Sentences with phrase «big as a smartwatch»

It wasn't nearly as big as the smartwatches out there, yet it did many of the core smartwatch functions while also being a fully - featured fitness wearable.

I wanted something not quite as big as a smartwatch but able to handle sweat and the occasional bump.

Not exact matches

It's funny to see news outlets continue to trumpet the impending arrival of smartwatches, a movement that will surely be led by Apple, as some sort of big deal.

Amazon Prime Day 2016, which is billed as Amazon's biggest sale ever, is today — and at Health, we're psyched about all deals we're finding on the normally expensive fitness trackers and smartwatches we've been lusting over.

Wearable tech such as smartwatches, wristbands and competitors of Google Glass is taking off in a big way.

Mobile World Congress is the biggest mobile event of the year, seeing the launch of many of the top smartphones, smartwatches and tablets, as well as seeing the emergence of the hottest new trends in mobile, such as 5G.

Smartwatches may have not made as big of a splash this year as they have in past years, but that hasn't stopped brand MyKronoz from showing off a couple of new smartwatches that it haSmartwatches may have not made as big of a splash this year as they have in past years, but that hasn't stopped brand MyKronoz from showing off a couple of new smartwatches that it hasmartwatches that it has available.

We're still waiting for a couple of the biggest Smartwatches to hit shelves as we enter the second - half of 2015, with the Pebble Time and Huawei Watch still steadily making their way to stores all over the world.

I'd even go so far as to say I'm a big fan of smartwatches in general, including Google's Android Wear platform — especially since the tech giant's recent 2.0 update.

The Watch Sport has basically every feature you'd want in a smartwatch — a big AMOLED display, built - in GPS, an optical heart rate monitor, LTE connectivity, an IP68 water resistance rating, as well as support for Android Pay.

From big names such as Apple and Samsung to traditional watchmakers like Tag Heuer and Fossil, dozens of companies are creating smartwatches that deliver notifications, apps and more to your wrist.

I'm a big Minecraft fan and while I'm anxious about the recent Microsoft purchase, I'm excited for the future of the franchise as well, I'm just not so sure that smartwatches are the next big, sorry small, thing for the Mojang devs.

The Apple Watch arrived this week, and regardless of whether or not we want to admit it, it's going to have a big effect on the smartwatch and wearable market as a whole.

So with that in mind it's also pushing out a third Gear sibling in the form of the Gear Fit, a wearable band that aims to be big on style but a little less function - heavy than its brothers - no camera, no remote control, no storage for music - leaving it as a halfway house between fitness device and smartwatch that comes in at $ 199 / # 180 (around AU$ 212).

One of the biggest complaints with smartwatches is the need to recharge them as often as a smartphone.

The time has almost come for Android Wear's biggest update yet, which will probably make or break Google's smartwatch platform for good, as wearable devices approach that point in their sluggish evolution when they need to prove their worth or literally die trying.

Diesel has brought it's own unique watch styling to the world of wearables with the On Full Guard, a big, bold Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch that's equally as statement - making as its analog cousins.

With many big brands like Samsung, LG, Motorola and Asus have already announced their smartwatches, while some companies like Garmin are introducing fitness bands that can acts as a smartwatch available within an affordable price range, then, there is a good possibility that these non-Android Wear smartwatches might create their own space in the wearable market in coming months.

While voice dictation and voice commands are possible, Samsung's S Voice doesn't offer as many options as the other, bigger smartwatch systems.

Smartwatches are expected to become even bigger in 2016 as shipments reach 110 million by the end of the year — and Apple Watch is likely to account for half of them, according to IDC.

The latter has its own draw in that it's sleek and sets itself apart from previous big Android Wear watches, but the LG Watch Sport is a true evolution of what you think of today as a full - power smartwatch.

Smartwatches, once clunky, have started to resemble their classier, analog predecessors as big - name brands have gotten into the business.

As with other smartwatches, GPS puts a big hurt on battery life; a 30 - minute run drained the Sport by 12 percent.

