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List Of The Best Apps For Apple Watch: What Suits Your Needs?

October 17, 2018 By Daniel Giordano Leave a Comment

If you’ve purchased an Apple Watch recently, or just want to get more out of your investment, you’ll want to peruse this list of helpful applications for your Apple Watch.

These apps can do just about anything a tablet can do, only on a much more portable scale.

Quick Navigation
What is the Apple Watch?
The Best Apps for Apple Watch by Category
Health and Fitness Apps
The Best Apple Watch Apps

What is the Apple Watch?

The Apple Watch is one of the smartwatches we’ve been hearing about for a good long while now. The first smartwatch, which could be defined as a miniature “wearable” computer, dates back to the 70s with the first battery powered digital watch from Seiko.

What we consider a smartwatch today, however, is an entirely different animal. These watches are capable of running calculations, tracking fitness and health aspects of the wearer, keep track of calories burned while exercising, track sleep patterns of the wearer, and a whole host of other things.

Apple Watches stand apart from their competitors with a different styles, designs, and interfaces.

Apple Watches also have a much larger number of applications than many other smartwatches because of the proven success of Apple in general. These apps are more prevalent with Apple because developers are willing to take the risk on exclusive apps for Apple due to their success.

Apple watches come in a variety of colors and styles, including the $17,000 model that’s got red straps and an 18-karat gold case. Most of us will aim a bit lower for the models in the under $500 range.

The Best Apps for Apple Watch by Category

Health and Fitness Apps


WorkOutdoors


One of the best apps for Apple Watch in the fitness and health realm, the WorkOutdoors app will help you track your location and your training progress.

Workoutdoors maps

 It uses your Apple Watch’s GPS service independent of your iPhone, meaning you can leave the phone behind on your workouts. The app features things like bread-crumb tracking, customizable stat displays, and custom points of interest along your routes.

The WorkOutdoors app is one of the most customizable fitness apps available for your Apple Watch. The data all translates easily to a number of fitness apps on your phone or computer for over-arching training and fitness tracking.


Streaks


Another one of the best apps for Apple Watch, the Streaks app helps you make small changes to life.

streaks

 These small changes, like getting a few hundred more steps per day, or eating a few less calories daily, will make your life changes stick. You can use the wide range of data collection tools on the Streaks app for making these small habit alterations, a little at a time.

The Streaks App also lets you set reminders for walking the dog, taking your vitamins, or practicing a musical instrument. The app is designed to help with anything that will improve your way of life.


Gymaholic


For the gym rat, Gymaholic helps you track your gym workouts. You can manually log workouts through this app, and view tutorials on how to use the various machines at your gym.

Gymaholic

Auto Sleep


The great thing about this particular sleep tracking app is that, like its name suggests, the app works automatically. Many other apps have to be turned on and off, and who’s going to remember every night to do that?

auto sleep

 Since Auto Sleep does what it says, it’s one of the easiest sleep tracking apps to use. Even better, the Auto Sleep App is as accurate as some of the higher end apps, and can easily be adjusted for sensitivity.


Sleep++


If you’re looking for an even more bare-bones app than the Auto Sleep, you can try this free sleep tracking app for your Apple Watch.

sleep++

 You can view a chart that displays your sleep patterns and can send your data to Apple Health. It does not turn off and on automatically, though, so you’ll need to remember to start and stop the app each morning and night.


Pillow


Pillow uses heart rate, movement, and sounds to track your sleep patterns. The data is then presented in an eye-catching, easy-to-read chart. You have to manually start and stop the app based around your sleep times.

Pillow

Travel and Commuting Apps


CityMapper


The iPhone app, CityMapper, gives point-to-point directions that can help you get around town in the car, or on public transit in any of the cities supported by the app. The Apple Watch version of the app is just as good at this, which makes it far more convenient for anyone trying to make quick or stressful direction changes.

Citymapper

 Each step along the way is mapped out clearly, enabling you to get from point A to point B without all that extra stress of waiting for maps to load on your phone.

 You can easily access information about your favorite spots, and public transit info for buses, trains, and even ferries.


Find Near Me


Find near me

This awesome little app helps you find the key places you need to go. Need a Chinese restaurant? Find Near Me will get you there. Need a laundromat, zoo, or ATM? Click on the list of places under the category you’re looking at, and the app will get you there with info on distance from your location.

You can also review restaurant reviews and contact info, along with directions to the place of choice.


iTranslate


iTranslate

If you’re traveling overseas, a translation app on your wrist is about as convenient and beneficial as you can get. You can speak or scribble into the app to find the information you need. The iTranslate app also helps with proper pronunciation.


