Wearable devices

The Top-Rated Hayward OmniLogic® App is Now Compatible with Apple Watch®

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Apple Inc., Apple Watch, Wearable devices, IOS, ITunes, watchOS, Apple Watch Series 3, Apple Watch SE, iMessage, App store

The OmniLogic app is all about making it easier and more enjoyable to own a pool, so adding Apple Watch capability was a natural next step for us.

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  • The OmniLogic app is all about making it easier and more enjoyable to own a pool, so adding Apple Watch capability was a natural next step for us.
  • The OmniLogic app is currently available for Apple Watch Series 3 or newer, operating on WatchOS 7 and above.
  • Adding the new compatibility is easy: pool owners simply update the OmniLogic app, install the OmniLogic app within the Apple Watch app and enjoy the added control convenience.
  • Apple, App Store, Apple Watch and WatchOS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., which is neither affiliated with Hayward Industries, Inc. nor endorses this product.

LifeQ, Preeminent Provider of Biometrics and Health Information, Partners with 1Life on New COVID-19 Screening Application

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Human–computer interaction, Wearable devices, Distributed computing architecture, Internet of things, Ambient intelligence, Fashion accessories, Ubiquitous computing, Wearable technology, Biometrics

ATLANTA, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --LifeQ, the preeminent independent provider of biometrics and health information derived from wearable devices and used in world-leading health management solutions, announced it has partnered with South Africa-based insurance leader 1Life on a new version of its COVID-19 screening application.

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  • ATLANTA, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --LifeQ, the preeminent independent provider of biometrics and health information derived from wearable devices and used in world-leading health management solutions, announced it has partnered with South Africa-based insurance leader 1Life on a new version of its COVID-19 screening application.
  • 1Life's new LifeQ-powered health management solutiontracking and providing insights derived from users' LifeQ enabled wearable deviceswill now flag potential COVID-19 onset in policy holders before symptoms are experienced.
  • This is in addition to providing a wealth of health information that improves users' lives.
  • LifeQ is the leading independent provider of biometrics and health insights derived from wearable devices, helping people live healthier lives.

LifeQ, Preeminent Provider of Biometrics and Health Information, Partners with 1Life on New COVID-19 Screening Application

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Human–computer interaction, Wearable devices, Distributed computing architecture, Internet of things, Ambient intelligence, Fashion accessories, Ubiquitous computing, Wearable technology, Biometrics

ATLANTA, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --LifeQ, the preeminent independent provider of biometrics and health information derived from wearable devices and used in world-leading health management solutions, announced it has partnered with South Africa-based insurance leader 1Life on a new version of its COVID-19 screening application.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --LifeQ, the preeminent independent provider of biometrics and health information derived from wearable devices and used in world-leading health management solutions, announced it has partnered with South Africa-based insurance leader 1Life on a new version of its COVID-19 screening application.
  • 1Life's new LifeQ-powered health management solutiontracking and providing insights derived from users' LifeQ enabled wearable deviceswill now flag potential COVID-19 onset in policy holders before symptoms are experienced.
  • This is in addition to providing a wealth of health information that improves users' lives.
  • LifeQ is the leading independent provider of biometrics and health insights derived from wearable devices, helping people live healthier lives.

Garmin brings LTE connectivity to its premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch with the introduction of the Forerunner 945 LTE

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Consumer electronics, Sports, Running, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, General Sports, Technology, Science and technology, Articles, Wearable computers, Mobile technology, Telecommunications, Wearable devices, Garmin, Schaffhausen, Smartwatch, LTE, GPS watch

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210602005080/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210602005080/en/
    Introducing the Forerunner 945 LTE by Garmin (Photo: Business Wire)
    We are excited to bring LTE connectivity to the Forerunner line with the introduction of the Forerunner 945 LTE, said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales.
  • Featuring popular training, performance and health monitoring tools from the original Forerunner 945, the Forerunner 945 LTE is ready for any challenge from open water swims to long training rides or runs.
  • To help athletes become better, faster and more efficient come race day, the Forerunner 945 LTE includes key training data and performance monitoring tools.
  • The Forerunner 945 LTE features up to 2 weeks of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 7 hours in GPS mode with music and LTE LiveTrack.

2021 Q1: Zepp Health Ranked in the Top 4 in Global Adult Smartwatch Shipments

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Wearable devices, Human–computer interaction, Wearable computers, Distributed computing architecture, Smartwatches, Technology, Ubiquitous computing, Amazfit, Zepp, WE

SHENZHEN, China, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP) with self-owned brands Zepp and Amazfit, ranked the Top 4 in terms of global adult smartwatch shipments[1] in the first quarter of 2021, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) on the global wearable device market.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP) with self-owned brands Zepp and Amazfit, ranked the Top 4 in terms of global adult smartwatch shipments[1] in the first quarter of 2021, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) on the global wearable device market.
  • Zepp Heath sold over 1.65 million Zepp and Amazfit smartwatches in the first quarter, representing year-on-year growth of 68.8% in global unit sales the highest growth among the top adult smartwatch brands.
  • Despite ongoing challenging market conditions that have impacted the consumer electronics industry worldwide, Zepp Health sales remained robust.
  • Zepp Health ranked No.1 by shipments for adult smartwatches in Brazil (40.9%), Russia (28.9%) and Spain (23.5%).

