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Amazfit Helio Ring: New Smart Ring Unveiled for Athletes

Sudhanshu — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:15:21 +0000

In a recent press release, Zepp Health unveiled the Amazfit Helio Ring, a fitness tracker designed specifically for athletes. Launching May 15th in the US for $299.99, it promises deep insights into recovery and performance.

The Amazfit Helio Ring is made of lightweight titanium, boasting comfort and durability. The brand claims that it is capable of tracking sleep, and heart rate variability, and generates a daily ‘readiness score’ – a crucial indicator of an athlete’s physical and mental preparedness for training. This readiness core can help athletes personalize their training based on real-time health data.

Helio Ring also syncs with the Zepp App, aggregating data from the ring and any paired Amazfit smartwatch. This unified platform provides a central hub for all fitness and health information.

Zepp Health CEO Wayne Huang said “At Zepp Health, we’re empowering athletes with elite-level performance and recovery analysis right at their fingertips. With our Zepp App now seamlessly integrating data from both the athlete’s smartwatch and their Amazfit Helio Ring, they will have complete access to all their insights in one place. It’s not just about monitoring; it’s about leveraging every bit of insight to push boundaries, unlock potential, and redefine athletic excellence.”

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Amazfit releases major software updates for GTS 3 & GTR 3 series smartwatches

Sudhanshu — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:55:58 +0000

The Chinese smart wearables maker Zepp Health launched their popular line of Amazfit smartwatches earlier this year including the GTR 3, GTR 3 Pro, and GTS 3. Now, the company has rolled out some major software updates for these devices.

These devices work on the company’s own Zepp OS which has now been upgraded to version number 8.26.3.1 for the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro marking the second major update for the device. The update brings the GoPro Mini app for the GTR 3 Pro available now in Zepp’s app store. Zepp health has also introduced a new background application status indicator on watch faces. Additionally, the update also brings a screen lock function in the control center, manual altitude calibration, as well as the usual improvements to system stability and fixing of some known bugs.

The Amazfit GTS 3 with version number 7.30.3.1, and the Amazfit GTR 3 receive the exact same features and changes with this latest firmware update minus the GoPro Mini app which is only available for the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro.

For those unaware, the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro was released back in October 2021 sporting a 1.45 inch AMOLED panel and new BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric sensor, adding the ability to measure multiple health metrics at the same time. It’s One tap Measuring even allows one to measure their heart rate, blood oxygen level, stress level, and breathing rate and get all four results in 45 seconds. The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro is priced at $229 in the US markets, but you can find it for cheaper during the holiday seasons.

Zepp Health shipments rise in Q3 2021, as Amazfit & Zepp leads Brazil, Russia, and other markets

Sean — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 10:07:00 +0000

Zepp Health has just reported that its global shipments have seen a surge in the third quarter of this year. The news arrives from IDC in its report titled “Q3 2021 Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker.”

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As per the report, the brand’s two subsidiaries Amazfit and Zepp saw a notable rise in shipment in the global wearable market, with both brands seeing the highest growth among the top five market leaders in terms of sales. The Chinese wearables maker also saw great performance in various different countries and regions during this time. It ranked first in Brazil, the Czech Republic, Russia, and Indonesia, achieving a market share above 30 percent in Brazil and the Czech Republic.

On the other hand, Zepp Health had a marker share of around 20 percent in nations like Italy, Thailand, and Spain, which had it rank second in each of these regions. Similarly, the brand also ranked third in Mexico, fourth in Germany, South Korea, and Japan, and fifth in India and Saudi Arabia. Its third quarter performance saw a boost thanks to the Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday promotional events on Amazon.

Amazfit GTR 3

During this time, the company even offered various holiday sales promotions, which helped further drive sales. Talking about some of its popular wearable products, Amazfit’s GTR 3 and GTS 3 series smartwatches saw great success in various markets, with the former being a popular seller on Amazon and even being recognized as “Amazon’s Choice.”

