Omate has a smartwatch that runs Lollipop and makes phone calls
Let’s face it: deep down we probably all have wanted a smartwatch made by wearables company Omate that runs Android 5.1. Okay, that’s an overstatement. But there are at least a few folks out there that fit this bill and they’ll likely be pretty pleased about the news that the new call-capable TrueSmart+ is Lollipop flavored. The company took to Facebook to announce that both the TS+ and its slightly cheaper sibling will hit sometime either late October or in November for $169 and $149, respectively. Oddly enough, the pricier model doesn’t have a built-in camera like its predecessor but Omate says it has a TSi model with one.
What the TS+ does pack, however, is fancy rubber straps that do double duty concealing WiFi, 2G and 3G antennas and a Micro-SIM holder that’s apparently pretty similar to that of an iPhone. Oh, and that 1.54-inch screen’s been upgraded to 320×320 resolution , while the Android 4.4-powered TSi rocks a 240×240 display of the same size. Preorders open September 22nd and that window closes on Halloween.
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New Omate TrueSmart+ smartwatch attempts to be it all
Omate just silently unveiled its new TrueSmart+ smartwatch. Similar to its predecessor, the TrueSmart smartwatch, it runs a full version of Android 5.1. It may seem like a long shot, but Omate aims to replace your smartphone with this one.
The Omate TrueSmart+ smartwatch features a rectangular display measuring 1.54-inches. It has a resolution of 320 x 320 which has become the standard for most modern day smartwatches. It’s powered by a dual-core MediaTek MT6572M processor with a full GB of RAM backing it. Omate decided to include 8GB of internal storage doubling the 4GB of space found on the majority of smartwatches. A beefy 600mAh is included and sensors such as WiFi, GPS and more have not been left out. You’ll get all the fitness sensors found in current day smartwatches in addition to a MicroSIM slot for cellular connectivity. The device runs Android 5.1 with the company’s OUI 3.0 on top of it. Owners can download apps through Omate’s app store included on the device.
Pre-order registrations are live at the source link for only $169. The device will begin shipping in early November.
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Omate’s new TrueSmart+ is a standalone wearable that runs Android 5.1 Lollipop
Omate probably isn’t the first brand you think of when talking about wearables, but the company’s TrueSmart smartwatch has seen some pretty big success over the years. The company is now planning on releasing a followup to the TrueSmart, which will bring some much-needed improvements to the wearable.
The Omate TrueSmart+ doesn’t run Android Wear, rather a full version of Android 5.1 Lollipop with Omate’s OUI 3.0 software overlay. Omate says you’ll be able to run full versions of Android apps on the watch. As for the hardware, the TrueSmart+ features a 1.54-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 320, a 1GHz MediaTek MT6572M processor with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of on-board storage and a 700mAh battery. There’s also a Bosch BHI160 sensor present on the device that should provide very low power consumption, especially when it comes to always-on applications like fitness tracking and step counting.
Part of the draw to the TrueSmart+ is its ability to be used as a standalone watch. It can use any Micro SIM card that’s compatible with a GSM network. This means you’ll also be able to accept phone calls, reply to text messages and more without being connected to your smartphone. The rubber straps on the watch house the device’s Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G and GPS antennas. According to our sources close to the matter, the TrueSmart+ also comes with an improved Ocharger that’s compatible with both the TrueSmart+ and original TrueSmart.
Omate is also launching another smartwatch called the TrueSmart-i, which will feature a 1.54-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 240, a built-in 5MP camera that’s capable of recording 720p video, and Android 4.4 KitKat.
You can pre-order both of these watches from Omate’s website from September 22nd to October 31st. The TrueSmart+ will be available for $169 and will ship in November, while the TrueSmart-i will cost $149 and will ship this October. We’re expecting to hear an official announcement from Omate sometime this week, so we’ll be sure to let you know if more information surfaces in the coming days.
Motorola Moto 360 (2nd Gen.) unboxing and initial setup
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Motorola just recently took the wraps off its second-generation Moto 360 at IFA 2015, and we already got the chance to go hands-on with the wearable. Our review unit has landed on our doorstep, and we’re not planning on wasting any time getting this device set up. We’ll of course bring you a full review in relatively short order, but for now, here’s our unboxing of the Motorola Moto 360 (2nd Gen.).
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Unboxing
Motorola is yet again sticking with the cylindrical packaging for the Moto 360, but this time the device comes in a clear plastic case, giving you a good look at your new wearable. After taking off the tape and removing the top portion of the packaging, the Moto 360 is shown off in all its glory.
