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Recent #Smartwatch news in the semiconductor industry

hothardware
9 months ago

Apple Watch Series 10 Is Slashed To An All-Time Low Price With This Deal

➀ The Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) is now available at an all-time low price of $329 at Best Buy (save $70). An open box model is also available for $259.99. The Series 10 offers a larger, brighter OLED display, health and fitness features, and sits between the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 2. ➁ Samsung Galaxy FE (40mm, LTE) is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon (save $50), offering LTE connectivity and a range of features. ➂ Additional smartwatch deals are listed, including discounts on various models from Apple and Samsung.
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electronicsweekly
10 months ago

Wearables up 6.1% this year

➀ Wearables shipments are expected to increase by 6.1% this year, reaching 538 million units, according to IDC. ➁ The growth rate is expected to slow to 3.9% in 2025 as the large markets such as the US and India approach maturity. ➂ Smartwatches are expected to decline by 4.5% in 2024, mainly due to challenges from low-cost options in the second-largest market, India, and consumer reluctance to upgrade in the US.
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weixin
10 months ago

MediaTek Joins Apple's Supply Chain for the First Time, Replacing Intel in Smartwatch Chips!

➀ Apple plans to add satellite communication and blood pressure monitoring to its smartwatches by 2025, targeting specific consumer upgrades.

➁ Apple will replace Intel with MediaTek as the supplier of modulator chips for some smartwatch models, recognizing MediaTek's technical strength in modulator technology.

➂ This marks MediaTek's first entry into Apple's main hardware product supply chain and is of significant importance.

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hothardware
about 1 year ago

Space Invaders Play Watch Brings Retro Gaming To An Apple Watch Lookalike

➀ Floor 84 Studio has collaborated with Taito to create a smartwatch that allows users to play Space Invaders on a 1.86-inch touchscreen display. The watch is less expensive than dedicated retro gaming consoles. ➁ The watch combines retro gaming with modern features like health and fitness tracking. ➂ The crowdfunding campaign has exceeded its goal, indicating interest in the product.
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