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Michael Kors Access Lexington 2 / Bradshaw 2

In the latest news, we see Michael Kors joining Fossil as it works to increase its smartwatch line-up for 2019. The company is now adding three new wearables, all of them working on Google’s Wear OS platform. The products include Michael Kors Access MKGO, Access Lexington 2, and Access Bradshaw 2. While the first is a fitness device, the latter two are smartwatches. The MKGO is the brand’s very first fitness device. The Access MKGO is quite similar to other sporty Wear OS watches, such as the Puma Smartwatch model. The device runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor and it comes with 512MB of RAM. In addition to this, the fitness devices feature a heart rate monitor and built-in GPS. Enough about the Access MKGO, let’s focus on the two smartwatches – Access Lexington 2 and Access Bradshaw 2.

These smartwatches are made available on Michael Kors’ website. While the basic models are priced the same for Lexington 2 and Bradshaw 2, the price differs for different designs. While the Lexington 2 is available right away for purchase from Michael Kors’ website, you’ll have to wait for a few months if you are sure you want to get the Access Bradshaw 2. Let’s take a look at each of them and later, see how they compare against each other.

Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2

Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2

The Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2 is the successor of the original Access Bradshaw. However, while the previous model has a flat tyre screen, this one features a fully round 1.28-inch display. To quickly run through its features, we know that it is available in six colour option, which is pretty cool. The 44mm smartwatch comes with a Stainless-Steel case with top ring. The AMOLED screen comes with 328ppi. While the stainless steel casing makes it slightly bulkier than the MKGO, it is a steady device that is built in the same way as the traditional Bradshaw watch. You may see some nice features added here to keep up with the tech.

Access Brashaw 2 vs. Lexington 2

While both the Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2 and Lexington 2 are awesome models, there are some slight differences between them. So, what are the major points of difference? This includes storage and RAM mainly.

These two watches are quite powerful. They are designed to look elegant and not look out of place at a dinner table. The Access Lexington 2 comes with a stainless steel case and an elegant 22mm stainless steel band. This 44mm smartwatch is available in different colours, such as combinations of silver and gold, and silver stainless steel. On the other hand, Access Bradshaw 2 is available in some beautiful options as well, such as grey, gold, and a rose gold. All of them feature 22mm straps on the 44mm smartwatch.

Michael Kors Access Lexington 2

Both the model has three buttons on the right side. This comes in handy for users to control different aspects of Wear OS. These watches also feature a 1.28-inch AMOLED screen. Both the devices run on Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor. That is nothing surprising since most Wear OS smartwatch models run along the same lines. Thanks to the 1GB RAM here, you can be sure of a better performance. You will also be able to enjoy 8GB of internal storage. This comes in particularly handy if you want to listen to music or podcasts on the go.

Other Features

Other features of these smartwatches include a heart rate sensor under the hood, NFC for Google Pay, built-in GPS, and swim-proof with 3 ATM water-resistance. Comparatively speaking, the battery sizes of these models are a bit smaller at 310mAh each. You may also be aware that both of them have speakers which allow users to make and take calls directly from the watch. You will no longer have to fumble around for your smartphone.

These new smartwatches also have an extended battery life mode thanks to which they can last more than one day on a single day. However, you may have to sacrifice some functionality to achieve this. This works pretty similarly to the Fossil’s latest model. All the latest Michael Kors smartwatches come with Noonlight. This is an app that is designed to contact emergency services. Users will also be happy to note that Spotify comes pre-installed!

Michael Kors Smartwatches

In addition to this, Access Brashaw 2 and Lexington 2 have integrated Google Assistant support as well. Since both the watch run on Google’s WearOS platform, they enjoy all the features that come with the software. This includes Google Assistant as well. Other features of the smartwatches include music control and storage, smartphone notifications, and Rapid Charging for 80 per cent battery in 50 minutes. How cool is that?

Michael Kors Access Lexington 2

The Michael Kors Access Lexington 2 is another smartwatch released by the brand. While it is quite similar to the Bradshaw 2 model, you can be sure there are plenty of smaller differences. This is something we will cover in the next section. The Access Lexington 2 comes with a 1.28-inch fully round AMOLED display with a 328ppi. With regards to design, you will notice more details. Again, this model too features a Stainless Steel case with top ring. This 44mm smartwatch is available in five colours.

You may notice an etched ring around the Lexington 2’s display. Another matter of the difference is that the stainless steel bracelet’s links have more detailed work when compared to the other model. However, regardless of the design, it is highly functional and works excellently.

There is an etched ring around the display of the and the links in the stainless bracelet have more detail to them compared to the Bradshaw 2 – mimicking the design of the traditional Michael Kors Lexington design. Like the Bradshaw 2 though, it’s a solid device with plenty to love.

