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Introduction The smartphone world was turned upside down with the introduction of the original iPhone. In just a matter of a couple of hours, it undoubtedly pushed things forward into new heights that hadn’t been obtained before – seemingly putting all other smartphones before it in the dust; outdating them in the process. the Apple Watch, the company’s ambitious take on the modern smartwatch, which has yet to see a champion that rises above all others. Indeed, we can mention a few models from the Android Wear camp that have piqued our interest, but for the most part, there’s still not a single, dominant one that can transform the smartwatch’s reputation from a want, to a necessity. Can the Watch achieve that? Knowing Apple’s track record, we’re confident that it’s plausible, but at the end of the day, it’ll need to prove to all of us that it can. Package contains:  Apple Watch Wall charger Black sports band Magnetic conductive charging disc User's guide De...

Motorola today slashed the price for its Moto 360 in India. The smartwatch will be available for Rs 5,000 less than the original price on Flipkart till stocks last. Originally priced at Rs 17,999, the leather variants will now be available for Rs  12,999 and the metal variant, which was priced at Rs 19,999 will be available for Rs 14,999 exclusively on Flipkart. Launched in September 2014, the Moto 360 sports a 1.56-inch backlit display and comes with a 320 x 290 resolution that goes up to 205ppi. It also gets a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3.  At the core of the wearable, it is powered by the TI OMAP 3 processor coupled with 512MB RAM. It also gets 4GB internal memory. For tracking activities, it is fitted with a pedometer and optical heart rate monitor (PPG). The IP67-certified Moto 360 is water-resistant and also supports wireless charging. The support for voice control makes it easy to get things done, even when yo...

Today, April 24, is the official launch of the long awaited Apple Watch. As we  reported  yesterday the Watch will be sold exclusively online until Apple can meet the demand. Indeed Apple Watch is only available for purchase online as of today, but it is on backorder. Fortunately, the Apple Watch is available for testing and exploring at Apple Store Retail, so at least you can see it live before making a decision. Apple also included a detailed sizing guide for those of you who can't go to an Apple Retail Store. You can learn more about the Apple Watch editions at the official Apple Store page. If you want one, you should hurry up as the shipping may soon change to July or August. Hopefully Apple won’t introduce a successor this September.

The Apple Watch is here! Kind of. Pre-orders are now open online, which is honestly not as exciting as waiting in line for days in anticipation of the next big thing. However, the actual watches will take weeks, and for most people more than a month to arrive, as shipping times are surprisingly long. Apple Watch Sport ships in June (!) Apple Watch (stainless steel) shipping times are four to six weeks Apple Watch Edition shipping times vary between models from July to August (!!) Hey, but if you want to order a band without the watch it will arrive quicker: it only takes 2 to 4 weeks for most bands to ship. Some ship in May (classic buckle), and others are simply not available yet (modern buckle). You can pre-order an  Apple Watch at the Apple Store here  (external link)

Sony's SmartWatch series has been steadily improving from the ugly first generation and the third is certainly the best looking to date. The new wearable comes in two main configurations. The first is the sporty edition which comes with a black or luminous green rubber strap (other straps can be bought separately) which doesn't feel cheap and is comfortable to wear on your wrist. The strap is easily adjustable but despite its sporty looks, I found playing football with it was not a good idea as it continually came loose. The second is the steel version which comes with a link system which looks much more like a traditional watch. It is obviously slightly heavier but nonetheless still comparatively lightweight. You will need to take the steel version to a jewellers however, as there is no tool included to easily add or remove the links to make it fit comfortably. Sony has ported its ability to waterproof electronics from its Xperia smartphones and tablets to the Smart...

Alcatel made a lot of announcements this past January at CES in Las Vegas. It has significantly increased its marketing to bring more exposure to the brand across the United States. It has also started selling unlocked device directly ONE TOUCH idol l X+  and the ONE TOUCH idol 2s , each well under $300 free-and-clear. More than a dozen unlocked and carrier branded devices are available now through Alcatel's direct sales site. Another big push Alcatel is making involves wearables too. The company announced the ONE TOUCH WATCH at CES . This nifty little gadget is a no nonsense wearable that will work with an iPhone or Android smartphone, and in addition to providing 3-to-5 days of battery life, it also comes in at just $149. While the ONETOUCH Watch brings a traditional form factor for a watch, it also houses the necessary features to provide the wearer with a supplement to his or her smartphone, rather than be an outright replacement. The interface is strai...

       With the announcements of the Apple Watch, the Huawei Watch and the new LG Watch Urbane there’s some excellent watches coming to market this year and competition is about to get super fierce. Right now however, the new devices from the likes of Pebble and Huawei aren’t available for purchase just yet. We put these lists together with devices that you can go out and purchase right now, so until those devices hit shelves, they won’t be listed here. For now though, here’s a look at the Top 10 Smartwatches that are available right now. 10. Pebble The Pebble has come a long way since its inception, and it’s now available for just $99.99 along with some much improved software with nifty fitness tracking from Misfit and more. Having said that, it’s also getting a little long in the tooth, and the new Pebble Time has made that apparent. For now though, the Pebble is a smartwatch with some excellent battery life and a simplistic approach to notifications a...