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Apple announces Watch Series 10 and Watch Ultra 2

September 11, 2024

Apple Watch Series 10;

Apple today unveiled Apple Watch Series 10, featuring a refined design and bringing new capabilities to the world’s most popular watch that make it even more powerful, intelligent, and sophisticated. Apple Watch Series 10 is the thinnest Apple Watch yet — making it more comfortable than ever — and offers the biggest, most advanced display of any Apple Watch. It also features new sleep apnea notifications; faster charging; water depth and temperature sensing; plus new health and fitness insights and intelligence in watchOS 11.
Apple Watch Series 10 is available in both aluminum and titanium, in an array of stunning colors and finishes. Jet black is a new polished aluminum finish that is distinctively reflective and sleek, while new titanium cases — available in natural, gold, and slate — have a spectacular jewelry-like shine.

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Apple Watch Ultra 2;

Apple today introduced Apple Watch Ultra 2 in a striking new black titanium finish, enhanced with features in watchOS 11 that make the most rugged and capable Apple Watch even better.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 is an ideal partner for athletes and adventurers of all kinds, featuring the most accurate GPS in a sports watch,1 the brightest display of any Apple product, and up to 36 hours of battery life with regular use or up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode. watchOS 11 brings powerful new features to the best sports watch, with breakthrough insights from training load and the Vitals app; sleep apnea notifications; the Tides app; new customization options for the Action button; and more. A new Titanium Milanese Loop band for Apple Watch Ultra is designed for water activities while offering lightweight comfort and elegance for any occasion. An all-new Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 2 combines the durability and features of Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a nautically inspired watch band and an exclusive Hermès watch face.

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All of the new Apple Watch lineup can be pre-ordered today, with availability beginning Friday, September 20.

Price for the Apple Watch Series 10 starts at $399.00 for the 42 mm and $429.00 for the larger 46 mm. On the other hand, price for the Watch Ultra 2 will start at $799 for the 49mm Black Titanium Case Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular).

HONOR MagicBook Art 14 announced

September 8, 2024

The third product that HONOR has announced is the HONOR MagicBook Art 14, a 14.6-inch laptop with an OLED screen and 3120×2080 screen resolution. It will use Intel’s Core™ Ultra CPU, 5 processor 125H and 7 processor 155H, with up to 32GB RAM (LPDDR5X 7467M) and 1 TB storage. The HONOR MagicBook Art 14 will have a 60Wh Li-polymer battery that can power the laptop up to 9.5 hours of daily office work.

You can find check the full specs of the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 here.

The MagicBook Art 14 will initially be available in Hong Kong for HKD 9,999.00 for the Ultra 5 Processor with 16GB RAM and 1 TB storage configuration, and in Malaysia for RM 5,999.00 with the same configuration. No word yet as to when it will be available in Saudi Arabia.

Together with the Magic V3, MagicPad 2 and MagicBook Art 14, HONOR also announced the new Watch 5.

honor.com;

HONOR also introduced the HONOR Watch 5, a blend of modern technology and sleek design. Weighing 35g, it measures only 11mm in thickness, making it lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear. The 1.85-inch AMOLED color display with a resolution of 390×450 pixels and 340 PPI supports full-screen touch operation, providing a vivid visual experience.

The HONOR Watch 5 features a Silicon-carbon battery, offering an impressive 15-day battery life with its 480mAh capacity. Powered by Turbo X AI Power Management, it ensures efficient energy use. This watch also tracks essential health metrics, including heart rate and SpO2 levels, helping users monitor their well-being in real-time.

Pricing and availability for the HONOR Watch 5 will be announced later.

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 now in the Philippines

August 20, 2024

Xiaomi Philippines has officially launch the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 in the country. The smartwatch will have an SRP of ₱1,999, but for those ordering before August 21st, there will be an early-bird offer of ₱1,699 and a free watch strap at Xiaomi’s official Shopee store.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 will be available in all authorized Xiaomi stores nationwide by August 29th.