It’s easy to see that the second-generation Moto 360 is much more premium than last year’s iteration, thanks to its metallic case and new lugs. The device itself is very easy to remove from the packaging. Underneath the Moto 360 you’ll find some standard documentation, the wireless charging dock and a MicroUSB cable. It should be noted that the charger that came with last year’s Moto 360 isn’t compatible with this year’s device, which is unfortunate. Overall, though, we’re still really happy with the design of the charging cradle. Not only is this the easiest way to charge any smartwatch out there, the charger also allows the Moto 360 to act as a little bedside clock when it charges.
Oddly enough, the MicroUSB cable that comes in the box can’t be removed from the plug adapter, which is definitely an odd move. It could be more cost effective for Motorola to manufacturer the charging docks this way, but we aren’t entirely sure. The wireless charger still uses MicroUSB, though, so you should be able to use any other charging cord that you wish.
Initial setup
The setup process is actually pretty easy. We didn’t really run into many issues when pairing the Moto 360 with our Samsung Galaxy Note 3. It did take a little while to sync applications from the phone to the watch, so you’ll want to be patient when it comes to this step.
After the pairing process was complete, we took a look around the Moto 360’s hardware. The heart rate sensor is still present on this year’s device, and so is the premium-feeling Horween leather watch strap. This time around you can customize the Moto 360 via Moto Maker, which makes it easy to mix and match straps and different colored casings to suit your needs.
Motorola has also made available a 42mm option, which is a bit smaller than our 46mm variant. The 42mm model is better suited for those with smaller wrists, and there’s even a “women’s edition” Moto 360 which also comes in at 42mm. Other than the size difference, the “women’s line” is simply used to designate different styles of watch straps.
All versions of the Moto 360 (2nd Gen.) come with a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of on-board storage. The 46mm variant comes with a 1.56-inch LCD display with 360 x 330 resolution, while the 42mm versions come with a 1.37-inch LCD display with 360 x 325 resolution. Both sizes come with Gorilla Glass 3.
The big differences between the two generations of the Moto 360 come in the form of hardware, with the second-gen model sporting a power button that sits at the 2 o’clock position, rather than the 3 o’clock position. The new Moto 360 also comes with some redesigned lugs which will make changing out watch straps much easier.
Now looking to software, the Moto 360 isn’t much different from any other Android Wear watch on the market. You’ll still need to rely heavily on swiping between cards and menus. There are a good amount of custom watch faces, though, which can be customized through the Motorola Connect app on your phone. With the Connect app, you can change the colors of Motorola’s pre-installed watch faces, and even add/remove the date from each one if you choose.
So, there you have it – our unboxing and first impressions of the Moto 360 (2nd Gen.)! Motorola made some big improvements to the smartwatch this time around, and we’re excited to see how these changes play out as we spend more time with it. We’ll of course bring you a full review in the coming weeks, but for now, feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions and/or thoughts.
Let’s take a first look at the Huawei Watch
Earlier today, a package arrived. Within this package, there was another box. Within this box, held the newly-announced Huawei Watch. Now we aren’t here to give everyone a full review, since we just got our hands on it, but we figured it would be nice to share the fun with everyone. 
Huawei has really focused on design when it comes to their new smartwatch. While the watch itself is gorgeous, the packaging itself, is just as beautiful. Normally, you see manufacturers skimp out on the packaging because the real beauty is within, but it’s obvious that Huawei wanted to make the entire unboxing experience as gorgeous as the watch.
Included within the box is the Huawei Watch, wall-charger, wireless charging hub, and the instruction manual. But as for the box itself, the outer portion is just cardboard with the logo, name, and a label with Android Wear on it. The inner box, which houses the Huawei Watch holds the rest of the goodies, and is made out of a leather material to give the whole experience a premium-feel.
Keep your eyes peeled for more coverage on the Huawei Watch, as well as the upcoming review. In the mean time, drop us a line and let us know what you would like to know about this device, or what you would like to see covered in the review.
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Samsung Gear S2 coming to Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and US Cellular on October 2
Samsung just recently launched its new Tizen-powered smartwatch, the Gear S2, at IFA 2015 in Berlin. Even though various retail stores have already opened up pre-orders, until now, Samsung has been doing a great job at keeping us in the dark about the watch’s availability. At the trade show, Samsung told us that the Gear S2 would be available for purchase from its website and other retailers sometime in October, though the exact date has yet to be officially announced.
The Gear S2 won’t be available on Sprint at launch
According to an SEA Training video, which is associated with Samsung Electronics America, we now have a little more information regarding the watch’s U.S. release date. Around the one hour and fifty-five minute mark in the video, the speaker explains that the Bluetooth-only version of the Gear S2 will come to Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular stores in the United States on Friday, October 2nd. He adds that Sprint will not carry the Gear S2 at launch, though he doesn’t specify whether or not the carrier has plans to sell the smartwatch in the future. Sprint has yet to comment on the Gear S2’s availability.