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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Battle For Your Wrist: Amazfit GTR 3 vs TicWatch E3

Habeeb Onawole — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 14:48:07 +0000

The new Amazfit GTR 3 smartwatch brings a lot of new features and also tries to keep the price tag affordable but it has got serious competition in form of the TicWatch E3, Mobvoi’s affordable Wear OS watch announced a few months ago.

Both Zepp Health and Mobvoi are Chinese manufacturers but they have strong roots outside their home country, thanks to their wide range of wearables that are also competitively priced and available in major markets across the globe.

WHERE TO BUY

Ticwatch E3 @Aliexpress (Black Friday – ~~$199~~ $139) | @AmazonUS ($199)

Amazfit GTR 3 @Aliexpress (Black Friday – ~~$189~~ $179) | @AmazonUS ($179)

This post will compare both smartwatches and also suggest which one is best suited for a user. First, let’s look at a spec-by-spec comparison of the two wearables:

	Amazfit GTR 3	TicWatch E3
Display and resolution	1.39-inch AMOLED display 454 x 454	1.3-inch High Density display 360 x 360
Processor	Not stated	Snapdragon Wear 4100 and Mobvoi dual processor system
RAM and Storage	RAM not stated 2.3GB of available storage	1GB RAM 8GB of storage (available storage will be lesser)
Operating System	Zepp OS	Wear OS
Sports Modes	150+	20+
Water resistance rating	5 ATM Pool swimming	IP68 Pool swimming
Smart Assistant	Alexa	Google Assistant
NFC	No	Yes with support for Google Pay
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1 LE	Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi	No	2.4GHz Wi-Fi
GNSS	GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + Beidou + QZSS	GPS + GLONASS + Beidou
Sensors	Accelerometer Gyroscope BioTracker 3.0 PPG sensor (heart rate and SpO2) Geomagnetic sensor Barometric pressure sensor Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Gyro sensor Heart rate sensor SpO2 sensor Low-latency off-body sensor
Microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker	No	Yes
Battery capacity	450mAh	380mAh
Battery life	Up to 21 days in typical usage scenario Up to 35 days in Battery saver mode	Up to 72 hours in Smart mode Up to 45 days in Essential mode
Dimensions and weight	45.8 x 45.8 x 10.8 mm 32 grams	44 x 47 x 12.6 mm 32 grams
Compatibility	Android 7.0+ and iOS 12.0+	Android and iOS

Design and Display

Both smartwatches have a round dial but their designs are different. The TicWatch E3 has a smaller display attached to 20mm silicone straps but the watch is thicker than the Amazfit which uses 22mm silicone straps. The former’s case is also made from polycarbonate and glass fiber while the latter has an aluminum alloy case. There are two buttons on the TicWatch E3 while the Amazfit GTR 3 has a digital crown that can be rotated to navigate the watch alongside a secondary button.

Processor, RAM, and Storage

Zepp Health doesn’t say what processor powers the Amazfit GTR 3 neither is there a mention of the RAM. However, owners get 2.3GB of storage to store MP3 files. For the TicWatch E3, it has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100 and Mobvoi’s dual processor system along with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage for apps, podcasts, and songs.

Software

This is a major difference between both smartwatches. The Amazfit GTR 3 runs Zepp OS which is a new operating system that is designed by Zepp Health for its smartwatches. It is a lightweight OS that has better power efficiency than the old Amazfit OS. It also brings new features such as support for mini apps. There is an app store inside the companion app where users can download more apps. However, the type and number of apps are limited when compared to what you get from the TicWatch E3 which runs the more powerful Wear OS and has an extensive library of apps.

This is also the right time to mention that both smartwatches have a smart assistant. The Amazfit GTR 3 has Amazon’s Alexa while the TicWatch E3 comes with the Google Assistant.

Sports and Health Tracking

If you are picking up a smartwatch, you are most likely doing so to stay fit and healthy, hence why the sports and health tracking features of a watch are important.

The Amazfit GTR 3 has support for over 150 sports modes. That is an enormous amount even if the average user may only use a fraction. Of these 150+ sports modes, it can automatically detect 8. It also has sleep tracking, sleep breathing quality tracking, all-day heart rate and blood oxygen level measurement, stress level monitoring, breathing rate, and female cycle tracking.