Conclusion

Both the Access Bradshaw 2 and Lexington 2 by Michael Kors are amazing smartwatches. They both have an appealing design with incredible features. These two models are specially designed for elegant dinners and parties. They suit up extremely well for a casual outing, but not so much as sportswear.

January 31, 2020
Fossil Hybrid HR review

Hybrid smartwatches are not one of my personal favorites but they evidently come in a myriad of varieties and specifications. They are well-known for their simplicity, both from the looks and the feels and functions.

Some just simply keep track of your daily activity and stop there. Whereas others are entirely just smartwatches but with hidden displays. Some devices even fall somewhere close to in between the two.

However, the Fossil Hybrid HR is a smartwatch that leans on the smarter end of this wild spectrum.

It can’t be called an Apple watch for sure, but it also cannot be called anything less of a smartwatch. There is just so much controversy beyond this watch’s own unique design.

But if you are confused then here is a complete review of the Fossil Hybrid HR that you might just find useful.

Design at first glance

If you get a first glance at this watch and forgivably mistake it for an analog watch then perhaps it would comfort you to know that you are not the first.

The very design of the watch is classy and has an analog look to it. Complete with a set of analog watch hands it is easy to pass it off as such.

It even spots numbering around the bezels of the screen. A feature that has long since existed in a lot of analog designs.

For one E-Ink uses minimal battery allowing the HR to last at most two weeks after one charge which is obviously a very handy feature.

The E-ink display also does a unique job of blending in with the watch face. You can hardly notice the whole display except for when the user wants to look at the notifications and such.

This feature just makes the watch blend in fairly with the environment and outdoes a lot of AMOLED displays in the process too.

The Hybrid HR, however, lags a bit due to the fact that E-ink screens have lower refresh rates that the screens offer. This was a common problem with the E-ink screens and even though some amendment has been done there is just still a lot more lagging present in the screens.

The display, however, spots a read-out display that is essentially just the company’s fancy way of saying e-ink. There are a couple of pros that come with the e-ink screen and some fair set of cons that the accompany the screen.

There are a couple of times that the OS lags whenever one is trying to operate the device. As infrequent as this might be there is still need to not it out.

The Hybrid HR’s screen is not lit up by default which can prove to be extremely difficult to view in low lighting conditions.

To a plus side, Fossil took note of this and added a backlight option that can be accessed via double-tapping the screen of the watch.

Another interesting thing about the Hybrid HR watch is that one can flick their wrists in case the watch face’s hands are blocking other information that you want to see. What this flick does is that it sends both hands of the watch spinning in opposite directions.

The hands also automatically move onto the three and nine positions whenever the owner is scrolling through the menus.

Since we are talking of scrolling menus, the Hybrid HR just so happens to not be a touchscreen watch. Hence you can handle all navigation by the side-pushers on the side of the watch’s casing.

The interface of Hybrid HR

Software features are obviously limited in the Fossil Hybrid HR. This means that if you are a fan of smartwatches that can play smart games and connect to the internet then you are in the wrong place. Hybrid HR has a very minimal and simple design to its interface that would favor anyone that has intentions of having a watch that is both modern and simple.

You can assign simple shortcuts to the earlier-mentioned side buttons. These include functions such as workout mode, wellness dashboard, stopwatch, music control, timers, and weather.

On the Hybrid HR, watch face options are pretty but a few only. This doesn’t come as news as the Hybrid HR is technically a smartwatch that isn’t really a smartwatch? Yeah, there is just so much that the developers have been able to create off of this watch that I honestly don’t think losing smartwatch faces is that big an issue.

Performance

There are so many performance ups and downs in this bad boy. Hybrid HR is a good watch, it really is, and for an entry in its genre, there’s just so much that can be said of it.

However, there are those few downs that I am honestly trying to avoid mentioning but just not possible. Features such as built-in GPS are absent. I almost freaked when I noticed this but sadly, yeah, there’s no GPS.

It’s a good workout watch and you could consider using it for work out but, honestly, it personally wouldn’t be my first choice.

Features of Fossil Hybrid

It can track the calories you burn, your steps, active minutes, heart rate and all that but no incorporation with other fitness apps that are also as important.

The step count, however, is admirably accurate and can be one of the features that I’d openly rely on in the Hybrid HR watch.

For a watch that’s classy and such a great judge of character, the Fossil Hybrid HR watch is very up to date. It’s not necessarily meant for geeks and gurus but it plays the part quite efficiently and showcases a brand that is genuinely new in the market.

Conclusion

This watch also goes as far as to sync with the user’s outfit which is a feature that is present in a lot of smartwatches nowadays. However, it tends to lean onto a more classy approach than an urban fashion kind of look.

All in all, it’s a nice watch and worth getting if you are a fan of minimalistic watches.

