EU mandates Apple interoperability changes under DMA; Apple opposes citing security risks

European Commission on Wednesday adopted two decisions under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) outlining specific measures Apple must take to meet its interoperability obligations. These steps aim to improve how third-party products and services work with Apple’s ecosystem, including iPhones and iPads, across Europe. Continue reading “EU mandates Apple interoperability changes under DMA; Apple opposes citing security risks”

Global wearable market continues to grow, up 5.5% YoY in Q2 2018

According to the latest IDC report, the global wearable market continues to grow during the second quarter of 2018 (2Q18) as shipment volume reached 27.9 million units, up 5.5% from the previous year according to data. Continue reading “Global wearable market continues to grow, up 5.5% YoY in Q2 2018”

TRANSSION’s Oraimo Power banks, TEMPO OFB-10 smart band, headphones and more launched in India

TRANSSION’s accessory brand Oraimo today launched a range of products including Power banks, wireless devices that connect through Bluetooth, smartwatches, mobile phone batteries, memory banks, chargers, data cables, selfie sticks, and smartwatches Continue reading “TRANSSION’s Oraimo Power banks, TEMPO OFB-10 smart band, headphones and more launched in India”

Indian wearable market hits 2.5 million units in 2016 – Low cost fitness trackers are primary drivers

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In 2016, fitness trackers saw a total shipment of 2.5 million units in India and the main sellers were low cost fitness trackers.

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Google, LG Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches now expected on Feb. 8

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Google and LG’s Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches were slated to be introduced on February 9. However, according to popular tipster Evan Blass aka @evleaks, Watch Sport and Watch Style smartwatches will now be announced a day before on February 8.

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Google confirms two Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches are coming in 2017

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Google has confirmed the ongoing rumor which claimed the company will release two flagship smartwatches in 2017. In an interview with The Verge, the company has confirmed that it will release a pair of Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches next year. Continue reading “Google confirms two Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches are coming in 2017”

You can soon control your smartwatch through skin inputs

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Smartwatches are an interesting product but they have a long way to go before they provide true value to the users and also need a lot on improvements in terms of usability. A new technology called SkinTrack could perhaps be the next big thing that changes the way you use your smartwatch.

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Global wearable device sales to soar 18.4% in 2016: Gartner

Worldwide wearable devices sales to hit 274.6 million in 2016, up 18.4 percent from 232.0 million units in 2015, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. The market is further expected to grow to 322.69 million wearable electronic devices in 2017 from 232.01 million units in 2015.

Fossil’s first Android Wear smartwatch, the Q Founder will go on sale this week in USA

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Fossil’s first smartwatch powered by Android Wear is called the Q Founder. The smartwatch will go on sale in USA starting from this week.

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Weekly Roundup: World’s first 4K smartphone, new Moto 360, Gear S2, and more IFA 2015 announcements

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This week was all about announcements from world’s leading trade show IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) in Berlin. Team FoneArena brought all the exclusive images and videos from the Ground Zero (Messe Berlin). Do checkout our YouTube channel for IFA 2015 videos and more. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: World’s first 4K smartphone, new Moto 360, Gear S2, and more IFA 2015 announcements”

Samsung Gear S2 Photo Gallery

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Samsung previewed its new Tizen –based Gear S2 smartwatch at IFA 2015 in Berlin and we have spent some time with the device – so do checkout our first impressions and see what all has changed. Continue reading “Samsung Gear S2 Photo Gallery”