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Samsung re-releases its internet web browser for Wear OS smartwatches

Last week, the tech giant's web browser disappeared from the Play Store, leaving people with no option to install a reputed web browser on their smartwatch, reports SamMobile

Fire-Boltt eyes 5 times business growth in FY23, to scale up smartwatches

Wearable and audio devices maker Fire-Boltt expects around five times growth in business to Rs 2,400 crore this fiscal with its plans to enhance brand loyalty of customers and offer specialised features for sports, fitness and healthcare, a top official of the company said. Fire-Boltt Founder and CEO Arnav Kishore told PTI that the company will start making all smartwatches in India in the next three months and expects to increase its market share in the category to 50 per cent in the next 12-18 months. The company is eyeing the smartphone user base in India, projected to reach 100 crore in a few years, from where it expects high level of traction for smartwatches. "We are aggressively focusing on the marketing campaigns in order to increase brand loyalty. In terms of revenue, we clocked around Rs 500 crore last fiscal year. Till September 2022, we have clocked around Rs 1,200 crore and expect close to Rs 2,400 crore (this fiscal)," Kishore told PTI. According to Counterpoint ...

Zepp Health unveils Amazfit Falcon smartwatch, pre-order starts from Dec 1

Priced at Rs 44,999, the Amazfit Falcon smartwatch will be available for purchase from December 3

Michael Kors launches Qualcomm 4100+ chip-powered Camile Gen 6 smartwatch

Michael Kors Camile Gen 6 starts at Rs 22,995. The smartwatch is available for purchase on select online and offline retail stores

OnePlus Monitor X 27, Monitor E 24 set to launch in India on December 12

The OnePlus Monitor X 27 will come in 27-inch screen size and the OnePlus Monitor E 24 in 24-inch screen size

Type-C charging port for all devices: Stakeholders agree to phased rollout

Stakeholders have agreed to a phased roll-out of a uniform charging port for effective implementation and easy adoption so that the same can be applied by the industry and adopted by consumers

India wearables mkt grows 56.4% YoY; 37.2 mn units shipped in Q3FY22: IDC

Smartwatches remained the fastest-growing category, recording 178 per cent YoY growth while earwear accounted for 67.3 per cent of the overall wearables category

Realme's Dizo launches Watch D Plus smartwatch at Rs 1,999: Specs and more

Priced at Rs 1,999, the Dizo Watch D Plus will be available online on the e-commerce platform Flipkart from November 15

Pixel Watch not suffering from screen burn-in, it's image retention: Google

Tech giant Google said the Pixel Watch does not suffer from screen burn-in and it is just image retention

Garmin Venu Sq 2 smartwatches with built-in GPS unveiled: Know price, specs

The Venu Sq 2 and Venu Sq 2 Music Edition are priced at Rs 27,990 and Rs 33,490, respectively. The watches will be available across online and offline platforms from October 28

Fossil to roll out Wear OS 3 update on Gen 6 Wellness Edition smartwatches

Watchmaker brand Fossil announced on Monday that it will begin rolling out Wear OS 3 to its Gen 6 wellness edition smartwatches, which will offer improved wellness features and a streamlined design

Apple Watch Series 8 review: Iterative upgrade with temperature sensor

Apple Watch Series 8 is more of a seasonal refresh than a proper upgrade from the last gen model. Yet, it makes a good buy for older generation Watch Series users planning to upgrade

Fifth beta of watchOS 9.1 released by Apple for developer testing

Testers should instead use secondary or non-essential hardware and make sure they have sufficient backups of their important data at all times

Pixel 7 series to Pixel Watch, everything Google unveiled at hardware event

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are priced at Rs 59,999 and Rs 84,999, respectively. Both devices will be available for purchase in India from October 13

Highlights: Google unveils Pixel 7 series, Pixel Watch, Pixel Tablet & more

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones will be available for pre-order in India, along with the rest of the world, from 08:15 pm on e-commerce platform Flipkart

Google's Fitbit Versa 2 users experience glitches after software update

The major issue reported by users of the Fitbit Versa 2 is that its touchscreen is no longer functional

Google Pixel 7 series pre-order, with launch offers, begins from October 6

On the Pixel 7 series pre-orders, Google is offering the Pixel Buds A-Series and Fitbit Inspire2 at a discounted price of Rs 5,999 and Rs 4,999, respectively

OnePlus debuts Nord Watch at Rs 4,999: Specifications, features, and more

Priced at Rs 4,999, the OnePlus Nord Watch is available on OnePlus online store, OnePlus store app, select OnePlus stores, and Amazon India

Realme DIZO partners OEL to make smartwatches, audio wearables in India

Smart devices maker Realme DIZO has partnered with electronic manufacturing services company Optiemus Electronics Limited to manufacture smartwatches and audio wearables in India. DIZO is a global technology brand and already has its presence in several other countries. However, India is the most important market for the brand, the company said in a statement. "We have been talking about local manufacturing since the beginning and today, this dream is realised too and we are very excited about the future. Our alliance with Optiemus Electronics Limited (OEL) only supports our commitment towards India and Indian consumers. "We are positive that through this partnership, we will be able to bridge the gap of making more futuristic AIoT (Artificial intelligence of things) and lifestyle products for the growing consumer needs," DIZO India CEO Abhilash Panda said. The brand has already started manufacturing some of its products, including DIZO Watch D, here in India and will eventually mo

Apple launch event 2022: From iPhone 14 to AirPods Pro 2, what to expect

Apple Launch Event 2022: Apple will be introducing iPhone 14 series smartphones, AirPods Pro 2 and Apple Watch Series 8. Read more to know everything about the "Far Out" event