Tag: Wearables
What You Can Do On A Smartwatch In 2021
Smartwatches, such as the Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch, are becoming increasingly popular. But what exactly can you do with a smartwatch? What kinds of smartwatches are there? If you find yourself asking these questions, read on! Smartwatch Features Smartwatches have countless features, and to list them all would be next to impossible. Instead,…
Wearable technology key driver in growth of mobile health, says GlobalData
The seamless integration of wearable devices and healthcare apps is enabling a world where people can monitor their own health using their mobile phones, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that the markets for various wearable products such as smartwatches, smart glasses and fitness trackers are growing at a faster pace…
Wrist wearables market to grow 20% in 2021, claims study
The global pandemic has made more people aware of their health, fitness and well-being, and the smart wearables market is reaping the rewards, according to the latest report by technology analyst firm CCS Insight. It recently published a market forecast that predicts shipments of wrist-worn wearables will hit 232 million units in 2021, a growth…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Apple agrees to App Store concessions
Independent developers will be allowed to tell iPhone users about ways of avoiding the “Apple Tax” on their apps for the first time, as part of an out-of-court settlement concluding a class-action lawsuit against the company. The agreement, which is accompanied by a $100m payout from Apple to be distributed among App Store developers who…
How Can Smartwatches Take the Next Step Towards Becoming Mainstream?
Smartwatches are growing in popularity every year, but they are still nowhere near to being essential. While there are more than six billion smartphone subscriptions worldwide, there are just over 1 billion people using wearables – with smartwatches making up a small percentage of this figure. It seems that developers of these devices need to…
One Plus 9 series revealed: here’s what the experts say
Following weeeks of teasers, OnePlus finally took the wraps off the OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and the OnePlus 9R today. The OnePlus 9 Pro is the hero device of the trio, sporting ultra-premium hardware (and an ultra-premium price tag to boot). Featuring a large 6.7-inch AMOLED display that runs at Quad HD+ resolution…
Wearable sales to increase 24% in 2021
Demand for wearables (including smartwatches and fitness trackers) remained robust during the pandemic and will grow by 24% to 239 million units worldwide in 2021, according to market analyst company CCS Insight. CCS Insight's report indicates an impressive 22% growth in unit sales for smartwatches and fitness trackers in 2020, with 193 million units sold,…
Could Nudge smart wristband prevent COVID-19 spread?
A British company has launched a wristband that trains people to stop touching their face, a common transmission route for COVID-19. The Nudge wristband uses behavioural science and artificial intelligence to psychologically ‘nudge’ the wearer. Its developers say the band helps minimise wearers’ risk of catching infectious diseases and can also help many of the…
Hublot announces Big Bang E UEFA Champions League
On the day of the draw for world football’s most prestigious club competition, Hublot announces a limited-edition version of the Big Bang e connected watch and a Hublot Loves Football UEFA Champions League app. The new watch is based on the Hublot Big Bang e connected watch launched earlier this year, with a…
Withings ScanWatch monitors COVID-19 symptoms
After gaining approval for medical use, Withings has announced the European availability of its ScanWatch to the general public - a device that can measure low blood oxygen levels present during COVID-19 and other illnesses. Developed by cardiologists and sleep experts, it is believed to be the world's first clinically validated hybrid smartwatch to detect…
