TOP SMARTWATCHES OF 2015

TOP SMARTWATCHES OF 2015

 

Top smartwatches of 2015 are some of the wearable computers we think that would dominate the industry next year. Smartwatches have come of age with custom made mobile operating system and mobile apps. Some smartwatches models, also called watch phones, feature full mobile phone capability, and can make or answer phone calls. Others are ‘sport watch’ with features such as activity tracker. Designed to be worn on the wrist with usually a touchscreen display, its main benefit is the ability to constantly keep one updated with smartphone activities.

1) Pebble Steel

Pebble Steel is still a strong contented in our top smartwatches of 2015 pending the advent of the Apple watch. As part of the wearable pioneers Pebble works with iPhones and Android phones. The screen is visible in broad daylight. The waterproofing is confidence as it is swim and shower friendly. It has a built in pedometer, so for fitness lovers this is an additional bonus. Upto 8 apps can be installed in it. Battery is also nice as it needs charging only twice a week and its on sale for £179 online. All such features have made this product everyone’s favorite and so its still one of our favorite top smartwatches of 2015.

2) LG G Watch R

For people wanting a trendy attractive watch piece, this may be your first choice. With its round design, angular metal frame and selection of gorgeous watch faces, the LG G Watch R is the most attractive Android Wear Smartwatch around. This product’s pricing is varied depending on your region. The battery life of this gadget is reasonably standard but can be made better for heavy users. The watch’s design is sleek, so if you are looking for ‘Back to the Future’ type of smartwatch this may not be for you. If you want a decent smartwatch with an attractive look then you can fetch this one. During the just concluded International CES 2015, LG impressed us tremendously with quality of their displayed smartwatches. The LG G Watch R is a top smartwatches of 2015, selling on amazon from £179.

3) Sony Smartwatch 3

Sony’s efforts to give the market a decent smartwatch has failed in the past. But the company has never stopped trying. The Sony Smartwatch 3 is however different because it was designed with flaws from previous watches in mind. The waterproofing feature has also been improved to a large extent. The straps are now interchangeable. Another important development is that it runs on Android Wear. Android Wear is the software developed by Google that provides a unified platform for companies like Sony, Samsung, LG and Motorola to load on to their products and allow developers to create apps that can run equally well across all devices. Sony has made a great effort with this wearable device and truly deserves a place in our top smartwatches of 2015.

 

 

4) Samsung Gear S

Samsung has produced a wearable phone in with its new Samsung Gear S. It has a big, bright curved display and catches everyone’s attention. The battery life is also decent. The best thing about this Gear is that you do not need a phone nearby to access 3G network. This gear supports 3G connectivity. Its appearance is a bit large but this does not become an inconvenience. It is a complete on-wrist phone. This gear too requires a few developments. It does not pair with the latest Samsung phones and its standalone features do not work with all apps and notifications. The Gear S app library is still weak as compared with Android Wear. It may fail some people’s expectations but is still a gadget worth trying. We had a preview during CES 2015 and can’t wait for full review but its already in our top smartwatches of 2015.

5) Motorola Moto 360

Moto 360 is a classic timeless smartwatch designed with quality craftsmanship. It is powered by Android wear so you are rest assured of timely update at a glance. Its round design and premium materials look sharp. It is very comfortable to wear because of its sleek leather band and its light weight. The inductive charging cradle makes it convertible into a bedside clock as well. Its battery life is not that impressive. Its Android wear software is also lacking in many aspects but with the new updates like Moto Body activity tracking just got better. The weird black bar at the bottom also seems like an inconvenience. With a few improvements, Moto 360 is definitely one of the top smartwatches of 2015.

6) Martian Watches

Martian Watches, a California-based developer

of fashionable smartwatches, recently unveiled new designs which includes the Martian Commander, Aviator, Electra and Monarch. These smartwatches are stylist wearables with smart functionality like dual mode functionality, that includes voice command via Classic Bluetooth. Martian Watches are water resistant and compatible with both iOS and Android operating systems. The notification alert can be customized with over 1000 apps and programs available. Its available in stainless steel and rugged resin and designed for active individual. This means you can talk, listen and watch from your wrist. Martian’s has team up with watch designer Guess to release some fashionable smartwatches.