For the TicWatch 3, there is support for 20+ professional workout modes including high-intensity interval training, and has support for automatic detection via TicMotion. It also has 24/7 heart rate measurement and blood oxygen saturation detection, sleep tracking, stress monitoring, TicZen for relaxing, and TicHear to alert you of unsafe sound levels.

Connectivity and Sensors

The Amazfit GTR 3 has Bluetooth 5.1 LE, a compass, a barometer, an ambient light sensor, and support for five satellite navigation systems, but doesn’t have NFC and Wi-Fi. The TicWatch E3 has Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz WLAN, NFC with Google Pay support, an off-body sensor, and support for three satellite navigation systems but doesn’t have a compass and barometer.

Battery life

There is a bigger battery inside the Amazfit GTR 3 and combined with its more power-efficient operating system, its battery life goes up to 21 days which is miles ahead of the 3-day battery life the TicWatch E3 boasts. Surprisingly, the TicWatch E3 lasts 10 days longer in its Essential Mode which is similar to the battery saver mode of the Amazfit GTR 3.

Other features

The TicWatch E3 has a microphone and a speaker, so you can not only take calls on the watch but can also ask the Google Assistant questions and get an audio response. There is only a microphone available on the Amazfit GTR 3, so you can’t receive calls on the watch.

Both smartwatches are compatible with Android and iOS devices, have replaceable straps albeit of different sizes, and are water-resistant.

Price

The Amazfit GTR 3 is priced at $179.99 and available in two colors while the TicWatch E3 is $199.99 and can be purchased in only black.

Conclusion

The two watches have their own strengths and weaknesses. Those who want a smartwatch with amazing battery life, are tied to the Amazon ecosystem, and need a watch that has a compass and barometer are better off purchasing the Amazfit GTR 3 as it ticks all of these boxes. It also costs less.

The TicWatch E3, which is pricier but regularly goes on sale and is even $169.99 on the official website as at the time of writing, has a more feature-rich operating system with support for full-fledged apps. It is also more powerful thanks to its Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor and packs more storage. Another merit is support for NFC and Google Pay so users can use their watch to make payments. Those who are tied to the Google ecosystem will also prefer it as they can control compatible devices from their smartwatch.

Which of the two smartwatches do you prefer? Do let us know in the comment box.

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The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro actually has built-in storage

Habeeb Onawole — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:43:34 +0000

The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro is one of the new smartwatches announced by Zepp Health a few days ago. The watch costs $50 more than the Amazfit GTR 3, and it tries to justify that difference with additional features such as a bigger screen.

One feature we missed and didn’t state in our launch posts is that it has built-in storage for locally storing MP3 files. It turns out that there is actually built-in storage for users to download their favorite audio files including podcasts and audiobooks.

On-board storage was one of the features of the Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2, unfortunately, Zepp Health decided not to include it on their successors, the Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTS 3. It turns out the manufacturer decided to make it an exclusive feature for the pro model.

The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro has 2.3GB of available storage for users. According to the manufacturer, that is enough to store between 270-470 MP3 files if each file is between 5-10MB in size. The Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 have 3GB of storage and can store between 300-600 MP3 files with each file size between 5-10MB.

Built-in storage is not the only feature Zepp Health has removed from the previous generation and made exclusive to the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro. The pro model is also the only one with support for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi which is understandable since that is the only way to transfer your MP3 files to the watch.

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 has a heart rate monitor, blood oxygen level sensor, stress level monitor, and a female cycle tracker. The smartwatch also has support for over 150 sports modes and can auto-detect 8 different sports.

There is a speaker for taking calls on the watch over a Bluetooth connection. Like the Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTS 3, it also runs Zepp OS with support for mini-apps and has Alexa built-in. Its battery life is stated to be up to 12 days in typical usage mode. The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro is already available for purchase and will set you back $229.99.

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Opinion: There is a need for a smaller Amazfit GTR smartwatch

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:12:10 +0000

Zepp Health (Huami) has announced three new smartwatches – the Amazfit GTR 3, Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, and the Amazfit GTS 3. All three smartwatches pack multiple new features and competitive price tags. Just like their predecessors, they should sell pretty well. However, there is a demographic that most likely won’t be picking up any of the new smartwatches, not that they are bad, but because none of these smartwatches is for them, no thanks to their size.