App in the Air


If you fly a lot, App in the Air is a great option for you. It tracks your information, like your gate number, gate arrival deadline, and directions to that hard to figure out gate location.

App in the air

 The app on your Apple Watch tracks the immediate information, but the app in your iPhone also keeps track of your frequent flier points, live status changes, flight history, and pretty much everything else related to your flying experiences.


Transit


If you’re like many city-dwelling Americans, this transit app is going to come in handy. The app assumes that any time you engage it, you’re in a hurry and need the information fast. The app provides instant departure information, nearby transit stop locations, and a quick and easy “take me home” button that gives you the best route via transit to return to your place of residence.

Transit

 Transit can help save you a few seconds, which can make the difference between catching that train or bus or not, and having to wait around for a while before the next one comes.

If you’ve ever been late to meeting because of that extra two seconds it took you to get through the turnstile, you understand the value of a few seconds.

Transit is primarily for Americans but does work in over 50 cities outside of the United States.

Weather Apps


Dark Sky


Dark Sky Weather

If you’re ever had issues with checking your weather report, and then stepping outside in a light jacket when you needed a warm coat, you’ll love the Dark Sky app. This Apple Watch app tracks the forecast, for your personal location. Your immediate vicinity is where the Dark Sky works, not out at some airport twenty miles away.

Dark Sky will keep you up to date on the forecast in your area, including an hour’s notice of incoming rain or snow. You can also get a seven-day forecast.

Dark Sky is known for being more accurate than many other weather apps on the market.


Carrot Weather


The saucy Carrot weather app dishes out your weather forecast through customized settings.

Carrot Weather

This app isn’t for the easily offended, though, as the app actually laughs at any weather misfortunes you experience during your day.

Entertainment Apps


djay 2


The algorithms of the djay 2 let users turn their Apple Watches into a mixing machine like the pros use.

Djay2

 Your Spotify Pro account integrates your playlists and information, giving you a pretty much limitless supply of tunes for your party. You can use the app on your iPhone to intensify the results, or you can let the features on the Apple Watch app lead the way.

With the Apple Watch app, you can fade from track to track, add special effects, turn on auto-mix, or pause and sync your list.


Lifeline


lifeline

Lifeline is a game app for your Apple Watch. It’s been described as a bit of a “choose your own adventure” on your wrist. You control the fate of an astronaut’s survival. You make decisions along the way, while the story plays out in real-time.

The script is humorous, entertaining, and intelligent, and keeps you engaged as long you stay tuned in.


FiLMiC Pro


FilMic Pro

If you’re more of a camera and video guy, the FiLMiC Pro is your Apple Watch app. You’ll notice some potentially low ratings for the app, but you’ll also notice not that many users have rated this recording app for your Apple Watch.

The FiLMiC Pro is a powerful iOS camera app used by film-makers, and journalists. You’ll just need a great editor to great professional level video with this stellar app.


Trivia Crack


TriviaCrack

A trivia game designed for multiplayer use, this straight forward game is perfect for the Apple Watch.

You play against real people, answering multiple-choice questions within a category you choose. There’s a pretty massive collection of questions, so you’re unlikely to hit the same questions for a while.


Runeblade


Runeblade

Runeblade, a game app for the Apple Watch, is an award-winning fantasy adventure game. You can get the base app for free, but of course, there are lots of add-ons you can purchase to improve your gaming quality.

Runeblade is a bit simpler than your typical role-playing game, or RPG, but that’s mainly because your Apple Watch is a simpler machine than a smartphone or tablet. Basically, that makes this a fun game for killing a few minutes here or there in transit.

Personal Finances and Calculator Apps


Pennies App


Pennies App

The Pennies App is a personal budgeting and financial tracking app for your Apple Watch. We love that you can keep lists, create a budget, and input values any time you spend or receive money.

If you’re rebuilding your finances, paying bills for the first time on your own, or in need of just getting that spending under control, the Pennies app can help.

If you need a constant reminder to keep your spending in check, you can set up the Pennies app as a complication for your watch dial.


PCalc


PCalc

Reviewers have called the PCalc the best calculator app for the Apple Watch. The app had large buttons that make navigating the app easy on your watch dial. Overall, the app is easy to navigate and use. There’s even a third screen that can be used for doing your calculations on.

You can either do the paid version of the PCalc app, or go for the free PCalc Lite app, which doesn’t have as many features, but is still functional.


