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New Amazfit Band may launch soon after 2 years: Report

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:59:15 +0000

Zepp (formerly Huami) is popular for its Amazfit-branded smartwatches and Xiaomi Mi Bands. Very few people know that the company also sells Amazfit-branded fitness trackers called Amazfit Band. This product line may soon get a new model after nearly two years.

Amazfit Band 5

The last self-branded fitness tracker from Zepp went official in the second half of 2020 as Amazfit Band 5. It can be termed as a pro version of Mi Band 5 as it is similar to the Xiaomi-branded wearable but with some additional features.

Recently, the Xiaomi Band 7 was released in China. It is expected to hit the international markets very soon. Ahead of that, a report by Logger (via Xiaomiui) suggests that Zepp may also release its own-branded fitness tracker soon.

However, unlike the Amazfit band 5, which is based on Mi Band 5, the upcoming Amazfit Band will not be similar to the Xiaomi Band 7. Codenamed Bari, this product will likely carry the model numbers A2177 (standard) and A2283 (NFC).

It is expected to sport a rectangular display with a resolution of 194 x 368 pixels. Most importantly, it will be backed by a 232mAh battery, which is larger than the 180mAh and 200mAh batteries present inside the Xiaomi Band 7 and Redmi Smart Band Pro, respectively.

As for software, it will ship with the new Zepp OS. Finally, it will offer GPS and pin unlock feature.

The marketing name of this forthcoming Amazfit Band is not known at the moment. Perhaps, more details may emerge in the coming days.

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Amazfit Zepp E smartwatch launched in India for ₹8,999: specs, features & more

Sudhanshu — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:40:34 +0000

Earlier this month, Amazfit brought the GTS 2 New Version to the Indian market. Now, the company has launched the Amazfit Zepp E smartwatch in the country. So let’s talk a closer look at the new wearable.

Amazfit Zepp E specs & features

Starting with the design, the smartwatch is offered in two shapes, circular and a square body. The circular design has a 1.28-inch AMOLED screen with 348 x 442 pixels resolution and 326 PPI pixel density. The square model on the other hand has a 1.65-inch square AMOLED display with 341 PPI pixel density. Both variants offer the Always-on Display feature and other similar specs mentioned below.

The Zepp E comes with a black 3D curves glass with a premium bezel-less look and offers a side button for easy navigation through the UI. It also offers the interchangeability of bands (20mm) to keep the smartwatch looking fresh.

Coming to the fitness features, the smartwatch has support for 11 sports modes including Outdoor Running, Treadmill, Walking, Outdoor Cycling, Indoor Cycling Elliptical, Pool Swimming, Climbing, Trail Running, Skiing, and Freestyle. Users can also be comfortable wearing it while swimming because of its 5ATM water resistance rating.

For health features, the Zepp E offers a heart rate sensor for 24/7 heart rate monitoring and a SpO2 sensor to check blood-oxygen levels. Other than that, the smartwatch monitors its users’ sleep and rates its quality according to different metrics.

Other than that, the smartwatch comes packed with an accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, ambient light sensor, and linear vibration motor. The brand claims that the Zepp E can last up to 7 days on a single charge thanks to its 188mAh battery unit.

Pricing & availability

The Amazfit Zepp E smartwatch is priced at ₹8,999 in India. It is available for purchase via Amazon India and the Amazfit website.

Amazfit GTS 2 New Version launched in India priced at Rs. 10,999 ($142)

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:16:06 +0000

Amazfit has now unveiled its GTS 2 (new version) in India essentially retaining the features of the earlier model. Two-color variants have been added to the Amazfit GTS namely pink and black.

The Amazfit GTS 2 (new version) has a 1.65-inch AMOLED screen and it is priced at Rs. 10,999 (~$142) in India. It will be available from June 5 via Amazfit’s website and Amazon India.

The original Amazfit GTS 2 was launched in India in 2020. The AMOLED screen has 3D Corning Gorilla Glass protection with an anti-fingerprint coating. The smart wearable has over 90 Sports Modes, as well as features activity tracking and sleep monitoring.

Heart rate, distance, calorie count, and step count are some of the activity features. Different levels of sleep monitoring can also be measured by the Amazfit GTS 2. Some of the important sensors available are the BioTracker, blood-Oxygen, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and Ambient Light sensors. Geomagnetic and Air Pressure sensors are also available in the GTS 2.

The Amazfit GTS 2 has an aluminum alloy body that offers 5ATM water resistance. Connectivity is via Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, and GPS. The Amazfit GTS 2 also supports Bluetooth calling, while it has 3GB of internal storage. The Amazfit GTS 2 is compatible with Alexa voice assistant and comes with a 246mAh battery. The battery can deliver up to 6 days of normal activity.

The Amazfit GTS 2 (New Version) is originally priced at Rs. 11,999 (~$155). The discounted price of Rs. 10,999 (~$142) is only available on the first day of its release. The new Amazfit GTS 2 berths in India on June 5 via Amazon India, as earlier mentioned.

Amazfit GTR 2 New Version will launch in India on May 23

Jed John Ikoba — Thu, 19 May 2022 17:38:48 +0000

The Amazfit GTR 2 New Version smartwatch has been announced for unveiling in India on May 23. The Amazfit GTR 2 New Version is a sequel to the GTR 2 which was launched in India back in 2020. This follows the same pattern with the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini New Edition which was launched in India in April as a trimmed-down version of the GTS 2 Mini.

There are some design and feature differences between the new version of Amazfit GTR 2 and its predecessor. However, much of the specifications remain the same for the two models. The new smartwatch will feature a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen with 2.5D glass, and up to 450 nits brightness. The smartwatch has an aluminum alloy casing with two color options for its silicone strap. The new model’s silicone straps come in lightning grey and thunder black colors. The new model has a scratch-resistant, diamond-like carbon coating and will support both Android and iOS devices.

The Amazfit GTR 2 New Version offers more than 90 Sports Modes, giving users a wide variety of exercise options to choose from. The Activity Tracking includes heart rate, distance, step count, calorie count, and sleep. There are several sensors to measure Blood Oxygen saturation and other health features, as well as an Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Air Pressure Sensor, and Geomagnetic sensor. The Amazfit GTR 2 New Version is rated 5ATM water resistance and has a 3GB storage for music playback.

The new Amazfit GTR 2 features Bluetooth calling – it has a microphone and three magnetic super linear speakers to deliver crisp calls. A 471mAh battery provides up to 14 days of battery life for the new smartwatch. The battery can last for up to 38 days on basic use, while heavy use yields just about 6 days of battery life.

Pricing information for the Amazfit GTR New Version is not available at this time. The smartwatch can be purchased in India via Flipkart starting from May 23. Note that the original GTR 2 was priced between Rs. 12,999 (~$168) and Rs. 13,499 (~$174).

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Amazfit T-Rex Pro 2, Amazfit Vienna images & specs leaked

Sudhanshu — Wed, 04 May 2022 16:04:47 +0000

Back in March 2021, Huami launched the Amazfit T-Rex Pro rugged smartwatch, and now, a new report has revealed that the brand might soon launch its successor along with another smartwatch.

A GSMArena report has revealed images and specs of the upcoming Amazfit T-Rex Pro 2 smartwatch and the Amazfit Vienna smartwatch, which is a premium rugged offering from the brand with features like titanium unibody casing and sapphire glass screen.

Amazfit T-Rex Pro 2

Amazfit T-REX Pro 2 images

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Looking at the images, the Amazfit T-Rex Pro 2 will have a similar design to its predecessor with a rugged plastic build accompanied by silicone straps. The smartwatch will come in multiple color options including Classic Black, Astro Black, Gold, Wild Green, and Desert Khaki.

The report mentions that the T-rex Pro 2 will feature a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a 454×454 pixels resolution and 1,000 nits peak brightness. The rugged smartwatch will come with military-grade 15 MIL-STD-810G toughness certification and with a 10 ATM waterproof rating.

The biometric sensor on the smartwatch will be the upgraded BioTracker 3.0 PPG and will monitor the heart rate and blood oxygen of the wearer. It is said to have a 500mAh battery with a life of around 24 days with mixed usage and 10 days of heavy usage. The watch will bring 32MB RAM and 512MB onboard storage.

Other features on the T-rex Pro 2 smartwatch are reported to be over 150+ sports, sleep and stress monitoring, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, geomagnetic sensor, ambient light sensor, dual-band GPS, and Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity.