January 30, 2020
Huawei Watch GT 2 review

One amongst the past centuries major trademarks were the smartwatch. This trademark has been going on for quite a while now and it is safe to say that smartphone companies are slowly letting in new avenues to this approach.

Companies such as Apple and Samsung have been producing smartwatches that have won the hearts of many for a long time. But now new products are to be expected from other smartphone companies.

One such smartphone company is Huawei. The company released an update on their Huawei Watch GT and it is just wanting. Without further ado, here is a detailed review of the new Huawei Watch GT 2.

The Watch GT

The very look of the watch has a sporty look to it and is admirably simple. It bears its trademark fitness tracking feature all bottled up into one watch that has bee considered fancy in a lot of places.

The watch runs Huawei’s very own Lite OS so for the famous tweakers and app installers this just won’t work for you. However, the company put a lot of thought into development for the watch. This being said, it is safe to say that the watch has every basic aspect that a smartwatch should have.

But the greatest question in mind is what the GT 2 has that the GT didn’t? Well, better dumbed down, the GT 2 gives you options. There are basically two versions of the watch fro which one can tell one is slightly larger than the other. The smaller version is 42mm which is fairly small for a smartwatch.

While the larger version of the watch spins at 46mm which allows it a speaker and full phone call functionality when connected to your phone. It also has stress-tracking and storage of offline music.

The Design

The watch is available in various unique designs. I guess this move is set to help the owners be able to change their watches according to their style. However, one universal aspect of the watch is the OLED screens.

The 46mm version of the Huawei Watch GT 2 features a 454 by 454 resolution display, whereas the 42mm version has a lower resolution build. The 46mm version also has double the battery and RAM that the 42mm version has which is honestly saying a lot.

With such great differentiation, I feel it would have been better if the 42mm version just stuck to a simpler name like lite or something just so guys buying wouldn’t feel short-changed. But those are just my opinions.

There are basically three versions of the main versions (wow). The smartwatch can further be divided into Elite, Classical, and Sport versions. Each version has definitive straps and finishes with metal being included in the mix.

Around the back of the watch is a noticeable, slightly raised heart rate monitor and a set of two POGO pin connectors that are meant for charging.

The Interface

Like I had earlier mentioned the watch comes with Huawei’s own Lite OS. This OS is very nice and easy to navigate around. Aside from the inability to download apps at will, it is pretty precise and easy to figure out.

Some key examples are such as the ability to swipe down to gain access to quick settings and horizontally in order to scroll through key elements. All pre-installed apps can be accessed through the upper button whereas the lower button can be customized to do a number of functions.

It has a number of feature staples such as the alarm, the timer, the alarm, and the stopwatch. However, it cannot multitask and switch between applications can be strenuous. Especially if you picture a time that you’d need two apps to run consecutively.

Now one main formality of the watch is the performance. The Huawei Watch GT 2 performs fairly but it is still a long way from getting into the big leagues with the kinds of watches that Samsung and Apple produce.

There is so much focus on the smoothness of the phone that the manufacturers completely threw off the battery life. It wouldn’t really hurt to have a decrease in the smoothness at the expense of more battery life.

The watch’s operating system is not biassed and works freely with both IOS and Android operating systems. It is also linkable with health and fitness apps such as Apple’s Health app, Google Fit and also My Fitness Pal.

Albeit, there’s no linking the watch to more serious exercising applications such as Edmondo or Strava which limits the user to lite that are not intense and non-athletic drills.

So if you are a serious athletics enthusiast or athlete then you might not find it that convenient.

Battery and Specs

Like I said, the battery life of the Huawei Watch GT 2 is not all that dependable, so it might help if you could tone down on some miscellaneous usage and cut off the use of some of the apps in order to have a more substantial outcome.

The watch also leverages some 4GB worth of storage mainly for songs. You can listen to these songs via the watch’s speaker or even a Bluetooth device.

The watch’s processor provides some really smooth animations. The Kirin A1 processor is not new to Huawei’s devices with the processor being relatively showcasing in the FreeBuds 3 earphones by Huawei.

the watches may, however, have a few slowing down frame rates in use once in a while. Though this is not experienced commonly it is something to watch out for like when you could be using it during gym hours.

Conclusion

The watch is literally a charmer and I feel the company has done a lot of amendments here and there. But, to put such a watch up against brands such as Apple and Samsung would be nothing short of carnage.

It is a good start however for the company and we sure do hope to see what more the company can do for the smartwatch in the near future.

January 30, 2020
Armani Smartwatch 3 Review

Emporio Armani is back with a third smartwatch for its ‘Connected’ range of watches. The fashion house entered the smartwatch space back in 2017 and brought a beautiful redesign to the market last year. Last year’s model only added a few basic features to the watch; however, the new Armani Smartwatch 3 boasts more incremental changes and brings more to the table than ever before. The price, however, is non-competitive, which closes it off to an exclusive market.

