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New chips from Qualcomm to bring more power to smartphones, smartwatches
March 27, 2016
Look at the inside of any smartwatch, whether running Android Wear or any alternative OS, and you will surely find one of the SnapDragon 400 series chips from Qualcomm powering the operation. The chip manufacturer’s strong hold on the processor segment of wearables is pretty thorough and is expected to stay that way with the announcement of Qualcomm’s new chip – the Snapdragon Wear 2100. The biggest change with the new chip is how much smaller it is compared to its predecessor. Accordin...
Apple Watch (2016) to Enter Mass Production in Q2
February 20, 2016
A new report has surfaced that the second generation of Apple Watch will enter into mass production in the second quarter of this year. According to DigiTime, only Quanta will be allowed to make the Apple watch. Quanta is the company that manufactured the first generation of Apple Watch. DigiTime site the report from the upstream supply chain and since Apple feels it might not enjoy quite the same result as it has enjoyed with the first generation wearable – which did strongly well in the la...
New Android Wear update brings support for speakers, new gestures
February 20, 2016
If you are among those who have been agitating for a new software update, there is good news for you. Whether you are just about to purchase your new Android Wear or already have one and itching to get better features, the latest update from Google should console you. Google has announced a new software updates for all smartwatches on the Android Wear platform. It has been reported that in the next few weeks, the update will reach all the devices that are compatible with the update. As for w...
MWC 2016: what to expect from the world’s biggest mobile tech show
February 20, 2016
There are only three major events worth anticipating when it comes to big mobile tech announcements – the IFA in Berlin, the CES in Las Vegas, and the MWC in Barcelona. In trade show calendar, the CES will be held before the MWC. And it is from the MWC (Mobile World Congress) event that we will see the announcement of new devices. What should you be expecting from the MWC 2016? Before we reveal some of the mobile tech announcement in Mobile World Congress 2016, let’s treat the question: w...
Smartwatch showdown: Huawei watch vs Moto 360 (2nd Generation)
January 27, 2016
Huawei vs Moto 360 (2nd Generation) It was in mid-2014 that the first few Android smart-watches were released. However, they looked more like more tiny screens strapped to your wrist then. These smart-watches have improved significantly over time. In this article, we are going to look at two of the best looking Android watches, the Moto 360 2nd generation and the Huawei smart wear. Design Both watches have 42mm screen and are both round. As you probably know, the first thing you have to ...