Alongside iOS 10, macOS Sierra, and tvOS 10, Apple also introduced third major software installment for Apple Watch called watchOS 3 at the recently concluded WWDC 2016. This new software update includes much needed improvements and some notable features for the wearable such as faster app load times, new watch faces, and more. Here, we have gone hands-on with watchOS 3 to show you guys some of the best features that are coming to Apple Watch with watchOS 3.
I've been using watchOS 3 on my Apple Watch for a week or so now, and alongside iOS 10 on my iPhone 6s, things have been working surprisingly well so far. Here's my take on the new update and its improvements.
Download links for both watchOS 3 beta 1 and tvOS 10 beta 1 are now live for developers to download and install on their Apple Watch and fourth-generation Apple TV. We can remember a time when Apple only had a couple of platform announcements to introduce during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Once upon a time, there was just the next-generation of iOS to introduce along with the next major version of macOS, the platform that powers Apple's Mac range of computers.
watchOS 3 for Apple Watch is now official. Here are all the details on the new features in watchOS 3, its beta availability, and the final release date for general consumers.
Samsung has introduced two new wearables today, the first being second-generation Gear Fit called Gear Fit 2, and second being truly wireless earbuds called Gear IconX.
We can debate about the Apple Watch's practicality all we want, but it cannot be denied that the device has transformed into a fashionable wearable of late thanks to a boom in both first-party and third-party bands, some of which happen to be from prominent fashion brands, like this upcoming collection from Coach.
History has shown us time and time again over the years that all industries go through periods where all of the emphasis is placed on one trend that's currently capturing the imagination of consumers. Where mobile is concerned, that current trend is most definitely virtual reality, with large and small companies around the world looking to release something in the VR space in the hope of getting in on the boom. One such company looking to capitalize on that particular area of interest is Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus who is looking to tackle virtual reality in a big way with the upcoming OnePlus 3 smartphone, and a OnePlus Loop VR headset.
Google's annual I/O conference may be extremely useful for developers from all over the world to sit down with Google engineers and get advice on how to better structure code and build more efficient apps, but it's also an excellent opportunity for the average technology fan to get an insight into the future of smart products. At last year's I/O, Google took the opportunity to announce a partnership with Levi's that would ultimately result in the production of a wearable item manufactured from a 'smart fabric'. Twelve months later, Google has used this year's gathering in Mountain View to announce that its 'Project Jacquard' team in collaboration with Levi's, will be releasing a smart version of the Levi's Commuter Trucker Jacket for sale by next year.
Like a plethora of other companies and newly founded startups, Google is using its vast resources to dive two feet first into the world of virtual reality. The Alphabet-owned company has used the opening keynote of its I/O 2016 conference in Mountain View to introduce Daydream, a virtual reality platform that leverages the power and versatility of Android N as the underlying operating system. In its purest form, Daydream is a much more advanced successor to Cardboard, Google's budget virtual reality technology that has allowed many more people to get involved in the world of virtual reality.
Back in January, at CES 2016, mobile device case maker Speck announced Pocket VR and case accessory for iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices. Given the virtual reality element, which is all the rage right now, it naturally garnered quite a bit of attention. If you too get giddy at the sight of all things VR and were eyeing the accessory's release date, it's time to draw out your credit card, because the Pocket VR with CandyShell Grip case is available to purchase right now for iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 and Galaxy S7.