For reference, the watch is just slightly cheaper than the latest Apple Watch and around $200 more expensive than the Apple Watch Series 3. In this review, we’ll help you decide if Armani’s new Smartwatch 3 is a convincing alternative to the best smartwatches currently available.

Armani Smartwatch 3 Design

The design remains to be the most critical aspect of these watches, since Wear OS lags behind in terms of UI, and offers little variance from watch to watch in terms of features. Each partner of the Fossil Group offers a unique take on the modern smartwatch, and Armani seems to have settled into a rhythm with its third iteration. At first glance, there aren’t many changes in the watch. However, as a whole, the few touch-ups make the design match the feature set much better than the last generation. The metal bands and casings are gone – replaced by an aluminium body (available in several accents) and silicone straps.

Armani Smartwatch 3

It retains some of the finer points of the 2018 edition. The gap in the casing between the strap and the bezel, as well as the Armani logo on the crown, remain the same. The design is now is less bulky and cumbersome, but it is still super stylish. The watch also features a screen similar to the last edition. It has the same 1.28-inch AMOLED display that has a 390 x 390 resolution and a 328 pixels-per-inch pixel density inside a 44mm body. The watch also retains the 12mm thickness, which makes it less of a burden on runs or daily wear.

Display

The screen can be set to be always-on, and tapping on the screen or raising your wrist will brighten the screen up. The great-looking always-on display is one of the things Wear watches beat rivals to the punch on. You can experiment with different Armani watch faces – some of them can take a couple of seconds to load from the dimmed, always-on mode to the full screen, while others load instantly. Something entirely new to the watch is the speaker on the left side of the bezel. While the device doesn’t have 4G/LTE capabilities, it does let you take calls from the watch.

Armani Smartwatch 3 Design

Considering that you will already have your phone nearby to use this feature, we’re not sure who would use it in this capacity. Your phone also needs to be connected to the watch via Bluetooth for it to work. Those who regularly use Google Assistant will love having a speaker on the watch. It’s a nice upgrade. With slight improvements on the already great looking design, the smartwatch’s look is undoubtedly its strongest selling point.

Wear OS

A smartwatch is generally only as good as the operating system it uses. Wear OS by Google does a decent job of turning a watch into a smartwatch; however, the operation is still mediocre. Its speed has improved after the Snapdragon 3100 chipset became available, but the bones of OS are still the same. Clunky menus and the inelegant app experience don’t offer as much depth as something like a Fitbit would.

To use the watch with an iPhone, you will have to download both Google Fit and Wear OS to get access to all the features of the watch. You will also have to link your Google account at every turn. Users are often overwhelmed by this, and you shouldn’t need three apps (Assistant, Wear OS, Google Fit) to operate one wearable. They’re not entirely useless as standalone apps; however, it does feel odd to be redirected to the Assistant app when you want to change your settings, for instance.

Armani Smartwatch 3 Side

Tracking

It is essential to learn whether the activity tracking features on the Smartwatch 3 outperform the last generations mediocre tracking performance.

GPS performance

The GPS on the 2018 version of the Emporio Armani Connected smartwatch refused to work, and fans were hoping that the performance would improve in this iteration. The Smartwatch 3 has no issues with using the GPS connection of the phone that is paired to it. However, if you leave the phone behind, you’ll encounter a never-ending “Acquiring GPS” tag.

Heart rate accuracy

Thankfully, the heart rate sensor located on the underside of the watch is more reliable than the GPS. While last year’s model overshot the heart rate slightly, the Smartwatch 3 is much more accurate and shows a heart right correctly consistently. Accuracy-wise, the watch is on par with fitness-oriented devices like the Fitbit Versa. Although the heart rate data you get from Google Fit isn’t as in-depth as the data you get from a Fitbit, the data is still reliable enough for you to gain insights about your workouts and your health.

Armani Smartwatch 3 Box

Armani Smartwatch 3 Battery Life

Since the beginning, the battery life has been a crucial part of the equation on Wear OS watches. While you still won’t get multiple days of use between charges, the battery efficiency has improved on the Smartwatch 3 when compared to the last year’s model. How long the battery lasts depends largely on how you use it. However, Wear OS uses the Snapdragon 3100 chip aptly and provides several battery modes that you can freely pick from.

You can configure the watch for a day of heavy use, or you can disable features like the heart rate tracking and the always-on display and use the device for a little longer. You can also create a custom battery mode that will help prolong battery life without compromising your unique needs. If you want to use the watch for weeks on a single charge, you can toggle the Time Only setting.

