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Mobvoi's latest smartwatch packs the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chipset but no Wear OS 3
The TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra has officially been launched. It's quite similar to the last year's TicWatch Pro 3 but packs Snapdragon Wear 4100+ SoC.
Mobvoi on Wednesday unveiled the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra, the latest entrant in the company's ever-growing smartwatch portfolio. The TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra is an upgraded version of the TicWatch Pro 3 that came out last year. Before you ask, no, the new smartwatch doesn't run the latest and greatest Wear OS 3. Instead, you get the same old Wear OS 2, which is a shame.
Mobvoi's next-gen TicWatch Pro with the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ just got leaked
Mobvoi is reportedly gearing up to launch the next-gen TicWatch Pro, which will be based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100+ platform.
In September last year, Mobvoi launched the TicWatch Pro 3 -- the first Wear OS smartwatch based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform. Up until Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 4 series earlier this year, the TicWatch Pro 3 was one of the best Wear OS smartwatches you could get on the market. But now that it has some stiff competition, Mobvoi is gearing up to launch the next-gen model. Although the company hasn't revealed any official information about the upcoming smartwatch, an Italian YouTuber has got his hands on it ahead of the official launch.
Fossil's new smartwatches have a better processor, faster charging, and newer sensors
Fossil today unveiled its new Gen 6 smartwatch lineup, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chipset, fast charging support, and new sensors.
Fossil's new Wear OS smartwatches are finally here, and they promise significant performance improvements over the previous generation. The new Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches are based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100+ platform, and they feature a 1.28-inch display, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of onboard storage.
Fossil's "most advanced" Wear OS smartwatches just leaked on Amazon
The Fossil Gen 6 Smartwatches has just been leaked, but will it be the "best possible" Wear OS smartwatch as Fossil claims?
Smartwatch makers not named Samsung or Apple are in a bit of a bind right now. Google's brand-new Wear OS 3 update is currently only available on Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 series, making it hard for us to recommend any other Wear OS smartwatch. However, Wear OS 3 isn't exclusive to Samsung's watches and will be launching on the next-generation of Fossil smartwatches later this year. Now, the Fossil Gen 6 Smartwatches have just leaked thanks to a premature listing on Amazon.
OPPO's latest smartwatch offers Snapdragon Wear 4100 and up to 16 days of battery life
OPPO has launched the OPPO Watch 2 in China. The new watch is powered by the Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset and provides up to 16 days of battery life.
OPPO today expanded its smartwatch lineup with the launch of the OPPO Watch 2, a direct successor to the OPPO Watch from last year. The new watch has been launched in China, but OPPO hasn't shared any details about international availability.
Qualcomm confirms which chips are "capable" of supporting Google's new Wear OS version
Qualcomm has confirmed to XDA which of its Snapdragon Wear platforms are capable of supporting Wear OS 3.0. Here's what that means for you.
Wear OS is about to get its biggest upgrade in years. At last month's I/O developer conference, Google announced that it had partnered with Samsung to develop a "unified platform" that combined "the best of Wear OS and Tizen." The new software update, internally called Wear OS 3.0, will bring a new design, new health and fitness features, new apps, and a lot more to the platform. Both Fitbit (owned by Google) and Samsung have confirmed that they're building new smartwatches on top of the updated platform, but there's an open question about what's going to happen to smartwatches from other brands.
Mobvoi's TicWatch E3 features Wear OS and the Snapdragon Wear 4100 at a lower price
Mobvoi's newly launched TicWatch E3 is an affordable Wear OS-powered smartwatch with the powerful Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset.
Following multiple leaks, including a hands-on video, Mobvoi today officially unveiled the TicWatch E3, the company’s latest Wear OS smartwatch. The new TicWatch E3 is the second-ever smartwatch to launch with Snapdragon Wear 4100, the first being Mobvoi's own TicWatch Pro 3 from last year. While not as premium and feature-packed as the TicWatch Pro 3, Mobvoi’s TicWatch E3 offers impressive hardware at a very affordable price tag.
Mobvoi is preparing to launch the second ever Wear OS smartwatch with the Snapdragon Wear 4100
The Mobvoi TicWatch E3 has just been leaked in a hands-on video, revealing it'll run Wear OS and pack the Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor.
It's not every day that we hear about new premium Wear OS hardware. In fact, of the last few premium Wear OS smartwatches to hit the market, the only one to ship with an up-to-date chipset was Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 3 from September. Wear OS itself is finally getting some much-needed attention from Google, but what we also want to see is new hardware with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip. Fortunately, it looks like we won't have to wait long for that to happen, as Mobvoi is allegedly gearing up to launch the TicWatch E3 with Qualcomm's latest wearable chipset.