Amazfit Vienna smartwatch

Amazfit Vienna rugged smartwatch

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The Vienna will basically be a step above the T-Rex Pro 2 and will feature a titanium and sapphire glass build. It will have a 1.28-inch round AMOLED display with 416×416 pixel resolution and 1000nits peak brightness. The watch is said to come with improved 20ATM waterproofing, 2MB RAM, and 4GB storage.

The health and sports features will be the same as the T-rex Pro 2 and will also feature dual-band GPS and Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. It will also bring a 500mAh battery capable of lasting up to 14 days with typical usage.

Both the Amazfit T-rex Pro 2 and Amazfit Vienna are expected to debut this summer, so stay tuned for more info on the pricing and availability.

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Amazfit GTS 2 Mini New Version with three new colors will launch on April 11 in India

Sudhanshu — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:10:34 +0000

Back in December 2020, Huami introduced the popular Amazfit GTS 2 Mini smartwatch In the Indian market. And now 15 months after the initial launch, the brand is now launching a new version of the popular smartwatch in India dubbed the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini New Version which will debut on April 11.

Amazfit GTS 2 Mini New Version specs & features

The new version of the smart wearable comes in three new colors, namely Midnight Black, Flamingo Pink, and Sage Green. The original GTS 2 Mini also offers three color options being Meteor Black, Flamingo Pink, and Breeze Blue.

The smartwatch offers 68+ sports modes in the new version compared to over 70 sports modes in the older version. The GTS 2 Mini New Version also misses on the barometric altimeter meaning that this time around, it does not support sports modes like Snowboarding, Alpine skiing, Cross-country skiing, Snowboarding double, and Skiing.

Apart from the above-mentioned changes, the rest of the features of the smartwatch remains the same as in the older version. The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini New Version sports a 2.5D curved 1.55-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 354 x 306 pixels and 301 PPI pixel density. It offers 450 nits brightness, 80+ watch faces, and comes with Always On Display (AOD) feature with 60+ different patterns.

The body of the wearable is made of aluminum alloy, which measures 8.95mm thick. The watch weighs 19.5 grams in total. In terms of sensors, the watch comes with a BioTracker 2 PPG sensor for heart rate tracking, a movement acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an ambient light sensor, a SpO2 sensor, and a vibration motor.

Other features offered on the smartwatch are sleep quality monitoring, female cycle tracking, and a built-in Amazon Alexa assistant. It also has a breathing exercise mode that guides users through the process and helps in relaxation.

The watch is said to last anywhere from 7 days to 21 days on a single charge. It comes with all the usual smartwatch features like notification and call alerts, and camera and music control. It can also be worn worry-free while swimming as it comes with a 5ATM water resistance rating.

Amazfit GTS 2 Mini New Version will be launched in India via Amazon on April 11 at 12 PM. Although its pricing is yet to be revealed, it is expected to be priced at Rs 6,999.

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Huami Amazfit GTR 3 Pro gets Automatic Night Blood Pressure Monitoring feature

Jeet — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:19:43 +0000

Huami, the Xiaomi-backed wearable devices maker has a very successful lineup of smartwatches under the Amazfit branding and is slowly establishing itself in the premium segment with some high-end features.

In line with that, the company has now released a new feature for the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro smartwatch that adds automatic blood pressure monitoring support during the nighttime through the combination of sleep monitoring and blood pressure monitoring.

The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro smartwatch uses PPG high-precision optical sensor for blood pressure health management and can provide continuous monitoring without the user going through discomfort of any kind.

With the help of an algorithm, it can analyze the data collected for the user’s sleep pattern as well as the blood pressure monitoring and can provide results that can be helpful in motoring the user’s health.

A few months ago, the company had released the PumpBeats blood pressure monitoring engine for the Amazift GTR 3 Pro smartwatch that can monitor blood pressure without airbags or cuffs just through a single press of a button.

Apart from sleep monitoring and blood pressure monitoring, the smartwatch also comes with support for 24-hour blood oxygen level monitoring and heart rate monitoring, along with support for more than 150 modes for tracking workouts.

The Amazzfit GTR 3 Pro has a 1.45-inch AMOLED display with a maximum brightness level of 1000 nits. It has support for more than 150 watch faces including 23 editable ones and 15 animated ones. There is a BioTracker PPG 3.0 sensor that can track multiple health metrics at the same time.

It also comes with a speaker for taking calls on the watch over a Bluetooth connection. In the software department, it runs Zepp OS with support for mini-apps and has Alexa built-in and the company has stated its battery life to be up to 12 days in typical usage mode.

[Deal] Grab Amazfit T-Rex at only ₹5,499 in India (₹4,500 off)

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:19:48 +0000

Zepp (formerly Huami) launched the Amazift T-Rex in India in June 2020. Despite releasing the Amazfit T-Rex Pro in the country in late March 2021, the company continued to sell the original model. Now, one and a half years after its debut in the region, the wearable receives a massive discount.

The Amazfit T-Rex made its debut in India priced at ₹9,999. But now, interested customers can grab it at only ₹5,499.

The smartwatch’s official online retailer Amazon India is offering a flat ₹4,000 discount on it. On top of that, the seller is offering a ₹500 discount coupon. Clubbed together, these two offers bring down the price of the wearable from ₹9,999 to 5,499.

In simpler words, Amazfit T-Rex is currently being sold at almost half of its launch price in India. It’s a no-brainer purchase if you are looking for a rugged smartwatch in this price segment. That’s because there’s no such offering from any brand at this price.

Amazon India appears to be clearing the old stock with the help of the hefty discount. We are saying this since the wearable is already sold out on Amazfit’s website.

Having said that, if you were planning to buy Amazfit T-Rex Pro, we are sorry to say that it’s still being sold at its launch price of ₹12,999.

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Amazfit beats Huawei to become the third-largest smartwatch brand globally

Jeet — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 06:58:17 +0000

Amazfit, the company known for making wearable devices, has become the world’s third-largest smartwatch maker in the third quarter of this year, overtaking Chinese giant Huawei, reports Counterpoint Research’s Global Smartwatch Model Tracker.

The report claims that Amazfit has managed to ship around 9.9 million units of its smartwatches in Q3 2021, which is representing an increase of 89 percent over the same period in the previous year. It now has a 5.8% global smartwatch market share.

Amazfit GTR 2e

Another highlight of the brand in the report is its increasing presence in the overseas market. The company’s sales from the overseas market accounted for 61.8 percent of its global shipments. In Germany, its sales increased 150 percent year-on-year while in Turkey, the brand’s shipments increased by 324 percent YoY.

It has seen a good response in the European market from regions like Italy, Spain, and Germany. A few products from the brand performed quite well in the market, including the GTR 2e, GTS 2e, and T-Rex Pro.

Further, the company also benefited from partnerships with Spartan, ESOK Rally in Turkey, All-Russian Zavidovu SUP Challenge, Israeli Beach Volleyball Championship, and Cruce Teques in Mexico.

Apple has retained its top position in the smartwatch market in Q3 with a 21.8% share but its market share fell by 10 percent YoY. South Korean tech giant Samsung grabs the second spot with record-high shipments of Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic, helping the brand increase its market share from 9.9% to 14.4%.

Amazfit GTR 3 India price revealed ahead of October 20 launch

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:35:13 +0000

Last week, Zepp Health (formerly Huami) announced its latest generation of smartwatches. Since then, these wearables have been slowly making their way to various markets around the world. They have been now confirmed to launch in India on October 20 (tomorrow).

Zepp Health introduced three new smartwatches a few days back. They are Amazfit GTR 3, Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, and Amazfit GTS 3. All three will be officially unveiled tomorrow in India.

Ahead of that, their availability has been confirmed by partner retailers. In fact, we already know the price of one of these models.

According to a report by MySmartPrice, the Amazfit GTR 3 will be sold in India via Flipkart. It will be priced at ₹13,999 and will be available for purchase at 12 PM starting tomorrow itself. Buyers will be able to avail 10% discount on SBI Credit card transactions.

On the other hand, the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro and the Amazfit GTS 3 will be sold by Amazon India. Unfortunately, that’s all the information we have at the moment. It’s not known how much these wearables will cost and when they will go on sale.

Anyway, going by the price of Amazfit GTR 3, the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro should cost more than that. Whereas, since the price of GTR 3 is almost similar to its predecessor, the Amazfit GTS 3 will likely carry a near-identical price tag of its forerunner.

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Amazfit Powerbuds Pro launched in China, with heart rate and posture monitoring feature

Sean — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:05:07 +0000

Earlier today (12th October 2021), Huami had launched the new Amazfit GTR 3, GTR 3 Pro, GTS 3 in China. Alongside the new smartwatches, the company also officially announced the new Powerbuds Pro for the region.