Verdict

The third Wear OS smartwatch from Armani is a decent improvement over the first two models in terms of both design and functionality. The multiple battery modes and the contemporary design tweaks make it a great watch overall, and it is worth the money if you love Armani products and are looking for a smartwatch.

January 30, 2020
Realme Wireless Buds Air Earphones Support Wireless Charging
The Realme Wireless Buds Air earphones have finally launched, and they look exactly like the Apple AirPods. As previously teased, the case supports wireless charging – which is surprising considering none of Realme’s current-gen smartphones supports wireless charging. As one would expect from Realme, the Buds Air earphones are super affordable and supply excellent value for money.

In this post, we’ll briefly go over the Realme Wireless Buds Air’s features.

Realme Wireless Buds Air Features
- Wear Detection
- Open-up Auto Connection
- Wireless Charging
- Dual Mic for Calling
- Super Low Latency
- Dynamic Bass Boost Driver
Similar to the AirPods, the Realme Wireless Buds Air are truly wireless earphones and feature extended stems. With the earphones themselves, you get the pod-like case that holds enough power to make the earphones last for 17 hours on a single charge. The earphones themselves have a 3-hour battery backup, which is decent considering the price.

Realme Buds Air

You can use the tap controls to control music playback and play or pause the music. Double tapping the earphones triggers Google Assistant, and you can also make calls and decline incoming calls. The wireless earbuds have a dedicated gaming mode, which can be activated by long-pressing both the earphones at the same time.

Realme reports that the special gaming mode will reduce audio latency by up to 51% – from 243.8ms to 119.3ms. Additionally, the earphones also boast noise cancellation capabilities. Realme calls this feature “Environment Noise Cancellation.” The feature can only be used when you’re taking a call with the earphones on. The headsets use the dual microphones on the stems to amplify your voice and filter out unwanted background noise.

What else?

The wireless earphones use a custom-made R1 chip that supports Bluetooth 5.0. They also support Google Fast Pair technology, which allows you to pair your headsets to any device instantly, just like the Apple AirPods would. The Fast Pair feature is not currently available on the device, and the feature will be added to the earphones via a software update in Q1 2020. The earbuds feature an optical sensor that will automatically pause your music when you remove the buds from your ears, and the music will resume once you put them back on.

The charging case can be charged wirelessly using a charging pad or via USB-C. Realme has also announced its very own 10W wireless charger, which will come to the market soon. The Realme Wireless Buds Air earphones are available in three colours – White, Yellow, and Black.

In just the first sale, the company sold over 11,000 units in a couple of hours. There’s no word about its global availability yet; however, the excellent features and the fantastic price make the Realme Buds Air a great buy.
January 30, 2020
Xiaomi Mi Band 3i with AMOLED Touch Display Launched in India

Xiaomi recently launched a new fitness band in India, the Mi Band 3i. This wearable comes with a 5ATM waterproof resistance, an AMOLED touch display, up to 20 days of battery life, step and calorie tracking features, and notification alerts. This Mi Band 3i is a lower version of the Mi Band 3. The latter was released in India last year. While the Mi Band 3i costs less than Mi Band 3, it doesn’t have certain features, such as heart-rate monitoring. The Mi Band 3i comes in only one colour – the classic black.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3i

The device is already out in the market and is ready for immediate shipping. Estimated delivery is between two to four days. Its remarkable feature is its battery life. With an ability to last for about 20 days on a single charge is indeed a major goal. The colour AMOLED display makes life easier as well.

Mi Band 3i

The Mi Band 3i has a sports 0.78-inch (128×80 pixels) Monochrome White AMOLED display. It has 300 nits brightness and a capacitive touch panel. With regards to the battery, the fitness tracker has a 110mAh Li-polymer battery. It is this battery that is known to last nearly three weeks. The device has a two pogo pin charging method. It usually takes about 2.5 hours to be fully charged. The Mi Band 3i comes with support for Bluetooth v4.2 connectivity. It can be paired with smartphones running on Android 4.4 and iOS 9.0 and above.

Mi Band 3i

The strap of the fitness tracker is manufactured using TPU material. The Mi Band 3i comes with 5ATM water-resistant certification as well. Other features of the fitness band include message notifications and viewing, vibrating alarm, call display or rejection, event reminder, idle alert, phone locator, app notifications, and so much more. You can also pair the device to the Mi Fit app. Once done, you would be able to easily track your daily activity and sleep progress. In addition to all this, the Mi Band 3i is designed to efficiently and reliably track your deep sleep, light sleep, and most activities, such as walking, cycling, running, and treadmill. One nice touch here is that you will even be able to take a look at the weather forecast for the next three days.

What else?

