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Huawei Watch GT Runner Gets HarmonyOS 3 Update

Soumyakanti — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:36:46 +0000

Huawei Watch GT Runner smartwatch is getting an upgrade to HarmonyOS 3, providing a better user experience. The rollout was initially planned for last year, but it had to be rescheduled to this month, with a stable version instead of a beta activity.

The update started rolling out in the Chinese market and will gradually be available to global consumers. The major upgrade comes with the HarmonyOS build version 3.0.0.73 and a package size of 83.06MB.

The update brings several new features and optimizations, including a new outfit dial that allows users to set a picture of themselves as the watch face. A new kaleidoscope watch face creates a brand new representation of the user’s image inside the dial. The update also adds new menu operation gestures, making the smartwatch more intuitive and user-friendly.

The HarmonyOS 3 upgrade also includes a new app that detects respiratory health issues, although it is currently only available to Chinese users. It can actively screen for the risk of lung infection by combining physiological indicators such as body temperature and respiratory rate and intelligent recognition and judgment of abnormal cough sounds. Additionally, the update adds a new flashlight and colored light options, enhancing the party atmosphere by turning on the flashlight on the wrist during parties or concert scenes.

It is important to note that the update may take some time to transfer from the smartphone to the smartwatch, and the watch will restart after the upgrade process is complete. Users must ensure that their smartwatch and smartphone remain close to maintain the Bluetooth connection, and if the download fails due to any reason, they should try again and restart the download procedure.

Huawei Watch GT Runner Specifications:

Huawei Watch GT Runner comes with a 1.43-inch AMOLED display and is powered by an ARM Cortex-M processor with 32MB RAM and 4GB internal storage.

The watch is compatible with HarmonyOS 2 or later, Android 6.0 or later, and iOS 9.0 or later. It features a power button and function button, and the upper button supports the rotatable crown, making it easy to navigate through menus and options.

The watch is equipped with multiple sensors, including an accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic, optical heart rate, and air pressure sensor. It also has a microphone and speaker for making calls via Bluetooth.

The Huawei Watch GT Runner is water and dust-resistant (5ATM) and offers 100+ workout modes with automatic exercise detection for the six most common types of workouts. It also tracks sleep, heart rate, and SpO2 levels.

The watch measures 46.4 x 46.4 x 11mm and weighs 38.5g (without the strap). It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (L1 + L5), Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS connectivity options.

The Huawei Watch GT Runner boasts a battery life of 14 days of typical use, 7 days with heavy use, 20 hours of battery life in GPS mode, and 40 hours of battery life in ultra-long endurance mode of trail running.

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Huawei Watch GT 3, GT Runner get car key support with new update

Anurag — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:42:14 +0000

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).

Huawei Watch GT 3

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 Watch GT Runner Review: Best Watch for Runners!

Paco Zheng — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:55:22 +0000

Smartwatches may have very limited features, but when you have a smartwatch that is highly specialized and well optimized in the right features, then that’s a really good deal to consider, isn’t it?

The smartwatch, which we are going to talk about today belongs to this category, and it is none other than the Huawei watch GT Runner. This latest Huawei smartwatch is not only a normal wearable assistant but also your personal running coach. So we decided to wear it for daily activities, especially for daily running. At this point, we were able to draw the conclusion that the GT Runner is the best smartwatch for people who take running as their primary exercise.

It is assembled with capable hardware sensors and professional software that can record and process environmental and health data. It can also produce customized scientific and effective training plans, providing you with an easy yet highly professional fitness experience.

Before we get into the specially assembled features, let’s take a look at the design and built. One of the most impressive parts about its built is the weight. It has a comfortable weight of 38.5 grams, which is lighter than any other Huawei Watch in the market.

Thanks to the ultra-light silicon strap and good choice of materials, the whole watch is very sturdy and solid and has a very premium, high-end feeling with ceramic ultra-light bezel and aerospace-grade titanium-alloy watch crown. The strap is also very elastic, the experience of wearing the watch around your wrist is delightful. Even after a long time of running, with sweat and weariness, it still can be very comfortable. The upper button has a smooth rotatable crown, which is also very pleasing to use. And with this really fashionable and premium look, the design and built surely are top-notch level.

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As for the specs, it comes with a 1.43 inch AMOLED display that supports slide and touch gestures, 4GB RAM, and most importantly 5 ATM water-resistant, which means it can be used under 50 meters of water. That is great news for runners who also enjoy swimming. At the same time, it is also rated IP68, so you don’t have to worry about the dust as well.

It has a 455 mAh battery with wireless charging, and that is enough for 14 days of typical use without charging. In actual use, it’s good for daily typical scenarios, including a 90-minute workout per week. You can even get a longer battery if you turn off some standby features like continuous heart rate monitoring. But if you’re a self-disciplinarian who works out every single day and uses sensors more frequently, battery life could still last for 6-7 days.

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Optical heart rate, and Air pressure sensors are the main sensors that enable measuring and collecting environmental and health data. One of the most impressive experiences of using the GT Runner is its accurate positioning and route tracking. Thanks to the insane five major satellite systems integrated into the watch (GPS+Beidou+GLONASS+Galileo+QZSS), it has the most precise positioning and distance counting that I’ve ever seen on a smartwatch. And almost no obvious trajectory drift happened to the watch during running.