7) Polar M400 GPS

The Polar M400 is a GPS watch that combines activity tracking. It supports wireless heart-rate monitor and also has an automatic sleep tracking. So, when you think that you are not sleeping well then just give a glance to your smartwatch. This device has a good battery life and the best thing is it will sync with your phone. Charging it is also not a big deal. It uses a normal Micro-USB for charging. It includes GPS and activity tracking. It has a permanently on display with a backlight, inactivity alerts and is waterproof. The Polar M400 was recently updated to support the Footpod and smartphones notifications. It does not support Android at the moment but will later in 2015. The GPS signal was fluctuating and is not strong enough but the new update fixes most of these issues. It is well waterproofed at 30 meter and delivers a decent 8 hours on GPS mode.

8) Basis Peak

The Basis Peak is a fitness and sleep tracker. It passively measures heart rate and steps with little intervention from the user. It has an excellent battery life that enables the user to use the gadget for days after a single charge. Its swipe based interface is almost too smart for its own good. The upgrade was unveiled during CES 2015 from the solid design update and fantastically responsive display to the hardware responsible for data collection. The design comes with five sensors with a touch screen display. Basis Peak is available on iOS and Android platform available in matte black, or brushed metal and white at $199. It is best for its fitness focused features but comes with a contextual software that actually knows when you are busy or still.

9) Garmin Vivoactive

The Garmin Vivoactive is a smartwatch designed for athletes, a multifunctional sports tracker with GPS. Its not as rugged as some other Garmin watches but very user friendly with a colour LCD and upto 50m water resistance, the Viviactive is a serious contender.  It supports for heart-rate straps, GPS tracking, log running, cycling, swimming and golf, as well as everyday activity tracking. It also connects via Bluetooth to receive notifications from your smartphone and has a three weeks battery life on activity mode compare to 10 hours on GPS mode according to Garmin. You can download third party apps and get more fro Garmin’s new IQ connect app.

 

10) Withings Activite

The Withings Activite is arguably the most fashion forward smartwatch in the market. It is an analogue looking watch but a fitness wearable that you will actually want to wear. This Swiss-Made watch was designed to encourage healthy lifestyle while looking stylish and classic. Designed with stainless steel and sapphire glass, it has a great battery life. Withings Activite has a fantastic fitness app and honestly beautiful. Although it works with only iPhones at the moment through Bluetooth connectivity. It has no Android support yet, the Health Mate app can only handle one Withings activity tracker and sleep tracking temperamental.

 

11) Samsung Gear Live

The Samsung Gear Live is one of the first android wear smartwatches. It has a clean metal body which gives it a very sleek and stylish edge. The gear live has an attractive design, comfortable to wear with exchangeable straps.  It can work with many Android phones (4.3 or later) and has an impressive Google Voice Recognition. Some disadvantages are its terrible battery life and its bad display quality in daylight. A strange card based notification system does not always pop up with the info you want. The Snap-On charger is also very annoying. With slight modifications this device may top the market.

12) Apple Watch

Apple Watch is first and foremost an incredibly accurate timepiece.You won’t just send and receive messages, calls and mail more easily and efficiently. You’ll express yourself in new, fun and more personal ways.Apple Watch is designed to keep you more efficient, organised and productive, it’s also made to keep you moving. Because being active is vital to living a healthy life.Everyone’s style is different, as is everyone’s wrist. So Apple Watch comes in two case sizes: 38mm and 42mm. Both of which can be set up to work on either your left or your right wrist.Every new product we’ve introduced has been defined by a unique input device. With Apple Watch, it’s the Digital Crown.  One of the best features on Apple Watch is the new Apple Pay System. The launch will be a turning point for Apple as well. For now we just have to wait and see!

