By country and region, the United Arab Emirates ranks highest, with more than a third (33.4%) of internet users (approximately 3.1 million people) owning a smartwatch device.

The Czech Republic ranks second with 31.6% of internet users (about 3 million people) owning a smartwatch, followed by Hong Kong with 30.6% and an estimated 2.1 million smartwatch users.

India comes in fourth with an adoption rate of 29.1% and an estimated 201.4 million users owning a smartwatch; Poland ranks fifth with an adoption rate of 28.8% and an estimated 10.6 million people owning a smartwatch.

The survey also revealed that Internet users aged 25 to 34 are most likely to wear smartwatches, with 27.2% of women and 26.9% of men owning a smartwatch.

The 55 to 64 age group has the lowest ownership, though 12.7 percent of women and 16.1 percent of men still own a smartwatch.

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IDC pointed out in the report that the main driver of wearable device shipments is headphones, which grew 13.6 percent year-over-year last year and accounted for 50.6 percent of total shipments. Apple’s AirPods topped the list, with Samsung in second, both with more than 40 percent market share. Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi came in third.

The main driver of wearable device revenue in the region was smartwatches, which grew 45.7 percent year-over-year and accounted for 60.6 percent of the total wearable market. The top three in terms of shipments were Apple, Samsung and Huawei.

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@MukulSharma has released some content about the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Bluetooth headset, let’s take a look at it together.

According to the introduction, OnePlus Nord Buds 2 will be available in Thunderbolt Grey and Lightning White colors, support active noise cancellation with a noise cancellation depth of 25dB, it is equipped with 4 microphones, a 12.4mm dynamic titanium driver, a battery life of up to 36 hours, and also supports IP55 level of water and dust resistance.

It is not yet clear about the pricing and other information about the headset, we will follow up with more reports for you.

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After inquiring the State Intellectual Property Office it is learned that this disclosure is about an antenna module and a wearable device.

The radiator of the antenna module includes a first radiating part and a second radiating part which are isolated from each other, the first tuning circuit is connected to the first tuning point of the first radiating part, and the second tuning point of the second radiating part is connected to the second tuned circuit. Through the length layout of the first radiating part and the second radiating part, the setting positions of the first tuning point and the second tuning point, and the tuning of the first radiating part and the second radiating part, the first radiating part and the second radiating part. The radiator can support dual positioning frequency bands and dual communication frequency bands, which improves the positioning accuracy and communication efficiency of the antenna module and the smart wearable device including the above antenna module.

It is not difficult to see from the patent information that this patent is mainly aimed at improving the positioning and communication quality of smart wearable devices. At present, it is not known whether Xiaomi will use it in smart wearable devices after the patent is authorized.

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The Honor Band 7 NFC version uses a high-gloss metal case with three colors of rose pink, cedar blue, and magic night black. It is equipped with a 1.47-inch AMOLED full screen with a 282 PPI and 2.5D curved glass.

The Honor Band 7 NFC version supports all-weather blood oxygen monitoring, has 96 sports modes, and has a battery life of up to two weeks. It supports code scanning payment, remote control photography, and music playback control. ).

Honor said that the Honor Band 7 NFC version supports NFC bus cards and subway payments in 300+ cities, and travel can be done with one swipe. The community access control card is unlocked by swiping the card, and it is more convenient to lift the wrist to unlock.

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For example, today, ShakeYin blogger @I am Yoyo brought an unboxing video to show the appearance of this smartwatch and some of its functions.

From the appearance, BYD smartwatch adopts a round dial design instead of the square dial design as in the previous patent, and there are already many similar products on the market. The watch on button is located in the lower left corner, a car open button in the upper right corner, and an off button in the lower right corner. You can see the function label on the outermost circle of the dial.

It is reported that BYD smart watch is positioned as “BYD’s exclusive customized high-tech smart watch with original car key functions”, with intelligent ignition, comfortable entry, intelligent locking, lifting the windows, opening the tailgate and other functions, which can perfectly replace the original car key.

