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Apple Rules Digi-Watch Roost

Computer Daily News February 7, 2017 No Comments

Apple snared more than 63 percent of the global digital watch market in the fourth quarter of 2016, shipping some 5.2 million Apple Watches, according to market research firm Strategy…

Fitbit Turns To Smartwatch Market After Poor Q4

Fergus Halliday January 31, 2017 No Comments

As tipped yesterday, Fitbit’s latest earnings report has fallen short of previous forecasts amid a slowdown in the wearables market. In a report to investors, Fitbit announced “preliminary” financial results for…

LG’s New Android Wear Smartwatch Expected To Cost US$249

Jon Bragg January 30, 2017 No Comments

LG is set to launch two new Android Wear smartwatches next month, with the cheapest model expected to cost US$249 ($330). The LG Watch Style is the cheaper of LG’s latest…

Huawei Smartwatch Leaks Ahead Of Feb Reveal

Fergus Halliday January 25, 2017 No Comments

It looks like Huawei will join ranks with LG in supporting Google`s Android Wear 2.0 with a new smartwatch, called the Huawei Watch 2. A follow up to last year`s device,…

LG Partnering With Google For First Android Wear 2.0 Smartwatches

Jon Bragg January 18, 2017 No Comments

LG and Google are expected to release the first smartwatches with Android Wear 2.0 early next month. According to a report from prominent leaker Evan Blass, LG and Google will release…

“Basic” Smartwatches To Scoop Up 40% Of Market

Fergus Halliday January 17, 2017 No Comments

According to analyst firm Juniper Research, while the number of high-end smartwatches is faltering, ‘smart analogue’ or hybrid watches remain largely unaffected by the market slow-down and will likely surge in…

Android Wear 2.0 Set For Release Early Next Month

Jon Bragg January 12, 2017 No Comments

Google will launch the next version of its smartwatch operating system in February after issues saw the company delay the release late last year. The news was revealed to Google…

Fitbit Furthers Acquisition Agenda With Vector Smartwatch

Fergus Halliday January 11, 2017 No Comments

Fitbit has announced its latest acquisition, luxury smartwatch start-up Vector. The start-up emerged last year with a unique luxury smartwatch boasting an e-ink screen and 30 days of battery life.…

Samsung Adds iPhone Compatibility For Gear S3, Gear S2 and Gear Fit2

Jon Bragg January 9, 2017 No Comments

Owners of Samsung’s Gear S3, Gear S2 and Gear Fit2 will now be able to use their wearables with iOS devices. The Samsung Gear S app on the Apple App Store will enable…

CES 2017: Alcatel’s Phablet And Lifestyle Offerings Continues To Close The Gap

Fergus Halliday January 6, 2017 No Comments

Alcatel have used CES 2017 to unveil both a new 6-inch phablet and a number of lifestyle-focused smart devices that it’ll be bringing to market later in the year. “Across…