Smartwatches

Amazfit launches rugged T-Rex 3 smartwatch with OpenAI powered AI assistant

Priced at Rs 19,999, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch is now available for pre-order in India on e-commerce platform Amazon

Amazfit launches GTR 4 New smartwatch in India at Rs 16,999: More details

Amazfit GTR 4 New boasts various health monitoring features. The smartwatch is available for purchase on e-commerce platform Amazon and Amazfit India's official website

Apple Watch Series 10 to feature bigger displays, new chip: What to expect

The upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to introduce a larger display, improved performance, and potentially new health monitoring features

India's wearable devices market dips by 10% to 29.5 mn units in Q1: IDC

Wearable device shipments in India recorded the first-ever decline, falling by 10 per cent in June 2024 quarter to 29.5 million units, due to large unsold stocks of old models and lower level of innovation in the segment, market research firm IDC said on Thursday. According to the report, Oppo along with OnePlus had the biggest fall in shipment of 35.8 per cent year on year (YoY). It was followed by Fire-Boltt whose wearable shipment declined by 24.3 per cent, Noise with a drop of 13.9 per cent, and boAT 9.8 per cent year on year. Boult was the only player among top five brands, which recorded a 9.6 per cent jump in the shipment. Despite decline in total shipment, boAt (Imagine Marketing) led the wearable segment with 26.7 per cent share, followed by Noise (Nexxbase) with 13 per cent share, Boult 8.1 per cent, Fire-Boltt 8 per cent, Oppo (combined with OnePlus) 7.6 per cent. "Cautious inventory stocking by the vendors with a focus on clearing the old stock before the festive season

Google Pixel Watch 3 to get bigger battery and brighter display: Report

Next generation Pixel Watch is expected to be powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 5100 chip from last year's Pixel Watch 2 but could get 24 hours battery life with always-on-display enabled

Garmin Connect IQ store gets native payment support, more apps, watch faces

Connect IQ is the app platform for Garmin smartwatches, bike computers, and outdoor handhelds. It has been updated to make in-store payments easier and to include more third-party apps and watch faces

Smartwatch sensors may prevent future pandemics: Israeli researchers

Their findings also suggest that early detection via wearable technology can induce behavioral changes -- such as reduced social contacts -- at a critical stage when the disease is most infectious

Apple may use plastic body, instead of aluminium, in Watch SE 2024: Report

Reportedly, an all-plastic casing for the Watch SE 2024 could allow Apple to pack in more functionality. Other upgrades may include a new chip and sensor, and an always-on display

Made by Google event on August 13: What to expect besides Pixel 9 series

Apart from the Pixel 9 series, Google is anticipated to launch new ecosystem devices such as next-generation Pixel Buds, Pixel Watch and Google Chromecast

Garmin announces price cut on Forerunner 165 series smartwatch in India

Garmin announced that it will refund the price difference to existing customer who have purchased the Forerunner 165 series smartwatch at the original launch price

Shoplifting, employee theft: Indian retail firms see rise in shrinkage

Retailers noted that shrinkage is most pronounced in apparel, footwear, and fashion categories, with the next highest rates observed in gadgets such as mobile phones, smartwatches, and headphones

Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch FE with advanced health monitoring features

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE will support heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, blood pressure monitoring, ECG, and more health related features along with more than 100 workout modes

Garmin launches Forerunner 165 series GPS smartwatch in India at Rs 33,490

Aimed at athletes and adventure enthusiasts, the Garmin Forerunner 165 series GPS smartwatch is now available for purchase in India

Google announces Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for kids: Know features and more

Priced at $229.95, Google's Fitbit Ace LTE is currently available in the US. The smartphone has built-in LTE connectivity that require Fitbit Ace Pass data plan subscription

Amazfit launches BIP 5 Unity smartwatch in India at Rs 6,999: Details here

Amazfit BIP 5 Unity smartwatch boasts Zepp OS 3.0, which features an AI-powered personal wellness assistant called Zepp Aura, Bluetooth calling, 3-axis motion sensor, and more

Lava ProWatch ZN review: Not perfect, but good for a first-gen smartwatch

With AMOLED display, activity tracking, health features, Bluetooth calling, and in-built games, the ProWatch ZN is a solid first attempt by Lava at making smartwatches

Amazfit Zepp OS 3.5 update bring AI features to Active smartwatch: Details

Active smartwatch from Amazfit joins Balance smartwatch to get AI features with the Zepp OS 3.5 update in India

Amazfit T-Rex Ultra review: Smartwatch for adventurers, sport enthusiasts

Priced at Rs 45,999, the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra smartwatch comes with military grade durability and accurate GPS tracking, a good combination for adventurers and sports enthusiasts

Amazfit Balance smartwatch gets AI features with ZeppOS 3.5 update in India

Zepp OS 3.5 update is exclusive to the Amazfit Balance smartwatch in India, with subsequent rollouts planned for the Amazfit Cheetah series, Amazfit Falcon, and Amazfit T-Rex Ultra from May onwards

Amazefit T-Rex ultra unboxing and hands-on