The Powerbuds Pro is the latest hearables launched by the Chinese company in its home country. Although, these true wireless earphones had initially launched outside of China back in July 2021. Huami has offered the new TWS earbuds with a stem design along with dual tone white and gray color design. Each earbud weighs 6.7 grams and has IP55 dust and water resistance rating as well. Notably, despite being an audio based product, the earphones offer various useful health related features as well.

This includes calories burned, heart rate, step, and even posture monitoring system. In other words, users can receive real time voice notifications about their distance, heart rate, and more with every kilometer or mile when running, walking, or cycling. The earbuds can even detect and show in the app the sitting angle of your cervical spine. In terms of audio, a major upgrade over its predecessor is the inclusion of active noise cancellation (ANC), which the company claims can reduce noise by up to 40dB.

The charging case can be charged via a USB Type C port that is said to offer up to 30 hours of battery life. Its earbuds house a 68mAh battery while the charging case stores a 510Mah battery pack. Similar to the smartwatches, the new Powerbuds Pro will also go on sale later today, with its introductory price being 899 Yuan (roughly 139 US Dollars), which is 10 US Dollars cheaper than its original global launch price tag.

Huami Amazfit GTR 3 Pro to come equipped with 6-channel bio-tracking optical sensor

Jeet — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 03:43:04 +0000

Huami, a company which is known for making wearable devices, especially Amazfit series of smartwatches, is now gearing up to launch yet another product. The company has scheduled an event in China on 12th October.

The latest teaser shared by the firm confirms that the company is set to launch the Huami Amazfit GTR 3/Pro smartwatch. The teaser poster has revealed some information about the upcoming product.

It is being claimed that the upcoming Amazfit GTR 3 Pro will come equipped with a six-channel bio-tracking optical sensor. It is a high-precision sensor that can also continuously monitor blood oxygen, along with some key features.

A leaked render of the upcoming smartwatch reveals that the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro will come with a circular dial, featuring two physical buttons on the right. It will also be made available with Silicon and Leather straps.

Image Credit: @passionategeekz

While not yet confirmed, the smartwatch is expected to come with support for calls and a smart voice assistant. The device is expected to have support for more than 150 sports modes. Additionally, it will be running the company’s own Zepp OS in terms of software.

The retail price of the Huami Amazfit GTR 3 Pro is expected to be priced around $235 but to know for sure what the device packs, what versions of it are available, as well as its pricing details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch next week.

Huami Amazfit GTR 3 and GTS 3 series wearable devices launching on October 12

Jeet — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 05:28:02 +0000

Huami has today confirmed that it will be hosting Amazfit 2021 Global Annual New Product Launch Conference on 12th October where the company will be launching the Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTS 3 series wearable devices.

As the name itself indicates, the devices will be launched as the successor of the Amazfit GTR 2 series and GTS 2 series smartwatches that were launched last year.

While the company has not revealed what the upcoming wearable products pack in terms of features and specifications, some details are already known because of leaks. The GTR 3 was recently spotted on Brazilian regulator Anatel’s database with model number A2035, showcasing the same circular body as its predecessor and two buttons on the right side.

Like many other smartwatches, this one too will come with support for heart rate monitoring and blood oxygen sensor. It remains to be seen if the company upgrades the heart rate sensor to include blood pressure measurement.

It is also being claimed that the Amazfit GTR 3 is water-resistant up to 5ATM and is powered by a 440mAh battery, which should be enough to make the device run for about two weeks on a single charge.

To know more about these upcoming smart wearable products from Amazfit, including features, specifications, pricing, and availability, we will have to wait for the official launch event which is scheduled to take place in a couple of weeks.

Huami unveils the Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:56:34 +0000

Chinese smartwatch manufacturer and New York Stock Exchange-listed company Huami has officially unveiled its first children n health smartwatch in China. The product is dubbed Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch and is specifically designed for kids. The company has shared a few details of the product but the pricing and availability are yet to be disclosed.

Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch

Huami’s Founder and CEO Huang Wang released an essay on Weibo explaining why the company decided to launch a children’s smartwatch at this point. The CEO hinted that the firm first got the offer to design a children’s watch at the same period six years ago when it was working on its first smartwatch. However, the team rejected the offer, instead opting to release adult smartwatches. Moreso, children’s watches at that time were basically GPS devices with calling functions of which it thought Xiaotiancai and 360 were doing a good job already. Also, it doesn’t align with Huami’s goal of helping more people live healthier through human body data monitoring and analysis.

Presently, the industry is filled with several smartwatch models designed for children and the competition is stiffer than it was odd six years ago. Thus, the company felt this was a better time to join the train in order to grab a slice of the pie.

The watches are now fitted with games and several learning resources which the CEO opined may lead to eye defects and impair the child’s learning ability considering the small size. Thus, the brand’s focus will be on children’s health so as to help prevent shortsightedness and it will be 100% harmless to children.

Further, the Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch will come with built-in sports/fitness modes bringing on features such as rope skipping, sit-ups, running, in order to help the kids improve their sports ability. The watch also comes with 24-hour heart rate monitoring, child-specific sleep monitoring, and child-specific activity tracking that is more scientific than step counting.

Huami also disclosed that it is cooperating with the Huyan Research Institute of the First Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College and the team of renowned Academician Zhong Nanshan to actively promote the children’s asthma attack prevention. The research results are expected to be of great help to the future iteration of children’s watches.

In addition to the above innovative functions, the Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch will also retain the basic functions of children’s watches such as 4G full Netcom, AI multi-positioning, high-definition video calls, taking pictures, watch friends, XiaoAI voice support, Alipay piggy bank, etc. The watch comes with an IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating and features a food-grade silicone wristband.

On a side note, Huami also unveiled a Mascot called Happya (Happy Duck).

Huami invests $2.4 million for development of MRI and robotics

Sean — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:41:52 +0000

Zepp Health Corp, formerly Huami, announced earlier this week that it is investing 2.4 million US Dollars to lead the 6.5 million US Dollars Series A round of funding for the development of MRI and robotics technology, which would help improve medical diagnosis.

According to a report, the investment will enable physicians to diagnose brain injury better and even help treat neurological diseases under live imaging. The Chinese consumer electronics maker will be investing in neuro42, who has an exclusive worldwide license of the low field MR imaging technology. Abhita Batra, Co-Founder and CSO of neuro42, stated that “We are pleased to have Zepp Health’s support as we revolutionize the way physicians identify and treat neurological diseases and injuries. We believe this partnership will create a compelling and sustainable value for our shareholders.”

Notably, neuro42 is Zepp Health’s third investment in new companies to develop disruptive medical imaging technologies. Recently, Zepp Health had invested in Promaxo as well, which focuses on developing office based MRI technology. Zepp Health’s Chief Operating Officer Mike Yeung also added that “Zepp Health is focused on connecting health with technology, and neuro42 is disrupting the location, applications and costs of medical imaging, which will generate tremendous benefits to healthcare systems worldwide.”

As per another executive, the company has become a global leader in consumer health technology and that these partnerships with diagnostic healthcare technologies would open up new financial and market opportunities as well to expand its business into industrial medical technology.

Zepp OS: Facts about Huami’s new ultralightweight smartwatch OS

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 17:07:58 +0000

Earlier this week, Huami (now Zepp Health) announced a new operating system for its smartwatch called Zepp OS. This operating system will replace Amazfit OS on Amazfit and Zepp-branded watches from the manufacturer.

We have put together this article to tell you all you need to know about Zepp OS, and it contains details from the launch as well as exclusive information provided to us by Zepp Health.

What led to the decision to create Zepp OS?

Zepp Health revealed to us that their plan was to build an OS that has thousands of developers with tens of thousands of mini smartwatch apps that form a fitness ecosystem that helps users better manage their health.

As of the end of 2020, Zepp Health had 40 million users and also had the technology to enable its version. Thus it created Zepp OS to replace the previous OS, Amazfit OS.

What are the top features of Zepp OS?

Zepp OS is one of the lightest smartwatch operating systems. Based on the FreeRTOS microkernel open source code, Zepp OS is only 55MB in size, which is 1/10 the size of Amazfit OS and 1/28 the size of Apple’s WatchOS 8.

The operating system is compatible with both low-power and high-performance chips as well as devices with just a few KB of RAM to those with dozens of MB of RAM.

The OS also has better power consumption. According to Zepp Health, its power consumption is 65% lower than that of the Amazfit OS and results in a 190% increase in battery life.

Zepp OS has an improved interface compared to its predecessor. The animations are smoother and the UI runs at more than 60FPS. It also features 150 dials, of which 15 are dynamic dials.