Wear OS, Google's Android-based OS for smartwatches, is finally getting some much-needed love from Google this year. In collaboration with Samsung, Google is rebuilding the wearable platform with new health features and a brand-new UI. Samsung and the Google-owned Fitbit are working on new hardware with the updated OS release, but they're not the only ones making new Wear OS smartwatches. Chinese electronics brand OPPO is also gearing up to launch the OPPO Watch 2, according to the latest rumors.
New Motorola-branded smartwatches spotted with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100
New Moto-branded smartwatches are coming to the market, but they're not actually made by Motorola. Still, they're very exciting products!
Motorola has undergone several transitions to its smartphone lineup, which has inadvertently resulted in a more complicated branding and naming scheme (which is never good). But its smartwatch division has taken an interesting turn. The last time we saw a Motorola smartwatch, it wasn't actually made by Motorola. Rather, it was made by a company called eBuyNow, and Motorola only licensed its brand name. Now, a new generation of Motorola-branded smartwatches is coming, but they're quite different offerings compared to what we've seen before. Maybe that's for the better or maybe that's for the worse, but it's different nonetheless.
TicWatch Pro 3 with Snapdragon Wear 4100 launched in India for ₹27,999
Mobvoi has launched the TicWatch Pro 3 in India, bringing along the smartwatch with Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC and Wear OS to the country.
Beijing-based Mobvoi launched the TicWatch Pro 3 last month, making it the first smartwatch with the Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC as well as Wear OS's latest update. Our review of the TicWatch Pro 3 mentions that it does have great battery life, great performance, great display, and a bunch of other features done well. If you are in India and were looking to get your hands on this smartwatch, you'll be glad to know that Mobvoi has now launched the TicWatch Pro 3 in India.
Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 3 smartwatch features Wear OS and Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100
The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 comes with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100, and Wear OS by Google. Check out this new smartwatch!
When we talk about smartwatches these days, the conversation usually revolves around Apple Watch for the most part. If you are an Android user though, the competitive options available to you shrink down -- there's the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 that is compatible with Android, and then options on Android Wear OS such as the OPPO Watch and Xiaomi's Mi Watch. Google is cognizant of the fact that Wear OS is not the best option for smartwatches, and recent updates to the platform have attempted to fix some of the pain points. Qualcomm also has a part to play in this story, with the company announcing the Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC for better performance and battery life on Wear OS smartwatches. All of this is now seemingly coming together on the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3, the first smartwatch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform and Wear OS by Google.
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 Review - The Smartwatch Upgrade That Wear OS Needs
The TicWatch Pro 3 is Mobvoi's first smartwatch with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100. That spec update is what all Wear OS smartwatches need.
It's been over 6 years since Android came to wearables, and yet smartwatches running Google's Wear OS only account for 10% of the total smartwatch market. With Google themselves declining to launch their own smartwatch, Mobvoi and Fossil have been the two standard-bearers for Wear OS smartwatches. The two brands have done everything they could to cover up the deficiencies in the Wear OS platform and Qualcomm's wearable chipsets, but the gap between the best Wear OS smartwatch and Samsung's Galaxy Watch and the Apple Watch continued to widen. That gap is finally shrinking thanks to the marriage of Qualcomm's new wearable chipset with Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro series. Meet Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 3.
Google announces a new version of Wear OS based on Android 11 with Snapdragon Wear 4100 support
Google has announced a new version of Wear OS, now based on Android 11, bringing along support for Snapdragon 4100 platform and more changes! Read on!
Wear OS by Google, or Android Wear as some of us still keep calling it despite the rebranding years ago, does not see as much attention in the daily news, but the wearable OS is still alive and kicking. New watches from Suunto, OPPO, and Xiaomi, as well as the launch of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC for wearables, have rekindled interest in Wear OS to a degree. Now, as part of its #11WeeksOfAndroid announcements, Google has announced a new version of Wear OS that is based on Android 11 and supports Snapdragon Wear 4100.
Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon Wear 4100 for better performance and battery life on Wear OS smartwatches
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon Wear 4100 smartwatch SoC platforms. The Snapdragon Wear 4100+ is 85% faster than its predecessor.
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 4100 smartwatch platforms, consisting of the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ and the Snapdragon Wear 4100. These new smartwatch SoCs are designed for next-generation connected smartwatches and based on Qualcomm's ultra-low-power hybrid architecture. To provide better context to this news release, let's delve into the background of Wear OS first.