his company has been […]
AndroidTO 2015 set for December 1st
Mark your calendars! AndroidTO is coming back for its sixth year. AndroidTO 2015 conference will take place on December 1st as a part of the global Google DevFest initiative.. It will return to the MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto. Cancel your plans for December 1. http://t.co/M9nLU5IDu0 — AndroidTO (@androidTO) October 7, 2015 As with AndroidTO conferences in the past, […]
Modular Blocks smartwatch Kickstarter campaign starts October 13th
Mark your calendars! UK-based Blocks Wearables today announced that its much anticipated Kickstarter campaign for its modular Blocks smartwatch will begin on October 13th at 0900 PT. We are launching on @kickstarter – Tuesday 13th October. Spread the word through our THUNDERCLAP – https://t.co/yTtOTluJCM #ChooseBlocks — BLOCKS (@chooseblocks) October 6, 2015 The Kickstarter campaign will offer backers the core block, consisting of […]
Microsoft Band 2 unveiled
As expected, Microsoft today unveiled a range of new products including its latest wearable. Sharing the stage with the Surface Book, MIcrosoft’s first ever notebook, the new Surface Pro 4 tablet and the new Lumia 550, Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL smartphones was the Microsoft Band 2. As rumours suggested, the Band 2 improves on its predecessor with a […]
Apple Watch Hermès goes on sale
In early September, Apple unveiled its new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus (now on sale). It used the same event to announce new case and strap colours for the Apple Watch. It also announced a new partnership with Hermès as it continues to position the Apple Watch as a luxurious smartwatch. Uncompromising craftsmanship. Pioneering innovation. Groundbreaking functionality. Apple Watch […]
Samsung Gear S2 promo video showcases rotating bezel
The Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 classic are now available in the U.S. and coming soon to Canada (October 16th) and other countries. For those curious to see the rotating bezel in action but still unable to get their hands on Samsung’s first round smartwatch, a new promotional video released in Korea provides a good idea how it works. The rotating bezel […]