Zepp OS also supports 4G/5G modules, Wi-Fi, and integrated TCP/IP network protocol.

Does Zepp OS support apps?

You won’t be able to install apps from the Play Store like on the WearOS but “Zepp OS supports internet cloud service applications for music, voice commands, and fitness such as NetEase Music, Spotify, Alexa, Joyrun or Strava.”

Internet cloud service applications are practically web apps, so watches will have to support connection to the internet on their own like in the case of the Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM, or via a tethered phone.

What are the plans to get developers to create more cloud service apps for Zepp OS?

Zepp Health says it has 40 million active users which is a sizeable share of the smartwatch market and should be enticing to developers of cloud service apps from various countries.

The manufacturer revealed to us that it will open its Zeus Mini Program framework for developers to create new cloud service apps that leverage the high-quality data and intelligence from its proprietary biosensor array and AI chip. There is also a graphical development environment that allows developers to create custom dials.

Will more features be added to Zepp OS via updates?

Yes, Zepp OS will be regularly optimized to improve the user experience. These updates will include refinements that improve communications, processing for apps, enhanced security, etc.

When will the first Zepp OS watch arrive?

Huami says Zepp OS will be released in the fourth quarter of this year. The company also revealed to us that the first Zepp OS watch will launch in the fourth quarter of the year.

Will older Amazfit and Zepp smartwatches get updated to Zepp OS?

Zepp Health hasn’t revealed if this will happen but informed us that we should stay tuned on this. Notwithstanding, we want to believe that we should see some older watches get the new OS.

An official press statement revealed that Zepp OS was tested on one of its current smartwatches. The testing was for power efficiency and the result showed an increase of 190% in battery life compared to the Amazfit OS. This is proof that the OS is compatible with at least one model in its current lineup.

What does seem plausible is that only select models will be upgraded if Huami does plan on updating its current smartwatches to the new OS.

Will Zepp Health launch a Wear OS-powered watch in the future?

No, this won’t be happening. In the company’s own words “If we have invented a better and more efficient smartwatch OS, why would we put someone else’s on our devices?”

Conclusion

Zepp OS does sound really promising especially with its top features one of which is improved battery life. This is an important factor for buyers picking up a watch. The manufacturer already boasts smartwatches that can go up to 3 weeks on a single charge and an increase of 190% in battery life will translate to up to 9 weeks on a single charge!

One of the complaints users had about Amazfit OS is the lack of app support but that changes with Zepp OS. It already showed us cloud apps from Spotify and Strava, and we can expect more popular apps will be available for the platform.

With the new operating system, we can only expect Zepp Health to grow its share of the market and see it become one of the top three wearable companies in the world.

Zepp Z premium smartwatch with Alexa voice assistant announced in India for ₹25,999(~$350)

Pranav Sawant — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 03:00:33 +0000

Amazfit completed three years in the Indian market and to celebrate the success, Zepp, a Huami subsidiary that owns Amazfit, announced its first Zepp branded smartwatch dubbed the Zepp Z in the Indian market. The new Zepp Z is a premium smartwatch that comes with over 50 watch faces and Alexa voice assistant support.

The Zepp Z watch is priced at ₹25,999, which converts to roughly around $350 and will go on sale starting July 20 in India. This is cheaper than the Chinese pricing of CNY 2,699 (~$417). But do note that the Chinese edition features ECG support, which the Indian edition lacks.

Zepp Z smartwatch Specifications

The Zepp Z smartwatch features a circular dial with a 1.39-inch color display and a resolution of 454×454 pixels. It is a touchscreen AMOLED panel with 500 nits of peak brightness and 326 pixels per inch. The screen has a protection of 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3.

The smartwatch comes with over 50 watch faces and has three buttons on the right. It comes with multiple sensors like a heart monitoring sensor, an oxygen level monitoring sensor, and also features a stress and sleep monitor.

It has 90 sports modes and supports GPS. Its major highlight is the Alexa voice assistant support that also works offline. The Alexa assistant comes with support for 58 voice commands for a hands-free experience.

Lastly, the smartwatch has a 340mAh battery that is said to last for up to 15 days. It can be fully charged with the magnetic wireless charger in 2.5 hours.

Developing OS is as difficult as making chips, says Huami CEO Huang Wang on Zepp OS

Jeet — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:05:58 +0000

Xiaomi-backed smartwatch and fitness tracking device maker Huami Technology held a new product launch event in China where the company has unveiled a new self-developed operating system — Zepp OS.

This newly launched Zepp OS is developed upon FreeRTOS microkernel open-source code. The system package size is around 55MB only which is about 1/10th the size of Amazfit OS used by Huami Technology.

The company is projecting the Zepp OS as not only a smartwatch operating system that is powering the hardware but as an open health management platform. Huang Wang, CEO of the company says that the difficulty of making a smartwatch operating system is actually no less than that of making a chip.

Huami has done both of these “difficult” things. Along with announcing its new self-developed operating system for wearable devices, the company has also launched Huangshan 2S which is the industry’s first dual-core RISC-V wearable chip.

Having the company’s own operating system ensures that the software is optimized to perform better compared to using an existing system and implementing it on the device. Optimized software is what offers a good performance out of the hardware.

It is claimed that the operating system reduces operational power consumption by 65 percent and increases battery life by 190 percent compared to the preview version, which offers an overall improved user experience for wearable devices.

Further, Zepp OS integrates many different functionalities, including support for dynamic dials with smooth motion effects and different interfaces. Most of the interfaces on the watch achieve more than 60FPS, and the animation effects are smooth, delicate, and vivid, allowing users to watch every time they interact with each other.

Huami is developing the world’s smallest MRI Scanner

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:53:55 +0000

Huami’s Future of Tech event wasn’t only about its new operating system and chipset alone. The company which is best known for its Amazfit brand of smartwatches also took the chance to show that it is expanding its portfolio into other areas of health tech with the unveiling of its upcoming MRI Scanner which it says will be the world’s first portable scanner.

An MRI Scanner is a big diagnosis machine that takes up significant space in hospitals and usually has its own special room. They also can’t be moved around, though that may soon change as Huami says that its MRI scanner will be the world’s first portable one.

According to the manufacturer, the scanner has a height of 1.5 meters, occupies an area of less than 2m², and weighs less than 800 kilograms. The lightest MRI scanner weighs about 6.8 tons while heavier models weigh as much as 37 tons. They also take up as much as 35m² of space and are as high as 2.5 meters.

Huami says its MRI scanner doesn’t need a specially shielded room which reduces the cost of installation and has an average power consumption of 1kW compared to current scanners that consume between 50kW to 120kW. The MRI scanner also boasts high-quality imaging, and when compared to traditional MRIs, there is a difference of about 300 in the signal-to-noise ratio.

We do not know when the MRI Scanner will be available and how much it will cost but we expect it to be cheaper than a lot of the traditional models.

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Huami teases the Amazfit GTR 2 LTE

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:52:08 +0000

Back in April, Huami announced the Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM, a variant of the Amzafit GTR 2 with an embedded SIM that allows users to make and receive calls from their watch. Now, the smartwatch is set to get a global launch but as the Amazfit GTR 2 LTE.

The official Amazfit Global Twitter account shared a product video of the smartwatch ahead of its launch. The video highlights some of the key features of the watch such as 4G connectivity, support for 90 sports modes, and onboard storage.

Hear the beats at the gym, office, or on-the-go, with the health & fitness monitoring #Amazfit #PowerBudsPro ANC #earbuds.#WirelessEarbuds pic.twitter.com/F7mFOufyu0

— Amazfit (@AmazfitGlobal) July 13, 2021

Huami has not yet revealed when the smartwatch will be announced but we believe it should be around the corner.

The addition of an LTE eSIM won’t be the only difference between the Amazfit GTR 2 LTE and the standard version. The version sold in China comes with a smaller 338mAh battery capacity as against the 471mAh battery inside the standard version. We guess Huami had to shrink the battery size to make space for the eSIM. Save for these two differences, the rest of the specs are the same.

So you get a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen, NFC, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, sleep tracking, and blood oxygen level detection. The Amazfit GTR 2 LTE should also have support for Amazon Alexa when it launches.

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Huami’s latest PumpBeats BP monitoring engine offers BP check in 30s, 24-hour BP monitoring

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:06:05 +0000

Chinese tech giant and Xiaomi eco-chain partner Huami held the Next Beat conference today. Apart from the self-developed Huangshan 2S chip and Zepp OS, the tech giant also announced a new PumpBeats blood pressure monitoring engine.