Calzy 3


Calzy 3

A runner up to the PCalc, the Calzy 3 calculator app is a revamped version designed for the iOS 11 system. This calculator app has the operators on the same screen, which makes for easier calculations and less swiping. That means that Calzy 3 is a much faster app to use than others, though you’ll need a more precise tap on the screen to hit the numbers accurately.

Calzy 3 also keeps a running total while you do your calculations. Calzy 3 also offers some great features on the iPhone app, like a customizable keypad, and currency rounding.

Overall, Calzy 3 isn’t as comprehensive as some of the other calculation apps, like PCalc, but it is a great, basic app for calculations at your wrist.

The Best Apple Watch Apps

It’s important to track your health, your fitness training, sleep patterns, and eating habits. It’s also important to know what to wear as you step outside.

These awesome apps will help you do that, and keep you entertained while you wait on the train. One tip - be sure to keep track of your Apple Watch’s data capacity and don’t overload it to the point you can’t use it well.

Filed Under: Apps/Softwares, Smartwatch, Technology

The Best Apps For Apple Watch – Health And Fitness Apps

October 1, 2018 By Mary Duncan Leave a Comment

apple watch apps

If you’ve purchased an Apple Watch recently, or just want to get more out of your investment, you’ll want to peruse this list of helpful applications for your Apple Watch.

These apps can do just about anything a tablet can do, only on a much more portable scale.

Quick Navigation
What is the Apple Watch?
Health and Fitness Apps
Travel and Commuting Apps
Weather Apps
Entertainment Apps
Personal Finances and Calculator Apps
The Best Apple Watch Apps

What is the Apple Watch?

The Apple Watch is one of the smartwatches we’ve been hearing about for a good long while now. The first smartwatch, which could be defined as a miniature “wearable” computer, dates back to the 70s with the first battery powered digital watch from Seiko.

What we consider a smartwatch today, however, is an entirely different animal. These watches are capable of running calculations, tracking fitness and health aspects of the wearer, keep track of calories burned while exercising, track sleep patterns of the wearer, and a whole host of other things.

Apple Watches stand apart from their competitors with a different styles, designs, and interfaces.

Apple Watches also have a much larger number of applications than many other smartwatches because of the proven success of Apples in general. These apps are more prevalent with Apple because developers are willing to take the risk on exclusive apps for Apple due to their success.

Apple watches come in a variety of colors and styles, including the $17,000 model that’s got red straps and an 18-karat gold case. Most of us will aim a bit lower for the models in the under $500 range.

The Best Apps for Apple Watch by Category

Health and Fitness Apps

WorkOutdoors

One of the best apps for Apple Watch in the fitness and health realm, the WorkOutdoors app will help you track your location and your training progress.

It uses your Apple Watch’s GPS service independent of your iPhone, meaning you can leave the phone behind on your workouts. The app features things like bread-crumb tracking, customizable stat displays, and custom points of interest along your routes.

The WorkOutdoors app is one of the most customizable fitness apps available for your Apple Watch. The data all translates easily to a number of fitness apps on your phone or computer for over-arching training and fitness tracking.

Streaks

Another one of the best apps for Apple Watch, the Streaks app helps you make small changes to life.

These small changes, like getting a few hundred more steps per day, or eating a few less calories daily, will make your life changes stick. You can use the wide range of data collection tools on the Streaks app for making these small habit alterations, a little at a time.

The Streaks App also lets you set reminders for walking the dog, taking your vitamins, or practicing a musical instrument. The app is designed to help with anything that will improve your way of life.

Gymaholic

For the gym rat, Gymaholic helps you track your gym workouts. You can manually log workouts through this app, and view tutorials on how to use the various machines at your gym.

Auto Sleep

The great thing about this particular sleep tracking app is that, like its name suggests, the app works automatically. Many other apps have to be turned on and off, and who’s going to remember every night to do that?

Since Auto Sleep does what it says, it’s one of the easiest sleep tracking apps to use. Even better, the Auto Sleep App is as accurate as some of the higher end apps, and can easily be adjusted for sensitivity.

Sleep++

If you’re looking for an even more bare-bones app than the Auto Sleep, you can try this free sleep tracking app for your Apple Watch.

You can view a chart that displays your sleep patterns and can send your data to Apple Health. It does not turn off and on automatically, though, so you’ll need to remember to start and stop the app each morning and night.

Pillow

Pillow uses heart rate, movement, and sounds to track your sleep patterns. The data is then presented in an eye-catching, easy-to-read chart. You have to manually start and stop the app based around your sleep times.

