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REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Fitness & Connectivity Combined

Orlaith Costello June 25, 2019 No Comments

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ($349) promises connectivity and fitness tracking in a stylish and streamlined frame, but does it live up to its predecessor? DESIGN The first thing I noticed when I…

IDC: Watches Drive Wearable Growth In 2019

Roma Christian June 24, 2019 No Comments

Smartwatches and wrist-worn trackers are tipped to drive wearable device growth this year, with IDC forecasting global market shipments of 222.9 million units. The analytics firm expects wearable device shipments…

Huawei Boasts Global Watch GT Sales

Orlaith Costello June 21, 2019 No Comments

Amid the company’s ongoing struggle to overcome US trade tariffs, Huawei Australia has come out with news that the Watch GT has sold more than two million units globally. The…

Fitbit Launch EOFY Sale

Orlaith Costello June 11, 2019 No Comments

Fitbit Australia has launched its End of Financial Year sale offering savings of up to $50 on selected products before 30 June 2019. The fitness-focussed brand is offering $50 off…

Belkin Release 63HR Apple Watch Charger

Orlaith Costello May 31, 2019 No Comments

Belkin is taking advantage of the surge in wearable devices with the launch of its new BOOST↑UP Power Bank 2K for Apple Watch, that promises to add up to 63 hours…

Fitbit Pay Now Available On More Public Transport Services

Jack Gramenz May 30, 2019 No Comments

FitBit users can now use the San Francisco company’s watches and fitness trackers to access public transport in more places as major public transport systems around the world begin accepting…

Samsung To Update Wearables with One UI

Orlaith Costello May 21, 2019 No Comments

Samsung is reportedly bringing the latest software featured on the recently launched Galaxy Watch Active to older smartwatches Galaxy Watch, Gear S3 and Gear Sport. An upcoming update will bring…

FIRST LOOK: Samsung Galaxy Watch Active

Orlaith Costello May 14, 2019 No Comments

Samsung is taking on the likes of Fitbit and the Apple Watch with its latest fitness-centric smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Active, a worthy competitor which values connectivity and functionality with…

Garmin Takes On Fitbit With Menstrual Cycle Tracker

Orlaith Costello May 3, 2019 No Comments

Taking cues from Fitbit and Apple Watch, Garmin has launched a new menstrual cycle tracking service via its Garmin Connect app for iPhone and Android. Garmin’s new menstrual cycle tracker…

Apple Watch Sales Boom As iPhone Sale Plunge

David Richards May 3, 2019 No Comments

As iPhone sales plunge, Apple Watch sales are booming. According to new Counterpoint Research demand for smartwatches is booming driven largely by Apple while FitBit has delivered 10% growth. According…