Hypertension is a silent killer which affects a large number of the individuals cutting across different social strata and race. Wang Kongqiao, Vice President of Algorithm Technology at Huamiduring the conference shared a set of data that shows that as many as 245 million adults are living with hypertension in China.

The new PumpBeats blood pressure monitoring engine is said to have taken Huami 5 years to develop. The engine is capable of measuring the BP in just 30 seconds. PumpBeats can also provide 24-hour continuous blood pressure monitoring as well as data collection, fusion, and AI model establishment around high-precision optical sensors.

Apple has been able to integrate a BP monitoring feature on its smartwatch but that only functions with a medically validated, connected blood pressure monitor. With this new PumpBeats engine, Huami claims users can monitor their blood pressure anytime, anywhere directly from a smartwatch.

Huami says the accuracy of the PumpBeats blood pressure monitoring engine has been verified by Peking University First Hospital in Beijing, China. Clinical experiments show that the average absolute deviation of the engine’s systolic blood pressure is lower than 5.14mmHG, and the diastolic blood pressure is lower than 4.88mmHG, the engine is reliable and the blood pressure measurement takes only 30s.

Apart from one-off BP checks, the engine can also provide 24-hour continuous blood pressure monitoring and explore new ways to screen for occult hypertension.

Huami is expected to release a smartwatch donning the PumpBeats engine in Q4 this year.

Amazfit PowerBuds Pro packs multiple health features and ANC for $149

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:53:39 +0000

Last year, Huami marked its entry into the earbuds space with the launch of the Amazfit ZenBuds and Amazfit PowerBuds. Today, it has announced its third model called the Amazfit PowerBuds Pro, and it packs a handful of health features as well as Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

Amazfit PowerBuds Pro Design

The Amazfit PowerBuds Pro completely ditches the design of its predecessor. Huami has adopted the stem design made popular by the AirPods and has also redesigned the case too. Both the earbuds and case have a two-tone matte finish – gray on the inside and white on the outside.

Each earbud weighs 6.7 grams and has IP55 dust and water-resistance rating making them suitable for sweaty workouts and the occasional times you are caught up in the rain. Users get four pairs of silicone earplugs of different sizes.

Amazfit PowerBuds Pro Health Features

The PowerBuds Pro is not just any ordinary pair of earbuds. Huami says it can track your speed, time, distance, calories burned, heart rate, pace, and step count when applicable while walking, running, and cycling. Just like some smartwatches, the earbuds will automatically begin tracking these metrics once it detects you have begun running.

Users will also receive real-time voice notifications about their distance, heart rate, and more with every kilometer or mile when running, walking, or cycling. You will also be able to get the info on demand by tapping the right earbud. Yes, the right earbud is the one with the PPG optical heart rate sensor.

Another cool feature of the PowerBuds Pro is its ability to detect and show in the app the sitting angle of your cervical spine. If your position hasn’t changed in a long while, you will get a rhythm to which you can move your neck to relax.

There is also a volume analysis feature that will advise you on a safe listening volume and a recommended listening time. Last is a Motion Beat Mode that automatically makes what you are listening to stronger and clearer when you are working out.

Amazfit PowerBuds Pro Audio Features

For the audio features, the addition of Active Noise Cancellation is one of the major upgrades. Huami claims noise can be reduced by up to 40dB with a combination of hybrid digital adaptive noise-reduction and passive sound insulation.

The PowerBuds Pro has four noise cancellation modes – indoor, travel, sports/workout, and an adaptive mode that automatically adjusts depending on your environment. There is also Thru Mode, Huami’s take on Transparency Mode, that allows you to hear the world around you. This comes in handy when having conversations or listening for announcements.

The earbuds have a total of six microphones (three on each) made up of two dual-beamforming digital mics and a call-pickup digital mic. An AI call noise-reduction algorithm helps reduce wind noise by up to 40dB and environmental noise by up to 35db.

The PowerBuds Pro has smart in-ear detection (automatic pause and play when you remove and put the earbuds). It supports touch controls and also works with the voice assistant on your phone. Connection is fast (simply opening the case will get them to pair with your phone) but the first setup needs you to connect via the Zepp app. Huami says that an OTA update will bring support for Google Fast Pair.

The earbuds have a battery life of up to 30 hours with the case. The earbuds will last up to 9 hours with ANC off but that drops to 5 hours 45 minutes when you turn on ANC. That number drops further to 3 hours 30 minutes for calls and with ANC turned on. The battery capacity in each earbud is 68mAh while that of the case is 510mAh. The case charges via USB-C and charging time takes 2.5 hours.

Price and Availability

The Amazfit PowerBuds Pro is priced at $149.99 and is available in one colorway called Frost White. There is no info on when it will be available.

Huami unveils a new Huangshan 2S chip & self-developed Zepp OS for smartwatches

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:29:04 +0000

Chinese tech startup Huami Technology today held its Next Beat 2021 conference at Hefei, China. The conference is themed “The Future of Health” and indeed, the company announced several new products tailored towards promoting the health of users of its products.

Two of the products released include a new generation of smart wearable chips dubbed Huangshan 2S and a new self-developed operating system named Zepp OS. The new operating system focuses on health.

The Huangshan 2S chip is said to be the industry’s first dual-core RISC-V wearable chip. It also features an independent GPU. The processor comes with artificial intelligence and can achieve super-computing power and ultra-low power consumption. The chip can perform high-load calculations such as graphics and UI operations. Among them, the large-core system also integrates FPU and supports floating-point operations.

The processor takes over from the Huangshan 2 chip which was released around this time last year. Compared to the previous-gen model, the Huangshan 2S has an improved computing performance by 18%, while operating power consumption has been reduced by 56%. The sleep power consumption has also been reduced by 93%. Huami claims the processor can process sensor data for 24 hours and realize continuous monitoring of biological data in all weathers.

The Huangshan 2S chip integrates a 2.5D GPU which improves the graphics acceleration performance of the new chip by up to 67% compared to the previous generation. The GPU can independently and efficiently process graphics-related instructions, making the operating system run more smoothly. In addition, the convolutional neural network acceleration processing unit on the chip can quickly identify the type of disease; taking atrial fibrillation as an example, its recognition speed is 26 times faster than pure software calculations.

Huami also unveiled a new Zepp OS to provide an alternative to the Android Wear OS and others. The self-developed OS is entirely developed for smartwatches. Huami’s co-founder and the rotating president of the Global Innovation Center, Fan Meihui stated that the new OS comes with three main features – lightness, smoothness, and practicality.

Talking of lightness, the new operating system is based on the FreeRTOS microkernel open source code, which occupies a very small space compared to other general OS. The system package is only 55MB, which is about 1/28 of Apple’s watch OS and 1/10 of the Amazfit OS used by Huami Technology. From low-profile single-chip microcomputers to high-performance SoCs, the system is perfectly compatible and suitable for all types of wearable products.

Based on the lightweight underlying code and various power optimization methods, Zepp OS has further improved the battery life to ensure 24 hours continuous health data monitoring. The operating power consumption of Zepp OS is reduced by 65% compared to the previous Amazfit OS. Compared with the Amazfit Watch 2 running Amazfit OS, the battery life of the watch equipped with Zepp OS has increased by 190%.

Another major feature of Zepp OS is smoothness. The frame rate of most interfaces in the system can exceed 60fps, and the effect is smooth and delicate. In addition, the system also integrates 150 dials, including 15 cool dynamic dials.

Zepp OS also has powerful IoT connectivity and network functions. It can realize smart home control, NFC access control for cardless payment, etc. The OS also makes it easy to connect other heath equipment such as blood pressure monitors, blood glucose monitors, etc. In the future, through cooperation with GoPro, Huami smartwatch users will be able to control GoPro sports cameras to take pictures right from the watch.

At the same time, the system also supports various Internet cloud service applications, such as NetEase Cloud Music, Alexa, and Yuepaoquan.

In addition, Zepp OS supports 4G/5G connections and Wi-Fi connections. It also integrates a complete set of TCP/IP network protocols. This means that smartwatches equipped with eSIM can be directly connected to the cloud without a mobile phone, which is convenient for users.

For developers, Zepp OS is also equipped with a friendly and easy-to-use watch JS applet framework-Zeus Mini-Program Framework, which is convenient for developers to develop watch applets with a lower threshold. In the future, the same easy-to-use graphical development environment will be opened for dial design, and even individual users can easily design personalized dials.

