Sony SmartWatch 3 stainless Steel Variant announced at CES 2015

Sony SmartWatch 3 is the first Android wear of Sony brand that was announced in September. Sony has revealed a new stainless steel smartwatch variant of the android wear at the CES 2015 at Las Vega.

Sony has not changed anything in the hardware of the smartwatch. In fact, it just changes the previous version to steel finish with strap belt. The smartwatch comes with a LCD display with 320 x 320 pixels resolution on its 1.6” display.

1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset is powering the smartwatch with 512MB RAM with 4GB international memory. A 420mAh of battery is supporting the smartwatch for a better performance.

Sony smartwatch 3 is a dust and water proof certified by the IP58 and IP65 certification. Use the micro USB port for charging and connect it via Bluetooth, microphone, GPS sensors to connect with your smartphone.

Sony SmartWatch 3 stainless Steel Variant announced at CES 2015

Android 5.0.1 update is ready for Sony SmartWatch 3

Sony becomes first Android Wear brand that is offering Android 5.0.1 update. The latest update is ready for the Sony SmartWatch 3 for the users. At the same time, Motorola also announced that the same update is available for Moto 360 smartwatch.

The features will highly be changed with the update because this enhances the ability to give new face of the smartphones and add a multitude directly from the Google Play Store.

The Android 5.0.1 update gives the Sony SmartWatch 3 some certain features like the undo option to get the notification which are dismissed. At the same time, the battery life enhancement and brightness modes are also added to the update version.

However, the smartwatch needs to run at least Android 4.3 in order to get the update option. The users who have not upgraded to Android 4.3 will not able to get the update. Use the source link in order to get the OTA update to download it manually to update.

Android 5.0.1 update is ready for Sony SmartWatch 3

Google details upcoming Android Wear updates

Google has penned a blog post that outlines an official list of updates it will add to the Android Wear platform before 2014 ends. The company has also given confirmation about its all smartwatches running Android Wear getting the updates as soon as they are rolled out.

This is no surprise, as Google is pretty much in control of the update process for Android Wear devices, looking to dodge the fragmentation situation that’s persistent in its tablet and smartphone operating system.

Google says that it’s first big update for Android Wear will bring with it support for offline music playback and GPS sensors. This will let you leave your phone at home when you go for a run, a walk, or a bike ride. You’ll be able to listen to music stored on your watch via Bluetooth headphones, to which the wearable will connect directly, without the need for a smartphone intermediary.

The next update will follow with support for downloadable watch faces that will allow users to able to customize the home screen info that you’d like, including a calendar or fitness info. Google says that they will get a lot of neat watch faces from many developers on Google Play after this feature gets added to the platform.

“Our goal with Wear is to build technology that helps you connect with others and get stuff done. So often, technology can become something that gets in the way of everything else. But we want to build devices that you can use when you need and forget about when you don’t—technology that’s built for your sake, rather than its own sake. Coming throughout the rest of this year, we’re making some updates to Wear that will help you get even more out of your watch—and the rest of your life, too,” David Singleton, Engineering Director, Android Wear wrote in the blog post.

The blog post also goes over the wearable devices launched at IFA 2014 this week, namely, the Moto 360, Asus ZenWatch, LG G Watch R and the Sony SmartWatch 3. It goes on to state that these devices, as well as the ones released earlier this summer (LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live), will receive the aforementioned update in the coming months.

Have you already picked up an Android Wear device or do you plan to soon? If so, which unit do you own or have your eyes on?

 

 

 

 

Google details upcoming Android Wear updates

Sony’s SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk renders spotted, both to allegedly debut at IFA 2014

IFA 2014 is just a couple of days away and as Sony is preparing to hold a special press event on September 4, we hear that the Japanese tech giant is planning to unveil two new wearables – SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk apart from the three Xperia devices.

Sony recently released a teaser video hinting at the release of three new devices with different sizes at the IFA 2014. Based on previous rumors, these devices will probably be the Xperia Z3, the Xperia Z3 Compact and the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. The teaser video is posted at the end of this article if you want to check it out.

Earlier, a picture of Sony’s new SmartWatch and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact had accidently leaked on its Facebook page along with its SmartBand promos. Now fuzzy renderings of it’s SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk have appeared and according to sources, they are to be launched at the IFA in Berlin.

Sony SmartWatch 3

The SmartWatch 3 will sport a 1.68-inch screen with a resolution of 320 x 320 and will be powered by Android Wear. It will be IP58 certified for dust and water resistance meaning it will be able to withstand up to 5 ft of submersion in water for up to 30 minutes.

Sony SmartBand Talk

The SmartBand Talk is a successor to Sony’s fitness SmartBand SWR10 and will feature a curved e-link display and Bluetooth connectivity. No other details are available about the SmartBand but the word ‘Talk’ in its name suggests that it might have certain phone capabilities like call handling when paired with a smartphone.

Sony also posted another teaser on its UK Twitter account saying, “We’ll be getting deep at #IFA2014” and posting a picture suggesting its new devices unveiled at IFA will go even deeper than 2m.

We’ll be getting deep at #IFA2014. But how deep..? #SonyIFA pic.twitter.com/elDGs2wXfl

— Sony UK (@SonyUK) August 31, 2014

The IFA 2014 week is sure to be exciting as most major companies will unveil their new products at the show. We’ll keep you updated about the events as they unfold. Stay tuned!

 

 

Sony’s SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk renders spotted, both to allegedly debut at IFA 2014