Gadget Collection: Apple’s smart watch & Citizen & Withings Steel HR

Apple Inc. on your presentation today announced a new generation gadget collection of smart watches Apple Watch Series 2. company’s developers have tried to expand and complement the functionality of this device. In particular – there is now a built-in GPS, and the screen became even brighter and clearer.

WATCH SERIES 2: THE NEXT GENERATION OF APPLE’S SMART WATCH

More good news – watches are waterproof. They can dive to a depth of up to 50 meters. Changing the clock design provides moisture pushing out of the housing. In order to prevent water from penetrating into the body under any circumstances, in the hours left little holes.

Inside the body – an updated processor, which is about 50% faster than its predecessor. The new processor – a dual-core S2. Installed and more graphics performance, which allows the platform to perform all the more “serious” problem.

As in the case of the first model Apple Watch, presents a variety of patterns with the design. One of the most memorable – a ceramic body. The developers promise to release new versions of the devices in a variety of ways.

Unfortunately, the presentation was nothing said about the capacity of the battery. Most likely, nothing has changed, and Apple Watch Series 2 will be able to work offline is not more than a day.

The initial version of gadget collection Apple Watch Series 2 will cost $ 369. Lower prices and on the Apple Watch, and also receive a first generation S2 processors. But the cost in this case clock (junior model) will be only $ 269.

CITIZEN RELEASES SOLAR SMART WATCHES

The Japanese company Citizen plans to launch its own model of smart hours at the end of this year. Moreover, the device can operate without access to power, as an energy source here is the sun. The device gadget collection will be equipped with the usual features such as support for voice notifications and e-mail. Also, the clock will automatically set the time according to the current time zone.

While it is unclear whether the watch is equipped with LCD-display, or will it be a traditional analog dial. In total the company plans to release 3,000 copies of the new watch for sale. The cost of the device will reach 650 US dollars.

These watches are not the first in a series of smart devices from Citizen. Model Citizen VIRT was released back in 2006. She was then able to show calls and messages on the screen. However, sales were only in Japan.

Recently Citizen company bought Frederique Constant Group to expand the range of their smart devices. Therefore, the Japanese are no longer newcomers in this market. The fact that the device is able to receive energy from the sun, is quite unusual. This is one of the few if not the only model of smart-watch with such functionality.

OFFICIALLY PRESENTED WATCH WITHINGS STEEL HR

Withings has officially introduced a new model gadget collection of its intelligent analog clock. She called Withings Steel HR. Regarding the design, there is almost everything has remained the same, with slight modifications. This stainless steel, chrome arrow silicone strap. In addition, the clock is still waterproof.

Withings company is now owned by Nokia. Management has decided to release the latest Withings Steel HR in two versions, the size of 36 mm and 40 mm. For the 36 mm version has 18 mm strap (white and black). 40 mm version comes with a 20 mm strap (white and black).

Steel HR monitors user activity 24/7. On the dial of the watch has a progress bar daily goal. It indicates execution percentage. The activity is monitored for walking, jogging, swimming. Also, it carried out and monitoring the quality of sleep.

Added optical sensor pulse. It monitors the heart during the day. Software analyzes user activity and heart area. All data is transmitted in the Withings Health Mate app for iOS and Android. Here you can view information on heart rate, calories burned and sleep.

In addition to the new sensor has been updated and the display. It is a dynamic digital display, which is positioned on top of the usual manufacturers mechanical. This means that the user can now see much more information than before.

Batteries are now not enough for half a year of work as before. Sensors and an additional screen to consume more energy, so while working offline decreased to 25 days. Available hours will be in October, the cost – £ 169.95 for the 36-mm version and £ 179.95 for the 40 mm version. In Europe, probably, the price of this watch will be slightly higher.

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