In addition, it is also a full-featured smart watch / bracelet, with a variety of dial UI, support for sports pedometer, heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, caller information alert and other functions.

Judging from the previously exposed parameters, this watch uses a 360×360 resolution sapphire screen, supports Android 4.4 and iOS 7.1 or higher mobile phone connection, is equipped with a medical-grade heart rate sensor, supports daily life waterproof, and has a built-in 200mAh battery, standby 30 days, can support 5~7 days of continuous use.

BYD officials previously announced that based on the new car-side hardware, BYD has now created a new NFC digital key that supports iPhone and other brands, with the first ride on the Frigate 07.

BYD said, no network, even when the iPhone or Apple Watch in the case of weak power (within 5 hours) can still unlock, lock, start the vehicle.

The iPhone NFC digital key function is currently only frigate 07, 2023 dolphin models support, other models are also actively evaluating the retrofit program, the future will be launched retrofit plans one after another.

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Interestingly, the New York Times has released a last-minute tip that Apple will release another Apple Watch for kids and teens that is cheaper than the Apple Watch SE.

▼ Apple Watch SE

The New York Times, citing sources “involved” in Apple’s work, said Apple has spent about three years refining the Home Settings feature for the Apple Watch. Home Settings is a feature added to watchOS 7 that allows users without an iPhone to use their Apple Watch with a cellular connection, including access to phone calls, messaging, apps, location sharing and other features.

The report said Apple will release a “new version of the Apple Watch that is cheaper than the Apple Watch SE” as part of an effort to “more aggressively court younger smartwatch customers. According to two people familiar with Apple’s plans, the product is expected to be introduced at Apple’s fall event.

Apple’s Apple Watch SE is currently priced from RMB 2,199, and if the kids’ watch is cheaper, it could be under RMB 2,000.

In addition, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman revealed that Apple has developed an exclusive band and dial for the new Apple Watch Pro. In a recent tweet, Gurman said, “The new bands for the Apple Watch Pro will be very extensive and incorporate an extreme sports theme.” In other words, consumers willing to buy the Apple Watch Pro will have access to a new line of bands created just for it.

It’s unclear exactly what these bands will look like, but Apple could be using a partnership with a sports brand, which has been done before. It’s worth noting that Gurman previously said that while the old bands will work with the Apple Watch Pro, they won’t be a perfect fit.

Gurman also believes that Apple will launch a new dial designed specifically for the Apple Watch Pro to show users intensive fitness information.

Leaked CAD renders reveal the potential design of the Apple Watch Pro. Unlike the current Apple Watch, the new Apple Watch Pro features a larger 47mm case and a flat-screen. However, contrary to previous rumors, the Apple Watch Pro’s case is not flat. The rendering also shows a third new side button.

According to Gurman, this new button is “programmable,” so users can set it up for different actions, such as opening a specific app, starting a workout or any other action within the app. The digital crown also looks completely different from the one on the current Apple Watch, but it’s unclear if new software features will be enabled.

The Apple Watch Pro is expected to feature a titanium case that, when combined with a flat-screen, will allow for increased durability of the device.

In addition to the Apple Watch Pro, Apple has been working on two other new Apple Watches, of which the Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to maintain the same design and size as its predecessor, as well as similar internal hardware, with the main difference being the addition of a new body temperature sensor. As for the second-generation Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch SE 2, Apple is also expected to keep the same design and sensors as the current model, but this time with a faster processor.

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According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Apple Watch Pro will debut with a new design that “improves on the form factor since Series 4.

According to images posted by Weibo blogger @UnclePan Uncle Pan, you can basically tell what the watch will look like from the Apple Watch Series 8 Pro’s accessories, which feature a new square case design.

The blogger notes that the “Pro is not square in the traditional sense, but a new form,” and the case does suggest that the body of the watch will have rounded edges, while the top edge of the chassis display will be flat and possibly flush with a flatter screen than the Apple Watch Series 7 model, potentially providing better all-around protection against impacts.

