Ice-Watch has launched the ICE smart one smartwatch, combining cutting-edge technologies with the brand's designs. The smartwatch features functions to track weather, fitness, sleep, health, and sports sessions. It also includes sensors to measure blood pressure, heart rate, and blood oxygen level. The smartwatch comes in a rectangular aluminium case with a TFT touchscreen and has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with an average autonomy of 3 to 5 days. It is compatible with iOS and Android.
Apple had ambitious plans to incorporate blood sugar monitoring as a headline feature in its very first Apple Watch. While this feature didn't make it into the initial release, the company continues to emphasize health-related functionalities in the device. Apple is now gearing up to enhance health monitoring with new features such as blood pressure sensing and Sleep Apnea detection. The company's dedication to innovation in the health technology sector shows no signs of slowing down.
In other news, images of a rare prototype of the Apple Watch from 2013 have been revealed. The photos show a watch that is different from the final model, with a different crown and sensor arrangement. The operating system used is a variant of SwitchBoard based on iOS 8. The watch charger is similar to the final version but uses different technology. The images were shared by a collector of Apple prototypes.
Apple Watch's SOS feature has proven to be a life-saving tool in Delaware. Natalie Nasatka, a Delaware resident, used her Apple Watch's SOS feature to save her life when she was suffering from fatigue and blurred vision. She pressed the SOS button and called 911 for help. Emergency personnel arrived promptly and rescued her. She later learned she had carbon monoxide poisoning. The source of the gas leak was a malfunctioning heater. Over 400 Americans die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning.
In the latest news, Best Buy has reduced the price of the Fitbit Sense 2 fitness tracker by $50, bringing it down to $199.95. The Sense 2 is considered the flagship device in the Fitbit range and has more sensors than any other Fitbit device. It can track activity, steps, perform an ECG, check skin temperature, and look for signs of stress with EDA analysis. It also has built-in GPS and contactless payments. The Sense 2 is a fitness tracker rather than a smartwatch and does not work with Wear OS or watchOS. The price reduction puts it at the same level as during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Noise has launched the ColorFit Icon 3 Plus smartwatch in India, featuring a 2-inch HD display. The smartwatch has a sleek metallic build and lustrous dial, offering a premium look. It is priced under Rs 1,500 and is available in multiple colors. The smartwatch includes features for health monitoring such as heart rate and sleep patterns, as well as productivity features like reminders and weather forecasts. It has a battery backup of up to 7 days and comes with 150+ watch faces and 100+ sports modes. The Noise ColorFit Icon 3 Plus can be purchased on Flipkart and gonoise.com for INR 1,999. [d66b0480] [d3c37b89]
