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Oh look, the Huawei Watch has a speaker, hinting at future Android Wear functionality

Oh look, the Huawei Watch has a speaker, hinting at future Android Wear functionality

The hidden timepiece component doesn’t do anything at the moment, but if Google allows it, it might make itself heard before long. So far, the only reasonable explanation we could think of for the ridiculous Apple Watch-matching price policy of the Huawei Watch was aristocratic looks. T...

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Smartwatches in general, Android Wear in particular tipped to grow through 2019

Smartwatches in general, Android Wear in particular tipped to grow through 2019

According to IDC forecasts, Apple Watches should retain their dominance over the next four years, but Androids will experience “market-beating” growth, as basic activity trackers are expected to slowly lose steam. Never an exact science when it comes to rapidly shifting branches of the tech lan...

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New Moto 360 'collection' includes two sizes, three models, more battery life

New Moto 360 'collection' includes two sizes, three models, more battery life

Clearly aimed at fashion enthusiasts, as well as fitness nuts, the second-gen Moto 360 smartwatch costs $300 and up with countless customization options. Pictured out in the wild, rendered for the press, detailed in numerous leaks these past few weeks, and rumored to go official on September 8...

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Asus fully details, dates and prices ZenWatch 2 in two sizes

Asus fully details, dates and prices ZenWatch 2 in two sizes

First unveiled at Computex in June, the Android Wear timepiece is headed for Europe in October starting at the rough equivalent of $170 (€149). As predicted and essentially confirmed in a series of teaser images and videos broadcasted online by Asus, the Taiwanese device manufacturer is looking ...

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Huawei Watch pre-order prices start at $350 stateside, iOS support in tow (?!)

Huawei Watch pre-order prices start at $350 stateside, iOS support in tow (?!)

One of the priciest Android Wear timepieces yet will apparently be dispatched on September 2, but Amazon bizarrely lists iOS 8.2 and up compatibility as a key selling point. When your name is Huawei, your success chiefly associated with Asian markets, your American reputation still tainted by a...

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Asus ZenWatch 2 variants (almost) fully detailed by the FCC

Asus ZenWatch 2 variants (almost) fully detailed by the FCC

Previewed at Computex in June in 18 and 22mm sizes, the sequel to the surprisingly well-received ZenWatch holds very few surprises ahead of its IFA Berlin reintroduction next month. The battle is on for the title of strongest Android-powered Apple Watch contender this fall, as Motorola, LG and...

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Fossil finally shows off its circular, Intel-powered Android Wear smartwatch

Fossil finally shows off its circular, Intel-powered Android Wear smartwatch

Apparently due for a commercial release in time for the holidays, the Moto 360 copycat remains shrouded in mystery as far as internals go. With around 13,000 employees (and growing), a strong presence in 400 retail stores worldwide and 4,000 wholesale locations, as well as net sales of $3.5...

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LG Watch Urbane available for $240 ($110 off) if you jump through some hoops

LG Watch Urbane available for $240 ($110 off) if you jump through some hoops

Newegg offers a trio of discounts on arguably the handsomest Android Wear device in the world, which you can combine for a total of $100+ savings. Perhaps the clearest sign yet LG is indeed working on a high-res Watch Urbane follow-up sees the OG’s price reduced at Amazon and Newegg. Of course, ...

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