While the smartphone and tablet market keeps growing at a premium in India, it seems like another such lucrative market in the same sphere is slowly making its way. We are talking, of course, about the smartband (or the smartwatch) market.
There are already a number of big name smartphone makers in the market who have jumped onto the smartband bandwagon. And while big names like Samsung and Sony are already bringing out their own versions of smartwatches, other new names are also coming forward with their own offerings.
But while we hold on to our seats with new smartbands still coming into the market, a special mention needs to be made related to the new SmartBand SWR10 that has arrived from Sony.
Sony has already launched its new fitness-centric, wearable SmartBand SWR10 with Sony Xperia Z2. The new smartband, which is priced at 5,990, comes with a solitary button which has a host of uses: from powering on to shifting modes and even creating bookmarks.
The device core has three small LED lights on it that shine through the band to show you which mode it is currently in. And while the device isn't limited for use only with Sony phones, it still requires the latest Android KitKat version 4.4 to support other devices. The device also supports Bluetooth LE and NFC technology as well.
The new SmartBand SWR10, as expected with most new age devices, is IP58-certified. This means that it can withstand submersion up to up to 5-feet of water for up to 30 minutes. It can also be survive a regular 10-minute rain as well.
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But these are just the numbers and specs we are talking about. And we are pretty sure that the new smartband has more under the hoods than it meets the eye. We are talking, of course, about the built in features. Here are the top 5.
Sony SmartBand SWR10 Features: Your New Style Factor
As you may know by now, the SmartBand is a 24/7 wearable device. It's waterproof and you can keep it on you whatever you do. The device is discreet and designed to look great with any clothing style. Users can choose from a wide range of colors with an iconic metal Sony fastening button and LEDs that give it a premium look.
Sony SmartBand SWR10 Features: Life Bookmarks
The new Smartband SWR10 is capable of a number of things. One such feature of it is the Life Bookmarks option. In order to catch something or record it, users just need to press the Life Bookmark key on their SmartBand and everything going on at that moment will be recorded forever for you to access it later.
Sony SmartBand SWR10 Features: Lifelog Support
No new device is complete without good overall support for it. And the Sony SmartBand SWR10 isn't any different. The Smartband is given that extra bit of push via it's innovative new Android smartphone app that automatically records your physical, social and entertainment activities. Lifelog even lets you know what the weather is going to be like the following day.
Sony SmartBand SWR10 Features: Built to Last
The SmartBand comes with a removable core unit alongside a stylish and comfortable wrist band. The core holds in it advanced sensor technology that meant to feel the user's movements and later send the data to the paired smartphone.
Sony SmartBand SWR10 Features: Life on Your Wrist
The Smartband is essentially here to make you life as easy as possible. The device is basically an innovative life logging wrist band that lets you keep track of everything you do. This is the wearable technology at its best with the smartband having almost all the features that you can expect the ones placed in your smartphone. You just need to sync both of them.
