Smart Watches are computerized wristwatches with functionality enhanced beyond timekeeping, often with features comparable to a PDA. While early models were capable of performing basic tasks like calculation or translation, modern smart watches are effectively wearable computers. Many Smart Watches run mobile apps, some run on a mobile operating system like Android and iOS, and few have full mobile capability.
Recently, Smart Watches have gained popularity. Some of the major Smart Watches are reviewed below:
(1) COOKOO
The Cookoo is part of a new breed of device that called smart watches.
Essentially, smart watches connect to smart phones and alert the user as to what is going on in their networks, and sometimes even offer additional connectivity features.
The Cookoo wrist watch is different because it is both a traditional analog watch and a smart watch combined . Instead of portraying everything via a digital everything via a digital screen, the Cookoo watch will simply alert the user with basic notification icons.
Cookoo can receive notification for
- Incoming Calls
- Missed Calls
- Facebook Messages and post
- Calender reminders
- Your device is out of range
- Low battery on iPhone or iPod
Price estimated: $129 (approx.)
(2) Sony Smart Watch
The Android watch keeps you discreetly updated and your hands free.
The Sony SmartWatch is a wearable device that connects to an Android phone and can display Social Networking apps feed, SMS, among other things.It is compatible with most Android phones.
Features:
- Operating System- Android
- Connectivity- Bluetooth, operating range up to 10m
- Display- Multi-touch color OLED display
- Messaging
- Social Networking feeds
- Calender
Compatibility : Only works with recommended Sony Android smartphones.
Price estimated: $149
(3) Pebble
The Pebble E-Paper Watch is an upcoming smart watch developed by Pebble Technology that was funded by raising money via the crowd funding platform Kickstarter. Pebble connects by Bluetooth to your iPhone or Android device. Setting up Pebble is an easy as downloading the Pebble app onto your phone. All software updates are wirelessly transmitted to your Pebble.
Pebble comes in 5 different color i.e Jet Black, Arctic White, Cherry Red, Orange and Grey
Features:
- Loads apps using Bluetooth
- Vibration
- Emails and alerts
- Caller ID
- iMessage (Only for iOS)
- Changeable Watch faces
- Golf Range finder
- Facebook Messages
- Calenders Alerts
- SMS
Compatibility : iPhone 3GS,4,4S or any iPod Touch with iOS 5, iOS 6 or iOS7. Android devices running on OS 2.3 and up.
Price estimated: $150
(4) Wimm One Watch
Wimm one is a very capable Android-powered smart watch that runs plenty of free apps.It sports a healthy assortment of watch faces, and additional software is available online. The device is stable and simple to set up.
The Android-powered Wimm One from Wimm Labs isn't a looker, but this smart watch has the chops to satisfy your inner geek.
Features:
- Connectivity: Bluetooth and wifi
- Calendar
- World Clock
- Weather
- Pedometer
- Timer
- Alarm Clock
Compatibility : Smartphone running on Android and iOS.
Price estimated: $199
(5) Meta Watch
Meta Watch fuses aesthetic elements of jewelry design and materials with the functionality of state-of-the-art consumer electronics into a 24/7 wearable watch.
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0
- Colors Available: Stealth, Optic Green, Olympian Blue and Tangerine.
- Caller ID notification
- SMS Notification
- Email Notification
- Social Feeds
- Music Controls
- Weather Widget
Compatibility : Android and iPhone
Price estimated: $199
(6) Martian
We have taken the "Smart Watch" to the next level by adding hands-free voice communication. Use your Martian Watch to talk, listen, initiate voice commands, and be notified of incoming calls and texts. all without your phone leaving your pocket, purse or backpack!
The Martian App allows other optional notification, such as Facebook, Twitter, Email and much more.
Features:
- "talk and listen" works with any phone equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology
- 2+ hrs of continuous talk time, 7 days of standby time.
- Clear noise cancellation microphone and directional personal speaker.
- Stylish "always-on" analog watch with Japanese movement.
- Three styles: passport, victory and G2G.
Compatibility : Android and iPhone.
Price estimated: $249
(7) Motorola MotoActv
Extremely versatile and possessing the flexibility of Android, the MotoActv tracks workout stats through GPS and a pedometer, and it even suggest energizing playlists. Its also has Bluetooth for linking to phones, headsets, and other sensors.The MotoActv's macho look is further fortified by an all-black color scheme and robust metal construction.
Fitness fanatics just may have a device with enough power to capture and motivate them toward grater performance. At least that's what Motorola believes it has created in its MotoActv. Motorola's incredibly capable MotoActv fitness device device can tackle just about any fitness task--such as tracking workouts via GPS and connecting to headsets via Bluetooth-- and it serves as a very tiny digital music player.
Features:
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0
- GPS for tracking activity
- Operating System: Android
- Internal Accelerometer
- WiFi
- Color Display
- Dedicated Music Button
- Accusense
Compatibility : Android Smartphones:
Price estimated: $250
(9) I'm Watch
I'm Watch is much more than a watch. It's a latest generation device that makes the most of your smartphone. With i'm Watch you can leave the phone in your pocket, in your purse or on your desk.
I'm Watch communicates with your smartphones, showing you, thanks to its clear and bright display, all the messages you receive.And if you receive a phone call, leave your smartphone where it is: you can answer it directly from i'm watch using speaker.
Connected to your phone via Bluetooth, the i'm watch can be used to answer calls, receive text messages, and even interact with Facebook and Twitter. I'm Watch's version of Android is similar to to that used on Amazon's Kindle, in that you don't have access to the full access to the Android Market.