The digital crown and side buttons on the right also have several holes that look larger than usual: one round, one pill-shaped, and what are usually the device’s two thin speaker slit strips. Whether these are to accommodate the new speaker design or additional physical buttons is unclear.

Sonny Dickson also later tweeted the following image, which shows more clearly the accessories allegedly designed for the Apple Watch Pro.

The Apple Watch Pro is expected to have a larger screen (expanding to 1.99 inches) and battery, use the S8 chip and include a body temperature sensor. The model will also feature a sturdy titanium case and is expected to cost $900 to $1,000.

Apple will announce the new iPhone 14 lineup at its “Ultra Preview” event on September 8, according to the leak. The lineup will include the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus (or iPhone 14 Max), 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro and 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max. The new lineup will mark the end of the road for the 5.4-inch “mini” form factor. The new lineup will mark the end of the road for the 5.4-inch “mini” form factor, which has only been released in two generations: iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini.

Apple is also expected to announce the Apple Watch Series 8, the faster Apple Watch SE 2, and the new rugged Apple Watch Pro. According to Gurman, the AirPods Pro 2 is also expected to be announced during the event.

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The media outlet previously said that the Apple Apple Watch Series 3 is expected to be discontinued in September and that the device will not be upgraded to run the latest version of watchOS 9 software, which means that potential customers should no longer buy the device.

The Apple Apple Watch Series 3 is still available for purchase on Apple’s official website in China.

Apple’s Apple Watch Series 3 was released in September 2017, almost five years ago. It is the oldest device to support watchOS 8, but its S3 chip lags significantly behind the Apple Watch SE’s S5 chip and the Apple Watch Series 7’s S7 chip in terms of performance. The Apple Watch Series 3 is also the only remaining Apple Watch with an older, thicker design, with large bezels and corners around the display.

Following last year’s iOS 14.6 and watchOS 7.5 updates, Apple Watch Series 3 users must unpair and re-pair their device from their linked iPhone when updating watchOS because the Apple Watch doesn’t have enough internal storage to do the update on its own.

In June, Apple previewed watchOS 9, the next-generation operating system for the Apple Watch, which is no longer supported on the Apple Watch Series 3, meaning the device will continue to run “watchOS 8. Nevertheless, the Apple Watch Series 3 is still available for sale. Apple is expected to discontinue the device when it announces a new Apple Watch model at its iPhone 14 / Pro launch event next month.

Those looking for an entry-level Apple Watch model can look forward to the Apple Watch SE 2. The Apple Watch SE debuted in 2020 and is a low-cost option for customers. Nearly two years since its launch, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, among others, expect the Apple Watch SE 2 to be released next month alongside the Apple Watch Series 8.

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According to tipster Kacper Skrzypek, the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro (international brand) has been approved for launch in Europe. It has passed all the necessary certifications and may make its debut in the near future.

The European variant of the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro is model number M2141B1. it is not clear if this version will have changes to its specifications.

Xiaomi has been selling the Smart Band 6 NFC in Europe since late last year, and this version of the fitness tracker supports contactless payments and the Amazon Alexa voice assistant. Since the Xiaomi Band 7 Pro comes standard with NFC and voice control in China, the global version is likely to retain those features.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro is the first national version to use a large square screen (1.64 inches) with a 70% screen-to-body ratio and support for AOD display, as well as a colorful wristband with a quick-release buckle design and support for intelligent brightness adjustment.

Xiaomi Band 7 Pro has a built-in GPS module, which can accurately record the movement track without the phone, and also has 117 sports modes and 10 different intensity running courses. In addition, Xiaomi Band 7 Pro supports all-day heart rate monitoring and all-day blood oxygen saturation monitoring.

Xiaomi Band 7 Pro has a maximum battery life of 12 days, supports Xiaoxia classmates, NFC, offline payment, 5ATM waterproof, and quick call replies.

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