Sony SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk: getting started with photos and videos!

Sony SmartWatch 3 has been officially announced alongside the company’s new smart band, SmartBand Talk. Now it’s time to learn more about these two new wearables.

Motorola and LG are working on stylish, round face watches with the Moto 360 and LG G Watch R, which will be introduced this week. But Sony’s Smartwatch 3, along with its lightweight version, SmartBand Talk simpler and sportier design and much less noble materials.

Comes with smartwatch 3 interchangeable wristbands, affordability and Sony-exclusive features, such as the cross-platform tracking app Lifelog. So let’s go over all that. Our colleagues at The Verge were able to thoroughly test both bracelets.

Sony SmartWatch 3: Two innovations in Android Wear

With its square screen and sporty appearance, the SmartWatch 3 does not fit the latest features of the smartwatch universe. Available in Classic Black and Sports Lime,the watch is removable from the silicone strap, available in pink, white, black (classic) and green (sport lemon). Well, it is not intended for an everyday change, but for the possibility of giving your watch a new look for a long time to come.

Unlike watches like the LG G Watch, which prefer a classic clasp, the band itself has a folding clasp. It’s a matter of taste here, but at least it fits the sportswear style.
A large watch with a 1.6-inch screen and fairly present edges. You wouldn’t be out of place if you like colorful Swatch-style watches, but if you’re from a Dupont it can be awkward.

Contrary to what has been said in recent months, Sony has finally opted for Android Wear. In addition, the watch is equipped with GPS.Therefore, it is the first smartwatch to run under Google OS equipped with such a chip.

The set offers 4GB of internal storage and a Walkman app so the SmartWatch 3 can be paired with Bluetooth headphones for monitoring record running routes while providing music without the need for a smartphone. This echoes what Google said during its long interview about the future of Android Wear.

On the connector side, SmartWatch 3 retained micro USB port. This also makes it the first Android Wear watch of its kind. It is very practical when you are away from home for a long time and you do not have a special charger. We’re up to the standards here and that’s fine. The position is protected by a movable part on the back of the device and ip 68 protection is provided for the watch.

The battery is 420 mAh, which Sony claims provides two days of battery life.. With Android Wear’s always-on notifications and Sharp’s bright 320 x 320 pixel display, it shouldn’t be surprising that it’s been a day and a half. Well, extended tests that will tell us.

But what is he doing?

As with other Android Wear devices, there are two main functions. Of course, time and notifications from your smartphone via Bluetooth, which can be displayed in various designs – calls, SMS, emails, notifications from social networks.

Anything that appears in your notification center or as a banner on your Android 4.3 and above smartphone will appear on SmartWatch 3. Plus, Google Assistant notifications appear by calendar, location, and searches, and alert you when it thinks you need it.

Sony has overhauled Android Wear quite a bit. In addition to the Walkman app, the brand added: Lifelog app, TV Sideview and remote camera app. Lifelog is designed to record general fitness metrics, steps, distance, calories, as well as media and entertainment information.

So the movies you watch, the music you listen to, the games you play and of course the places you go will appear in the timeline that appears on your Sony smartphone, which intersects with your sports information.

TV Sideview is an application from Xperia smartphones that allows you to view the list of TV programs and launch them on your Sony television. The remote camera app will be able to control Xperia smartphones and accessories such as Sony QX10 lenses.

SmartBand Talk

So the other device is SmartBand Talk. Sony’s other wearable device, which, as the name suggests, is a smartband. but it offers that little extra with a 288 by 128 e-ink display, always in a silicone bracelet. The machine was announced at 159 euros, bridging the gap between pure smartbands and smartwatches.

The device offers an altimeter, so as it records your steps, it lets it know they are on the stairs and is always recorded in the lifelog. Added auto sleep detection since Sony’s first SmartBand, and can be activated with the push of a button. And since this is a Sony signature and a very clear position during this IFA, the game has IP68 protection.

He finally speaks as his name suggests. In the meantime, we can talk to him too. Smart band can manage calls, with a microphone, speaker and HD Voice technology. On the other hand, there is no standalone GPS as in SmartWatch 3.

A 70mAh battery powers the device, which, according to Sony, should take three days for normal use. Also, initial tests show slow and somewhat basic software. but presented as unfinished yet. Then the situation to follow.