The last time Zepp Health announced a smartwatch under its GT series with a small dial was in 2019, and that was the Amazfit GTR 42mm which launched with a 1.20-inch display. Since then, it has launched 8 new smartwatches under the GT series, none of which has a display smaller than 1.39 inches.

My wife has an Amazfit GTR 47 Lite, and while she likes it, especially for its long battery life, she has said a few times that she wishes it was smaller. So, on some days she ditches it for her Withings hybrid watch which not only has a smaller display, but is more comfortable, and is a better match for select outfits. We have both discussed picking up new Amazfit smartwatches, but seeing as none of these new models have a small display, I don’t see her sticking to Amazfit when she’s ready to upgrade.

Not everyone wants a watch with a large display, and there are lots of people, including me, with a small wrist size. It is therefore disappointing to see Zepp Health launch products that do not cater to this demographic. Competitors such as Apple and Samsung know the importance of having multiple sizes which is why their watches including the new Apple Watch Series 7 and Galaxy Watch4 series come in different sizes.

I have no idea what Zepp Health’s product lineup for the future looks like but I want to believe there is space for a smaller Amazfit GTR watch. Last year, it launched the Amazfit GTR 2e, a cheaper version but with the same screen size as the GTR 2. The GTS 2, on the other hand, got two more affordable models – the GTS 2e and the GTS 2 Mini, with the latter packing a smaller display than its siblings. If it plans to launch more third-generation GT models, then it makes sense to include an Amazfit GTR 3 Mini with a smaller display or an Amazfit GTR 3 42mm version.

Of course, there are tradeoffs with having a smaller display such as a smaller battery which means reduced battery life. Nevertheless, if the battery life can be kept at 12 days just like on the Amazfit GTR 42mm, folks should be fine with it. Heck, the new Amazfit GTR 3 Pro and Amazfit GTS 3 both have a 12-day battery life.

More photos, specs, and price of the Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTS 3 leaked before launch

Habeeb Onawole — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 20:02:32 +0000

Zepp Health will announce its new wearables tomorrow. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to unveil three new smartwatches which are the Amazfit GTR 3, Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, and the Amazfit GTS 3. Ahead of the launch, renders as well as specs and pricing details of the watches have been leaked.

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Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTR 3 Pro

The Amazfit GTR series is known to have circular displays and the Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTR 3 Pro are sticking to that. The standard version will have a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a 454 x 454 resolution while the pro model will have a 1.45-inch 480 x 480 AMOLED display reports TechnikNews.

The two watches will have the same 450mAh battery capacity but the Amazfit GTR 3 will have a battery life of up to 21 days with regular use, up to 35 days in battery saving mode, up to 10 days with heavy usage, and 35 hours with GPS turned on. The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro will have a battery life of up to 12 days with regular use.

The two smartwatches will come with a new sensor called Biotracker 3.0, support for up to 150 sports modes, Bluetooth 5.1, Alexa with support for offline mode, and a microphone to pick up commands. The primary button has been replaced with a crown as shown in the photos shared on Twitter by Roland Quandt. Users will be able to rotate it to operate the watch. The pro model will have a speaker too, so users can take calls on the watch.

The Amazfit GTR 3 will weigh 49 grams, have an aluminum case, and be available in gray and black while the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro will be available in Brown Leather and Infinite Black. The standard model is said to be priced at around €140 while the Pro model will sell for about €180.

Amazfit GTS 3

The Amazfit GTS 3 is for those who want a rectangular dial. The 1.75-inch 390 x 450 AMOLED display is larger than the 1.65-inch of its predecessor. It is lighter at 24.4 grams (without the straps) and has an aluminum case.

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There is a much smaller 250mAh battery inside for up to 12 days of use. It will also have the BioTracker 3.0 PPG sensor, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, Alexa support, a microphone, and a rotating crown. It will be available in Graphite Black and Ivory White when it launches, with a price tag of about €140.

Unfortunately, the leak doesn’t mention any detail about the new Zepp operating system that will power the new smartwatches.