Here are the specs of Xiaomi Smart Band 9

  • Display: 1.62-inch AMOLED Touch Display, 192 x 490 pixels resolution, up to 1200 nits, adjustable
  • Battery: 233mAh with mmagnetic charging
  • Sensors: Accelerometer sensor, Gyroscope sensor, Optical heart rate sensor, Ambient light sensor
  • 5ATM water resistant
  • Linear motor
  • Supports smartphones with Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and above
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 46.53 x 21.63 x 10.95 mm
  • Weight: 15.8g (without strap)

Band Strap

  • Size: 135–210 mm
  • Material: TPU
  • Color: Midnight Black, Glacier Silver, Mystic Rose, Arctic Blue

Google announces Pixel Watch 3 with Loss of Pulse Detection feature

August 15, 2024

Another product that Google announced at the “Made by Google” event is the newest Pixel Watch 3. The Pixel Watch 3 will now be available on two sizes; 41mm and 45mm size. In addition to its impressive hardware, the Pixel Watch boasts the first-of-its-kind “Loss of Pulse Detection” feature, is the watch’s ability to detect loss of pulse and automatically place a call to emergency services if the wearer is unresponsive to provide potentially life-saving care.

Google even created a 2-min video explaining how the “Loss of Pulse Detection” feature works;

On the hardware side, the Pixel Watch 3 will be powered by Qualcomm SW5100 chipset with Cortex M33 co-processor and running Wear OS 5.0. The displays for both models will feature an AMOLED LTPO (actua) display with DCI-P3 color at 320 ppi with up to 2000 nits (peak brightness) and an always-on responsive display (1–60 Hz). The watch will be protected by Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It also boasts an IP68 rating – water resistant in fresh water to a maximum depth of 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes.

The case is crafted from 100% recycled aluminum. The bands feature fluoroelastomer with a soft-touch coating. It will support Wifi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bbluetooth 5.3 for for the Wifi/Bluetooth model and 4G LTE and UMTS for the cellular model.

The Pixel Watch 3 will have built-in 307 mAh lithium-ion battery with up to 24 hours with always-on display and up to 36 hours with Battery Saver mode turned on. It will have a 2GB RAM and 32GB for internal storage. There will be two versions of the Pixel Watch 3; Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and the LTE model.

You can checkout the product page for the full specs.

Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm and 45mm)

The 41mm Pixel Watch 3 will be available in 4 color combinations;

  • Matte Black Aluminum case / Obsidian Active Band
  • Polished Silver Aluminum case / Porcelain Active Band
  • Champagne Gold Aluminum case / Hazel Active Band
  • Polished Silver Aluminum case / Rose Quartz Active Band

As for the 45mm Pixel Watch 3, there will be three color combinations;

  • Matte Black Aluminum case / Obsidian Active Band
  • Polished Silver Aluminum case / Porcelain Active Band
  • Matte Hazel Aluminum case / Hazel Active Band

The pricing for each model will be $349.99 for the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi version of the 41mm and the LTE version for $449.99, while the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi model of the 45mm will retail for $399.99 and $499.99 for LTE model. The Pixel Watch 3 is now available for preorder at the Google Store, Google Fitbit.com and select retailers worldwide on September 10, 2024.

Moto Watch 40 announced

February 10, 2024

Motorola has announced the latest addition to their smartwatch family, the Moto Watch 40. The Moto Watch 40 follows the design of the Moto Watch 70 that was launched in May 2023. The Moto Watch 40 features a curved 1.57-inch LCD display with more than 85 watch faces. The watch is build using a zinc alloy casing and interchangeable silicone watch strap and is IP67 rated. The Moto Watch 40 will be running Moto Watch OS that supports supports notifications but does not support message replies or on-device calls.

It has a 24/7 heart rate monitor, a SpO2 tracking and, sleep and stress monitoring that is integrated with Google Fit. Moto Watch 40 is powered by a 240mAh battery that the company claims can last up to 10 days on a single full charge, it has fast charging support that can fully charge the watch in just 25 minutes using its two-pin magnetic charger.

