Samsung's new Gear S3 smartwatch will launch on Nov. 18 in the U.S. starting at $349.99 for the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi model — more than an entry-level Apple Watch. Pre-orders start on Nov. 6.
Consumers can pick one up from Samsung.com, Best Buy, Amazon, Macy's. Samsung announced the smartwatch in August, and it'll be available in two models: a regular "Classic" and slightly more rugged "Frontier" edition. They're Samsung's first smartwatches to feature built-in LTE and GPS. The Gear S3 also supports Samsung Pay using MST technology — the same contactless payment technology used by Samsung's flagship S7 and S7 Edge phones.
The smartwatch's large 46mm (diameter) case is a departure from the more reasonably-sized 32mm Gear S2 and even 38mm and 42mm Apple Watch. The larger case does mean room for the LTE, GPS and a larger battery, which is reportedly good for three to four days on a single charge. Size aside, the Gear S3, last I checked, looks like a solid smartwatch running Tizen and connecting to Samsung smartphones. Not to mention it has military-grade durability with an IP68 rating for resistance to water, dust and sand.
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Friday, 4 November 2016
Samsung Gear S3 costly than Apple watch
Monday, 17 October 2016
Google’s new smartwatches with Android Wear 2.0 arriving early 2017
Google is reportedly working on two new smartwatches based on Android Wear 2.0.The smartwatches first rumoured in July this year are expected to launch early next year. Google recently delayed Android Wear 2.0 till early next year and might debut the new wrist friendly version of Android alongside the new smartwatches.
Google is currently revamping its hardware ambitions big time. The company recently ditched the Nexus smartphone brand to announce its own Pixel range. Google’s Pixel and Pixel XL are the most premium Android smartphones one can buy right now. Google is probably preparing its own smartwatches in order to better compete with other smartwatch makers and particularly help Android Wear watches jump back in popularity.
The timeline for the release of Google’s own Android smartwatches come from Evan Blass. He tweeted the release date alongside pictures of product first revealed by Android Police. Like Pixel smartphones, Google’s Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches will focus on Google Assistant as the primary method of interaction. The smartwatches are codenamed Angelfish and Swordfish and are also likely to come with new watch faces.
Android Police had reported that Angelfish will be a larger watch with large crown button while Swordfish is expected to come with more subtle and cleaner look. The Swordfish is expected to be the minimalist watch while Angelfish will concentrate on technical specifications.
Android Wear 2.0 was showcased at Google I/O 2016 with dedicated Play Store and support for material design. The next version is also expected to bring standalone apps and support for messaging directly from the watch.
Google has not confirmed plans of launching its own smartwatches but these could well be the first smartwatches to run Android Wear 2.0 and probably ‘Made by Google’ smartwatches.
Saturday, 15 October 2016
When you can buy Apple Watch Nike+
The Apple Watch Nike+ edition will be available on October 28 at a starting price of $369 / £369 / AU$529 at the Apple Store. It's available in four color options: Space Gray with a Black / Volt band, Space Gray with a Black / Cool Gray band, Silver with a Flat Silver / White band, and Silver with a Flat Silver / Volt band. With a perforated strap for maximum breath ability, the Apple Watch Nike+ is up to the task of keeping users on track to meet their fitness goals. It features built-in GPS, a bright display for better outdoor viewing, and water resistance up to 50 meters.
The watch also connects to the Nike+ Run Club app so you can see what your friends are getting into, plus doles out extra motivation like reminders to go for your daily jog. Out a few weeks before Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Apple Watch Nike+ could be the perfect personal trainer to help you shed those holiday pounds.