Phones. TVs. Wireless Earbuds. OnePlus has been keen on expanding its universe of devices and their latest device continues this mission — the OnePlus Watch.
OnePlus says it’s made sure to give it a more timeless aesthetic and I’ve gotta agree it’s a pretty good looking watch. It feels solid and premium.
The company says the case of each watch sold is hand polished — so that the arc of the case is as smooth as can be. It’s a 46mm round watch face — with 2.5D glass — for a more seamless transition onto its frame.
It’s an AMOLED Panel. The material is stainless steel with a gossy greyish finish. On its underside, what feels like plastic, is cool to the touch.
The watch comes with only one watch band — black silicone. You fasten with this hook and tuck under to secure. But the straps follow the standard quick release system so you can easily replace them with something third party.
First impressions: It feels well built, is comfy when worn, and doesn’t feel too big even with my small wrists.
OnePlus custom Watch OS
The OnePlus Watch runs OnePlus’ own custom watch OS, not Google’s Wear OS.
Navigation is pretty basic. There’s a button that brings up all the available apps. Another press brings you home.
Another button is the customizable function key. Set to workouts by default but can be set to another app — like the stop watch. To go back you swipe to the right just like on Android.
From the home screen you swipe up to view recent notifications and down to view some quick settings. It’s pretty basic in its current state. But hopefully it gets better over time.
What can it do?
On the most basic level the OnePlus Watch is an optional way to keep track of notifications without having to look at your phone.
So for example if a text message comes in, you can have a notification it show up on your watch too. From there you can decide if you need to pull out your phone to reply.
You can also use the watch to make and answer phone calls as long as your phone is nearby. And nope the watch does not come with a cellular model.
Listening to music
The OnePlus watch comes with 4GB of storage — 2GB of which is actually usable.
Getting music on your phone is a manual process. You’ll need an MP3 on your device. Then from the Health App click add music — it’s a long process. I wish there were a quicker way to do this. Once the music is your watch you can just pair most Bluetooth earbuds and listen to your mp3 from your watch without your phone.
I used my OnePlus Buds Z — but had to pair them manually. Hopefully in the future, if the interest here is an ecosystem of devices that works together, you shouldn’t have to pair them if they’re already paired with your smartphone.
Control your TV
In markets where the OnePlus TV is sold, you can also use the OnePlus Watch as a remote for your OnePlus TV.I don’t have one so I can’t really show that to you. But I’m told that 30 minutes after your watch detects that you’re asleep it turns the TV off also.
Fitness Companion
The OnePlus Watch can automatically detect and track up to 110+ workout types. To manually start a workout you can just press on this button over here and pick your desired workout. It’s got built-in GPS to track your walks or runs.
It’s also IP68 water and dust resistant, so not only can you sweat with it, run in the rain or and rinse it off. You can also use it to track your swims.
Health Tracker
In terms of health related features — this is no Apple Watch. The OnePlus Watch provides merely the basics: Sleep and Stress Tracking, a Heart Rate Monitor, and Blood Oxygen Sensor.
Here is a complete list of sensors on the watch:
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Geomagnetic sensor
- Barometer
- Blood oxygen sensor
- Optical heart rate sensor
- Ambient light sensor
- Capacitance sensor
Battery
The OnePlus Watch comes with a 402mAh battery that’s rated to last up to 14 days on a single charge with average use and a week with heavier use.
If you were to go for a long run with GPS on continuously you’d have to run for a full day for the battery to die on you. This cradle comes in the box but no AC adapter is included.
OnePlus recommends a 5V=1A adapter so most chargers you have lying around will be more than enough. Speaking of the cradle — charging is via these two POGO pins. And not via the Qi wireless charging standard.
So is the OnePlus Watch your GadgetMatch?
Well, first let’s take a look at pricing — the watch will retail for US$ 159 dollars and will be available online starting April 14th.
Considering what else is in the market today, that’s a really competitive price. That said, while it’s already a good looking, solidly built watch that can do all the basics well.
I think in its current iteration the OnePlus Watch needs further refining. I feel like navigation could be better, haptics definitely needs some work, and things like having to manually sync your contacts and music is a chore.
If you’re a OnePlus user looking for a great companion smartwatch, for its asking price, it might be worth a look see.
The WWDC 2023 Keynote was packed with incredible new updates to iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, and macOS.
Apple announced new hardware including a 15-inch MacBook Air and M2 Max/Ultra-powered Mac Studio and Mac Pro.
But the most ambitious product they’ve ever created? The Apple Vision Pro.
