Huawei released the Watch GT 3 series back in 2021 and the GT 4 series is also set to launch in just a few days from now. The company continued to support its wearables with new features and updates and the saga continues with the latest firmware. Huawei Watch GT 3 series has started to receive a new software update, which adds a couple of new features including a sleep mode and wear reminders. Here’s what you need to know!

The Huawei Watch GT3 series watches have recently received the version 3.0.0.103 (COOM12) update, with an installation package size of 83.89 MB. The changelog highlights several new features and optimizations, including reminders for when your smartwatch is worn loosely and a shortcut menu for opening applications.

Notably, the Watch GT 3 series will now have the ability to skip alarms on national holidays and improve sleep tracking accuracy. This new firmware is currently being rolled out in China, with plans to expand its availability to more regions in the near future. The detailed changelog can be seen below:

New

• Added sleep mode
• Long press the icon in the shortcut menu to enter the application
• Added loose wear detection and reminder functions in sports scenes
• Supports alarm clock to intelligently skip legal holidays

optimization

• Optimize the accuracy of swimming pool statistics
• Optimize the accuracy of exercise heart rate monitoring
• Optimize the blood oxygen detection function and improve the accuracy of blood oxygen-related data

As a reminder, the Huawei Watch GT3 series was released in November 2021. It comes in two sizes: 42mm and 46mm. The 42mm model has a 1.32-inch AMOLED display, while the 46mm model has a 1.43-inch AMOLED display. It is available with a variety of straps, including fluoro rubber, calfskin, woven nylon, and Milanese.

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Huawei recently rolled out the HarmonyOS 2.1.0.399 firmware update to the Huawei Watch GT 3 and GT Runner. The update bought some interesting features with itself. For instance, it has added a new car key function that enables users to unlock car doors or even control the whole car remotely. Let’s have a look at all the details.

Huawei Watch GT 3 and GT Runner have recently received the HarmonyOS 2.1.0.399 update that brings car key and door key functions. It also optimizes the accuracy of swimming distance and swimming pose recognition (Via IThome).

The car key function has been added for Huawei’s own AITO M5 car. This feature will allow users to remotely control their cars using their Huawei watch. For example, users will be able to unlock the car doors with just a tap. The BYD NFC car key function has also been added.

The changelog mentions that with the new update, users will also be able to use the Huawei Watch GT 3 and GT Runner as door keys. This means they can simply touch the door lock with their watch and it will be unlocked. However, only Huawei Smart Door Lock and Huawei Smart Door Lock Pro are compatible with this feature.

Do note that the new car keys and smart door lock keys features are only available in China, and they need to be activated from the “Wallet” in the “Sports Health” app.

The update also brings certain optimizations. For instance, users can now set multiple time periods in the “Do not disturb” mode, execute a custom running course or smart running plan by rotating the crown and pressing the lower button combination, and more.

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Huawei had revealed in its latest flagship foldable, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 in China last month. Previously, the its predecessor, the Huawei Mate Xs was exclusively on sale in the Chinese market only. 

But to much surprise, the company is apparently planning to bring the new Huawei Mate Xs 2 foldable device to be available in the global market as the company announced that it will be holding a flagship product launch event on May 18th (Thursday) next week, at 8pm Beijing Time (UTC +8) / 5:30pm IST (UTC +5:30).

This launch event is set to announce several of Huawei’s 2022 highly antipicated products to the global markets like the Huawei Mate Xs 2 foldable, the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro and the Huawei Watch Fit 2. The event will be livestreamed online via Huawei official portals on Facebook and YouTube.

In addition to the global launch, the company is also holding an exclusive Malaysia Premier Launch for its flagship device on 19th May 2022 5pm MYT, which Huawei is expected to announce roadshows and promotions for its products at the event.

To recap, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 was launched earlier in China as a premium foldable smartphone that folded outwards instead of the conventional inwards you would find on the Oppo Find N and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. The screen is 6.5-inch OLED display when folded and when unfolded, it expands to a 7.8-inch OLED with a resolution of 2480 x 2200 pixels. The screen has a 120 Hz refresh rate, 240 Hz touch sampling rate and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut.

Onboard the Huawei Mate Xs 2, you will find the Snapdragon 888 4G chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Battery-wise, the standard Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a 4600mAh capacity while the Collector’s edition comes with a bigger 4880mAh battery. Both variants come with 66W fast charging support which the company claims can refill the battery to 90% in just 30 minutes.

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 features a powerful triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 13MP ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture, and an 8MP telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture, OIS and 3x optical zoom. On the front, we have a 10.7MP ultra-wide-angle selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.

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Along with the Huawei Mate Xs 2 launch last month, Huawei had also revealed its latest premium smartwatch, the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro, for the Chinese market. 

To ensure that the smartwatch is always up to date on the latest software, Huawei has also pushed out the HarmonyOS 2.1 May update for the Watch GT 3 Pro, which includes several new features and software improvements for the device. 

