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Samsung launches Galaxy Fit 3 fitness wearable in India at Rs 4999: Details

The Galaxy Fit 3 fitness band is available on Samsung online store and select e-commerce platforms with introductory cashback offer of Rs 500 offered on select bank cards

Apple defeats Khosla-backed AliveCor lawsuit over its smartwatch tech

Apple has said the meeting was like hundreds of others it has hosted with developers over the years, with no pretense of a partnership

OnePlus to introduce Google WearOS-powered smartwatch at MWC: Details here

Expected to be called OnePlus Watch 2, the smartwatch would likely be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip

Apple to pull blood-oxygen tool from watches to avoid ban if appeal fails

The plan was disclosed Monday by Masimo Corp., which has been locked in a feud with Apple over patents related to the technology

Fireboltt starts sale of wrist-phones, expects 30% of wearables revenue

Smart wearable brand Fireboltt expects its new Android wristphone, a combination of a smartwatch and smartphone, to contribute around 30 per cent of its revenue from wearables. The company launched the sale of the 4G LTE nano SIM-enabled Dream wristphone on Wednesday. The device has the capabilities of a smartphone in a compact smartwatch design, providing all key functions like calling, messaging and social media apps like YouTube and WhatsApp. The company, which claims to be the first company to launch an Android wristphone, started the sales on e-commerce major Flipkart, its website and offline stores across the country. The company has priced the smartwatch-cum-phone featuring a 2.02-inch screen at Rs 5,999. The device runs on Android 8.1 OS and is powered by a Cortex Quad-Core CPU with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Fireboltt CEO and founder Arnav Kishore said the Dream wristphone is positioned to revolutionise the market, and the company foresees it claiming a significant share

Apple plans rescue for $17 bn watch business just days ahead of ban in US

Apple could settle with Masimo, though that's a route it typically prefers not to take. And the two companies don't appear to have engaged on that front

Indkal eyes 3x revenue growth to Rs 1,150 cr with foray in smart wearables

Bootstrapped start-up Indkal expects over three-fold growth in revenue this fiscal to Rs 1,150 crore, driven by its foray into the smart wearables segment with its brand Wobble, a senior company official said. Electronics hardware design firm Indkal Technologies Founder and CEO Anand Dubey told PTI that the company became profitable in just 18 months of operations and clocked a turnover of about Rs 330 crore in the last financial year. "We stick very closely to the basics of business, which is to maintain high quality and then not be dilutive on price points to gain market share. This year, we're expecting to reach about Rs 1,150 crore in turnover," Dubey said. The company designs consumer electronic goods for companies like Acer and Black & Decker and gets them manufactured from electronic manufacturing services companies. IndKal plans to launch its own smart wearables brand Wobble around Diwali, from which the company expects a revenue of Rs 250-300 crore in the current ...

Google Watch 2 arriving in India with Pixel 8 series on Oct 5: Details here

Google India in a post on X (formerly Twitter) announced that the Pixel 8 series smartphone and Pixel Watch 2 will be made available in India on October 5, exclusively on Flipkart

Apple tests using 3D printers to make devices in major manufacturing shift

The new approach has the potential to streamline Apple's supply chain and kick off a broader shift

India's Noise among top 3 global smartwatch brands in Q2 FY23: Counterpoint

Fire-Boltt is another Indian brand that emerged as major contender boasting 70 per cent YoY growth shipment in Q2 F23

Smartwatch prices drop in India as brands try to secure higher market share

Although the margins are higher on expensive products, the average selling price of smartwatches was at an all-time low in the June quarter

Boult Crown R Pro: Unboxing affordable smartwatch from Indian brand

Gizmore launches new smartwatch with Ultra HD Curve display at Rs 1,299

Homegrown smart accessories brand Gizmore has launched its latest 'Made in India' smartwatch, featuring a 1.39 inch (3.54 cm) Ultra HD Always ON curve screen and a premium sleek and slim metal body

Google working to fix Pixel Watch's backplate falling issue: Report

Google's Pixel Watch is its maiden watch, launched in October 2022, alongside the Pixel 7 series smartphone

Crossbeats unveils Armour Dive smartwatch at introductory price of Rs 3,499

The Armour Dive is ideal for those looking for something durable, resilient and 100 per cent swim proof, said the company in a statement

Smartwatch maker Noise seeks to raise $40-50 mn to expand in growing market

Nexxbase Marketing Pvt, which sells smartwatches and earphones under its Noise brand, seeks funds to add products and gain market share in its home base of India

Garmin launches Instinct 2X Solar edition smartwatches in India: Details

Alongside, the outdoor adventure watch maker announced new pricing for the Garmin Instinct 2 series

URBAN launches smartwatch 'Pro M' with 1.91-inch HD display: Details here

Smart wearable brand URBAN on Tuesday launched its latest smartwatch 'Pro M', with a 1.91-inch 2D Curved HD Display and Bluetooth calling feature.

Google Pixel Watch bug impacting alarms of some users, says report

Some Google Pixel Watch users have reported that their alarms have been going off late because of a bug

Tech giant Apple now offers 'Depth and Water Seal Test' for Watch Ultra

Owners will receive their watch (or a replacement) an average of seven to ten business days after it is sent to the company