The 0.78-inch OLED touch screen shows the time in addition to any real-time activities that you log in. Thanks to its 5ATM waterproofing, you can confidently have it on as you dip in for a swim. Do note that it can only last when you swim under 50 meters. The glass is resistant to scratch and comes with an anti-fingerprint coating. The latter makes sure you can see the screen clearly and that it doesn’t get smudged up with your fingerprints. The 3 axis accelerometer tracks a number of activities quite reliably. The dimensions of the tracker are 46.8×18.1×11. It weighs about 20g with the strap. The device is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.

January 29, 2020
Jabra Elite 65T: Richest Wireless Experience or Not | Let’s Find Out

If you are looking for a pair of earbuds but do not want to spend a fortune on them, you can check the Jabra Elite 65T. Packed with premium features and impressive design, this pair of earbuds are going to be your best buy, given the budget.

Jabra specializes in audio and video equipment, which aims to provide its customers with new and developing audio solutions to help them hear more and do more.

The Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbuds was released in the market in March 2018 and was quickly recognized as one of the best wireless earbuds even with the price being a little more as compared to the other ones.

Straight to the specifications, let’s check out the features and attributes of these Jabra Elite 65t earbuds in detail.

Design and Build

With a more professional look than the Apple Airpods, the Jabra Elite 65t has a sophisticated look and feel than the other products in the market. The earbuds, as well as the charging case, has been effortlessly designed in a manner that you do not even understand that it has a complete plastic make.

There are multiple perforations all over the earbuds, which makes the noise cancellation a little week. But on the other hand, it also allows the mics to pick up voices for calls.

Also, if you are having trouble with the noise cancellation, you can always customize it using the Jabra app. This makes it a tremendously user-oriented headset. The earbuds are extremely comfortable to wear even after prolonged usage.

Further, the Jabra app also lets you do various other things like customizing presets for situations like relaxing, commuting, and others. You will need to download an additional Jabra app to use the app for the earbuds.

The earbuds come with different controls on each of them. Like the left earbud controls the volume and skip or previous track options, while the right earbud has a single button which allows you to accept or reject calls, play or pause music. If you long-press the button on the right earbud, you will activate the voice assistant.

Performance

When it comes to the sound quality and output, there is no match with the Jabra Elite 65t earbuds. When you remove these earbuds from the charging case, they automatically turn on, and when you place it back in the case, it by design turns itself off. This can actually be a much benefitting for people who are always in a rush or on the go.

When you connect these earbuds to your phone, you will notice that it does not stutter for once. The wireless connectivity and performance of these earbuds are excellent than other earbuds.

Another feature of the Jabra Elite 65t is that you can use one earbud at a time if you wish to. Although the right earbud is the master one, it is good, if you use this one when using a single earbud in case of voice calls. For listening to music, you can choose to use any of the two earbuds.

The sound quality is never harsh or too mild with these earbuds. Both the bass and treble are excellent for the Jabra Elite 65t. As mentioned earlier, you can choose to adjust the noise cancellation feature as per your need and want with the mobile app.

The overall sound quality is impressive, with added features in this pair of earbuds. The features like auto-connection, high microphone quality, and notable battery life make this Jabra Elite 65t a great one for everyone.

Battery and Charging

You can quickly charge these earbuds with the micro USB charging port. One disappointing aspect of the earbuds is the charging case, which can be slippery on your hands. And, also, it does not have a magnetic lid or a spring lock, which makes it a little difficult to open and close the case every time you use these earbuds.

Jabra promises that the battery of these earbuds lasts about 5 hours in a single charge and continuous usage. However, many users have noticed and reviewed that it has indeed extended more than 5 hours of usage quite often.

If it is still not sufficient, the charging case, when fully charged, can be used to charge the earbuds thrice completely. This gives you 15 hours of battery life with a single charge of the charging case.

Conclusion

Jabra Elite 65t can be one of the great deals if you are looking to buy a pair of the wireless headset. The cost is a little higher than the other competing products in the market, but the features and sound quality does not disappoint you.

Also, the premium design and styling of the earbuds are awe-inspiring. It has been reviewed and rated as one of the best wireless earbuds available in the market now.

January 28, 2020
Honor Magic Watch 2: AI Assistance | More Self- control Over your Health

Another competition for the Apple Watch is here. Honor, the sister company of the Chinese manufacturing giant, Huawei, has recently launched another new wearable device, the Honor Magic Watch 2.

With new and different features and functions, this Honor Magic Watch 2 hopes to steal a few deals from the other competitors in the market. The Honor Magic Watch, which was launched the past year, had received a pretty commendable market response.

The Honor Magic Watch 2 is a high-spec version of the older one. A few of its features are a dial touch, Bluetooth calls, and standalone music playback. Also, there are other features, primarily for sports and fitness.