All these smartwatches are brilliant in some ways and lacking in a few. After CES 2015 we are convinced that wearable tech is here to occupy and smartwatches are leading the way.

TOP SMARTWATCHES OF 2015

Apple in 2014

Apple in 2014

 

in 2014 has revolutionised the rules of business and technology starting from 1976. Today, Apple is a symbol of quality, innovation and distinction. Apple in 2014 became the first company to be valued at $700bn (£446bn). Trading its shares at nearly 1% to $119.75, giving it a market capitalisation of $701.7bn. This is higher than the GDP of all but the top 19 countries in the world. Forbes rates it first in the world’s most valuable brands.

Following its trend of amazing innovations and state-of-art techniques, Apple made many valuable contributions to the electronics industry in 2014.

 

Apple in 2014 launched iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6, the largest advancements in the iPhone history. With dazzling 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays, packed with novel technology in an innovative dramatically thin and seamless design. The new iPhones characterise a precision unibody enclosure of anodised aluminium that matches seamlessly with the shaped glass of the display, resulting in a completely smooth and continuous surface. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are designed to be thin and fast with a spacious screen and the smoothest payment system ever seen. Also, the battery backup is amazing. The iPhone 6 is a phone, which was long awaited, and with its introduction, Apple enters the realm of phablets. They are judged as the best overall phones of 2014 by the gadget gurus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The recent tablets launched by Apple in 2014 are the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3, already some of the best tablets of 2014. Just 6.1 mm thin and weighing less than a pound, iPad Air 2 characterizes an enhanced Retina display for improved contrast, more lively colours, and better cameras for capturing best moments of your life. The new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 offers Touch ID, so users can unlock their iPad with just the touch of a finger and make purchases easily and securely within apps using Apple Pay. They are available in gold, silver and space grey colours. Air 2 specifically has delivered excellent performance on various display benchmarks. Its outstanding features like gorgeous display, super thin design, faster A8X chip, sharper camera, best app selection and very long battery life has made it a must buy for the techno savvy youth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Apple has made laptops and tablets its focal point, its desktops have become the province of professionals and they have rapidly become extraordinarily powerful machines. The latest innovation in this category is 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display. It is world’s highest resolution display with an overwhelming 14.7 million pixels. At this incredible resolution, text appears sharper than ever, videos are exceptionally lifelike, and you can see new levels of precision in your snaps. With the recent quad-core processors, high-performance graphics, Fusion Drive and Thunderbolt 2, iMac with Retina 5K display is the most powerful iMac ever made. This extravagant all-in-one iMac desktop is appealing to photo and video professionals or anyone else looking for the best possible screen resolution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple in 2014, finally updated Mac mini with the novel technologies and a new lesser starting price, making Apple’s entry level Mac Computer. It now contains fourth generation Intel Core processors, integrated graphics that are up to 90 per cent faster, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Thunderbolt 2 and is still the world’s most energy efficient desktop. It is being reviewed as a powerful little computer that’s very flexible for various uses, from general-purpose desktop machine to media server to fully-fledged file server.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple in 2014 launched, MacBook Pro with Retina is in many ways a classic follow-up from the Cupertino-based company. Lighter, thinner and faster than the previous generation’s models, it made improvements in key areas while keeping the same pixel-packing display that made the innovation a hit. It is focused on representing better value for money, with each model featuring a 200MHz processor clock speed boost over last year’s refresh for the same cost. It features a stunning high-resolution display; an amazing design just 0.71-inch thin, the latest processors and powerful graphics, and up to nine hours of battery life, delivering unbelievable performance in an incredibly portable design. Apple has also recently lowered the starting price of the non-Retina 13-inch MacBook Pro, a very popular system with Windows switchers, by £100 to £899.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MacBook Air was also updated by Apple in 2014 with faster processors and lower prices, makes it ideal everyday notebook an even better value. Now starting at £749, MacBook Air features powerful processors, fast flash storage, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, up to 12 hours of battery life and Apple’s iLife and iWork apps, giving you everything you need to handle all your work, all day long. Thus the latest MacBook Air keeps the line’s winning formula for an ultra light notebook, just adding a slight bump in speed to keep it fresh. MacBook Air remains one of the best options out there for someone seeking a portable laptop that doesn’t skimp on power.