The HarmonyOS 2.1.0.327 May Update has an update file size of 112MB and is officially available for Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro owners in China starting from today. Its changelog is as follows:

1. Support added for stand-alone and non-stand-alone WeChat Pay functionality.
2. Support for interconnectivity added for iOS devices (after Android and HarmonyOS devices), which includes connectivity across contactless transportation card wallets and music control functions.
3. New health apps, that include a breathing health tracker that scans and analyses your blood oxygen levels via the watch to indicate your current respiratory health. (Not available for iOS devices)
4. Bug fixes

The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is a premium flagship smartwatch from Huawei. The device features a high-definition AMOLED display, ceramic body, and sapphire glass for its luxurious design. The smartwatch comes in two variants in China –  43mm and 46mm. The display size on the 46mm version is 1.43-inch while the 43mm version features a 1.32-inch display.

One of the highlighting features of this smartwatch is the ECG functionality to check the user’s heart’s rhythm and electrical activity. This feature on the smartwatch has even been approved by medical authorities of China, making the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro a certified second-class medical device in the country.

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At the HUAWEI P50 Pocket launch event, the company announced a bunch of products. One of them is the HUAWEI Watch GT 2022 Collector’s Edition. Let’s take a look at this wearable.

HUAWEI Watch GT 2022 Collector’s Edition is a customized version of the HUAWEI Watch GT 3. It is themed after the year of the Tiger with premium materials.

This model uses a carbon fiber front casing instead of a stainless steel case. The casing is marked with stripes mimicking a tiger’s skin. 

The titanium bezel that runs around the casing has patterns imitating a tiger’s teeth. Even the crown has a tiger’s head imprinted on it.

That’s not all, the smartwatch uses sapphire glass for its display rather than regular tempered glass. Further, the back case of the wearable ditches plastic for ceramic.

To match with the customized exterior, the watch also ships with a new watch face and an AOD dial featuring a tiger’s head. Lastly, it comes in two colors (red, black) with a fluoro-rubber strap.

Apart from the aforementioned differences, the smartwatch is a HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 46 mm inside out in terms of specifications. However, its dial size is larger at 49mm.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 2022 Collector’s Edition is priced at ¥3,688 ($579) in China. It ships in a customized gift box. For comparison, the 46mm variant of the regular model starts at ¥1,588 ($249).

Interested customers can pre-order it starting today at 6:08 PM (local time). It will go on sale at 12 AM on January 6, 2022.

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Earlier today (1st December 2021), Huawei has officially announced new smartwatches is set to launch in Singapore soon. The company is gearing up to launch the Watch GT 3 and the Watch GT Runner in the region later this month.

Watch GT 3

The Chinese tech giant will be launching the new Watch GT 3 series, which features a sleek and minimalistic design. This smartwatch model arrives in two size variants, including a 42mm and 46mm versions. The Watch GT 3 46mm offers a battery life of up to 14 days while the 42mm variant lasts for up to 7 days. Both versions also have an AMOLED panel along with a new PPG 5.0 module for heart rate and blood oxygen level detection as well.

It even arrives with support for TrueSleep 5.0 for sleep tracking and TruSeen 5.0+ for health and fitness monitoring. The Watch supports for 100+ workout modes, 18 professional modes and 12 outdoor workouts as well. Under the hood, the GT 3 houses 4GB of internal storage and 32MB of RAM alongside an accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, barometer, dual-band 5 system GNSS, and a temperature sensor.

Watch GT Runner

Notably, the company is also launching a new smartwatch in the region, which is specifically targeted towards runners. This wearable is being marketed towards professional runners and offers a lightweight design with a high strength composite fiber watch case for improved durability. It even offers accurate GPS location tracking and weighs just 38.5 grams. This model also supports TruSeen 5.0+ and dual band 5 system GNSS as well. It features a 1.43 inch AMOLED display that runs on HarmonyOS, with support for third party applications like Kugou Music, Himalayas, AutoNavi Maps, Air Travel, and more. The smartwatch can last for up to 14 days with regular use and also supports wireless charging.

Pricing and Availability

Huawei is set to launch the Wath GT 3 series and Watch GT Runner in Singapore on December 18. Pre-orders for both models are currently live till the 17th of December, with early buyers receiving the FreeLace wireless neckband earphones for free. Pricing for the GT 3 series smartwatches starts from 298 US Dollars while the Watch GT Runner is priced at 398 US Dollars.

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Huawei is apparently gearing up for the launch of a number of new products later this month. New information has revealed that the company will be launching new PCs (probably laptops), smartwatches, hearables and more in mid November in China.

The news arrives from tipster @菊厂影业Fans who shared it on his Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). He added that the new Watch GT 3 smartwatch is one of the upcoming products that will be unveiled during a press conference that will likely be around 15 to 20th of November 2021. For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant had recently also launched a new product in the overseas market.

