Rising Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has launched a smartwatch
to rival Samsung Galaxy Gear 2, both unveiled on the eve of the world's biggest
mobile fair Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Dubbed TalkBand B1, the device is a smart band that features a
1.4-inch flexible OLED panel fitted in a plastic case. It pairs with your
smartphone through NFC and Bluetooth 4.1, and supports wireless calling through
a removable Bluetooth earpiece.
The device doubles as a fitness tracker that records things like
steps taken, distance, and calories burned during the day. The water resistant
smart band is also capable of monitoring the quality and duration of your
sleep, while a smart alarm function can figure out the optimal time to go off
during a period of light sleep.
The TalkBand B1 is fitted with a rechargeable 90mAh battery and
boasts a 6 day battery life, according to the company. You can charge the
device through a USB connection. However, it'll take 2 hours to get fully
charged.
The new device will be available in China by
March, whereas it will launch in Japan, the Middle East, Russia, and Western
Europe in Q2. It weighs only 26g and is compatible with devices running Android
2.3+ and iOS 5.0+. As for the price, Huawei's Richard Yu announced that the
TalkBand will be available for €99, or about $136.
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