Apple Watch is the company’s most personal device ever attributing innovative new technologies and a pioneering user interface with a beautiful design that honours the rich belief of precision watchmaking. It introduces an expressly designed and engineered Digital Crown that provides an interesting way to scroll, zoom and navigate. Apple Watch will empower you to communicate in new ways right from your wrist by sending and receiving messages, answering calls to your iPhone, and with Digital Touch, sending something as personal as your own heartbeat. Apple Watch also introduces inclusive health and fitness apps that can aid people lead healthier lives. Apple Watch is presented in three different collections- Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition. With the launch of the watch, Apple’s clearly aiming this at the fashion market as much as the person who loves to be an early adopter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With Apple Pay, Apple initiates a new category of service that will alter mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay. Apple Pay works with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus through a pioneering NFC antenna design, a dedicated chip called the Secure Element, and the security and convenience of Touch ID. It is simple to set up, so millions of users can merely add their credit or debit card on file from their iTunes Store account. Apple Pay will also work with the newly announced products of Apple like Apple Watch, extending Apple Pay to over 200 million owners of iPhone 5, iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s worldwide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iOS 8 is the biggest release of Apple since the introduction of the App Store. It delivers a simpler, quicker and more instinctive user experience with new Messages and Photo features, predictive typing for Apple’s QuickType keyboard and Family Sharing. iOS 8 also includes the new Health app, giving you a clear synopsis of your health and fitness data. It also has iCloud Drive which allows you to store files and access them from anywhere. With more than 4,000 new APIs, iOS 8 allows developers to further customise the user experience with major extensibility features and robust frameworks such as HealthKit and HomeKit. The general reception has been good, however the reviewers say that iOS 8 isn’t a facelift like last year’s update, but new messaging features and third-party extensions for keyboards and Touch ID make iPhone and iPad easier to use than ever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OS X Yosemite is a powerful latest version of OS X redesigned and refined with a new, modern look, powerful apps and astonishing new continuity features that make working across your Mac and iOS devices more fluid than ever. The working is made easier through fantastic features. iCloud Drive is located within the Finder and can store files of any type and Safari has a new sleek design that puts the most vital controls at your fingertips. Mail makes editing and sending attachments easier than ever; Handoff lets you start an activity on one device and pass it to the other; and Instant Hotspot makes using your iPhone’s hotspot as easy as connecting to a Wi-Fi network. It even gives you the ability to make iPhone calls on your Mac. Still the best desktop OS you can get, Yosemite is sleek, beautiful, and brimming with conveniences and new features. It also boasts the most proficient use of screen real estate of any desktop operating system, along with deep social media and Apple ecosystem integration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple in 2014 surprised everyone by acquiring the critically acclaimed subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics, which makes the popular Beats headphones, audio software and speakers. As part of the acquirement, Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre will be joining Apple. Apple is acquiring the two companies for a total of $3 billion, consisting of a purchase price of around $2.6 billion and around $400 million that will vest over time. This venture of Apple is being looked with amazement by the entire music industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple in 2014 introduced its 16GB iPod touch in lively colours equipped with a 5-megapixel-iSight camera for just £159. The entire iPod touch lineup characterizes the 5-megapixel iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording, brilliant 4-inch Retina display, Apple’s A5 chip and FaceTime camera. iPod touch features an ultra-thin and light anodised aluminium design and is available in pink, yellow, silver, blue, space grey and red. It’s distinctive looks and affordability has already made it popular amongst the youth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple in 2014 announced that foremost auto manufacturers are rolling out CarPlay, the smarter, safer and more fun way to use iPhone in the car. CarPlay is basically iOS for your dashboard. By placing the most trendy iPhone functions on a big screen right in the centre of a car’s dashboard, and adding enhanced voice control and interaction through Siri, Apple aims to make using your iPhone while driving an easier and, more significantly, safer affair. CarPlay gives iPhone users an unbelievably instinctive way to make calls, use Maps, listening music and access messages with just a word or a touch. Users can easily control CarPlay from the car’s native interface or just push-and-hold the voice control button on the steering wheel to activate Siri without distraction. Vehicles from Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo will premiere CarPlay to their drivers this week, while additional auto manufacturers bringing CarPlay to their drivers down the road include BMW Group, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai Motor Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Kia Motors, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan Motor Company, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota Motor Corp. All aside, however, CarPlay is a game-changing interface that has immense potential to re-invigorate the aftermarket car audio industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple in 2014 has touched new heights of success. The technological advancement is definitely commendable and is being lauded by the consumers all over the world. Thus, the focus of Apple remains delivering best possible quality accompanied by amazing innovations. Lastly, the silent but remarkable marketing techniques have played their own role in attributing the overall performance of the corporation. Apple in 2014 was doing catch up when its come to smartphone display with the iPhone 6 Plus. We hope the company is geared up for a very competitive 2015.

