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Huawei WATCH FIT 3 to be launched in the Philippines

Price, availability

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Huawei has announced that the Huawei WATCH FIT 3 is now available for preorder in the Philippines. This comes shortly after its European availability last week during a launch event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The new wearable is priced at PhP 6,999 for the variant with NFC and PhP 6,499 for the non-NFC model. Customers may place their orders on the Huawei website, as well as through Lazada and Shopee.

Furthermore, customers may get a PhP 500 discount when they preorder at Digital Walker. As a welcome gift, they will also get a free Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 (worth PhP 1,599) and a gift box (worth PhP 1,999).

Fashion, squared

The Huawei WATCH FIT 3 combines fashion and technology, retaining the classic squared design from previous generation models. It has a 1.82-inch AMOLED display with a 10% improvement in display area and a 1,500 nits maximum brightness.

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It also has a rotating crown on the right side, and an aluminum alloy case. Moreover, it is sleeker and lighter than previous offerings, measuring only 9.9mm thin and weighing 26 grams, respectively. What’s new about the WATCH FIT 3 is its “quick link” design. This will allow users to seamlessly remove and replace the watch straps with just one press.

The device can last up to 10 days on a single charge. It also recharges quickly, needing just 10 minutes to provide power for a full day of use. On the display, the UX visuals have also been improved as part of its full design revamp. It introduces a brand-new square UX style with rich color schemes, as well as a magazine-style design with enlarged fonts.

Eat, Move, Stay Fit

As for its usage, the WATCH FIT 3 comes with upgrades to stay true to its Eat, Move, and Stay Fit battlecry. Users will benefit from Huawei’s latest TruSleep 4.0 and TruSeen 5.5. The smart band also debuts Smart Sports, a feature that recommends certain exercises depending on the user’s habits.

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Furthermore, the wearable brings an updated global database of dietary calories through the Stay Fit app so it can provide nutritional analysis and be a one-stop weight management device for users.

The WATCH FIT 3 will also act as a personal trainer, with fitness-focused features including immersive audio and animation guidance on warm-ups and stretching. And when connected to the Huawei Health app, it will show more than 660 workout courses.

Huawei’s latest wearable is compatible with all smartphones, as long as they have the Huawei Health app installed. The list of phones include those running Android 6.0 or iOS 9.0 or later.

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Apple reportedly gives up on the Vision Pro

But Apple will continue to sell the current model.

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When they unveiled the Vision Pro in 2023, Apple touted the wearable as the next big thing after the iPhone. Now, almost three years removed from the launch, the Vision Pro hasn’t really taken over the coveted spot occupied by the iPhone. Apple, according to a report, is allegedly canning the short-lived wearable.

According to MacRumors, Apple has reportedly given up on making the Vision Pro a thing. The team handling the wearable has supposedly been subsumed by other teams within Apple.

If true, the wearable’s end is unfortunate but not surprising. Despite being out for years, the Vision Pro has sold only a little more than half a million units with numerous returns from customers. Most recently, Apple updated the wearable with the M5 chip, but the move hasn’t revitalized the device’s status in Apple’s lineup.

Most of the complaints about the device stem from its exorbitant price or its cumbersome battery pack. Besides costing a whopping US$ 3,499, the Vision Pro is also difficult to move around with, especially because of its total weight and a battery pack that can get in the way.

To be clear, Apple has not officially discontinued the Vision Pro yet. The company continues to sell the version with the M5 chip. Apple can also restart development in the future.

However, the meantime retirement on future development does coincide with the recent restructuring inside the company. Tim Cook recently decided to step down as CEO with John Ternus as his replacement. Canning the Vision Pro might be Ternus’ first step in redefining Apple according to his plans.

SEE ALSO: Apple Vision Pro gets M5 chip upgrade

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Samsung Galaxy Glasses revealed in leaked images

It’s out first glimpse since getting teased by Samsung.

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Image: Glasses from TECNO

Samsung’s next major project is now making its first peek from the shadows. The upcoming Galaxy Glasses recently surfaced in a major leak.

Being an unannounced device, Samsung has not revealed anything substantial about the new glasses yet. We know it exists, though. Months ago, the company made direct allusions to “next-generation AR glasses.” Now, for the first time, the so-called Galaxy Glasses are real, albeit via a leak.

Revealed by Android Headlines, the Galaxy Glasses look like a standard set of frames but with some tech built inside. It’s not a complete package yet, though. Codenamed “Jinju,” the first iteration of the wearable will not have a display. Instead, it will have a built-in camera, which users can interface with via Android XR.

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It’s not the only thing, too. Though the leak depicts the Jinju, Samsung is reportedly working on a second iteration already. Codenamed “Haean,” the second generation will have a micro-LED display. That pair might debut in 2027.

In the meantime, the Jinju is expected to launch later this year at an undisclosed date. The likeliest candidate is the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked in a few months.

Though undisclosed, this might not be the only time we’ll hear about the Galaxy Glasses. Next month, Google is hosting its annual I/O event. Android XR will likely make an appearance, so expect Samsung’s wearable to be bandied around even if it’s just a mention.

Additionally, Samsung won’t be the only player. Google is also expected to launch its own pair of glasses soon.

SEE ALSO: Samsung is teasing smart glasses again

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Sony announces open-back INZONE H6 Air

Deeper and tighter bass, more immersive gaming soundscape

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Gamers are set to get another immersive headphones from Sony with the launch of the INZONE H6 Air.

This latest offering features an open-back acoustic structure and custom drivers for deep and tight bass, thanks to back ducts integrated into the drivers.

The open-back structure also helps with a realistic immersive sound field, making gamers feel they are in the game space.

This design minimizes internal reflections by leaving the housing unobstructed. The result is accurate sound field reproduction exactly as game creators intended.

The Sony INZONE H6 Air also features precision-tuned driver units engineered with the same technology as Sony’s renowned MDR-MV1 open-back studio monitor headsets. It is specially adapted for this particular wearable.

Back ducts integrated into the driver unit help deliver deep and controlled bass reproduction, while maintaining clear separation of mids and lows. This detail is helpful especially for titles where rich sound detail matters.

Crafted with premium aluminum, the INZONE H6 Air is also one of Sony’s lightest gaming headsets at just 199 grams. The headset uses the same spring hinge headband design seen on the INZONE H9 II.

Furthermore, the headset features an “RPG/Adventure” equalizer profile as it is developed with sound engineers from PlayStation Studios.

This specific profile is optimized for RPG and adventure titles, recreating the acoustic experience of a sound studio and delivering an immersive listening experience.

An additional cardioid boom mic focuses on voice angled towards the user’s mouth, eliminating unnecessary side noise.

Fnatic Edition devices, INZONE Buds Glass Purple

In addition to the Sony INZONE H6 Air, Sony has launched the Fnatic Editions of the INZONE Mouse-A, INZONE Mat-F, and INZONE Mat-D.

This next step in the collaboration between Sony and Fnatic makes the professional esports club even more present in fans’ daily gaming experience.

Rounding out the new releases is the INZONE Buds in Glass Purple colorway. This joins the previous black and white options, giving owners plenty of choices to suit their styles.

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