HTC will launch its first smartwatch in mid-April, according to a reliable source. The device is expected to run Android Wear, and is likely to sport a premium design that will allow it to compete with other high-end smartwatches like the Moto 360 and Huawei Watch. The launch date comes from Evan Blass (@evleaks), who revealed the mid-April launch on Twitter. Blass has been incredibly...
The Moto 360 Sport, Motorola’s newest Android Wear watch, is now available to purchase from the Google Store. The device is priced at $299.99, and it’s aimed at those who want a more rugged wearable that doesn’t mind the outdoors. The Moto 360 Sport is essentially a second-generation Moto 360 in a more durable form factor. It boasts a 1.73-inch display with Gorilla Glass 3 and 263...
Nike’s efforts to sell its own smartwatch may have fallen flat, but New Balance is ready to give the market a shot. The company announced plans for a new Android Wear device this month, along with an entire lineup of connected wearables and software. “Digital technology has truly revolutionized, very quickly, this industry and New Balance wants to continue to be a brand on the...
Casio announced its first Android Wear smartwatch during CES 2016. It’s huge. In fact, the Casio WSD-F10 looked comical on the wrist of the woman demoing the unit to me when I stopped by the booth. But I’d still wear it. Casio’s approach is a bit different than what we’ve seen from other Android Wear OEMs. It says its watch can last up to a month on a single charge if you keep the...
Motorola’s latest Android Wear smartwatch, which was first announced back in September during IFA in Berlin, is now finally available for purchase. The Moto 360 Sport offers Android Wear owners a fitness-focused take on the platform. The Moto 360 Sport features built-in GPS, which should be useful for folks who use apps like RunKeeper and want to keep track of their routes, and also...
There are plenty of Android Wear devices to choose from, but an upcoming model out of China may be the one worth waiting for. AndroidHeadlines reports that the Bluboo Xwatch could offer premium hardware at an affordable price when it launches in February. We haven’t heard much about Bluboo before, it’s a relatively unknown firm that sells a family of budget-friendly smartphones. Now...
The Apple Watch will continue to outsell all other wearables through 2019, according to a bullish report from IDC that doesn’t see any single firm coming close to gaining the same popularity as watchOS in the coming years. “Apple’s watchOS will lead the smartwatch market throughout our forecast, with a loyal fanbase of Apple product owners and a rapidly growing application selection,...
Huawei made one of the best-looking smartwatches of 2015, and we’re expecting even more from the Chinese tech giant next year. A new report from 9to5Mac reveals new wearables the company could have coming down its pipeline starting as soon as January 2016. Huawei will allegedly unveil a new version of its smartwatch specifically for women next month at CES. That means bands designed...
Looking to spice up your Android Wear device? Google on Tuesday released a fresh crop of designer watch faces, allowing users to further customize their wearable of choice. There are already tons of third-party watch faces littering the Google Play store, but these have seemingly been commissioned by Google to cater to the more fashionable crowd. Nine new watch faces have been...
If you’ve been struggling to find Fossil’s new Q Founder watch since it made its official debut two weeks ago, you can now order yours from the Google Store. The Android Wear device is priced at $275, and it ships with a leather band as standard. Like the slightly more expensive Huawei Watch, the Q Founder is a smartwatch that looks like a traditional timepiece at first glance. It...