Travel and Commuting Apps

CityMapper

City mapper-sketch map

The iPhone app, CityMapper, gives point-to-point directions that can help you get around town in the car, or on public transit in any of the cities supported by the app. The Apple Watch version of the app is just as good at this, which makes it far more convenient for anyone trying to make quick or stressful direction changes.

Each step along the way is mapped out clearly, enabling you to get from point A to point B without all that extra stress of waiting for maps to load on your phone.

You can easily access information about your favorite spots, and public transit info for buses, trains, and even ferries.

Find Near Me

Find-Near-Me-Apps

This awesome little app helps you find the key places you need to go. Need a Chinese restaurant? Find Near Me will get you there. Need a laundromat, zoo, or ATM? Click on the list of places under the category you’re looking at, and the app will get you there with info on distance from your location.

You can also review restaurant reviews and contact info, along with directions to the place of choice.

iTranslate

​

Holding iPhone

If you’re traveling overseas, a translation app on your wrist is about as convenient and beneficial as you can get. You can speak or scribble into the app to find the information you need. The iTranslate app also helps with proper pronunciation.

App in the Air

App in the Air-Flight tracker

If you fly a lot, App in the Air is a great option for you. It tracks your information, like your gate number, gate arrival deadline, and directions to that hard to figure out gate location.

The app on your Apple Watch tracks the immediate information, but the app in your iPhone also keeps track of your frequent flier points, live status changes, flight history, and pretty much everything else related to your flying experiences.

Transit

transit application for mobile phones

If you’re like many city-dwelling Americans, this transit app is going to come in handy. The app assumes that any time you engage it, you’re in a hurry and need the information fast. The app provides instant departure information, nearby transit stop locations, and a quick and easy “take me home” button that gives you the best route via transit to return to your place of residence.

Transit can help save you a few seconds, which can make the difference between catching that train or bus or not, and having to wait around for a while before the next one comes.

If you’ve ever been late to meeting because of that extra two seconds it took you to get through the turnstile, you understand the value of a few seconds.

Transit is primarily for Americans but does work in over 50 cities outside of the United States.

Weather Apps

Dark Sky

If you’re ever had issues with checking your weather report, and then stepping outside in a light jacket when you needed a warm coat, you’ll love the Dark Sky app. This Apple Watch app tracks the forecast, for your personal location. Your immediate vicinity is where the Dark Sky works, not out at some airport twenty miles away.

Dark Sky will keep you up to date on the forecast in your area, including an hour’s notice of incoming rain or snow. You can also get a seven-day forecast.

Dark Sky is known for being more accurate than many other weather apps on the market.

Carrot W​eather

The saucy Carrot weather app dishes out your weather forecast through customized settings.

This app isn’t for the easily offended, though, as the app actually laughs at any weather misfortunes you experience during your day.

Entertainment Apps

djay 2

The algorithms of the djay 2 let users turn their Apple Watches into a mixing machine like the pros use.

Your Spotify Pro account integrates your playlists and information, giving you a pretty much limitless supply of tunes for your party. You can use the app on your iPhone to intensify the results, or you can let the features on the Apple Watch app lead the way.

With the Apple Watch app, you can fade from track to track, add special effects, turn on auto-mix, or pause and sync your list.

Lifeline

Lifeline is a game app for your Apple Watch. It’s been described as a bit of a “choose your own adventure” on your wrist. You control the fate of an astronaut’s survival. You make decisions along the way, while the story plays out in real-time.

The script is humorous, entertaining, and intelligent, and keeps you engaged as long you stay tuned in.

FiLMiC Pro

If you’re more of a camera and video guy, the FiLMiC Pro is your Apple Watch app. You’ll notice some potentially low ratings for the app, but you’ll also notice not that many users have rated this recording app for your Apple Watch.

The FiLMiC Pro is a powerful iOS camera app used by film-makers, and journalists. You’ll just need a great editor to great professional level video with this stellar app.

Trivia Crack

A trivia game designed for multiplayer use, this straight forward game is perfect for the Apple Watch.

You play against real people, answering multiple-choice questions within a category you choose. There’s a pretty massive collection of questions, so you’re unlikely to hit the same questions for a while.

Runeblade

Runeblade, a game app for the Apple Watch, is an award-winning fantasy adventure game. You can get the base app for free, but of course, there are lots of add-ons you can purchase to improve your gaming quality.

Runeblade is a bit simpler than your typical role-playing game, or RPG, but that’s mainly because your Apple Watch is a simpler machine than a smartphone or tablet. Basically, that makes this a fun game for killing a few minutes here or there in transit.

Personal Finances and Calculator Apps

Pennies App

The Pennies App is a personal budgeting and financial tracking app for your Apple Watch. We love that you can keep lists, create a budget, and input values any time you spend or receive money.