Specifications

Coming to the technical specifications of the Magic Watch 2, it comes in two size variants, 46 mm and 42 mm.

It has a stainless steel case with an AMOLED panel display. With a resolution of 454 and 390 pixels, respectively, and 326 pixels per inch, the Honor Magic Watch 2 offers an exceptional display with a sharp output for customizable watch faces.

The smartwatch is powered by Honor’s very own Kirin A1 chipset and has a storage of 4GB and 2 GB, respectively, for the two variants.

Honor claims that the smartwatch, combined with the Huawei’s Smart Power Saver 2.0 mode, has a battery life of whopping 14 days in a single charge with the 455mah battery.

It is packed with fitness modes and like other smartwatches, also has a dual satellite positioning system that precisely records the user’s speed and route while running or cycling. The other features explicitly added for running include 13 different courses along with real-time voice-over guidance.

The Honor Magic Watch 2 also comes packed with a few exceptional health management features like stress monitoring, heart rate monitoring, and blood oxygen saturation, and even sleep monitoring. If and when the watch records any abnormalities, it provides quick recommendations to help users adjust back to a healthy life.

Also, the smartwatch uses high-precision PPG sensors combined with AI algorithms, which helps users monitor the changes in the body round the clock.

One of the most useful and unique features is stress detection. It allows the users to monitor the stress and distribute it in different slots at different times of the day. If it detects the pressure to be high, in any case, it instantly advises the user to turn on breathing exercises and release the stress with the guidance of the watch.

Who does not like listening to music while running or cycling? The storage of this smartwatch allows you to download up to 500 MP3 songs and listen to them just by connecting your Bluetooth headsets.

Another cool feature of the Magic Watch 2 is the ability to touch the dial. It uses one-touch technology, which allows you to cast your picture on dial directly from your phone settings.

With many highlights and unique sports and fitness features, the Honor Magic Watch 2 will surely be an excellent addition to your everyday gadgets.

January 28, 2020
Apple Watch Series 1 – Review 2019

Apple has been upgrading its wearable device ever since 2015 and has rarely gone wrong in it. From little changes in the design to the latest technology use, the fitness watches by Apple has become immensely popular recently. A major unveil in the segment of smart or fitness watches, the Apple Watch Series 1 comes with all the fresh features with an enticing outlook. The crisp display with a sturdy built and long-lasting battery life is what makes this fitness watch one among the best in the market today.

Design

Smooth and luxurious on the hand, the Apple Watch Series 1 is premium in design. It comes with an I-ion glass covering the massive display and an aluminum casing around it.

The band is made of premium rubber silicone, which is flexible and adjustable and sits snug on your wrist without being itchy or uncomfortable on your skin. The compact shape of this smartwatch makes it perfect for both indoor and outdoor activities.

Packed with unmatched features, the Apple Watch Series 1 is one fast performing gadget to own. While Siri takes care of all your notifications, texts, phone calls, or reminders, the dual-core processor ensures a no-lad performance.

Features

The fitness watch comes a few of the basic features, which include the accelerometer and the health application to track the user’s steps, walking, or running. At the same time, its advanced features consist of the built-in heart rate sensor, water-resistant properties, and ambient light sensors.

The fitness tracking feature tracks the number of calories burnt during a workout. The ambient light sensor automatically brightens up the screen when in the sun and darkens it in low light or at night.

The heart rate sensor monitors the heart rate of the user and gives regular reminders for workouts and set goals. It uses infrared LED lights to detect the blood flow and calculates the number of beats per minute. It is accurate in ideal conditions.

The other features that come handy with the Apple Watch Series 1 are the gyroscope, and Maps access. While the gyroscope detects the direction you are moving in, the Maps provide you the guidance to go when connected to your iPhone GPS.

Connectivity

Speaking of connectivity, the Apple Watch Series 1 connects to your iPhone using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. It would be best if you connected the fitness watch to your iPhone to use features like GPS, maps, or directions. While you can update the applications on the watch using a Wi-Fi connection.

Further, the Apple Watch Series 1 comes with a rechargeable LR44 lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 18 hours in a single charge.

Although a little high on the budget, this fitness watch is precise and accurate in its features and also ensures a durable stay. Stay active and monitor your goals straight up with this Apple Watch Series 1.

January 28, 2020
Klipsch T5 True Wireless Stylish Earbuds | Detailed Review

Classic American audio brand Klipsch is an iconic manufacturer of some of the best loudspeakers of the vinyl era. The brand is known for leaving the expensive stuff to smaller boutique brands and instead prides itself on making products that serve up a retro design and a premium listening experience at great prices.

The company recently launched its first truly wireless earbuds, the Klipsch T5 True Wireless. The T5’s are premium wireless buds, but just other Klipsch products, they aren’t designed to be shown off as status symbols.