Apple is clear that this isn’t just an AR Glasses. The Vision Pro is the company’s “first spatial computer”.
But how does it even look and feel IRL?
This is our first impressions of the new Apple Vision Pro — plus our YouTuber friends’ reactions.
Already rocking the new iPhone 14 series but looking for cases that are fab and fancy? Well, Moshi is here to save you!
As of this writing, it’s Pride Month — and GadgetMatch is celebrating all genders in the spectrum.
These cases are perfect regardless of how you identify yourself. And even if you’re a guy, you could rock these too.
Heck it’s 2023! Stop putting stereotypes on case designs and colors. Be confident and BE YOU!
Swift unboxing
While Moshi’s set of accessories aren’t limited to the new iPhone 14 series, what we have here are cases that are specially-meant for the new iPhones.
With its clear packaging, you can clearly see the case details including the leather texture as well as the golden touch of its logo.
Right out of the box, it already entices you with its 10-year warranty.
Unlike the previous Moshi iPhone 13 case collection I’ve held last year, the new Moshi cases for the iPhone 14 series now have MagSafe built-in instead of their in-house SnapTo technology which is limited to Moshi cases and accessories only.
For product authenticity, no need to worry as these have ready-to-scratch seals for serial code activation. All you have to do is to grab your iPhone, open the camera app, scan the QR code, and fill-in your necessary details to activate the product.
And if the photos above did not satisfy you at all, here’s the unboxing of the two fab cases caught on video.
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Moshi Napa Slim in Lavender Purple
Most of you were probably looking at that golden camera cutout. Well, it’s not just painted in gold as this camera cover is an aircraft-grade aluminum for better durability when laid out flat on tables or put in rugged pockets.
And as already shown earlier, the back of the Moshi Napa Slim is crafted with a vegan premium leather for that added grip and better texture when held. Speaking of better texture, the inside of the case has a microfiber inner lining to avoid unwanted scratches when putting the phone in.
The Moshi Napa Slim case is lightweight at just 94 grams (or 0.2 pounds). Durability-wise, it features a hybrid shock-absorbing frame that resists shocks when dropped all throughout.
The power button and volume rockers are also made out of aluminum-grade aluminum for that tactile response.
Setting up a pretty lockscreen wallpaper and an #OOTD that adds complement to the case and completes that fab and fancy look.
The Moshi Napa Slim is also available in three more colors including Serene Gray, Midnight Black, and Juniper Green. The regular iPhone 14 and 14 Pro cases retail at US$ 45.95 while the bigger cases meant for the iPhone 14 Plus and Pro Max siblings sells for US$ 49.95.
Moshi Overture with Detachable Wallet in Serene Gray
On the outside, the Moshi Overture isn’t any different from its Napa Slim case sibling.
It features that strong anodized aluminum camera cover that is also raised — also for unwanted camera scratches.
The same can be said with its power and volume buttons — irresistibly tactile to the touch.
Et voilà! With MagSafe built-in onto the case itself, the wallet stand attachment perfectly snaps into place.
Like previously mentioned, this case also has a built-in wallet with up to three (3) slots for your debit, credit, and even transit cards.
And as already teased earlier, the Moshi Overture features this golden circular element when you completely cover your iPhone that blends well to its premium vegan leather skin as well as its microfiber lining and the same shock-absorbing frame.
And just like that, it looks classy and fabulous too — even if you’re a heterosexual male without an ounce of fragile masculinity 🤩
Moshi’s Overture case with Detachable Wallet is also available in a Midnight Black colorway. It retails for US$ 65.95 for the smaller-sized iPhone 14 and 14 Pro while a dollar more (US$ 66.95) for the larger iPhone 14 Plus and Pro Max variants.
Acer isn’t just about computers. The company just unveiled its first ever eco-friendly Wi-Fi 6E router, the Connect Vero W6m. It promises enhanced connectivity, coverage, and security features.
Made with PCR materials on its chassis and an Eco mode for efficient energy consumption, the compact Connect Vero W6m is powered by a quad-core 2Ghz processor.
It supports Wi-Fi 6E Tri-Band AXE7800 while being cyber security compliant. It is also the first Wi-Fi 6E mesh router to pass EU EN 303 645 (RED) cyber security standards.
When it comes to performance, the Wi-Fi mesh router provides speeds of up to 7.8gps to deliver fast and stable internet connections online. It also has a dedicated WPS button for network security setups.
The router can also be paired with up to four units for an incredible network coverage area of up to 465 square meters on a dual mesh system and 930 square meters on a quad mesh system, effectively eliminating dead spots in the process.
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