Facebook has announced that Watch is now available around the world on the desktop and on Facebook Lite. The company is also expanding the ad breaks to eligible Pages in 40 countries around the world. Facebook also intends to expand the ways publishers and creators can make money on Facebook. Continue reading “Facebook Watch clocks 400 million monthly viewers; now available on desktop and Facebook Lite”
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Facebook takes on YouTube with Watch video platform
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been stressing on the importance of videos for a long time. Now, the social network has introduced Watch video platform to take on YouTube. Facebook will start rolling out an array of original shows along videos from other creators to a small group of U.S. users on mobile, desktop and Facebook’s TV apps. Continue reading “Facebook takes on YouTube with Watch video platform”
Timex iQ+ Move Gallery & Impressions
Timex, the 160 year old American watch brand, introduced it’s latest smartwatch in India today. Called the Timex iQ+ Move, it combines an analog movement with smart functions like activity tracking, perfectly synchronised time and more. While a full review is forthcoming, here’s a gallery and some first impressions of the watch. Continue reading “Timex iQ+ Move Gallery & Impressions”
Casio G-SHOCK GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptor GPW-1000 Review
Casio has come up with a brand new product in their G-SHOCK collection called the GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptor GPW-1000. The watch is one of the costliest addition to the G-SHOCK lineup but yet is one of the cheapest GPS watches available in the market. Let’s find out if it is worth its price.
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Apple Watch 2 tipped to sport bigger battery, GPS and LTE support, two versions expected
Apple is expected to make its next generation Watch more powerful with new features. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a research note that talks about possible upgrades for the Apple Watch 2.
Next Gen Apple Watch said to support cellular connectivity
Apple is apparently working on making the next generation Apple Watch more powerful. A new report from the WSJ states that the next Apple Watch will have cellular connectivity. Continue reading “Next Gen Apple Watch said to support cellular connectivity”
Huawei Jewel and Elegant Android Wear smartwatches for women announced, price starts at $499
Huawei has unveiled two new Android Wear powered smartwatches that are specifically designed for women. Dubbed as Jewel and Elegant, both the watches sport a 1.4″ circular AMOLED display.
Alcatel OneTouch CareTime kids watch with call and message functionality announced
Alcatel OneTouch which is mostly focused on Android smartphone is foraying into wearables. The company has announced a childrens’ watch dubbed as CareTime which is equipped with GPS tracking and call and message functionality.
Apple Watch sales might reach 12 million units by end of 2015
Up until Q4 2015, Apple managed to sell around 6 million units of the Apple Watch. Analysts now state that Apple is on track to selling another 6 million units during Q4 2015.
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Movado announces 3 new smartwatches – iOS and Android compatible
Movado, the contemporary luxury watch maker has just announced three new smartwatches. These are not smartwatches in the traditional sense as they do not have screens. But instead, they are analog watches that have smart functions.
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Apple Watch sales slowed down dramatically in June post launch frenzy
Apple has never failed to work its magic on consumers. With pre-orders at an all time high, the company managed to ship a few million units of the wearable. However all good things must come to an end and it seems that interest in the luxury smartwatch might not be as high as expected. Continue reading “Apple Watch sales slowed down dramatically in June post launch frenzy”
Huawei Watch delayed till September or October
The Huawei Watch was announced in Barcelona during MWC in March this year and so far hasn’t made its way to markets yet. Apparently the release of the smartwatch has been delayed further till around September or even October.
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Apple Watch receives its first software update – Adds new Emojis, languages and app improvements
Yesterday, we told you that Apple is working on a software update for the Apple Watch. Now, the first update for the Apple Watch, v1.0.1 has just gone live and it brings new Emojis, languages as well as app improvements.
Mercedes Benz announces its own app for Apple Watch
Mercedes Benz will join the likes of BMW and Volkswagen as it launches its own application for the Apple Watch. The application will help Mercedes Benz owners to find walking directions to and from their car.
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Apple announces program for 3rd party Watch strap makers
Despite the Apple Watch being quite new on the market, there are already quite a few 3rd party bands available for the smartwatch. Now Apple have announced it’s new program where 3rd party strap makers can make certified “Made for Apple Watch” straps, quite similar to the “Made for iPhone” program.
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