Next Week in Tech: Huami event, Reno6 series, Vivo S10 series, and more

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 23:16:26 +0000

Next week will be packed with a lot of announcements. Alongside a handful of phones, we will also see the launch of a new smartwatch operating system and a superfast charger. Here is a roundup of what is coming next week:

Xiaomi 67W charger for India – July 12

Xiaomi will announce a 67W charger for the Indian market on Monday, July 12. The Mi 67W SonicCharge 3.0 Charger has already been listed on the official website and it will come with a 6A USB-A cable included for ₹1999 (~$29). The charger which also supports Quick Charge 3.0 will be able to charge low-power devices such as headphones as well as high-power ones such as notebooks.

Huami’s Future of Health Event – July 13

Huami, one of the top wearable companies in the world has scheduled July 13 for its Future of Health event. It has been reported that Huami will announce a new operating system for its smartwatches as well as a new processor.

OPPO Reno6 series launch (India and Indonesia) – July 14

After announcing the Reno6 series in China in May, OPPO is ready to bring the phones to India and Indonesia. The Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G will be announced in India on July 14 while Indonesia will get the two phones on July 15.

Vivo S10 series – July 15

The Vivo S10 series will be announced in China on July 15. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to announce two phones – the Vivo S10 and the Vivo S10 Pro – as successors to the Vivo S9 series launched in March.

Vivo Y72 5G India – July 15

Vivo will also have a launch in India on July 15. It has been reported that the manufacturer will announce the Vivo Y72 5G on that day. There are also reports of the Vivo V21 Pro tagging along too.

OnePlus Watch Cobalt Edition – July 16

OnePlus will announce the OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition on July 16 in India. The smartwatch already launched in China back in May and is now making its way to other regions.

Huami to announce a new OS and chip for smartwatches

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 14:35:00 +0000

If you have been wondering why Huami has been slow with announcing new products this year, we think we know why. It turns out the Chinese manufacturer that owns the Amazfit and Zepp brands has been developing a new operating system for its smartwatches.

A few days ago, Huami, announced that it has an event scheduled for July 13. It turns out that the manufacturer will be announcing its new operating system and a new chipset too at the event dubbed “The Future of Health”.

A Weibo post by Huang Wang, the founder, and CEO of Huami Technology, revealed that its new self-developed operating system is better suited for watches and can better take advantage of the health features present in wearables. The CEO also shared a video of what appears to be a redesigned interface for heart rate measurement.

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We do not know if the operating system is still based on RTOS or it is entirely new from scratch. However, one feature we know it will have is a dynamic watch face as seen in the video below courtesy of Digital Chat Station. The Chinese leaker who has had hands-on experience with the new operating system praises the UI and user experience.

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More details about its upcoming Huangshan chipset were also revealed. According to Mr. Huang, the new processor, which should launch as the Huangshan 2S, will have an independent GPU. It will be a dual-core chipset based on the RISC-V architecture, and it will not only be more powerful but also have lower power consumption.

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Huami to hold conference to showcase ‘Future of Health’ on July 13

Sean — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:11:20 +0000

Earlier today (6th July 2021), Huami Technology announced that it will be holding its Next Beat Conference in China later this month. The conference will have the company showcase ‘The Future of Health’ on 13th July 2021.

The Chinese wearables maker shared a new image poster online, which revealed the date for the Next Beat conference. In the conference, the company is expected to discuss the future and results of research in the health related technology field. Notably, the Department of Cardiovascular Internal Medicine of Peking University Hospital worked with the company to carry out clinical research to detect atrial fibrillation in smart bands back in 2019.

At the moment, the brand’s products offers blood oxygen monitoring, heart rate sensors, among other features. So, we can expect the company to unveil new monitoring technologies in the field of health during this conference. Furthermore, Huami Technology might also have the announcement for the next generation Huangshan processor. For those unaware, the company is known to be working on its third generation self developed wearable chipset for its smart wearable products.

Huami ranks fourth in global smartwatch sales for the first time ever

Sean — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:48:59 +0000

Huami has just shared that it has ranked among the top four in terms of global sales for its smartwatches. The news arrives from the International Data Corporation (IDC) that published a report regarding global smartwatch sales for the first quarter of this year.

The smart wearables maker also shared this news on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. According to the report, the company’s Amazfit lineup of smartwatches sold over 1.65 million units worldwide in the first quarter of 2021. This marked a year on year growth of a whopping 68.8 percent, which had the company rank among the top four in the market for the first time ever.

The IDC report also showcased that the company’s smartwatch ranked first in a number of markets, including Brazil, Russia, and Spain. On the other hand, it also arrived second in markets like Italy, third in Poland, and fourth in Germany, India, Indonesia, and Thailand. Similarly, it came in the sixth spot in regions like Mexico, the United States, France, and the United Kingdom as well.

Amazfit GTR 2

This marks the growth of its Amazit and Zepp branded smartwatches in multiple markets across the globe. The news also arrives as Huami is continuing to raise its investment into its research and development, sales, and marketing efforts. At the moment, the company sells its smart products in more than 70 countries and regions across the globe and is seeking to expand its influence outside of China even further.

Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM now available in China for ¥1999 (~$305)

Habeeb Onawole — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:29:55 +0000

The Amazfit GTR 2 family added a new member last week. The new smartwatch is the Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM Edition and it joins the Amazfit GTR 2 and the Amazfit GTR 2e.

The new smartwatch adds an eSIM, allowing users to be able to make and receive calls among other functions without the need for a connection to a phone. What this means is that you can leave your phone at home and still be able to make and receive calls as well as reply to an SMS. Owners can decide to use the same number as the one for their phone or get a new number for the watch.

Huami has put a price tag of ¥1999 (~$305) on the Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM and it is already available for purchase in China in Obsidian Black. The watch is compatible with all three major Chinese operators (China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom).

Save for the eSIM and surprisingly, the battery capacity, the rest of the specs are the same as those of the standard Amazfit GTR 2. The display is a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen with curved glass on top and a polished aluminum alloy frame.

The smartwatch has support for 90 sports modes and can autodetect 6. It has a BioTracker 2 PPG sensor that monitors the user’s heart rate in real-time. There is also support for Blood oxygen level detection and sleep tracking. The Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM has Xiao AI assistant which has both online and offline functions. It also has NFC, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0.

The surprising part is the battery capacity which is much smaller at 338mAh compared to that of its siblings which is 471mAh. The specification page says that the watch will last 48 hours in heavy usage mode, 96 hours in standard usage mode, and 14 days in power saving mode. The charging time is put at 2 hours.

There is no news yet of a global release of the Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM.

Amazfit Bip U Pro India launch set for next week

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:15:45 +0000

Back in mid-October, Huami launched the Amazfit Bip U budget smartwatch in India. At around the same time, we found the existence of a Pro model. This variant called Amazfit Bip U Pro later debuted in the US in late December after receiving Bluetooth certification in early November. Now, months later, this wearable has been officially confirmed to launch in India next week.

Amazfit Bip U Pro

The Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro are basically the same smartwatches with some minor differences. The Pro variant comes with three additional components, namely a built-in GPS, a microphone, and a geomagnetic sensor (compass). These three enable better positioning in outdoor activities and Amazon Alexa.

The Amazfit BiP U is currently being sold for ₹3,999 in India. Hence, we can expect Huami to price the Amazfit Bip U Pro around ₹4,999 to ₹5,999. That said, the wearable should be available for purchase in the country as soon as next week.

Talking about the remaining specs, the Amazfit Bip U Pro flaunts a 1.43-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 302 x 320 pixels and a 72% NTSC color gamut. This screen is protected by a 2.5D glass with an anti-fingerprint coating.

This watch features a polycarbonate build, whereas its 20mm strap is made of silicon. As a whole, the product comes in three colors (Black, Green, Pink), weighs 31g, and the body itself measures 40.9 x 35.5 x 11.4mm in dimensions.

The wearable sports a BioTracker 2 PPG biological optical sensor, an accelerometer, and a gyroscope, in addition to a geomagnetic sensor, a microphone, and a GPS chip as mentioned above. On the connectivity front, it features Bluetooth 5.0 to connect with Android and iOS devices via the Zepp app

Other features include a 230mAh battery that can offer up to 9-day endurance, pogo-in charging, RTOS, 5ATM water-resistant, 60+ sports modes, blood oxygen level monitoring, sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, menstrual cycle tracking, stress monitoring, app notifications, call & message alerts, music playback control, stopwatch, weather forecast, camera shutter control, find my phone, and more.

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Huami Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM Edition imminent launch teased

Sean — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:53:40 +0000

The Huami Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM edition is expected to launch soon. The company teased the upcoming wearable on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, earlier today (30th March 2021).