If you’re rebuilding your finances, paying bills for the first time on your own, or in need of just getting that spending under control, the Pennies app can help.

If you need a constant reminder to keep your spending in check, you can set up the Pennies app as a complication for your watch dial.

PCalc

Reviewers have called the PCalc the best calculator app for the Apple Watch. The app had large buttons that make navigating the app easy on your watch dial. Overall, the app is easy to navigate and use. There’s even a third screen that can be used for doing your calculations on.

You can either do the paid version of the PCalc app, or go for the free PCalc Lite app, which doesn’t have as many features, but is still functional.

Calzy 3

A runner up to the PCalc, the Calzy 3 calculator app is a revamped version designed for the iOS 11 system. This calculator app has the operators on the same screen, which makes for easier calculations and less swiping. That means that Calzy 3 is a much faster app to use than others, though you’ll need a more precise tap on the screen to hit the numbers accurately.

Calzy 3 also keeps a running total while you do your calculations. Calzy 3 also offers some great features on the iPhone app, like a customizable keypad, and currency rounding.

Overall, Calzy 3 isn’t as comprehensive as some of the other calculation apps, like PCalc, but it is a great, basic app for calculations at your wrist.

The Best Apple Watch Apps

It’s important to track your health, your fitness training, sleep patterns, and eating habits. It’s also important to know what to wear as you step outside.

These awesome apps will help you do that, and keep you entertained while you wait on the train. One tip - be sure to keep track of your Apple Watch’s data capacity and don’t overload it to the point you can’t use it well.

Filed Under: Apps/Softwares, Smartwatch Tagged With: Entertainment Apps, Personal Finances and Calculator Apps, The Best Apple Watch Apps, Travel and Commuting Apps, Weather Apps

Bug-Ridden Fitbit Ionic Won’t Beat the Apple Watch

October 2, 2017 By David Crozier 1 Comment

The Fitbit Ionic

Experts tested the Fitbit Ionic and the results were disappointing. Even though the smartwatch is designed to function as a fitness device too, the many bugs in its software are killing the experience.

Experts recommend iPhone users to stick to the Apple Watch for the moment. What’s more, the difference in price is just $30, with Fitbit Ionic retailing for $299.

Fitbit has its own strengths like the smartphone software that is packed with features that you’ll certainly like. The hardware is sturdy too and the screen is bright enough to enable users to read it outdoors.

The Fitbit band is quite comfortable so you can wear it even in your sleep, which is critical for users who want to keep an eye on their health 24/7. The latest smartwatch is also packed with high-tech sensors like GPS and a heart monitor and even Wi-Fi to sync your data.

Too Many Bugs Have Disappointed Users

Technically, the Ionic is cutting-edge but the buggy software doesn’t make it a match to the Apple Watch.

Some reviewers reported receiving the smartwatch before the release, but it was so buggy that they had to send it back. For instance, the OS crashed whenever they tried to install a new watch face (a bug Fitbit said they fixed via a patch).

But even after the fix, browsing through the apps was slow and iffy which doesn’t happen with the Apple Watch. Another bug affected the watch’s ability to track sleep. In some users who slept the recommended 7 to 8 hours per night, it reported that they were sleep deprived.

One amusing bug in the Fitbit software was counting the user’s car moves in traffic as steps. The company vowed to release (another) patch to fix the bugs, but reviewers have already lost confidence in the device.

Image Source: Screengrab

Filed Under: Smartwatch

ZTE Quartz Smartwatch: The New 3G Android Wear Is Here

April 11, 2017 By Nicholas Anderton Leave a Comment

ZTE Quartz Smartwatch

ZTE Quartz comes at the price of $192.

The ZTE Quartz comes at the price of $192. This is relatively cheap considering that other smartwatches can cost almost double. The price is not the best feature of this wearable. The ZTE Quartz supports Android Wear 2.0 and was built with the help of T-Mobile. The watch also features GPS and 3G.

Smartwatches are the most desirable wearables for people who love technology. Most are both stylish and helpful. The problem, however, is that some of them cost more than a smartphone. The ZTE Quartz is here to solve that issue. This smartwatch is going to be just as good as its competitors, while staying much cheaper.

The ZTE Quartz is going to be available in online April 14 and it’s going to hit stores April 21st. The Quartz comes with impressive features that suit every customer. It has the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 CPU with 768MB RAM and 5GB of internal storage. The watch also has a microphone and a built-in speaker.

