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Wearable Devices ramps up Mudra Band production for 2024 CES
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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Wearable Devices boosts production of its AI-powered Mudra Band, preparing for anticipated demand surge after its presentation at the 2024 Consumer Electronic Show.
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Cisco unveils AI-powered enhancements for Webex in bid to strengthen hybrid work
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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Cisco's WebexOne event revealed significant enhancements to its Webex software powered by AI, improving user productivity, experience, and preventing burnout.
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Apple reveals new Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2
Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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Like the iPhone 15 series, the new devices come with a range of upgrades to both the hardware and software, with some exciting new features.
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Apple previews watchOS 10 featuring a new smart stack
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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According to the company, the new OS features a new design, new watch faces, new features for cyclists and hikers, and important tools for health.
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Apple announces the new Apple watch ultra - For the outdoors
Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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Suitable for water sports, it is a technical tool for adventurers and explorers, built with a compass app in watchOS 9.
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Apple announces the Apple watch series 8 and the new Apple watch SE
Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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Apple has announced the Apple watch series 8 and the new Apple watch SE, which brings advanced technology and performance.
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Hands-on review: Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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Belkin's 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe is a sleek and innovative accessory that will catch the eye of Apple enthusiasts. But is it worth the price tag?.
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Hands-on review: STM ChargeTreeGo portable wireless charger
Wed, 13th Jul 2022
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STM's ChargeTreeGo offers a portable solution for charging multiple Apple devices simultaneously, eliminating the need for multiple cables.
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Apple’s watchOS 9 and its new features, including a medications app
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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The new watch0S 9 gives users more watch faces, an updated workout and sleep app and a brand new medications app.
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Tyson Beckford partners with Element Case on new AppleWatch band
Thu, 19th May 2022
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Celebrity Tyson Beckford has collaborated with STM Brands' Element Case brand to create a rugged new accessory.
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Apple previews new features for users with disabilities
Wed, 18th May 2022
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Apple says new software features that offer users with disabilities new tools for navigation, health and communication, are set to come out later this year.
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Bigger display for new Apple Watch Series 7
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Apple has today announced the Apple Watch Series 7, featuring a reengineered Always-On Retina display with significantly more screen area and thinner borders.
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Work it: Apple's new Watch series puts huge focus on health & fitness
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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It’s time… for new additions to the Apple Watch series, with the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Apple Watch SE, and the new Fitness+ app.
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Apple's new watchOS 7 features handwashing detection, new watch faces
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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Apple reveals watchOS 7: new health and customisation updates.
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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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Asia Pacific drives 65% surge in wearable band market.
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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 Apple Watch Series 5, it fits the bill for both tech fashion and fitness fervour.
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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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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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Wearable device market one to... watch
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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Gartner says shipments of wearables will reach 225 million in 2019, with spending hitting US$42b, with smartwatches still taking the lion’s share.
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Apple Watch Series 4 offers fall detection and emergency alerts
Thu, 13th Sep 2018
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Apple Watch Series 4 debuts: fall detection, on-wrist ECG, and a fitness focus.
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Apple watch shipments up 30% YoY with boost from LTE in APAC
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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Apple Watch sales soar, market share dips as competitors grow.