As per the Weibo post, the Chinese wearables maker shared a new image poster and added that caption, “see you in 3 days!” In other words, the company is planning on officially announcing the product within the first week of April 2021. Last year, the Amazfit GTR 2 had been launched in September, which featured the blood oxygen and heart rate monitoring feature. Now, the company is launching this device in a eSIM edition, which would enable it to make calls as well.

The ability to make calls will be independent from the users’ smartphones. Meaning, one does not require their paired handset to make or receive calls on their smartwatch. Not a lot is known about the Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM edition, but it is likely to feature specifications similar, if not identical to the base GTR 2. This includes a 1.39 inch AMOLED display that is surrounded by a stainless steel body and a leather strap.

It also features the heart rate monitoring feature that can offer information in real time along with the blood oxygen sensor, BioTracker 2. Furthermore, the device also has a sleep monitoring function as well and its blood oxygen test has an accuracy level of 96 percent, with an average margin of error as per tests being around just 1.6 percent. It also supports various sports related activity modes and features GPS+GLONASS with up to 50 meters water resistance as well.

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Huami announces its partnership with Amazon Cloud Technology

Sean — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:45:30 +0000

Huami Technology announced a partnership with Amazon Could earlier this week on 25th March 2021. The two firms entered into a strategic partnership to ‘improve global competitiveness.’

The Chinese tech giant announced that it would be using Amazon Cloud Technology’s to leverage its global infrastructure and ‘industry leading security’, along with its cloud technology and services. Furthermore, the known wearables maker also stated that it would also use Amazon’s “chip end cloud,” which covers more than 70 countries and regions across the globe. The company also added that the collaboration would also raise competitiveness, while promoting rapid development in the global market.

Notably, the two companies will also be exploring further cooperation in the future for sectors like cloud based health services. The company said that the reason it chose Amazon Cloud Technology over other cloud based firms is for its flexibility and secure cloud computing environment that it offers. This marks a major partnership that will have Huami utilize the cloud expertise of Amazon.

Fan Meihui, co-founder of Huami Technology and rotating president of the Global Innovation Center stated that “The security and compliance capabilities of Amazon Cloud Technology help make users more trust us to ensure the security and privacy of their personal data, just as they trust Amazon Cloud Technology.”

Amazfit T-Rex Pro launched in India for ₹12,999 ($180)

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:17:08 +0000

Earlier this week, Huami launched the Amazfit T-Rex Pro for the global markets. At the event, the company only revealed the pricing and availability for the western markets and SEA region. But now, the firm has officially announced the rugged smartwatch’s price in India. In fact, the wearable is already on sale in the country starting today.

The newly launched Amazfit T-Rex Pro is a spec upgrade over the Amazfit T-Rex. The latest rugged smartwatch from Huami looks identical to the original but features certain additional features that make it a Pro.

The wearable is priced at ₹12,999 ($180) in India. As of now, it can be only purchased from the brand’s official website. Customers can pick it up in either Meteorite Black, Desert Grey, or Steel Blue color option. The older model from last year is currently retailing for ₹9,999 in the region.

As mentioned in the beginning, the Amazift T-Rex Pro features a similar design as the vanilla Amazfit T-Rex with some updated specs. These upgrades include a SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level monitoring, BioTracker 2 PPG Bio-Tracking Optical Sensor, 10ATM water-resistance, 15 military-grade certifications, 100+ sports modes, 3-axis gyroscope sensor, barometer, improved UI, and BeidDOu as well as GALILEO in addition to GPS and GLONASS for location tracking.

However, the Pro model only offers up to 18-day battery life on typical usage compared to 20 days on the original despite featuring the same 390mAh battery and a 1.3-inch circular AMOLED display with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels.

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Amazfit T-Rex Pro is already on sale in Poland ahead of official launch

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:02:32 +0000

The Amazfit T-Rex Pro from the house of Huami is in the news since January. Ahead of this rugged smartwatch’s official launch on March 23, it has leaked multiple times revealing almost everything about it, including the price. Now, what’s even more bizarre is that this wearable is already on sale in Poland.

A Polish website going by the name of Tabletowo reports that the Huami Amazfit T-Rex Pro is being sold in Poland by a retailer called Allegro. The smartwatch is on sale in the said country, priced at PLN 749 ($193.25, €162).

The price of Amazfit T-Rex Pro in Poland approximately matches the leaked price of €169.90. The wearable is available in three colors in the region, namely Steel Blue, Desert Grey, and Black. However, the latter variant is already out of stock.

As far as design and specs are concerned, the Amazfit T-Rex Pro is identical to the original except for a few changes. The wearable sports a 1.3-inch circular AMOLED display with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass protection, and oleophobic coating.

The watch features all the essential sensors, such as a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, BioTracker 2 PPG sensor (proprietary heart rate sensor), compass, and altimeter. Being a rugged smartwatch targeted at customers into outdoor activities, the wearable is water-resistant up to ATM and comes with GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo).

The product connects with Android 5.0+ and iOS 10.0+ devices via Bluetooth 5.0 LE using the Zepp app. It runs a forked version of RTOS (as found on the company’s other new smartwatches) and is backed by a 390mAh battery.

Last but not least, the Amazfit T-Rex Pro measures 47.7mm x 47.7mm x 13.5 in dimensions (without strap) and weighs 59.4g.

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Huami schedules launch event for March 23, most likely for Amazfit T-Rex Pro

Habeeb Onawole — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:08:10 +0000

Huami has set a launch date for March 23 and from the teasers, it is for a new smartwatch under its Amazfit brand. The teasers hint at the launch of the much-awaited Amazfit T-Rex Pro which has appeared in some recent leaks.

We spotted the announcement on the official Amazfit Store on AliExpress and it includes a short video teaser. Both the video teaser and image teasers below show a silhouette of a rugged watch whose design matches that of the Amazfit T-Rex Pro.

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A leak from earlier this month revealed that the Amazfit T-Rex Pro will have a 1.3-inch AMOLED 360 x 360 display with Gorilla Glass protection and oleophobic coating. It will come with the BioTracker 2 PPG sensor, a 3-axis acceleration sensor, a 3-axis gyroscope, an altimeter, and a geomagnetic sensor. The watch will also support GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo satellite navigation systems.

Alongside the new Biotracker 2 PPG sensor, the Amazfit T-Rex Pro will also have a higher waterproof rating of 10 ATM. The battery capacity will remain unchanged at 390mAh but it will come with a new operating system that is based on RTOS (Real-Time OS). The smartwatch will be compatible with both Android and iOS devices. The smartwatch will also come in three new colors.

A leaked product page for the EU site said the Amazfit T-Rex Pro will cost €169.90 while the AliExpress listing puts a placeholder price of $299. We advise you to take these prices with a pinch of salt and wait till the March 23 launch date to know the official price tag. If you want to get an early look at the watch, a hands-on video is already available online.

Huami Technology shipped 45.7 million units of its wearable devices in 2020

Jeet — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:16:56 +0000

Huami Technology, the wearable device-making company backed by Xiaomi, which has recently changed its name internationally to Zepp Health, has revealed financial details for the fourth quarter of 2020 and the whole year.

The company has revealed that in the fourth quarter of 2020, it generated an operating income of 1.973 billion yuan and the company’s adjusted net profit was 128 million yuan. For the same time duration, it managed to ship 11.3 million units of its products.

As for the whole year of 2020, the company generated around 6.433 billion yuan in operating income, indicating a year-on-year increase of 10.7 percent. The adjusted net profit stands at 294 million yuan. For the year 2020, the company shipped 45.7 million units with a year-on-year increase of 8 percent.

Huami also said that it spent around 538 million yuan in Research & Development, which shows around a 25 percent increase compared to 2019. It also revealed that as of 31st December 2020, the company held cash and cash equivalents of 2.273 yuan, which is approximately $348.4 million.

For those who are unaware, Huami Technology is one of the leading wearable device makers globally and owns Amazfit and Zepp lineup of products. The company changed its name to Zepp Health Corporation for the global markets, trying to better convey its aim of “Technology Connected Health” and is hoping for better performance in 2021.

The company predicts that the net income for the first quarter of 2021 will be around 1 billion yuan and 1.15 billion yuan. Huami Technology has also officially confirmed that the Mi Band 6 is “ready to go” and could soon get launched in the market by Xiaomi.

Amazfit looking to bring ECG and blood pressure monitoring to its wearables

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 01:55:27 +0000

New York Stock Exchange-listed wearable manufacturer Huami has over the years come out with various innovative features for its smartwatch and fitness bands. The Mi Band manufacturer seems poised to continue to blaze the trail of innovation in the wearable market.

