Smartwatches

Huawei said that the Watch GT 5 Pro is fully compatible with both iOS and Android, and offers up to 14 days of battery life

One UI 6 Watch update adds features such as Energy Score and Galaxy AI-powered personalised recommendations to older-generation Galaxy Watch models

The NoiseFit Diva 2 will be available for purchase on the Noise official website and from e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra starting October 29

Swiss smart wearable devices maker Garmin is aiming for a double-digit growth from its India business, which is a key focus market where it is investing, said an official from AMIT International Group (AIG), which has distribution rights for the country. The brand, which also makes marine devices used by ships, boats, and outdoor handhold devices, is also expecting growth from this segment. Analyst firms such as IDC said the Indian smart wearable market would decline 10 per cent in Q2 year-on-year to 29.5 million units. However, Garmin is unfazed by this and expects to continue its growth journey here, led by its strong product line and brand value, said AMIT GPS & Navigation General Manager, India Deepak Raina. "India is one of the markets where we want to focus and want to invest, because of the growing middle class here, which is one of the biggest in the world," Raina told PTI. After the pandemic, people have become more health conscious and activity trends are on the rise ...

Huawei is offering the GT5 in 46mm and 41mm editions. Priced at Rs 18,999 onwards, the smartwatch from Chinese brand is currently available for pre-order with bank offers

For a budget smartwatch, the CMF Watch Pro 2 provides basic functionality without lag. Among its notable feature is Bluetooth calling, which function effectively for hands-free calls

Designed for adventurers and athletes, the Galaxy Watch Ultra offers durability, advanced health tracking, and exceptional battery life, though it comes with its own set of limitations

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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