For most runners, one of the biggest headaches is quantifying their running performance, it is a complicated process, but with all these various and powerful sensors and a well-designed HUAWEI TruSport software, you will be provided with the Running Ability Index (RAI) to evaluate your running performance based on your heart rate, pace, distance, frequency, and other multidimensional data. When I wore it and went out for a morning jog, I could not only see my accurate dynamic heart rate and SpO2 but also get other professional data such as fatigue level, training index, and aerobic/anaerobic training pressure. I can use this information to make reasonable adjustments to improve my results.

And the Huawei Health app is the best smart wearable app that I’ve used on the Android platform. The most valuable point of the software is that it adapts almost all the features to other brands’ phones, bringing almost the same experience on most android devices as using a Huawei phone. In the app, users can develop their own health plans, take exercise courses, or set training goals.

Apart from these features for runners, it’s also as powerful as any other Huawei smartwatch as a daily driver. It runs on HarmonyOS 2.0 and offers sleep and stress monitoring and healthy living reminders like drinking water, deep breathing, early bedtime, and even daily smile through the HUAWEI Health app feature. Because it’s so comfortable to wear, wearing it at night when I am sleeping is also much easier compared to other watches. Therefore, I can now even consider trying out sleep monitoring. It also provides music playback with earphones or speakers and comes with a large amount of storage space which can store up to 500 songs. And of course, getting notifications, and sending messages are all available as other watches.

The watch is positioned as the company’s first professional running watch and is priced at €299. This price may not be very exciting, but if you want the above-mentioned professional features, then it can still be a very good bargain to have. At least for me, I think I can have a great time wearing on my wrist, monitoring my fitness and health, in a way that will actually bring some positive impact on my total well-being.

On the other hand, I will also want to spend this money on other options, such as eating healthier stuff or buying a good bike to enjoy more outdoor time. So you can make your purchase decision depending on your preference.

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Huawei Watch GT Runner gets its first software update for global users

Sudhanshu — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:36:36 +0000

The Huawei Watch GT Runner, which first debuted in November 2021 and was launched globally earlier this year has received its first update for users outside China.

According to a report by Huaweicentral, the update comes with firmware version 2.1.0.219 and is 61.30 Megabytes in size. According to the changelog, the update brings support for replying to third-party applications such as WeChat. It also makes improvements to the Huawei Music listening experience and offers better system stability in general. It also fixes an issue charging animation found on some units similar Huawei Watch GT 3 series.

Changelog:

Added support for replying to third-party applications.
Huawei Music listening experience has been improved.
System stability has been improved.

Before initiating the update process, make sure that the Bluetooth is connected to your smartphone and won’t disconnect during the update process. Keep the device charged to at least 30% and don’t try to stop or interrupt the process until the progress indicator on the device indicates the end of the process.

Huawei Watch GT Runner specs and features

the Huawei Watch GT Runner features a 1.43-inch round AMOLED screen and runs HarmonyOS which brings support for a variety of third-party applications. It comes with Huawei’s TruSeen 5.0 Plus heart rate sensor, support for 100+ workout modes, all-day SpO2 monitoring, and an AI-driven running coach.

There are also Huawei TruSport analytics-powered features like the Running Ability Index (RAI) and Professional Running Programme. Coming to the battery life, the company promises up to 14 days with normal use and around 7 days of battery life with heavy use. To know about this runner-centric smartwatch in detail, check out our detailed coverage of the smart wearable.

Huawei P50 Pro and Watch GT Runner to go on sale in the UK from March 22

Jeet — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 01:48:02 +0000

Huawei has officially confirmed that the company’s flagship smartphone — Huawei P50 Pro and its wearable device named Huawei Watch GT Runner will be officially available for purchase in the United Kingdom from next month.

The company has revealed that the Huawei P50 Pro will go on sale in the UK from 22nd March in two color options — Cocoa Gold and Golden Black for the price of £1099.99. On the other hand, the Huawei Watch GT Runner will be available for £259 and will go on sale from 22nd March in Black and Grey color options.

As for the specifications, the Huawei P50 Pro flagship smartphone features a 6.6-inch OLED display with a screen resolution of 2700 x 1228 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC with support for only 4G connectivity and not 5G. It packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

In the photography department, there’s a quad-camera setup which is co-developed with Leica. It consists of a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 40-megapixel monochrome lens, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. On the front side, it features a 13-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The device is powered by a 4,360mAh battery and supports 66W wired and 50W wireless charging.

On the other hand, the Huawei Watch GT Runner features a 1.43-inch round AMOLED screen and runs HarmonyOS which brings support for a variety of third-party applications. It comes with Huawei’s TruSeen 5.0 Plus heart rate sensor, support for 100+ workout modes, all-day SpO2 monitoring, and an AI-driven running coach.

Huawei Watch GT Runner with AI running coach announced for global markets

Sudhanshu — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:54:00 +0000

Earlier today (26 January 2022), Huawei announced the global availability of its P50 Pro and P50 Pocket flagship phones. Now, the brand has also announced the Huawei Watch GT Runner smartwatch will be coming to multiple markets around the globe.