The 3G variant of the device is launching in the U.S. on Friday, November 6th, though no carrier information was given. Both Verizon and T-Mobile have previously announced plans to carry the 3G version, so we expect these two carriers will be among the first to get the device on the 6th of November.
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Pricing information has yet to be announced, but we’ll let you know as soon as we learn more.
Perhaps the biggest news regarding the Gear S2 is that it will be compatible with other Android devices, unlike other Gear smartwatches in the past. Although there might be a slight hiccup in software and apps here and there when connecting to other Android devices, we’re sure fans of the new wearable will be quite happy with this news. As for other specifications, the Gear S2 features a 1.2-inch circular display with a resolution of 360 x 360, and it’s powered by a dual-core 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and comes with 4GB of built-in storage. There’s also NFC on this device, which will enable users to purchase goods from stores around the world using Samsung Pay.
Now that it’s been some time since the official announcement, do you think you’ll purchase the Gear S2 on launch day, or are you more interested in some of the new Android Wear watches? Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Moto 360 value version scrapped at last minute
Motorola, as we expected this last week, announced two versions of its new Moto 360 smartwatch.
Now, new information has been brought to light that the company had actually planned to release three versions of the smartwatch, but they cancelled those plans at the very last minute.
The third edition of the 360 was supposed to be a low-cost version of the watch aimed at either younger kids, or for people who want a smartwatch, but didn’t want to pay the somewhat higher price of the new Moto 360.
This model had been equipped with a lower quality band, cheaper design, and a different location of the action button. The value version would’ve likely had a price between $200-$300.
For those who are curious about the design, an image is available below.
This, I’m certain, will leave a lot of questions as to why the third version was scrapped. Why didn’t they either go ahead and announce the lower price model or just let the original model continue to be sold? The price of the first generation Moto 360 was already lower than the value model, so why not continue to sell it?
What do you think? Leave a comment below.
Source: Talk Android
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Samsung using new free-form battery technology for the Gear S2
Samsung’s Gear S2 smartwatch is a bit smaller than the original Gear S, and it has a completely round design. Aesthetically, it looks fantastic, but typically small, unusually shaped electronics also have batteries that are way too small.
The good news, though, is that Samsung is using extremely new free-form battery technology for the battery in the Gear S2 that was critical to actually producing the device. Samsung’s SDI tech allowed the manufacturer to cram in a 250 mAh battery inside the Gear S2, since the battery can be manipulated to fit the limited space inside the watch much better than traditional batteries.
If a normal, squared battery like we’re used to seeing was used in the Gear S2, we’d likely be seeing a 200 mAh battery in the watch. That’s a 25% swing in favor of Samsung’s new technology, and even though the battery is still kind of small (it’s a watch, after all) the implications of that for bigger devices is huge.
The Gear S2 marks the first device to market with the free-form battery technology, but I’d bet we can expect Samsung to take full advantage of being able to cram as much battery into all of their high-end devices going forward.
source: Business Korea
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Samsung Gear S2 pricing and release date info
Just last week, Samsung officially unveiled its long awaited Gear S2 smartwatches at IFA 2015 in Berlin. The Gear S2, Gear S2 Classic and Gear S2 3G all feature round displays and run Samsung’s Tizen watch interface. The smartwatches will make their way to many countries around the world starting next month.
Here are Samsung’s plans for pricing and availability for the upcoming family of Gear S2 smartwatches:
Samsung Gear S2
Pricing: €379 which translates to about $400 USD
Release date: Mid October
Samsung Gear S2 with 3G connectivity
Pricing: N/A
Release date: November-December, following the launch of the Gear S2
Samsung Gear S2 Classic
Pricing: €449 or approx. $500 USD
Release date: Mid October
We are expecting all three models to hit the shelves before the holiday season. Here are some the compatible devices. Which one are you getting?
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Motorola decided to scrap its plans to launch a value priced version of the Moto 360 smartwatch last minute
This past week Motorola announced 2 versions of its new Moto 360 smartwatch. It turns out the company had actually planned to release 3 versions of the smartwatch but had changed its mind last minute.
The third version of the Moto 360 was supposed to be a value priced version of the smartwatch. This was going to be aimed at people who didn’t want to spend loads of money on a smartwatch yet.
The value priced edition would have included a slightly different build.Including a cheaper design, bands of less quality and a different position for the power button. The smartwatch would have most likely been priced between $250-$300. We have no suspicions as to why Motorola decided to cancel the watch but some pictures popped up on what the design looked like.
Source: EyeOnMobility
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