Snapdragon Wear 2100 is the new smartwatch SoC
30 per cent smaller, 25 per cent better battery
After years of the Snapdragon 400 being Qualcomm's only SoC for wearable devices, the company has announced a successor – Snapdragon Wear 2100.
Android Wear getting battery boost
Android 6.0 gets Doze power
Android Wear watches have a rather modest battery life of one to two days. The upcoming Android Wear 6.0 might change that, as it includes Doze power management.
Google gets deeper into virtual reality
More virtual vapourware expected
Google is researching into a more virtual realtiy technology which will probably just end up in the beta stage before the search engine gives up on the whole project.
Wearable market predicted to grow
Gartner polishes its crystal balls
Augurs in the divination division of the analyst outfit Gartner have been consulting the entrails of load of bullocks and come to the conclusion that 274.6 million wearable electronic devices will be sold worldwide in 2016.
Android wear gets Marshmallow
Appearing on a wrist next to you
Android wear has been going through many changes and the Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) is set to appear next.