Why Are More and More People Choosing Smartwatches?

Why Are More and More People Choosing Smartwatches?

Have you noticed that more and more people around you are wearing smartwatches? This is not an illusion. According to data released by Strategy Analytics, global smartwatch shipments increased by 20% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2020, reaching 13.7 million units. A study published by the market research firm Strategy Analytics at the beginning … Read more

Children’s Smartwatch Induces Kids with Voice Prompts? Manufacturer Responds…

Children's Smartwatch Induces Kids with Voice Prompts? Manufacturer Responds...

“Children, Please scan the QR code with your parents’ phone to activate the smartwatch ringtone VIP.” This is a voice prompt from a children’s smartwatch, which has raised concerns among many parents, who believe it may induce minors to spend money. On December 1, a staff member from the smartwatch manufacturer responded to reporters, stating … Read more

The New Contender in the Smartwatch Arena: How It Challenges the Giants

The New Contender in the Smartwatch Arena: How It Challenges the Giants

When it comes to smartwatches, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Of course, it’s the Apple Watch. As the pioneer of smartwatches, Apple has always been at the forefront.However, in recent years, major brands have also been trying to develop their own products, hoping to get a piece of the pie. … Read more

The Core of Smartwatches Lies in Health Monitoring, Not the Shape Debate

The Core of Smartwatches Lies in Health Monitoring, Not the Shape Debate

There has always been a debate regarding the shape of smartwatch dials, with the recent launch of OPPO’s first product featuring a round dial reigniting interest among many netizens. In fact, both shapes of smartwatch dials currently coexist, and it is highly likely that this parallel development will continue in the future. Recently, some discussions … Read more

Can Smartwatches Determine COVID-19 Status Through Blood Oxygen Measurement?

Can Smartwatches Determine COVID-19 Status Through Blood Oxygen Measurement?

Recently, reader Mr. Hao asked Qianjiang Evening News·Hour News “Reporter Help” about a claim he saw on an online platform, where many people are sharing a so-called “alternative to antigen testing,” which involves using smart wearable devices to measure blood oxygen saturation, with high values indicating negative and low values indicating positive. Mr. Hao was … Read more

Emporio Armani Smartwatch Review: Perhaps the Last Smartwatch on My Wrist

Emporio Armani Smartwatch Review: Perhaps the Last Smartwatch on My Wrist

Since I am not an Apple user, I directly headed towards the Android Wear camp when I first chose a smartwatch. Even for smartwatches, aesthetics matter; after all, if something I wear doesn’t look good, I wouldn’t want to look at it much. The first smartwatch I encountered was the Moto 360 (1st generation). Although … Read more

The Decline of Smartwatches: Unable to Shed the “Accessory” Label of Smartphones

The Decline of Smartwatches: Unable to Shed the "Accessory" Label of Smartphones

▎“From an ecological perspective, smartwatches have never been independent; they are an extension of smartphones.” Author|Du Zhiqiang Editor|Zhong Yi This article was first published on the Titanium Media App In 2015, the first generation of the Apple Watch was released, injecting new imagination into the smartwatch market and was once considered a groundbreaking product under … Read more

OPPO Launches a Smartwatch: Beautiful Yet Somewhat Lacking

OPPO Launches a Smartwatch: Beautiful Yet Somewhat Lacking

With the days of smooth sailing for smartphones behind us, the smartwatch marks OPPO’s entry into the IoT (Internet of Things) space. Written by | Yuan Silai Edited by | Su Jianxun Image Source | OPPO Official OPPO’s focus on the IoT (Internet of Things) sector is no longer just talk. Since the end of … Read more

Samsung Launches Smartwatch Operating System One UI Watch: A Unified Platform Starting with Smartwatches?

Samsung Launches Smartwatch Operating System One UI Watch: A Unified Platform Starting with Smartwatches?

At this year’s I/O Developer Conference, Google announced that they are collaborating with Samsung to develop a new platform for smartwatches.However, Google did not disclose more information about the platform at that time. Yesterday at MWC21, Samsung finally showcased the results of their collaboration with Google – One UI Watch. “Samsung and Google have a … Read more

Garmin: A Giant in the Smartwatch Market Amidst Industry Titans

Garmin: A Giant in the Smartwatch Market Amidst Industry Titans

In recent years, there has been a surge of new hardware combining smart wearables and AI, such as AI glasses and AR headsets. While these new products are quite innovative, they have not translated into substantial commercial demand, resulting in a limited market space. Among smart wearable hardware, smartwatches remain the largest category. A company … Read more