The Best Smartwatches of 2015
The Best Smartwatches of 2015
The infamous calculator watch has been around since the 1970s, but smartwatches have finally reached the point that they’re, well, smart. And now that the Apple Watch is out capturing the hearts and heartbeats of users around the world, the smartwatch is no longer an accessory associated primarily with tech geeks.
From running apps, to displaying smartphone notifications, to monitoring your heart rate, the latest crop of smartwatches do a lot more than just tell time. But which one should you buy? We’ve rounded up eight of our favorite smartwatches right now to help you decide.
Most of these watches feature full-fledged app stores, bringing everything from Uber and Yelp to—yes, a calculator—to your wrist. Much like smartphones, app availability is a good way to determine which product to get, so make sure to check out the app selection for each watch before buying in.
Another important factor to consider is compatibility. Many of these devices use Android Wear, Google’s operating system designed for wearables; these are only able to sync with Android phones. The Apple Watch, as you’d expect, connects strictly to iOS-powered devices, so it’s iPhone-only. Other watches, like the Pebble family and the Alcatel OneTouch Watch, work with both Android and iOS. Unfortunately, there aren’t any watches we recommend that support BlackBerry or Windows Phone devices.
With the arrival of the aforementioned Apple Watch, the battle for wrist real estate is quickly heating up. That’s good news for consumers, since it’s likely to result in even better—and better looking—devices. I wouldn’t be surprised if this list reads completely differently the next time you see it. But if you’re looking for the best smartwatch available today, the options here are the finest we’ve seen so far.
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