The company is reportedly working on new features that would be introduced to consumers in the near future. Some of the features include ECG and blood pressure monitoring, improvements in AI deep learning, and possible Spotify integration.

This was disclosed in an interview by Zepp Health COO Mike Yeung (via). Zepp is a separate brand under Huami just like the Amazfit brand. The COO hint Huami was currently engaging with the US FDA to get its algorithm certified and also working on areas such as ECG and blood pressure monitoring. He also stated that the company was already in partnership with Alivecor in the US.

Alivcor is a renowned EKG sensor manufacturer and is acclaimed as the first company to get an ECG accessory for the Apple Watch approved by the FDA.

“Everybody heard about how Apple Watch got FDA approval, but to be frank, almost 18 months before that, we actually had our Health Band certified as a medical device by the China FDA so it can measure ECG accurately as a medical device,” Yeung added.

Huami isn’t just trying to get onboard the ECG-packing smartwatch train, instead it is working on a new innovation – cuffless blood pressure monitoring and glucose tracking. “Our biggest achievement is firstly our ECG, and secondly, sleep research. We’re going to continue to refine those further, and then the upcoming is in blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring. We are also quite optimistic now, based on current progress, about glucose monitoring. It’s been a difficult nut to crack, but we are now more optimistic than ever that we can do it,” Yeung disclosed.

In order for its product to appeal to a wider audience in the west, the company is partnering with some prominent brands suchas Spotify, according to Mr Yeung. “We’re with ecosystem partners in some instances, such as Spotify. Music playing and payment, for example, are things we are engaging with all the local partners to beef up. Over half of our products are sold overseas, outside of China. But mostly in Europe and Southeast Asia. We do have a very ambitious plan for North America’s expansion. Actually, we planned to expand very aggressively in North America last year, but due to COVID, we suspended that to resume,” he added.

We can’t say if these new features will be on the upcoming products but we won’t wait for too long to find out.

Amazfit is offering a free strap when you purchase select models

Habeeb Onawole — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:23:14 +0000

If you are picking up a new Amazfit smartwatch in the US anytime soon, you will be eligible for a free strap depending on the model you purchase. We don’t know how long the promo has been on, but it will end on the 16th of March in the US.

According to the promotional page, all purchases of the Amazfit GTS 2, Amazfit GTR 2, Amazfit GTR 2e, and Amazfit GTS 2e will come with a free strap. The straps usually sell for between $19.99 to $24.99 depending on the model of the watch.

Those who purchase the Amazfit GTR 2 or Amazfit GTR 2e will get a free Amazfit Leather Series Strap (22mm) and can choose if they want it in white or black. While those who purchase the Amazfit GTS 2 or Amazfit GTS 2e will get the Amazfit Coor Series Strap (20mm) and get to choose if they want it in Navy Blue, Coral Red, and Olive Green.

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We checked other regions and found out that the promo is also on in Germany where it will end on March 8.

Amazfit T-Rex Pro images and specifications leaks; may launch soon

Habeeb Onawole — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:32:01 +0000

Huami may have a new smartwatch launching soon now that the Chinese New Year holiday is over. While the manufacturer is yet to officially announce that it has a new smartwatch coming soon under its Amazfit or Zepp brands, a new leak has surfaced that hints at the arrival of a new watch. The watch is the Amazfit T-Rex Pro and now we know what it will look like as well as its specs.

This is not the first time we have heard of the Amazfit T-Rex Pro. Back in January, a leak revealed that it was among the new smartwatches Huami had planned for release this year. Just about a month after and we get our first look at the watch thanks to an exclusive leak from 91Mobiles.

There are a lot of similarities, both inside and out, between the Amazfit T-Rex Pro and the Amazfit T-Rex that was announced last year. The design looks practically unchanged but you get three new colors. Below are the specifications of the new watch:

1.3-inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass protection and oleophobic coating
360 x 360 resolution
BioTracker 2 PPG
3-axis acceleration sensor
3-axis gyroscope
Geomagnetic sensor
Altimeter
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
New operating system based on RTOS
Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
Support for devices running Android 5.0+ and iOS 10.0
390mAh battery
10 ATM waterproof rating
47.7mm x 47.7mm x 13.5 millimeter; 59.4 grams

As you can see, the screen size and battery capacity are unchanged. However, the Amazfit T-Rex Pro now has the newer BioTracker 2 PPG sensor and a higher waterproof rating. It also supports more navigation satellite systems than the standard model. The leak says the smartwatch will be available in three colors – black, gray, and green. The original launched in five color options including a camouflage version.

There is no info on when the smartwatch will launch but we won’t be surprised if it launches this month.

Huami to launch third-generation self-developed wearable chip soon

Balaji S — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:40:59 +0000

Huami Technology is a company that excels in smart wearable technology. Headquartered in Hefei, China, the company also makes its own AI-powered wearable chips. Today, the company’s founder has announced that the third-generation wearable chip is coming soon. And it could be the Huangshan 3.

At the Innovation Conference 2021 today, Huami Founder & CEO, Huang Wang, has reportedly revealed that Huami’s third-generation self-developed wearable chip will be launched soon. He feels that with the technology on chips advancing, the capital investment also jumps up.

Although this is a pain, it succeeds in enthralling the end consumer and reducing the overall cost of producing a commercial wearable product. For the unware, Huami stepped into the world of self-developed wearable chips back in 2018. It announced the world’s first AI-powered Huangshan No.1 chipset.

Nearly two years later, the company brought back the momentum with the Huangshan 2 chipset in June 2020. This chipset, which Huami used in many of its smart products, has architecture based on the RISC-V instruction set. It also has a C2 co-processor, independent NPU(Neural Processing Unit).

AI deep learning largely depends on the NPU that enables it to make predictions from the available dataset. Hence, we can expect the company to upgrade the NPU and the instruction set to get a leap in performance on the third-gen.

While Wang hasn’t confirmed a name for the chip yet, the naming could very well be the Huangshan No. 3 but let’s wait for the official confirmation. Huami has been a pioneer in the Smartwatches, fitness trackers segment and it also makes products for Xiaomi. Back in Oct. 2020, the partnership got extended for at least another three years.

In related news, the company’s Amazfit brand will get multiple smartwatches including the Amazfit T-Rex Pro this year.

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Amazfit T-Rex Pro and Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM and more are coming this year

Habeeb Onawole — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:50:09 +0000

Huami launched several smartwatches under its Amazfit brand last year. This year is expected to be no different as we expect those watches to get successors alongside new models too. A leak has revealed some of the smartwatches the manufacturer has planned, one of which will have an eSIM.

Amazfit T-Rex Pro/T-Rex 2

The Amazfit T-Rex launched last year as the manufacturer’s first rugged smartwatch. It was also one of the first products announced by the manufacturer in 2020. Now a successor is on the way and it may launch as the Amazfit T-Rex Pro or Amazfit T-Rex 2.

The smartwatch has been spotted at the FCC where it is listed under both names mentioned above but with the same model number – A2013. Images seen in the FCC document show that the Amazfit T-Rex Pro/T-Rex 2 will have a round screen just like the first-gen model. It also shows that the watch will have GPS and workout detection.

A leak from Nils Ahrensmeier, who posted details of the OnePlus Watch and OnePlus Band earlier this month, revealed in a tweet that the Amazfit T-Rex Pro has the codename “blancw”.

Amazfit Release list:
Amazfit T-Rex Pro (blancw)
Amazfit Health Watch PRO (jiuhuashanpro)
Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM (volga)
Amazfit GTR 2 LTE (volgaw)#AmazfitGTR2 #AmazfitGTS2

— Nils Ahrensmeier (@NilsAhrDE) January 27, 2021

The tweet also mentioned the names of other upcoming models which are listed below:

Amazfit Health Watch Pro

The Amazfit Health Watch launched as a China-exclusive health-based wearable back in 2019. Now, a successor is in development almost two years later under the codename “jiuhuashanpro”. There is a chance that this too will be exclusive to China.

The first-gen model has support for NB-IoT (Narrowband Internet of Things), a special low-power radio standard for communication. It allows the watch to send health information to emergency health services in real-time without the need for connecting to a phone. It also has ECG and fall detection. We expect the new model to have these features and more when it launches.

Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM and Amazfit GTR 2 LTE

At CES 2021, Huami announced that it has an LTE version of the Amazfit GTR 2 planned for launch later this year. However, it appears there will be two versions. Alongside the Amazfit GTR 2 LTE which has the codename “volgaw”, there will also be a version with an eSIM called the Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM with the codename “volga”.

There is no info on when these smartwatches will be announced but they will most likely be spread across the year.