Best SmartWatches At The Mobile World Congress 2014

Wearable technology seems to be at the peak of innovation this year, making several appearances at the Mobile World Congress 2014 held at Barcelona, Spain. Gaining popularity due to the incredible health and fitness tracking functionality incorporated into them, smartwatches are the new phones.

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Keeping records of your movements, health, sleep and even appointments, smartwatches are rather efficient. Here is a selection of the best seen at the MWC 2014.

Samsung Gear Fit

Aesthetically pleasing, Samsung Gear Fit goes all out with its curved OLED screen. Weighing just 55g, the Gear Fit is light and convenient. It has a built-in sensor that has the ability to monitor your heart rate as long as it is in contact with your body. The Gear Fit has several apps on it, including a stopwatch and a timer. It works in collaboration with a companion app on Samsung Galaxy phones giving you added functionality.

 

 

Huawei TalkBand B1

The TalkBand B1 by the Chinese company Huawei has a 1.4 inch OLED screen and a 90mAh battery giving you 7 hours of talktime. With the ability to surveil your vital stats, the band can evaluate your physical performance, steps taken, calories burned and even the quality of sleep. The best part about the TalkBand is its dual function of behaving as a smartwatch or a Bluetooth headset. The ‘dial’ portion of the smartwatch is detachable and can be used as a handsfree talking device.

 

 

Fitbit

Fitbit has a range of smartwatches that provide a variety of futuristic functions, from activity trackers to silent wake alarms and call notifications. The band automatically and wirelessly syncs with several devices, with the help of the Fitbit app.  It also syncs your statistics with other similar apps, keeping you updated across many fitness and health platforms.