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Cellular Apple Watch Series 5 available from Spark today
Wearables

Cellular Apple Watch Series 5 available from Spark today

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Versa 2 upgrades battery life, display, and adds Alexa
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Fitbit Versa 2 upgrades battery life, display, and adds Alexa

We look at whether it holds up as the all-day companion for the modern tech-savvy consumer – and that's a space it does really well in.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
Apple brings always-on display to the Watch Series 5
Wearables

Apple brings always-on display to the Watch Series 5

Both Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) and (GPS + Cellular) models will be available in stores beginning Friday, 20 September.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service
Wearables

Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service

Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch with Amazon Alexa integration, Spotify control, and advanced sleep features, alongside a new subscription service.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019

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Work it: Apple's new Watch series puts huge focus on health & fitness
Wearables

Work it: Apple's new Watch series puts huge focus on health & fitness

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
COVID-19 features to drive smartwatch sales
Wearables

COVID-19 features to drive smartwatch sales

COVID-19 features in smartwatches are set to boost adoption in Asia Pacific, despite reduced consumer spending, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2020
COVID-19 features to further drive smartwatch uptake in APAC
Wearables

COVID-19 features to further drive smartwatch uptake in APAC

COVID-19 pandemic reduces consumer spending on smartwatches, but advanced features may drive adoption in Asia-Pacific, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020
Fitbit's new products want to help manage your stress levels
Wearables

Fitbit's new products want to help manage your stress levels

Fitbit unveils new smartwatches, including the advanced Fitbit Sense with stress management and heart rate monitoring capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
OPPO Watch debuts featuring a 'world-first' 3D hyperboloid screen
Wearables

OPPO Watch debuts featuring a 'world-first' 3D hyperboloid screen

With OPPO's growing reputation for style, reliability and innovation, I confidently think they're onto a winner.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
Research: Wearables market to grow by 137% by 2024
Wearables

Research: Wearables market to grow by 137% by 2024

COVID-19 has bolstered the global wearables market, driving increased usage and innovation in disease tracking and patient monitoring, according to GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2020
Apple's new watchOS 7 features handwashing detection, new watch faces
Wearables

Apple's new watchOS 7 features handwashing detection, new watch faces

At WWDC, Apple reveals watchOS 7 with handwashing detection, sleep tracking, and customisable watch faces, aiming to enhance health and wellness.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
Worldwide smartphone market sees strong growth in first quarter of 2020
Wearables

Worldwide smartphone market sees strong growth in first quarter of 2020

Despite the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, worldwide smartwatch shipments reached 14.3 million units in the first quarter 2020, up 12% year on year.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData
Wearables

Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData

While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
Wearable payment options sweeping Australia
Wearables

Wearable payment options sweeping Australia

New research from Bankwest shows that having the option to pay with wearable tech is becoming more appealing than ever.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters
Wearables

Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters

Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
Hands-on Review: One month with the Apple Watch Series 5
Gaming

Hands-on Review: One month with the Apple Watch Series 5

After a month with the Apple Watch Series 5, our in-depth review reveals it as the ultimate gadget for Apple enthusiasts, but is it worth the upgrade?.

By Lama Farhat • 6 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
Concerns around smart device privacy continues to grow
Wearables

Concerns around smart device privacy continues to grow

A rising 41% of Australians worry smart devices listen in on them, while 28% report unwanted virtual assistant interactions, demanding better privacy laws.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Fossil's smartwatches will let iPhone users make calls
Wearables

Fossil's smartwatches will let iPhone users make calls

Smartwatch maker Fossil Group might just be trying to edge out Apple's massive investment in smartwatches like the Apple Watch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019