This wearable comes with a 500mAh battery. To make it even better, the watch is even water resistant. It will feature a 1.4 AMOLED screen and an interchangeable band. This means that people can customize their watches in whatever way they want.

The Limits of a Budget Device Like the ZTE Quartz

Because it’s not an expensive device and it’s suited for every wallet, this wearable device has some limitations. One of them is the lack of LTE and NFC. This device also doesn’t have a heart rate sensor like most of the smartphones and watches do. People who like to use their smartwatch as a fitness tracker will probably not be too inclined to make a purchase. The fact that it doesn’t feature a charging port and a rotatable crown are other minor limitations.

Even though it has some low specifications, this Android watch can be great for those looking for a cheap device. It is suited for everybody, it has great core features, all at an amazingly small price for a wearable. All in all, the ZTE Quartz could be a great budget smartwatch.

What is your opinion about this device? Would you buy the ZTE Quartz? Let us know what you think!

Image source: Wikipedia.

Filed Under: Smartwatch

Fossil Introduces New Android Wear Smartwatches in 2017

March 25, 2017 By Nicholas Anderton Leave a Comment

Fossil logo

Fossil launches 300 new designs of Android Wear smartwatches in 2017.

Fossil is bound to launch 300 new styles of Android Wear Smartwatches this year. The watchmaker argued that their plan is to “reimagine the watch.” They will introduce on the market about three hundred new styles for watches, across fourteen brands. The shape and color of the models will vary, launching from smaller and slimmer smartwatches to touchscreen watches outfitted with custom AMOLED screens and incorporating branded micro-apps.

During Baselworld, Fossil will launch 300 new models of smartwatches

Fossil will present its new designs during the Baselworld watch and jewelry fair at Basel, their European central office. Fossil indicated that 2017 hybrid smartwatches would promote sleeker and slimmer devices, equipped with discrete activity tracking and notifications, being smarter than other gadgets. The new connected watches may come in various designs, sizes, and shapes, being outfitted with more side buttons which can be assigned to particular duties.

Those side buttons can be used to control music, track a goal, take a selfie or ring your smartphone. Fossil representatives stated that their Q Activist and Q Accomplice represent the slimmest Fossil Q watch cases, featuring the customizable side buttons. Several of these 14 brands will launch a smartwatch for the first time, most likely introducing new lines this year. The list unveils Tory Burch, with its new The Collins hybrid watch, MICHELE launching its new MICHELE Connected hybrid smartwatch collection, Marc Jacobs with its Riley hybrid smartwatch and DKNY with its new DKNY MINUTE hybrid smartwatch collection.

The new smartwatches will be launched across 14 different brands

The list also contains other brands which have been active in this field and intended to extend their smartwatch lines, like Skagen, Michael Kors, Misfit, Kate Spade New York, Fossil, Emporio Armani, Diesel, Chaps and Armani Exchange. Fossil noted that their new 2017 Android Wear smartwatches which feature touchscreens and which are compatible with Android and iOS smartphones are fueled by Android Wear 2.0, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor.

These smartwatches are equipped with AMOLED, high-resolution screens, preserving the integrity of the fantastic design while also facilitating precise illumination. Customers are free to personalize their device faces by selecting one of the millions branded designs which are programmed and build by Fossil Group. Moreover, Android Wear 2.0 offers the user the possibility to customize significant data to appear on their watch’s screen or create shortcuts.

All these smartwatches represent the latest and most sophisticated models, featuring a broad range of branded designs from which users are free to choose.

Image courtesy of: wikipedia

Filed Under: Smartwatch

Montblanc Will Launch an Android Wear Smartwatch

March 17, 2017 By Mary Duncan Leave a Comment

A Montblanc watch

Montblanc has developed its first Android Wear smartwatch, combining luxury and technology.

Montblanc decided to explore new territories and has worked really hard to develop its first Android Wear smartwatch called Montblanc Summit. They combined luxury with Google’s latest operating system for smartwatches to obtain a fantastic product bound to attract many customers. The watch features the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor. This is known to be one of the most sophisticated and powerful processors for wearables in the field of smartwatches.

Montblanc designed their first Android Wear smartwatch

Montblanc introduces their first high-end smartwatch which sports a vintage and classic look, designing a digital interpretation of luxury watchmaking. The watchmaker provides the perfect combination of premium materials, state-of-the-art technology and the design of traditional luxury timekeeping. The Android Wear smartwatch is fueled by the most advanced technologies which exist on the market.

