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Hands-on Review: Apple Watch series 5 (Cellular)

Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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No more attaching the phone to your bicep on runs, no more holding the phone on the dance floor because your skinny jeans are too skinny.
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Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters

Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.
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Cellular Apple Watch Series 5 available from Spark today

Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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For $12.99 a month, the One Number Wearable Plan lets users share their primary plan’s minutes and texts and get unlimited data on the watch through an e-sim.
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Hands-on Review: One month with the Apple Watch Series 5

Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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After a month with the Apple Watch Series 5, our in-depth review reveals it as the ultimate gadget for Apple enthusiasts, but is it worth the upgrade?.
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Hands-on Review: Fitbit Versa 2 upgrades battery life, display, and adds Alexa

Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
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We look at whether it holds up as the all-day companion for the modern tech-savvy consumer – and that’s a space it does really well in.
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Apple brings always-on display to the Watch Series 5

Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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Both Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) and (GPS + Cellular) models will be available in stores beginning Friday, 20 September.
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Concerns around smart device privacy continues to grow

Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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A rising 41% of Australians worry smart devices listen in on them, while 28% report unwanted virtual assistant interactions, demanding better privacy laws.
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Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service

Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch with Amazon Alexa integration, Spotify control, and advanced sleep features, alongside a new subscription service.
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Fossil's smartwatches will let iPhone users make calls

Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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Smartwatch maker Fossil Group might just be trying to edge out Apple’s massive investment in smartwatches like the Apple Watch.
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IDC: Earwear and watches driving wearables market

Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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Smartwatches and ear-worn devices will account for more than 70% of the 200 million wearables shipped by 2023.
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A detailed look at the global wearables market

Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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ResearchAndMarkets.com released a new report, providing a comprehensive examination of the state of the wearables market for the next five years.
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IDC: Earwear and watches expected to drive wearables market

Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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Ear-worn devices and smartwatches are set to dominate the wearables market, which is forecast to reach 302.3 million units by 2023, according to IDC.
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In brief: A look at Samsung's latest gadgets

Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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Samsung has been busy releasing a bunch of products including smartphones, watches and tablets – here are the latest gadgets you should watch out for.
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watchOS 6 preview brings Watch-only apps, new faces, and features

Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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Apple has unveiled watchOS 6, offering new health and fitness tools, dynamic watch faces, and access to the App Store on Apple Watch.
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Hands-on Review: Is the Apple Watch 4 worth the price?

Thu, 23rd May 2019
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Apple’s flagship wearable device, the Apple Watch, is generally touted as the gold standard for what wearables should be able to achieve today.
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Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Versa Lite

Mon, 22nd Apr 2019
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At first glance, the Versa and the Versa Lite look exactly the same. For someone who is not a Versa user, the two can be easily mistaken.
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Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch GT

Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Watch GT. It’s converted me from being anti-smartwatch to someone who’s genuinely considering buying one.
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Hands-on Review: Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 3 and the Amazfit Bip

Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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Xiaomi impresses with its solid Mi Mix 3 smartphone and the budget-friendly Amazfit Bip smartwatch, showcasing innovation and value in the tech sector.
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European Commission urges recall of children's smartwatch

Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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The European Commission has demanded a recall of the Enox Safe-KID-One children's smartwatch, citing severe security flaws that could endanger users.
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Wearables market flourishing - fuelled by smartwatches

Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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A market that has stuttered in the past now has a bright forecast as adoption of wearable technology continues to thrive.