The combination of impressive sound, excellent 8-hour battery life, and eye-catching style makes them well worth the $40 premium you’ll pay over Apple’s AirPods.

Design

The T5’s boast an impressive design, and come with a beautiful metallic wireless charging case. The brushed metal job makes the case look like a fat Zippo lighter.

The case is quite hefty and feels as heavy as a paperweight. Snapping it open is super satisfying – it has a weighty lid that pops up to reveal the premium earbuds inside.

Although the case boasts a sturdy build, the finishing is delicate. Casual use will scratch the surface of the case, so be wary that the case will attract scratches and won’t look sterling over time.

Despite its stout characteristics and physical weight, the case is small enough to fit perfectly in most pockets.

The ergonomic rounded edges help you remain comfortable when you’re walking around.

The earbuds feature the same compact and ear-filling style you will see in other premium earbuds like the Samsung Galaxy Buds and Jabra’s Elite Active 65t earbuds.

It looks like manufacturers are forgoing bulky earpieces, and the AirPods’ golf-tee design is going out of fashion.

The Klipsch T5 are black in-ears that feature Klipsch’s signature copper accents and logo on the caps.

The logo and accents give the earbuds a unique look that differentiates itself from other models in two significant ways.

First, they feature long and slender acoustic tubes to carry the sound to your ears, which allows the outer part of the housings to sit at the very center of your ears exceptionally comfortably.

Second, the earbuds have oval-shaped tips that snap on (there are three sizes in the box), making for a great seal, especially for those that have smaller ear canals.

Features

Apart from their stylish design, the Klipsch T5’s distinguish themselves with features like the excellent battery life and waterproof design.

The earbuds deliver 8 hours of use per charge, and sport a claimed 24 hours reserve battery in the charging case. The battery life puts them up with the best on the market, including Apple’s much larger and pricier PowerBeats Pro that offers 9 hours of use per charge.

Unlike Apple’s Powerbeats Pro, the T5’s don’t come with earfins or ear hooks that keep them secure in your ears during workouts. However, the snug fit mitigates much of this need.

The IPX4 water-resistance rating makes them capable of resisting rain and sweat better than the AirPods. Having waterproof earbuds is not only great for when you hit the gym but also super helpful if you wish to take them out in bad weather.

The two physical buttons under the Klipsch logos on each side of the buds furnish intuitive controls.

When both the earbuds are in your ears, pressing the left earphone will pull up your voice assistant, and pressing the right earphone will play or pause the music.

Double presses on the left or the right earphone will skip to the previous or the next song, whereas long-pressing the left or right earphone lower or raise volume, respectively.

You can also use the earbuds independently, and the controls will change when you do.

A single press will play or pause the music, and a long press will pull up the voice assistant. To change the volume, though, you’ll either have to grab your phone or ask the voice assistant.

The designs of these earbuds are to work great on calls – they have four microphones that pick up your voice accurately and transmit them as clearly as possible.

Even if you work in a relatively noisy workspace, you shouldn’t have a problem getting through to your caller.

They may add more features and functionalities to the headsets via the Klipsch T5 Connect app in July 2020. The company claims the app will allow adjusting the equalizer on the earphones and upgrade the firmware on the earbuds.

The only minor issue that one can encounter with these earbuds is the pairing system. The T5’s do not have a very intuitive process for connecting to them via Bluetooth.

To pair to them, you must open the case and press the button on the right earbud three times. However, the issue is that the button pressing is relatively quick to activate pairing mode.

Your device may ask you to pair with both buds, but in case you only want to pair with one, you will need to disconnect the other one separately.

The good thing is that they reconnect to your phone or other devices instantly once paired, and connection issues are rare.

Sound Quality

The T5 True Wireless earbuds boast impressive sound quality and are worth the price they come for.

They don’t take the top spot, however, and the Sennheiser Momentum in-ears are far better sounding (and also much more expensive). Nonetheless, the sound is excellent.

The earbuds feature a gorgeous amount of fidelity in the lower tones. Bass-heavy music sounds fantastic on these earbuds, and they maintain a crisp thump rather than a rubbery bass response.

You can hear each lower percussion instrument or bass sound occupying its own musical space.

Sound is equally impressive in the midrange – whether its guitars, keyboards, and other rhythm instruments. They offer clarity much better than the AirPods, as well as the Jabra Elite Active 65t.

These Klipsch T5 earbuds are formidable competitors to Apple’s AirPods and the PowerBeats Pro, although the PowerBeats Pro earbuds have slightly more definition in its sound.

Bottom Line

Klipsch’s T5 True Wireless earbuds are a compelling entry into the “truly wireless” earphone market. They offer excellent sound quality, and premium looks at an excellent price, and there are very few models on the market that match up.

January 28, 2020