During this press conference for the global market, the brand launched the Nova 9 in Europe with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778, along with the Watch GT 3, and more including the FreeBuds Lipstick TWS earbuds that feature a unique design. The FreeBuds Lipstick TWS earbuds arrive with a charging case that resembles a lipstick case while the buds on the inside feature a red color scheme adding to the lipstick like aesthetic.

Talking about the Watch GT 3, the latest wearable from the company is a smartwatch that sports a 1.43 inches AMOLED that provides 466 x 466 pixels and the PPI density is 326. It offers the usual Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, compass, SpO2, and thermometer sensors. In other words, since the brand has already released the products in the overseas market, an upcoming launch to officially bring these products to its home market of China is likely going to be its next step. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Huawei has taken the wraps off the new Watch GT 3 smartwatch in the U.K. The new watch packs lots of features, some of which have been carried over from the Huawei Watch GT 2 released in 2019.

The Huawei Watch GT 3 is available in 42mm and 46mm sizes and four variants: Active, Classic, Elite, and Elegant. The 46mm version has a 1.43-inch 466 x 466 AMOLED display and a case that’s 11mm thick while the 42mm version has a 1.32-inch display with the same resolution and a 10.2mm case. Due to the smaller size, the 42mm version uses 20mm straps while the 46mm version uses a 22mm strap. For those who want to know, the case is stainless steel but the underside is plastic on both watches.

Huawei says the Watch GT 3 has a new PPG 5.0 module for heart rate and blood oxygen level detection includes 8 photodiodes and two sets of light sources. There is also a curved glass lens that makes the watch more comfortable to wear and prevents external light interference. It also says that the AI algorithm has been upgraded to filter out noisy signals and record more accurate data even in fast-changing cases such as when swimming, sprinting, or skipping.

There is TrueSleep 5.0 for sleep tracking and TruSeen 5.0+ for health and fitness monitoring. The watch has support for 100+ workout modes including 18 professional modes and 12 outdoor workouts such as golf and skiing. There is an AI Running Coach that helps create a professional running plan based on your running data. It will also use a feature called Running Ability Index (RAI) to analyze the running performance after each training to help owners understand their progress and improvements.

The Huawei Watch GT 3 has 4GB of ROM and 32MB of RAM. It has an accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, barometer, dual-band 5-system GNSS, and a temperature sensor. Other features are a built-in assistant, a microphone and speaker for Bluetooth calling, and the ability to sync with compatible sports machines. It is also the first GT watch to run HarmonyOS (2.1) out of the box.

The 46mm version has a 14-day battery life while the 42mm version has a 7-day battery life.

Huawei Watch GT 3 Price and Availability

The prices for the different versions of the Huawei Watch GT 3 are listed below. It is already available for pre-order starting today up until the 9th of November. Those who pre-order will get a free pair of Huawei FreeBuds 4i headphones.

• HUAWEI Watch GT 3 46mm Active – £229.99
• HUAWEI Watch GT 3 46mm Classic (Leather Strap) – £249.99
• HUAWEI Watch GT 3 46mm Elite – £299.99
• HUAWEI Watch GT 3 42mm Active – £209.99
• HUAWEI Watch GT 3 42mm Elegant (Leather Strap)- £229.99
• HUAWEI Watch GT 3 42mm Elegant (Milanese Strap) – £279.99

Huawei Watch Fit New

The Huawei Watch Fit New that launched in China last month is also available in the U.K. It is priced at £79.99 and is available in Isle Blue, Sakura Pink, Graphite Black, and Pomelo Red. If you purchase the fitness tracker, you get a free Huawei Smart Scale 3 worth £59.99.

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Huawei has shifted its focus from smartphones to other goods such as smartwatches and laptops following the US ban. It has been expanding its Huawei Watch portfolio with back-to-back releases. And ahead of the upcoming Huawei APAC Autumn Launch event, two more models have been spotted on a certification website – Huawei Watch GT 3 and Watch GT Runner.

The Bluetooth SIG certification website (via MySmartPrice) has confirmed a few details about the Huawei Watch GT 3 series including their model number, moniker, and Bluetooth connectivity standards. The Watch GT 3, which has the model number JPT-B19, will support Bluetooth 5.2.

Huawei will also be debuting the GT Runner watch alongside Watch GT 3 on October 28. It has the model number RUN-B19 and is the sports version of the GT 3. It may thus come with a few sports-related features including better durability.

Apart from this, no other details were revealed by the Bluetooth SIG certification website. Huawei’s event teaser, however, had given us a glimpse into what to expect with the Watch GT 3 and showed that it will have a circular dial.

The Huawei APAC Autumn Launch event will also be lifting the curtains on the Huawei Nova 9 series phones and the Huawei MateBook 14s laptop.

The Huawei Nova 9 phone features a 6.57-inch 120Hz OLED display, a Snapdragon 778G SoC, and a 50MP quad-camera setup. Its battery is sized at 4,300mAh and it seemingly supports 66W fast charging.

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