To offer the feeling of a real watch, the display is covered by a curved sapphire glass. Thus, Montblanc’s smartwatch became the first one to feature a sapphire glass. Jerome Lambert, the CEO of Montblanc International, argued that there is nothing like the luxury brought by Swiss watchmaking. Nevertheless, living in a fast-developing world, it has been crucial to access all sorts of information digitally in an instant. Montblanc Summit is bound to link tradition and luxury with technology within a highly functional product.

The watchmaker partnered with Google to implement their advanced processor

Montblanc and Google developed a partnership for the Montblanc Summit Collection to be outfitted with the Android Wear 2.0 operating system specially designed for smartwatches. This system offers customers the opportunity to use the most advanced functionalities of software while being compatible with iOS and Android devices, too. Moreover, Montblanc partnered with Qualcomm Technologies to implement its Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor.

The aim is to deliver customers high performance with the possibility of maximizing the life of the battery. The processor’s performance allows Montblanc Summit users to benefit from a fluid and responsive user interface (UI), moving from one app to another. The owner can also personalize the look-and-feel by choosing from a wide range of apps. They will also be able to enjoy listening to music on the move and using the Google Assistant.

During the developmental process of the new smartwatch, the Maison decided to bring on the market a unique vintage design into this new product category. Thus, Montblanc is bound to inspire the audience which appreciates a vintage design.

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RunIQ Fitness Watch from New Balance May Have a Rival

February 20, 2017 By Nicholas Anderton Leave a Comment

 

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The new RunIQ fitness watch from New Balance is bound to surpass the performance of Apple’s smartwatches.

RunIQ fitness watch might be in competition with Apple Watch Series 2. New Balance is determined to win the fitness smartwatch competition. Its new device features the Android Wear-based RunIQ. Analysts have compared the New Balance smartwatch with the one from Apple due to the fact they both have similar features like a heart-rate monitor and a built-in GPS.

If we were to look at the prices of these two smartwatches, RunIQ fitness watch costs $300, while the Apple Watch Series 2 costs at least $369. The smartwatch from NewBalance has a similar perforated band with the one of Apple Watch Nike. The only difference is that the one of Apple’s smartwatch is not as bulky and as heavy as the one of the RunIQ watch.

Specialists argue that the screen of Apple Watch Series 2 is better than any other smartwatch there is. It is easy to be used in any circumstance. To reach to that performance with the RunIQ smartwatch, you need to increase luminosity level up to 4 or 5 to be able to read the screen on a sunny day. Nevertheless, high brightness means a severe battery drain.

The New Balance smartwatch is said to have a 410mAh battery that lasts for 24 hours or up to 5 hours when the owner uses heart-rate tracking and GPS simultaneously. When you are ready for a run, and you go outside and set your smartwatch to find a GPS signal, it may take a while for the RunIQ to start. But Apple’s smartwatch will start within 30 seconds.

The New Balance fitness watch is outfitted with three buttons used for music, one as a home button and the third one as a start/stop run. The Apple Watch Series 2 has only two buttons. When it comes to heart-rate accuracy, both smartwatches have the same performance. They are both on target. RunIQ, as well as the Apple Watch, offer the user the opportunity to download and play music the smartwatch, listening to the songs via Bluetooth connected earbuds.

However, RunIQ may have an advantage here. If you purchase Jabra’s NB PaceIQ Earbuds, you will see they include a special button which, when pressed, will offer you workout status. The RunIQ is equipped with a black case. In March, there will be launched more band color options.

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Gameband Smartwatch Allows Users to Play Games

February 9, 2017 By David Crozier Leave a Comment

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A new Gameband smartwatch is bound to let users wear games at their wrists.

Developers at FMTwo Game Inc. built a Gameband smartwatch, allowing users to carry games at their wrists. The wearable gadget was designed for gaming. The device is not just a USB storage solution, unlike the previous Minecraft device. The new product is bound to have the characteristics of a smartwatch while also implementing games.

The gaming company collaborates with Re-Logic and the official Atari SA brand to launch these special editions products, but also a standard version. The new Gameband smartwatch will have 20 mini-games incorporated. Some of the games are just readjusted versions of classic games like Breakout or Pong. Probably many fans of the game Breakout were waiting for an excellent version of the game available on smartwatches.

Now that Atari collaborated with the gaming company, users can finally enjoy their favorite games. FMTwo was able to develop the Gameband which is equipped with new official versions of games like Crystal Castles, Asteroids, Centipede, Pong, and Breakout. When the device is released this year, all these games will allow you to live new and exciting adventures.

The new Gameband has the same name as the Minecraft one discussed in April 2015. Both Gamebands were created by the same company. Nevertheless, the new one is very different from the previous one which was launched two years ago. The old version had a red LED screen bound to display texts and simple pictures. The new version is not only a full-fledged smartwatch, but it also has a powerful processor, being an Android device with a colorful touchscreen.

