MyKronoz ZeFit2 Pulse Smartwatch Review Specs Price Philippines

Here is our review of new MyKronoz  ZeFit2 Pulse Smartwatch.

ZeFit2 Pulse is IP67 water and Dust resistant smartwatch that comes with a adjustable wristband and a .9 TFT 160x80 pixel Colored Touchscreen. At its back is its magnetic sockets as well as heart rate sensor.  Wristband should fit at a max of 9 inches wrist size and minimum of 5 inches.

You need to set things up first by downloading ZeFit2 App onto your mobile device and turn on its Bluetooth. You really need to sign up or log in to your My Kronoz account to be able to access the app and enter your profile details. Upon accessing the app, pair your MyKronoz ZeFit 2 Pulse to your smartphone. You will be notified by the watch to sync it to your phone. Once paired, you wil be able to view your activity log, goals, reminders, and settings.

ZeFit2 App is simple to understand. Activity tab shows your daily activity from Heart rate, Steps, Distance traveled, Calories burn and hours of sleep. With the app, you could set your goal targets as well as set reminders. You can customize also the digital face of the ZeFit2 Pulse to view time, date, battery vertical or horizontal. You can also set to show notifcation of your calls, txt, emails and social media as well as Anti-lost feature so you can detect if your watch is not with you.

Supports IPhones 4S to newer, iPad 3rd Gen or Newer, Android 4.3+ devices as well as Windows 8.1 smartphones.

We got to test it out and it did last me four days. Charging time is 1 and half hour to full.

Overall, MyKronoz ZeFit2 Pulse is a good accessories for  active personalities, always on the go or those who need to check out their heart beat when needed. It has decent battery life and may be styled to fit your personality.

Priced for 5,490 Pesos. Now Available! At SM Megamall Gadget Hub, Electroworld and Abensons.

MyKronoz ZeFit2 Pulse Specs
Display: Touchscreen TFT 160*80 pixels
Bluetooth: 4.0 BLE

Sensor: 3-axis accelerometer

Operating temperature: -20°C to +40°C
Water resistance: IP67
Battery type: 200mAh
Standby time: up to 5 days

Dimensions: 50 x 22.5 x 11.7 mm

Weight: 25 grams
International warranty: 1 year
Accessories included: magnetic charger, USB cable
Supports:
iPhone 4S, 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6 Plus / iPad 3, 4, Air, Mini - iOS 7+
Android 4.3+ Devices and Windows 8.1 with BLE

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PLDT partners with Alcatel to Deliver Kids Smartwatch through Telpad Promo

Parents can now keep track of their kiddos through the Alcatel MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch for an additional P199 per month in Telpad plan

We are always concerned with the safety and security of our children, especially when we are not with them. We never fail to think of them; wondering of their activities during the day, contemplating if their journey back home is safe and sound. With breakthroughs in technology, it is now possible to track your children when you are not with them. Alcatel, a mobile device brand of TCL communication has developed its newest product that saves you from worry of your kid’s safety and protection.

Alcatel MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch is an innovative security smartwach that children can wear. Just download the MOVETIME Track & Talk app to connect your smartphone to your kid’s watch. The app enables you to track your kids through their smartwatch anytime and anywhere you are. You can also pre-set the safe zones for your little one.

PLDT, the leading telco and digital services provider in the country, is offering this to their subscribers through its PLDT HOME unit. For an additional P199 per month on top your Telpad plan, you can already have the Alcatel MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch and have your kids wear your peace of mind.

The MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch has the following features that add security and safety to your child’s well-being:

Geo-location- Using a blend of GPS, GSM, and Wi-Fi, you can easily locate your kids within 90 seconds. With this feature, you are assured of their safety by getting to know every place they go. You can even track their pace, activities and get statistics. By knowing where they run and go, you are saved from worry and anxiety.

Set a safe place- This feature warns you immediately when your kids enter or leave a pre-set safe zone. By setting a safe place, you are assured that they are within the bounds of their comfort zone, thus become protected from unwanted areas that may pose risk to their protection.

Alert Notifications- With alert notifications, you get instant notices on your smartphone. You don’t need to check on your phone minute by minute, the notifications will alert you of your kids’ activities. In this way, you can attend to matters in the office or at home without the hassle of checking on your phone every now and then.

Send voice message- This feature allows you and your assigned family members to call your kids to check on them and remind them of stuff to do or things to remember. You can also send voice messages if they cannot answer your call. And enjoy conversations with them anytime of the day and feel more connected to them. And in turn, your child can call up to 10 assigned numbers.

The MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch also have other impressive features that you will surely love. It comes with a touch button that your kids can easily operate. It has a contact list that can save all family contact numbers, so that you kid can easily scroll and call if they need to.