Moto Watch 40 will available in two colors; Phantom Black and Rose Gold colors, and will retail for $65 from Motorola’s official website. No word yet for the global release of the Moto Watch 40.

Source: GSM Arena

Apple announces Watch Series 9 (PRODUCT) RED

December 2, 2023

Apple is once again partnering with (RED) to raise awareness and funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS. In line this with this, Apple has release the new Apple Watch Series 9 (PRODUCT) RED, it’s the new Apple Watch Series 9 but everything in RED.

The Apple Watch Series 9 (PRODUCT) RED will include a new palette and solar analog watch faces in red, joining Metropolitan, World Time, Numerals Mono, Gradient, Stripes, and Typograph in a collection of specially customized watch faces celebrating World AIDS Day.

Aside from the portion of the sales of (PRODUCT) RED that goes in goes directly to the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS. Apple also said that the starting December 1 to 4, App Store will donate all proceeds from select, exclusive in-app purchases for three amazing games — MONOPOLY GO!, Gardenscapes, and EA Sports FC Mobile — to the Global Fund, including playful avatars, cool shields, and star soccer players.

Additionally, starting on December 1st until December 8, Apple will donate $1 for every purchase made using Apple Pay on apple.com, through the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store location.

Source: Apple

Huawei launches the 18K Gold Huawei Watch Ultimate Design

October 10, 2023

Huawei just announced its first gold edition smartwatch, the Huawei Watch Ultimate Design. The Huawei Watch Ultimate Design is a premium smartwatch with a sleek design and long battery life. It is powered by the latest Wear OS operating system and features a number of powerful features, including a built-in GPS, heart rate monitor, and sleep tracker.

The Huawei Watch Ultimate Design has a 46mm stainless steel case with a 18K gold and nanocrystal ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal lens. The watch is available in two colors: Gold and black.

The Huawei Watch Ultimate Design has a 1.5 inches LTPO AMOLED color screen with a resolution of 466 × 466 pixels, PPI 311. The display is bright and clear, and it is easy to see in all lighting conditions.

Overall, the Huawei Watch Ultimate Design is a premium smartwatch with a sleek design and long battery life.

  • 14-day maximum battery life
  • 8-day typical battery life
  • 4-day battery life with Always On Display enabled

You can checkout the full specs of the full specs here.

Huawei Watch Ultimate Design is now available for preorder with an SRP of AED 10,999.00 or around SAR 11,232.30. In the Philippines, the Huawei Watch Ultimate Design will retail for ₱159,999.00.

Saudi pricing of the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2

September 18, 2023

If you are in Saudi and want to preorder the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, below are the pricing from the top retailer in the Kingdom.


Apple Watch Series 9
Aluminum
41mm
GPS – SR1,849.00
GPS + Cellular – SR2,249.00

45mm
GPS – SR1,969.00
GPS + Cellular – SR2,379.00

Stainless Steel
41mm (GPS + Cellular)
Rubber Band – SR3,149.00
Stainless steel Band – SR3,349.00

45mm (GPS + Cellular)
Rubber Band – SR3,379.00
Textile Band – SR3,379.00
Stainless steel Band – SR3,579.00


Apple Watch Ultra 2 on ALL BANDS – SR3,599.00

Just like with the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pros, the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 will be available on Sept 22nd.

Philippine Pricing of the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2

September 17, 2023

Here’s the pricing of the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the Philippines;

Apple Watch Series 9

Aluminum
41mm
GPS – ₱26,490.00
GPS + Cellular – ₱32,490.00

45mm
GPS – ₱28,490.00
GPS + Cellular – ₱34,490.00

Stainless Steel
41mm (GPS + Cellular)
Rubber Band – ₱46,990.00
Textile Band – ₱46,990.00
Stainless steeel Band – ₱49,990.00

45mm (GPS + Cellular)
Rubber Band – ₱49,990.00
Textile Band – ₱49,990.00
Stainless steeel Band – ₱52,990.00

Apple Watch Ultra 2 on ALL BANDS – ₱54,990.00

Just like with the new iPhone 15s, availability of the new Apple Watch in the Philippines is yet to be announce.