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Features:
- Speakerphone
- SMS
- Appointments Organizer
- Proximity Alert
- Social Networking : Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and i'moticon
Compatibility: Android and iPhone.
Price estimated: $368 and up.
(10) Samsung Galaxy Gear:
Galaxy Gear serves as a companion for all Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets which run Android 4.3; on launch, this included the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. Originally released as an Android-based device, Samsung replaced the operating system with Tizen through a May 2014 software update.
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(10) Samsung Galaxy Gear:
Galaxy Gear serves as a companion for all Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets which run Android 4.3; on launch, this included the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. Originally released as an Android-based device, Samsung replaced the operating system with Tizen through a May 2014 software update.
Specification:
- Hardware: Gear contains includes 4 GB of internal memory, 512 MB of RAM, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, 800 MHz Exynos system-on-chip, 320 pixel-wide square-shaped Super AMOLED touchscreen display with a pixel density of 277 ppi and has a 1.9 megapixel camera with a Back-illuminated sensor, auto-focus, and 720p video recording, along with a speaker and two noise-cancelling microphones.
- Software: The Galaxy Gear uses an Android-based operating system with a minimalistic interface and gesture-based navigation. To pair the watch with a smartphone or tablet as its host device, the user must first install the Gear Manager app.hone calls can also be answered and placed from the watch (the dialer is launched by swiping up on the clock display), while the "Find My Device" tool can be used to locate the watch with a phone or tablet, or vice versa.
Features:
1. Compatible with Galaxy Note III, Galaxy S4 & Galaxy Note II
2. 1.9 Megapixel BSI Sensor, Auto Focus Camera
3. 41.4mm (1.63) Super AMOLED (320 x 320)
4. Bluetooth v 4.0
5. 4GB Internal memory + 512 MB (RAM)
6. Smart Relay, S Voice, Memographer, Voice Memo
7. Auto Lock, Find My Device, Media Controller, Pedometer
8. Stopwatch, Timer
Review:
Color: Mocha Grey, Jet Black, Oatmeal Beige, Rose Gold
Compatibility: Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets which run Android 4.3
Price: $199
(11) Samsung Galaxy Gear 2:
After launching its first smart watch back in September, Samsung's line of wearables is about to get a lot bigger.While maintaining similarities to the original Galaxy Gear, the Gear 2 line runs the Samsung-developed Tizen operating system instead of Android, while providing improved functionality and a refreshed hardware design.
The Gear 2 retains a similar hardware design to the original Galaxy Gear, although a Home button has been added below the screen.
Specification:
Specification:
- Hardware: The device's processor was upgraded to a 1.0 GHz dual-core Exynos 3250 system-on-chip. As with the Galaxy Gear, the Gear 2 has a 1.63-inch, 320 pixel-wide square-shaped Super AMOLED touchscreen, 512 MB of RAM, and 4 GB of internal storage. The Gear 2 has increased battery life over its successor, with Samsung rating it for 2-3 days of normal use.
- Software: Unlike the original Galaxy Gear, which ran Android, the Gear 2 runs Tizen, a Linux-based operating system co-developed by Samsung. As with the Galaxy Gear, an updated Gear Manager app is installed on the Galaxy device to coordinate communications, customize the watch, and download apps from Samsung Apps.
Feature:
- Heart Rate Sensor
- Sleep tracking
- Pedometer
- Water and Dust resistance
- 2 MP on body
- Swap-able bands
- Voice Control
- Infrared
- Home Button
- Instant Notification
Review:
Colors: Black, Brown and Orange.
Compatibility: Samsung Galaxy S5 / Galaxy Grand 2 / Galaxy Note 3 / Galaxy Note 3 Neo / Galaxy Note 2 / Galaxy S4 / Galaxy S3 / Galaxy S4 Zoom / Galaxy S4 Active / Galaxy S4 mini /
Galaxy Mega 6.3 / Galaxy Mega 5.8 / Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) / Galaxy NotePRO (12.2) / Galaxy TabPRO (12.2/10.1/8.4)
Price: $300
(12) Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 Neo:
There is a slight difference in Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo, the latter one lacks the camera feature. However, both of these Gears have 1.63-inch Super AMOLED display with resolution of 320×320 pixels and 1.0GHz dual core processor. There is a support of video as high as 720p and microphone inputs with the capacity of easy-to-transfer music from the phone to use it later independently. Moreover, unlike Samsung Galaxy Gear, it uses Tizen – an OS from Samsung. It means they don’t run Android OS anymore. And there is an improvement in sensors range too, and this time Gear 2 has come with heart rate sensor as well as pedometers and sleep monitors.
Feature:
- Customizable Themes
- Swappable band
- Water and dust resistance
- Sleep-tracking
- Heart rate sensor
- Phone Calls
- Pedometer
- Voice control
- Infrared
- Home button
Review:
Color: Black, Grey and Orange.
Compatibility: Samsung Galaxy S5 / Galaxy Grand 2 / Galaxy Note 3 / Galaxy Note 3 Neo / Galaxy Note 2 / Galaxy S4 / Galaxy S3 / Galaxy S4 Zoom / Galaxy S4 Active / Galaxy S4 mini /
Galaxy Mega 6.3 / Galaxy Mega 5.8 / Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) / Galaxy NotePRO (12.2) / Galaxy TabPRO (12.2/10.1/8.4)
Price: $200
