Possible info on forthcoming smartwatches from HMD, the Android device manufacturer
New smartwatches on the horizon! Hear ye, hear ye, it seems HMD, the folks behind Nokia-branded phones and other gadgets, are reportedly brewing up two fresh Wear OS wearables.
Now, stir in a dash of controversy: one of these babies is supposed to sport a 2MP camera, which would be a first for a Wear OS watch. Ooh la la!
Galvanized by trusted leakers @smashx_60 via Notebookcheck, these juicy details could soon find a place on our coveted "best smartwatches" roster. Of course, we can neither confirm nor deny the validity of the claims just yet!
If the gossip is true, the first watch will be christened the HMD Rubber 1, featuring an OLED screen, a heart rate and spO2 tracker, and — drumroll — a 2-megapixel camera. Prepare to capture stills and videos from your very own wrist, even without a phone in tow.
On the other hand, the HMD Rubber 1S will be a more budget-friendly alternative, equipped with a smaller 1.07-inch OLED display, a 290 mAh battery, and no camera. But don't stress over missed moments, health tracking and heart rate monitoring are still very much in the game.
Some chatter in cyberspace posits that these watches may be purr-fect for kids, because duh, who doesn't want a mini spy device wrapped up in a playful watch? Just imagine, it'd be like gifting them the Samsung Galaxy Watch for Kids, only, you know, potentially cooler.
The tentative waterproof rating of 5ATM goes up to 50 meters, giving a glimpse into the watches' robust build quality. So whether your kid or you decide to go for a swim with the HMD Rubber, know that it'll stay safe and sound.
So sit tight, as HMD continues to shy away from the shadows and unleash innovations such as these. Meanwhile, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of Wear OS 6, which might be splashed upon us in the next few weeks or so.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates, you never know what these technology maestros might pull out of their hats!
Bonus Facts (for the curious at heart)
- HMD has previously dabbled in kid-friendly wearables, thanks to its partnership with Xplora Technologies and their line of smartwatches for children aged 6 and up[1].
- Details concerning pricing and release dates are still off the table, but sneaky leaks suggest HMD might spill the beans soon[1].
- The upcoming HMD releases, rumored to be wearables and named HMD Rubber 1 and HMD Rubber 1S, are not just for adults; they might also appeal to children, given their potential features and design.
- Besides traditional wearables and smartwatches, HMD, known for their Nokia-branded gadgets, is also reportedly delving into tablet technology, as speculation swirls about the possibility of upcoming HMD tablet models.