The smartwatch was previously released in some countries last year and is now getting a wider global release. The smartwatch adopts a sleek design and as the name implies, it is targeted at sportspersons.

The Watch GT Runner’s stylish body is made from a high-strength composite fiber to create a strong, thin, and wear-resistant case. The watch has a lightweight body coming in at just 38.5g. It also has an antibacterial silicone strap so you won’t have to worry about bacteria accumulation throughout intense training.

The Huawei Watch GT Runner offers a highly accurate positioning function with the industry’s first patented design of floating hidden external antenna. This design hides the positioning antenna in the polymer fiber material. As a result of this, the signal effect is greatly enhanced, and the antenna performance is improved by 135% compared with the traditional design. The watch comes with GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GALILEO, and QZSS.

The smartwatch features Huawei’s TruSeen 5.0 Plus heart rate sensor, support for 100+ workout modes, all-day SpO2 monitoring, and an AI-driven running coach.

Perhaps, the biggest highlight of the Watch GT Runner is its Huawei TruSport analytics-powered features like the Running Ability Index (RAI) and Professional Running Programme.

The Running Ability Index is a feature that calculates your current limits based on your historical heart rate, pace, distance, frequency, and other data and generates a Running Ability Index score to show you where you are in your training. This feature also provides you with data such as fatigue level, estimated recovery times, aerobic/anaerobic training pressure, and estimated race time predictions to help users better adjust their training program.

Users can make a personalized training plan and set their goals in the Huawei Health app and the Watch GT Runner will act as a running coach by adjusting your training regime based on your running progress over time. It can also determine which training stage you’re in and adjust the training intensity accordingly to ensure you’re training at the correct pace.

Other than these features, the Huawei Watch GT Runner packs a 1.43-inch round AMOLED screen with full-screen touch support. The watch runs on the HarmonyOS which brings support for a variety of third-party application downloads, such as Kugou Music, Himalayas, AutoNavi Maps, Air Travel, etc., covering almost daily life.

It boasts a battery life of up to 14 days with normal use and around 7 days of battery life with heavy use. The Watch GT Runner can store up to 500 songs and supports smartphone notifications and Bluetooth calling thanks to the integrated speaker and microphone.

Huawei has yet to announce the exact date of availability in the global market, but the Watch GT Runner is expected to arrive in Q1 2022 in various parts of Europe, LATAM, and North America (no US launch is planned). The brand has revealed that the smartwatch will cost €299 in the UK, but no pricing for the other regions has been revealed as of yet.

Huawei Watch GT 3, Watch GT Runner smartwatch to launch in Singapore on Dec 18

Sean — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:08:35 +0000

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.

Watch GT 3

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.

Watch GT Runner

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.

Huawei Watch GT Runner arrives with a stylish, lightweight design, high-end features

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:28:39 +0000

Huawei today held a launch event where it released a number of new products. One of them is the Huawei Watch GT Runner. The smartwatch adopts a sleek design and as the name implies, it is targeted at sportspersons.

The Watch GT Runner can be said to have been specifically designed and optimized from the inside to the outside. The watch’s stylish body is made from a high-strength composite fiber case to create a strong, thin, and wear-resistant case. The watch also draws design inspiration from the supercar grille.

The watch has a lightweight body coming in at just 38.5g. It also has an antibacterial silicone strap so you won’t have to worry about bacteria produced by sweat and stains during sports training.

The GT Runner also features a specially designed interface for runners, covering various professional data ranging from training load to running index. Other parameters that can be accessed in real-time include heart rate time, altitude, and weather.

The Watch GT Runner packs a 1.43-inch round AMOLED screen with full-screen touch support. The watch runs on the HarmonyOS which brings support for a variety of third-party application downloads, such as Kugou Music, Himalayas, AutoNavi Maps, Air Travel, etc., covering almost daily life.

Perhaps, the biggest highlight of the Watch GT Runner is the positioning function. The watch is said to feature the industry’s first patented design of floating hidden external antenna. This design hides the positioning antenna in the polymer fiber material. As a result of this, the signal effect is greatly enhanced, and the antenna performance is improved by 135% compared with the traditional design. The watch comes with GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GALILEO, and QZSS.

In terms of battery life, the Watch GT Runner can support up to 14 days of long-lasting battery life. Even in heavy use scenarios, it can also reach 7 days of battery life. The watch supports wireless charging. It comes with a charger and can also be charged via the wireless recoil of Huawei’s flagship phone.

As for the price, the Watch GT Runner will retail for 2188 yuan (~$343). It will be up for pre-order from November 17 and will officially go on sale from November 26.

Huawei Watch GT 3 & Watch GT Runner spotted on certification site ahead of Oct. 28 launch

Zohaib Ahmed — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:32:15 +0000

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.

Image: MySmartPrice, Bluetooth SIG

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.

The Huawei MateBook 14s sports a 2.5K touch FullView Display with an aspect ratio of 3:2. It is powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel Core Processor. It also comes with a set of quad speakers with tweeters and woofers.