FutureFive New Zealand - Consumer technology news & reviews from the future

Android Wear stories

Story image
Fossil's smartwatches will let iPhone users make calls
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
#
smartphones
#
apple
#
technology gifts
Smartwatch maker Fossil Group might just be trying to edge out Apple’s massive investment in smartwatches like the Apple Watch.
Story image
Medical-Grade tech brings opportunity in wearables market
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
#
smartphones
#
it in healthcare
#
technology gifts
There is significant opportunity for growth in clinically validated, yet user-friendly wearables to aid individuals manage such ailments.
Story image
Smartwatch ecosystem grows, Apple Watch destroys competition
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
#
apple
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
Apple Watch dominates smartwatch market with 52% of 2015 sales; Android Wear less than 10%. Samsung's Tizen-based Gear S2 suffers weak sales.
Story image
Hands-on review: Android Wear 5.1.1 update finally arrives
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
#
smartphones
#
gaming
#
cloud services
Perhaps the most hyped aspect of the update and the latest crop of Android Wear gear is that Wear devices can now use Wi-Fi networks.
Story image
Hands-on review: Adata’s UC330 Phone to USB thumb drive
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
#
gaming
#
smartphones
#
reviews
Here’s a toughie. I needed to quickly back up everything on my Huawei P8 smartphone before I updated its firmware so it’d work with Android Wear.
Story image
Android Wear app for IOS to launch soon
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
#
apple
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
After waiting for what seemed like an eternity, it’s finally happened - Android Wear smart watches can finally play nice on iPhones.