Apple Watch Ultra 2: A Leap Forward in Smartwatch Technology

September 13, 2023

Apple has once again pushed the boundaries of wearable technology with the introduction of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Unveiled on September 12, 20231, this new iteration of Apple’s most rugged and capable watch brings a host of performance updates and new features, setting a significant environmental milestone.

Powerful New S9 SiP
At the heart of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the powerful new S9 SiP1. This custom Apple silicon delivers system-wide improvements and introduces brand-new features. It includes a new double tap gesture and on-device Siri with the ability to access and log health data privately and securely. The watch also features a new 4-core Neural Engine that can process machine learning tasks up to twice as fast as the original Apple Watch Ultra.

Double Tap Gesture
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 introduces a new double tap gesture, allowing users to easily control the watch using just one hand and without touching the display. Users can tap the index finger and thumb of their watch hand together twice to quickly perform many of the most common actions on the watch. This double tap will also open the Smart Stack from the watch face, and another double tap will scroll through widgets in the stack.

Brightest Display Ever
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 boasts Apple’s brightest display ever, with an upgraded brightness of 3,000 nits. This makes it perfect for anyone who wants our biggest, brightest display, longest battery life, and best GPS of any Apple Watch.

Expanded Altitude Range and Advanced Capabilities
The watch offers an expanded altitude range, on-device Siri, Precision Finding for iPhone, and advanced capabilities for water adventures1. It also runs watchOS 10, which delivers redesigned apps, new cycling experiences, features to help explore the outdoors, and a new watch face — Modular Ultra3.

Battery Life
Despite all these advancements, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 maintains an impressive battery life. It offers a 36-hour battery life with regular use and up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode.

Carbon Neutral Options
In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, customers can now choose a carbon neutral option for any Apple Watch model. This represents a significant milestone toward Apple’s plan to be carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle by 20301.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is available for order today, with availability beginning Friday, September 22. It is priced at $799, making it both an impressive piece of technology and a statement of style.

Apple announces the new Apple Watch Series 9

September 13, 2023

Together with the new iPhone 15s, Apple also announced the new Apple Watch Series 9. The new watch features a number of improvements over its predecessor, including a brighter display, a faster processor, and a new double-tap gesture.


Faster Processor
The Apple Watch Series 9 is powered by the new S9 SiP, the new dual-core CPU has 5.6 billion transistors — 60% more than the S8 chip. Apple Watch Series 9 also has a new 4-core Neural Engine that can process machine learning tasks up to twice as fast, when compared with Apple Watch Series 8. The power efficiency of the S9 SiP allows Apple Watch Series 9 to maintain all-day 18-hour battery life.

Double-tap gesture
The Apple Watch Series 9 has a new double-tap gesture that allows you to control the watch without touching the display. Users can tap the index finger and thumb of their watch hand together twice to quickly and conveniently perform many of the most common actions on Apple Watch Series 9.


Brighter display
The Apple Watch Series 9 has a brighter display, it display up to 2000 nits — double that of Series 8. This will make it easier to see the watch in bright sunlight. With the new S9 SiP, the display is also more energy-efficient, so it will last longer on a single charge.

Notable features;

  • Always-on altimeter that measures elevation changes throughout the day
  • New fall detection feature that can automatically call emergency services if you fall
  • New ECG app that can detect atrial fibrillation
  • New blood oxygen app that can measure your blood oxygen levels

Apple Watch Series 9 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes in starlight, midnight, silver, (PRODUCT)RED, and a new pink aluminum case, as well as stainless steel in gold, silver, and graphite cases. The Apple Watch Series 9 is priced at $399. The watch will be available for pre-order on September 15 and will start shipping on September 22.

Xiaomi Mi Watch with heart rate and blood oxygen monitor

October 1, 2020

Xiaomi also announced the Mi Watch, 1.39-inch smartwatch with AMOLED round display that features a sleep tracking, heart rate and blood oxygen monitor.

Supports 117 different kinds of exercises with more than 100 watch face and 6 watch bands.

It will be available in Europe for €99.