The watch also comes in cool and funky colors, blue and orange that your kids will adore. Its battery life can go as long as four days on stand-by time. It comes with a flexible and durable structure, and is water and dust proof.

But on top of all these amazing features is the assurance that you stay connected with your kids and secure their safety. The MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch helps connect and secure families with the help of digital innovations.

The upgraded Telpad plan comes with PLDT Smart Call All Sim with the inclusion of 60 mins call to Smart, Sun, and Talk N’ Text and 60 mobile data. Telpad plan starts at P1849 and comes with the landline, Home DSL, and Telpad unit.

Get the Alcatel MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch for your kids now and safeguard their protection today visit http://pldthome.com/telpad/smartwatch. For more information about MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch, go to Alcatel Philippines Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/alcatelmobilephilippines).

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IFA 2016: Samsung reveals Gear S3 Classic and Frontier

Samsung reveals their newest smartwatch Gear S3. Actually there are two - Gear S3 Frontier rugged yet executive and Gear S3 classic “real watch” value, both offering timeless watches with expanded functionality with technology.

Samsung Gear S3 Classic

Samsung collaborated with Swiss watch designer Yvan Arpa in creation and refinement of their new smartwatch as well as tapped Prominent artist and industrial designer Arik Levy for watch face and band designs.

Mark Notton, Head of Product Management of Samsung Electronics Europe highlighted new features of the Gear S3 from Always On Display, standalone GPS and sensors, integration of  Samsung Pay and longer battery life.

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier

Changes were made with bezel, buttons and overall hardware of the Gear S3 were accentuated. Stainless steel 316L adds durability as well as aesthetics. Slight elevations around the face and fine tuning of the rotating bezel.

Sporting a 1.3 inch circular Super AMOLED display at 360x360 resolution protected with Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ gives you brilliant display that fulfills its purpose as a "real watch" with Always On Display.

Inside, it has a Dual-Core Processor and standalone sensors to track your activities. Alti/barometer and Speedometer allow users to track from altitude, atmospheric pressure, weather, distance traveled and speed. The built-in GPS functionality enables users to accurately monitor their location. Now supports LTE (Frontier). Along with a built-in speaker and microphone, the smartwatch can now receive and make calls.

Samsung pay is now supported (in select markets) to make a purchase almost anywhere they can swipe or tap a card with Samsung Pay for Gear S3 made possible with with Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) and Near Field Communication (NFC). Users just need to register a credit or debit card and use it to make mobile payments.

Consumers can access a diverse range of apps from fitness, music, news and among others. Customizable watch faces available for download to personalize your smartwatch according to your liking.  Samsung also introduced the integration of BMW’s personal mobility companion. Samsung Knox Tizen Wearable SDK is now available to third-parties, enabling management capabilities and the development of customized applications for Samsung’s wearable ecosystem.

Carries a larger, longer-lasting battery (380mAh) now typical usage of three to four days.

Samsung Gear S3 Classic / Frontier Specs
Tizen OS 2.3.2 Wearable Platform
IP68 Water and Dust Resistant
1.3 inch Super AMOLED
360x360 Resolution
Full Color
Always On Display
Corning Gorilla Glass SR+
Dual Core 1.0GHz
768MB RAM
4GB Internal Storage
Microphone and Speaker
3G/LTE (Frontier)
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2
NFC, MST
GPS aGPS GLONASS
380mAh Li-On Battery
Wireless Charging
WPC Inductive
49mm x 46mm x 12.9mm
62g Frontier / 57g Classic

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Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic Launched Specs Photos Price Available

Samsung wearable smartwatch - The Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic is here!

Samsung Gear S2 Classic and Gear S2 are built with a stainless steel body that has a special rotating bezel that lets you navigate through the interface and accessing your apps as well as encasing the 1.2 Super AMOLED Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Display is bright and as you could see even on the side details are clear and colors are bright. On the side are hardware button that works as back and home keys. It is IP68 Certified Dust and Water Resistant.

Samsung Gear S2 Classic is the more on the sophisticated end with its shiny chrome and gear like ridges on its rotating bezel. Paired with leather strap that makes it a great time piece and fashion accessory to pair with your get up.

If you want something sporty or more for daily wear then get the Samsung Gear S2 with its no frills straight-forward design that matched with its plastic strap that is durable to wear and tear as well as suited for those with active individuals.

Under the hood it packs a 512MB RAM plus 4GB Internal Storage. Connectivity features include WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC used for syncing your Samsung Smartphone or any Android 4.4 with 1.5GB RAM and above.

It runs on Samsung own Tizen OS. It has a very unique circular interface that is joy to navigate by touch or with the Gears rotating bezel.  Provides you notifications and messages, and has array of applications on your wrist. You can change watch faces at an instant or access S-Health to track your daily activities, health stats like your steps, heart rate as well as your water and caffeine intake. 2-3 days battery life which makes it the last man standing over its competitors. It's not just a watch but a smart dependable companion.