The biggest take - away of the Style's screen is that there's no «flat tyre» - the cut - away black bar to the bottom of the screen, as in some older smartwatches - like there is on the Moto 360 and Michael Kors Access.

It's hardly the first time tech companies have claimed smartwatches are the next big thing, but Google is working with consumer electronics manufacturers — including Asus, HTC, LG, Motorola and Samsung — and watch brands such as Fossil to put Android Wear watches in the market later this year, making this the most serious attempt yet.

It might not seem like it, but the display on the Moto 360 Sport is a big deal here, as it features Motorola's AnyLight technology, making it the first smartwatch to feature a hybrid screen which can adapt to the amount of natural light around it.

The electronics maker unveiled its Wave wristband last week at IFA Berlin, joining the likes of big boys such as Samsung, LG, ASUS, Motorola and now Apple in making a smartwatch.

As amazing as it seems, Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch may be an even bigger bomb than the ill - fated Facebook - centric HTC First smartphonAs amazing as it seems, Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch may be an even bigger bomb than the ill - fated Facebook - centric HTC First smartphonas it seems, Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch may be an even bigger bomb than the ill - fated Facebook - centric HTC First smartphone.

So now that the patents have been accepted let's see when Samsung will be releasing these smart watches as the competition is getting very hard with many big companies also releasing many smartwatches in the near future.

Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch will certainly go down as one of the tech world's biggest duds of 2013 but Samsung is already hard at work to make sure that its second - generation Gear delivers...

The bezel ring on top will no doubt affect Samsung's decision on how big the touchscreen part of the display can be, and it is rather hard to make a guess in this regard as the Orbis will be the first round smartwatch from the Korean manufacturer.

As we told you moments ago, the new Pebble Steel doesn't make many big changes to the smartwatch's internals, giving Steel all the same functionality as its predecessor — including access to the upcoming Pebble app store — while doing its darnedest to really nail the aestheticAs we told you moments ago, the new Pebble Steel doesn't make many big changes to the smartwatch's internals, giving Steel all the same functionality as its predecessor — including access to the upcoming Pebble app store — while doing its darnedest to really nail the aestheticas its predecessor — including access to the upcoming Pebble app store — while doing its darnedest to really nail the aesthetics.

Today we see something along just those lines, as AT&T and Best Buy each offer some big savings on Samsung's Android smartwatch.

On a smartphone or another device that might not be a big deal, but it's especially frustrating when one of the selling points of smartwatches is quick access to notifications — and then even this doesn't work as it should without lag and hiccups.

With few exceptions, smartwatches are too big and bulky for many women, as well as for those people with slender wrists.

The company as reports point out, has a bigger market share than Samsung and Sony in the smartwatch space.

Smartwatches were once considered as the next big device, that would see sales take off after the smartphone revolution.

Motorola made some big improvements to the smartwatch this time around, and we're excited to see how these changes play out as we spend more time with it.

And while the big new feature here, at least as far as hardware is concerned, is the addition of GPS functionality, smartwatch enthusiasts might be a bit more interested in its software.

Not having to carry your phone as well is this watch's biggest selling point, but it's one now shared with a number of other smartwatch makers.

Michael Kors is a fashion label with a huge presence, so when it announces a smartwatch it's a big deal, just as it was when Tag Heuer and Guess did the same.But this isn't just about the tech, it's about the luxury surrounding the tech.

The battle of the smartwatches is going strong at the CES 2016, and big brands such as Apple could be gaining another competitor: Fitbit.

Battery life is an even bigger issue on smartwatches than it is on smartphones, as not only do some of them actually sport worse life than the average handset but people are likely to be less accepting of having to give their watch a regular juicing, when a normal watch needs charging precisely never.

The biggest addition for the upcoming Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch is that the OS will have the capability for applications to installed as well as used without having to link them to a phone.

As a unisex smartwatch, men may not find the size too different from traditional watches; but while the watch is on the bigger side for women, we appreciate the larger screen size because it's easier to read alerts.

In fact, the Apple Watch now commands the largest share of the smartwatch market, nudging out the venerable Fitbit as the biggest name in the game.