All you need to know about the Huawei Watch

[Guest Simon O]

We first saw the Huawei Watch a few days ago when photos of advertisement boards started to appear on Twitter. It would seem that either Huawei decided to advertise the device early or the advertising company installed the posters a bit too early. Twitter was soon buzzing with the excitement that we may finally have a beautiful Android Wear device.

Huawei released a few Teaser videos which are a little cheesy but they do show off the device and explain some of the design process which gives an interesting view of the device.

This afternoon the device was officially announced with many details but sadly no pricing or availability other than "coming soon" so we unfortunately won't be able to provide those to you. But we do have details of the device itself and features:

• 1.2GHz CPU, 4GB storage, 512MB RAM
• Cold forged steel chassis providing anti-scratch and anti-corrosion.
• Scratch-proof Sapphire glass screen
• 1.4inch 400x400 AMOLED display with 286ppi which is the highest resolution of any Android Wear device to date
• 6-axis motion sensor that allows the device to know exactly which type of activity you are carrying out.
• Heart rate monitor and barometer
• Features Jawbone UP technology and device can synchronise with the Jawbone UP app or Android Wear
• Uses a standardised 18mm strap width with several different designs availabled upon launch and compatible with many third party watch straps.
• 40 watch faces included on the device
• Runs Android Wear so offers all the features like Notifications etc
• Will come in Gold, silver, or black

We are a bit disappointed that we don't have a release date or a price yet. One of the most interesting features is the support for Jawbone UP which allows users of the Huawei Watch to compare stats with other Jawbone users, not just Android Wear, which makes it a great upgrade device for anybody currently using a Jawbone UP device.

What do you think about the device? Leave your thoughts below.

Barcelona, Spain, March 1, 2015

Huawei continues to break new ground in the wearables space by unveiling today the Huawei Watch, powered by Android Wear™ at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015. The fully circular watch features a 1.4-inch touch-sensitive AMOLED display, scratch-proof sapphire crystal lens, cold-forged stainless steel frame, and comes with a built-in heart rate monitor and 6-Axis motion sensors. The Huawei Watch is the first smartwatch in the Huawei wearable family.

"We have responded to consumers' requests from around the world asking for a smartwatch featuring a timeless design that is truly smart from within. Through Huawei's continued commitment to 'Make It Possible,' the Huawei Watch delivers on that promise and gives the consumer a premium smartwatch that is technologically innovative," said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. "As the first smartwatch in our expanding line of premium wearable products, the Huawei Watch was designed and created to enhance and be part of the consumer's everyday lives."

Timeless Design

Designed by a team of experienced watch designers that have a rich history in creating fashionable and timeless watches, the attention-to-detail becomes apparent upon first glance as the device boasts a sparkling AMOLED 1.4-inch display at 400 x 400 pixels resolution in 286 ppi at a 10,000:1 high contrast ratio, making it the most vibrant Android Wear smartwatch in the world.

Made of more than 130 components, Huawei Watch has a crown, frame and hinge built from high-quality and scratch resistant cold-forged stainless steel making it 40 percent harder. With an intuitive 2 o'clock press button, the watch offers the highest levels of control and comfort to the user. The Huawei Watch comes in three stylish colors: gold, silver and black. Designed with personalization in mind, more than 40 unique watch faces will be available to choose from, including a full range of watch straps made from different materials, and styles. The Huawei Watch will come with a magnetic charging station for the users benefit.

Smart Within

Powered by Android Wear, receiving SMS, email, calendar, app, and phone call notifications has never been easier or more convenient. Compatible with smartphones running Android 4.3 or higher, Huawei Watch boasts a powerful Qualcomm 1.2GHz processor for optimal performance, includes 4GB of storage, 512MB of RAM and Bluetooth 4.1. For the sports enthusiast, or just those interested in tracking fitness levels, Huawei Watch features a heart rate monitor sensor, 6-Axis motion sensor, and barometer sensor that automatically detects and tracks in real-time if a user is walking, running, biking, hiking or sleeping. Specifically, users can monitor everything from the number of calories burned, to heart rate, climbing height, steps taken, and distance travelled.

Availability and Accessories

Huawei Watch will be available in more than 20 countries including United States, United Kingdom, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Norway, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates. Exact availability and pricing will be announced at a future date in each of the local markets.

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[Guest Simon O]

For folk interesting in reading more about the Jawbone/Huawei partnership, there is a press release here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/huawei-and-jawbone-bolster-wearable-expertise-and-enhance-consumer-experience-with-global-partnership-300043248.html