The device is outfitted with a quad-core processor of 1.2 GHz, Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100. The new Gameband has a Bluetooth 4.2 incorporated and also Wi-fi connectivity. The smartwatch sports an AMOLED touchscreen display of 1.63 inches square with a pixel density of 277dpi. The battery of the watch is of 400mAh and can be charged when connected with USB-C to a computer.

You can also expand the storage by using a microSD card slot. However, the gadget does not run Android Wear. However, it runs an edited version of Android Marshmallow, being able to connect to iPhones and Android smartphones.

Owners of this product will also be able to work with PixelFurnace, the launch platform, but also Mac and PC game management of the company.

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The New LG Smartwatches Will Soon Be Launched

January 30, 2017 By Mary Duncan Leave a Comment

An LG smartwatch

Google will launch in February two LG smartwatches which will feature Android Wear 2.0.

Google is ready to announce the launch of two LG smartwatches which will be equipped with Android Wear 2.0, the newly developed smartwatch operating system. Android Wear 2.0 will be launched in February. Google has collaborated with LG to develop these two smartwatches. The price established for the new LG Watch Style is approximate $249.

If the rumors were to be true, the price of the new watch might be considered accessible by fans. Nevertheless, some may say that this is just a possible price and it may be higher than expected. People should not get their hopes up in vain and wait to see an official price. The price of the new LG Watch Style could vary depending on whether you may choose another band or casing.

These changes will trigger the price to go up, depending on the material and quality of the customizations. Nevertheless, there appeared no rumor regarding the price of the other new smartwatch namely the LG Watch Sport. The watch will feature NFC technology and LTE connectivity. Some may say that this will be sold at a more high price.

Some speculate that the new Watch Sport will cost about $100 more than the LG Watch Style. However, all these rumors should be taken into consideration with a grain of salt. We should all expect Google to make a public announcement regarding the price of each smartwatch. Meanwhile, some images of the newly developed LG smartwatch known as Watch Style were leaked.

The new watch will be available in two colors, Rose Gold and Silver. The new watches are expected to be launched at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, in late February. Last year, the Android Wear 2.0 software was announced by Google. It is bound to bring a significant update to the wearable platform. The update was bound to be implemented before the end of 2016, but for some reason, this was not possible.

Some speculated that this delay might be related to the software or probably the hardware was not ready either. However, Google granted to launch the Android Wear 2.0 in February. The LG Watch Sport and Watch Style will be the first watches to feature the newest smartwatch OS from Google.

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Release Date and Features of Huawei Watch 2

January 25, 2017 By Nicholas Anderton Leave a Comment

Huawei smartwatch

The Chinexe company will launch its Huawei Watch 2 in February.

If you want to purchase the best Android Wear watch, the specialist recommends the new Huawei Watch 2 which will not disappoint you. Most of the people believe that there are two different variants when it comes to best Android watch. The second one would be the Moto 360 watch. Nevertheless, experts claim that Moto it may only get a sequel, but it would not reach too far off.

Huawei is soon gonged to launch itsHuawei Watch 2 device during the Mobile World Congress next month. The new model is bound to have an innovative design. Apparently, many fans would hope that this watch would be less thick and bulky compared to the first model. Even if in other respects the model is revolutionary and pleases all the customers, the design is what keeps them hoping for something better.

Besides a new look, the new smartwatch will also feature a new model with built-in cellular data, offering it a more independent functionality while using Android Wear 2.0. The newly developed device will be able to make phone calls too. Experts expect Google to launch Android Wear 2.0 on February 9 during an event where they will also reveal two newly manufactured LG smartwatches.

Huawei will launch its device a few weeks later. The company hopes that their fans would not mind waiting for a few more days until their new Huawei Watch 2 will be launched. The new device will have a built-in SIM card bound to establish an internet connection for its user whenever Wi-Fi is not available. The second-generation wearable will reveal in February at the MWC 2017 in Barcelona, Spain.

However, representatives from the event argued that this launch is not a sure thing. There were also rumors saying that the launching of the Huawei Watch 2 will use the Tizen OS from Samsung, software running on the Gear S3 and Gear S2 devices. Other sources claim that the first Huawei Watch was dismantled in December from a Google Store, by also reducing the Android Wear features out in the market.

The development of the new smartwatch may help wearable enthusiasts to become more optimistic since the market of smartwatches is only bound to boost. The Chinese company hopes to please their customers with their next-generation smartwatch.

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