Amazfit global launch event set for Oct. 11, new model certified by FCC reveals new UI and features

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:36:42 +0000

Zepp Health (formerly known as Huami) has announced that it will unveil new products next month. The global launch event is expected to be for new smartwatches under the Amazfit GTR and Amazfit GTS line. While not yet confirmed, the new wearable should launch as the Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTS 3 respectively.

The announcement was made on Twitter by the Amazfit Global account and the tweet says the global event is scheduled for October 11, a day before the China launch that was reported earlier today.

Mark your calendar! You're not going to want to miss this. At 5pm (GMT+1) on October 11, we invite you to join us for the Amazfit Global Launch Event! Witness a new era of smart health & get ready to Up Your Game.
See you on the next level… #Amazfit #UpYourGame #NewArrival pic.twitter.com/3TJSzuM44C

— Amazfit (@AmazfitGlobal) September 28, 2021

There is a lot of anticipation for the new Amazfit smartwatches as they are expected to run the new operating system unveiled in July. Called Zepp OS, the new operating system comes with lots of new features that will provide a better experience for users. The OS is not only light, coming in at just 55MB, a small fraction when compared to the current Amazfit OS or even Apple’s watchOS 8, but also brings an improvement in performance and battery life. The manufacturer also promises an increase of 190% in battery life with the new OS, and support for internet cloud service applications a.k.a. web apps among other upgrades.

In related news, we have spotted a new Amazfit Smartwatch at the FCC. The smartwatch, which has the model number A2040, was certified on September 23 and from one of the documents, we can tell it has a round display.

We were also spotted new features such as a different UI with new options in the menu. As shown in the image above, the menu appears to have been redesigned. There is now a menu option that reads “Card Package”, above it is ”Calendar” and there is also a “Tools” menu option. The Settings menu also has some new additions such as Apps which points at app support. The System sub-menu also has a new option tagged “Bind New Phone” along with the other familiar ones.

This is definitely a new UI that will appear on the upcoming smartwatches and we can’t wait to try it out.

Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch now available for ¥799 (~$123)

Habeeb Onawole — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:50:16 +0000

Earlier this month, we reported that Zepp Health (formerly known as Huami) is entering the children’s smartwatch market. The smartwatch which is called the Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch is now available for purchase in China.

Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch Design

The design of the smartwatch clearly shows that this is a product for kids. It has a rugged design that can survive the not-so-gentle handling of an average child. The smartwatch has a square display with a camera above it all packed in a polycarbonate body and attached to colorful 20mm food-grade straps.

Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch Specs and Features

The Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch has a 14-inch 240 x 240 TFT display. It is powered by Huami’s own Huangshan No. 1 chipset and it draws power from a 700mAh battery.

One of the main features of the smartwatch is its Myopia prevention reminder. Myopia is a common occurrence in kids and one of the major contributing factors is the increased use of mobile devices for long durations. The smartwatch will remind the kid to take a break and suggest a physical activity. It is able to do this by measuring how much a kid spends outdoors from recorded sunlight and environmental data.

The Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch will track activities such as skipping, running, and sit-ups. Children will also get rewards for completing goals. The BioTracker 2 PPG sensor allows for 24-hour heart rate monitoring. There is also support for sleep tracking.

The smartwatch has a 2MP f/2.4 88° ultrawide angle camera for video calls and photos. There is also a shortcut key on the right for quickly contacting a guardian. Other security features include geofencing, SOS, alerts when a child leaves an area, and a three-mode location that uses GPS, compass, and base stations. There is also a SIM slot and it supports China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom 4G bands.

The Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch also has Xiaomi’s XiaoAI built-in. It will answer questions, recite rhymes, and read stories to kids. There is also support for Alipay. Parents will be able to monitor spending habits and also set a spending limit.

The smartwatch has a battery life of 4 days and charges via a magnetic stand. The spec sheet says a full charge takes 2 hours.

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Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch Price and Availability

The Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch is now available for purchase on the Amazfit China website for ¥799 (~$123). Buyers can pick it up in blue and pink. There is no news of a global release yet.

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.

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.