2021 Q1: Zepp Health Ranked in the Top 4 in Global Adult Smartwatch Shipments

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Wearable devices, Human–computer interaction, Wearable computers, Distributed computing architecture, Smartwatches, Technology, Ubiquitous computing, Amazfit, Zepp, WE

SHENZHEN, China, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP) with self-owned brands Zepp and Amazfit, ranked the Top 4 in terms of global adult smartwatch shipments[1] in the first quarter of 2021, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) on the global wearable device market.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP) with self-owned brands Zepp and Amazfit, ranked the Top 4 in terms of global adult smartwatch shipments[1] in the first quarter of 2021, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) on the global wearable device market.
  • Zepp Heath sold over 1.65 million Zepp and Amazfit smartwatches in the first quarter, representing year-on-year growth of 68.8% in global unit sales the highest growth among the top adult smartwatch brands.
  • Despite ongoing challenging market conditions that have impacted the consumer electronics industry worldwide, Zepp Health sales remained robust.
  • Zepp Health ranked No.1 by shipments for adult smartwatches in Brazil (40.9%), Russia (28.9%) and Spain (23.5%).

arpara VR 5K Headset and All-In-One Headset Announced Globally

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Computer peripherals, Virtual reality headsets, Headset, Display technology, Wearable devices, Technology, Science and technology, Structure, Pimax

BEIJING, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today during VR company arpara's VR headset global reveal event "Discover Yourself in a Parallel Universe", the latest generation arpara VR headset and arpara all-in-one VR headset are announced along with arparaland virtual social platform.

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  • BEIJING, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today during VR company arpara's VR headset global reveal event "Discover Yourself in a Parallel Universe", the latest generation arpara VR headset and arpara all-in-one VR headset are announced along with arparaland virtual social platform.
  • The arpara VR headset and the arpara all-in-one VR headset both have dual 1.03-inch 2560 x 2560 resolution micro-OLED displays, offering a combined 5K x 2.5K viewing resolution.
  • The arpara VR headset weights 200g, 1/3 of a typical VR headset, has 95 FOV and 120Hz refresh rate.
  • The arpara VR headset costs 599 USD and is open to pre-order now at arpara.net.

arpara VR 5K Headset and All-In-One Headset Announced Globally

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Computer peripherals, Virtual reality headsets, Headset, Display technology, Wearable devices, Technology, Science and technology, Structure, Pimax

BEIJING, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today during VR company arpara's VR headset global reveal event "Discover Yourself in a Parallel Universe", the latest generation arpara VR headset and arpara all-in-one VR headset are announced along with arparaland virtual social platform.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today during VR company arpara's VR headset global reveal event "Discover Yourself in a Parallel Universe", the latest generation arpara VR headset and arpara all-in-one VR headset are announced along with arparaland virtual social platform.
  • The arpara VR headset and the arpara all-in-one VR headset both have dual 1.03-inch 2560 x 2560 resolution micro-OLED displays, offering a combined 5K x 2.5K viewing resolution.
  • The arpara VR headset weights 200g, 1/3 of a typical VR headset, has 95 FOV and 120Hz refresh rate.
  • The arpara VR headset costs 599 USD and is open to pre-order now at arpara.net.

Worldiwde Smart Watch Industry to 2030 - Major Players Include Apple, Garmin and Fitbit Among Others

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Technology, Companies, Industry economics), Wearable computers, American brands, Human–computer interaction, Ubiquitous computing, Wearable devices, Smartwatch, Fitbit, Garmin, Samsung Electronics

This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global smart watch market.

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  • This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global smart watch market.
  • It compares the smart watch market with other segments of the smart watch market by size and growth, historic and forecast.
  • Major players in the smart watch market are Apple Inc., Garmin, Fitbit, Motorola, Sony Corporation, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Fossil Group Inc and Google Inc.
  • The smart watch market consists of sales of smart watches and related services that are used in medical, sports, gaming, and personal assistance.

Smaller Companies Fuel Growth in Worldwide Wearables Market in 1Q21, Says IDC

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Professional services, Internet, Hardware, Consumer electronics, Technology, Semiconductor, Security, Other Technology, Consulting, Telecommunications, Technology, Human–computer interaction, Companies, Wearable devices, Ubiquitous computing, Ambient intelligence, Internet of things, Wearable technology, Wearable computer, Samsung Electronics, Apple Inc., Samsung, IDC Trackers, IDC, IDC TRACKERS, IDC

While market leaders like Apple and Samsung maintained double-digit market shares during the quarter, most of the growth came from smaller companies.

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  • While market leaders like Apple and Samsung maintained double-digit market shares during the quarter, most of the growth came from smaller companies.
  • "Larger companies have certainly drawn attention to the worldwide wearables market, yet it is the smaller companies fueling growth," said Ramon T. Llamas , research director for IDC's Wearables Team .
  • "Rather than compete head-to-head with products similar to the market leaders, these smaller companies have instead focused on specific markets and thrived with different solutions.
  • Top 5 Wearable Device Companies by Shipment Volume, Market Share, and Year-Over-Year Growth, Q1 2021 (shipments in millions)