With Great Samsung Giveaway you get the smartphone you like with  best deals and bundles. Now you can paired it up with its best companion the Samsung Gear S2 or Gear S2 Classic. What a way to celebrate the holiday with new gadgets for yourself or your loved ones.

The Samsung Gear S2 priced at P13,490 and the Gear S2 Classic at P15,490. To be release on November 14, 2015.

Its on Pre-Order, with only 500 units will be available. Visit select Samsung Experience Stores to preview and pre-order the Samsung Gear S2 from November 6 to 13 to receive a Level U headphones for the Gear S2  and a free genuine leather strap for the Gear S2 Classic. So what are you waiting for? Get the Gear S2 now and see how it gets better with every turn.

Update! With CES 2016 Samsung greets the New Year with Gear S2 Classic in Rose Gold and Platinum Colors! See Here:

Samsung Gear S2 / Gear S2 Classic Specs
Tizen OS
Bluetooth Only Model / 3G Model
1.2 inch Super AMOLED Display
(360x360 resolution, 320 ppi)
Chipset: Pega-W (BT), MSM8226 (3G)
512MB RAM
4GB Internal Storage
WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC
3G / GPS (3G Model)
IP68 Dust and Water Resistant
Sensor: Accelerometer, Gyro, Heart Rate Monitor, Barometer, Ambient light,
250mAh (BT Model) / 300mAh (3G)
Bluetooth : 42.3 x 49.8 x 11.4 mm
Bluetooth Gear S2 Classic: 39.9 x 43.6 x 11.4 mm
3G Model: 43.9 x 55.2 x 13.7 mm

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MWC: HTC One M9 and HTC Grip

HTC announced its new flagship the HTC One M9 and new smartphone accessory HTC Grip.

The New HTC One M9 still radiates premium grade design as known for htc devices but comes with a more refined look with dual finish turning away from the unibody design on the M8. The 5 inch Super LCD3 1080p Display is here to stay and seek not to compete with other flagships on QuadHD resolution.

For hardware, its a different story as HTC made sure it gets the latest Snapdragon 810 Octa-Core 64Bit Processor with Adreno 430 Graphics coupled with more ram at 3GB and 32GB Internal Storage with expandability that will sure make the M9 a competitive powerhouse machine.

With the UltraPixel fiasco, they went back to the old but more reliable standard, packing a 1/2.3" Toshiba Sensor with aperture of F/2.2 at 20MP for primary rear camera with Dual LED / Tone Flash but makes use of UltraPixels for front-facing at 4UP. Support 4K Video Recording and RAW.

Comes with complete range of connectivity - LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and TV Out via MHL. Battery is at 2840mAh with fast charging.

Software side it will run the latest Android Lollipop with updated Sense 7 UI.

HTC is gearing for a great comeback with One M9 with its premium and sturdy construction match with powerful hardware, improved camera and connectivity plus one of the best and intuitive UI. Exciting to see it pit against Sammy's new rendition, the S6.

HTC M9

Android 5.x Lollipop

HTC Sense 7

5 inch 1080p HD Super LCD3 Display

Octa-Core 64Bit Processor

Snapdragon 810

Adreno 430 GPU

3GB RAM

32GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD 

20MP BSI Rear Camera

1/2.3" Toshiba Sensor

F/2.2 aperture

Dual-LED Dual-Tone Flash

4K Video Recording

Saphire Glass

4UP Front Camera 

LTE

WiFi a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth 4.1

NFC

GPS, aGPS, Glonass

TV-Out

2840mAh Non-Removable Battery

Fast Charging

Rose Gold, Gun Metal Gray, Pink model and with Gold accents and Full Gold version

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HTC Grip

HTC Grip is a band accessory that keeps tracks time, date, calls, messages and fitness data on a 1.8inch (32 x 160p) PMOLED Curved Display. Like any other accessories, it needs to be paired with your smartphone. GPS is enabled but in comparison to other fitness accessories it lack sensors such as heart rate.

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O+ Time Mobile Sidekick

O+ produces its own companion watch with O+ Time.

The O+ time is said to be a mobile sidekick that connects to Android via Bluetooth. It features call alerts, hands free call, sms reader, alarm as well as serve as remote for your selfies. There is a Pedometer to measure your steps taken which should be useful for runners and sports junkies.It is water resistant so no worries when it comes to rain but it is not waterproof. Comes in Orange and Black color options.

As you can see, it is more a LED Watch that tells you the Time Plus few nifty tricks.

Spotted via CMKCellphones.com price for only 1,995.00.

Specs Summary
O+ Plus Time Watch
Mobile Sidekick
Connection Via Bluetooth

Water Resistant

Call Alerts

Hands Free Call

SMS Reader

Alarm

Bluetooth To Selfies
Pedometer
Black/Orange

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