Apple in 2014

Apple Watch first view

Apple Watch first view:

 

Apple’s first wearable gear is finally here. It can’t exactly be bifurcated into a man or a lady’s watch; it’s unisex. This was probably aimed at the people who want to be trendsetters, since the smartwatch market is yet to make a mark on its own. The Apple watch comes in six different styles with two sizes for each style. The design leans slightly towards the bulkier/ chunkier side but it still feels unique and that’s the whole point at the moment.

Apple has trumped the other players in the smartwatch market by coming with a one-of-a-kind interface. First things first- the app home screen doesn’t look like the iPhone layout even a little bit. It is more of a spherical design, which is going to need some acquaintance before you can work effortlessly on it because the tapping is very specific. The digital crown is basically a wheel having a very smooth response (no clicks) that enables you to zoom in and out of apps, giving it a very neat twist from the usual lines. In case you need to go back to the home screen, an inward tapping on the crown would do, but that’s not your only option because you have the touch screen as well. Once you get the hang of hitting at the right places, you’re good to go.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is another button below the crown that takes on the dual role of taking you to your contacts list and also stimulating the payment options on the watch. You can make / receive calls, scan messages to try creating a simple response, draw and share pictures (yep), or a pre-determined vibration code with a contact.

It also taps the health domain by letting you send a heart rate image to a contact by touching the screen using two fingers. So it borrows a page from both fitness and fashion, opening up new market segments. But a small let down can be the need to flick it upwards to turn it on. The charger is a unique component that attaches itself to the back of the watch with magnets. Let’s see if this one penetrates the market.

Apple Watch is most personal device ever form Apple featuring revolutionary new technologies and a pioneering user interface with a beautiful design that honors the rich tradition of precision watchmaking. Apple Watch will enable you to communicate in new ways right from your wrist by sending and receiving messages, answering calls to your iPhone, and with Digital Touch, sending something as personal as your own heartbeat. Apple Watch also introduces comprehensive health and fitness apps that can help people lead healthier lives. Apple Watch is available in three distinct collections—Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple Watch introduces a revolutionary design and iOS-based user interface created specifically for a smaller device. Apple Watch features the Digital Crown, an innovative way to scroll, zoom and navigate fluidly, without obstructing the display.

Apple Watch comes in three distinct collections—Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition—available in two different sizes, 38 mm and 42 mm. The beautifully designed and durable enclosures are crafted from custom alloys of polished or space black stainless steel, space gray or silver anodised aluminium and 18-karat rose or yellow gold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple Watch will be available in early 2015 starting at $349 (US). Apple Watch is compatible with iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus running the latest version of iOS 8.

Apple Watch first view