Tag: boat

Smartwatch Shipments in India Declined in Q1 2024 as TWS Headsets Dominated Wearables Market: Report

Smartwatch shipments in India declined for the first time since 2018, while the true wireless stereo (TWS) segment saw sharp growth, according to a report by a market research firm. The smartwatch market share dropped whereas the wristband category grew by 17.5 percent year-on-year (YoY). While there was an overall decline in shipments, Boat emerged as the top overall wearable brand in Q1 2024 with a 23.9 percent market share, finishing on top of other brands such as Noise, Fire-Boltt and Boult.

Decline in Smartwatch Shipments

The number of TWS shipped in India grew from 14.6 million in Q1 2023 to 15.8 million in Q1 2024, according to the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) India Monthly Wearable Device Tracker. On the other hand, smartwatch shipments dropped from 10.3 million units in Q1 2023 to 9.6 million — a 7.3 percent YoY decline.

The report attributes this decline to the excess inventory carried over from the festive sales during the second half of 2023 as well as fewer launches in 2024. That said, the share of advanced smartwatches — including offerings from Apple and Samsung — grew from 2.0 percent to 3.2 percent, as per the report.

“The smartwatch market is showing early signs of a slowdown in India. The vendors are facing challenges in luring customers to upgrade due to limited innovation and freshness in newer models.” Vikas Sharma, Senior Market Analyst (Smart Wearable Devices) at IDC India said in a prepared statement.

New wearables categories emerge

Other wearables such as smart rings and smart glasses saw the most growth, as per IDC’s latest report. It grew from just 100 shipments in Q1 2023 to almost 69000 units shipped in Q1 2024 – a growth of 46399.3 percent.

Ultrahuman finished as the top smart ring maker of the period with a 43.9 percent market share, followed closely by Pi Ring with a 40.1 percent share, according to the IDC report. Boat, Noise, Fire-Boltt, Boult, and Oppo emerged as the top five vendors, with a collective market share of 59.9 percent.

Interestingly, offline channels saw their share in shipments increase from 26.1 percent in Q1 2023 to 37.9 percent in Q1 2024, as per the report. On the other hand, online channel shipments saw a 14.1 percent YoY decline, for a second consecutive quarter.

Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details.

Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook

Original Source

Boat Wave Sigma 3 With 2.01-Inch Display, IP67 Rating Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Boat Wave Sigma 3 was launched in India on Wednesday, May 22. The smartwatch is compatible with the Crest App and runs on Crest+ OS. It supports Bluetooth calling and is equipped with heart rate, SpO2, and daily activity trackers. The watch comes with support for MapMyIndia navigation as well. It is available in several strap colour options and is claimed to offer up to seven days of battery life. Notably, the company launched another smartwatch, the Boat Storm Call 3, in April.

Boat Wave Sigma 3 price in India, availability

The Boat Wave Sigma 3 is priced in India at Rs. 1,199 and is available for purchase via the Boat India website, Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and select offline retail stores across the country. The smartwatch is offered with seven colour options – Active Black, Metal Black, Metal Grey, Cool Grey, Cherry Blossom, Rustic Rose, and Sapphire Breeze.

Boat Wave Sigma 3 specifications, features

The Boat Wave Sigma 3 sports a 2.01-inch display with 240 x 240 pixels resolution, 550 nits of brightness, and Wake Gesture support. The smart wearable has a DIY Watch Face Studio that allows users to customise their watch faces with custom designs, photos, or themes. It also comes with more than 700 sports modes. 

Boat’s new smartwatch runs on Crest+ OS and supports Bluetooth calling. The Boat Wave Sigma 3 has an inbuilt Quick Dial Pad which can help access a saved contacts list. It is also compatible with the Crest App that allows users to save QR codes to the watch’s QR tray and show turn-by-turn navigation with MapMyIndia.

The Boat Wave Sigma 3 comes with multiple health and fitness-related sensors for heart rate, SpO2 and daily activity tracking along with a sedentary reminder. Data gathered from these trackers can be synchronised with the Crest App. The watch offers users camera control as well as music control on a paired smartphone. 

Boat claims that the 230mAh battery on the Wave Sigma 3 can offer up to seven days of usage. If the Bluetooth calling feature is actively used on the watch, the battery is claimed to last up to two days. The smart wearable supports Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and comes with an IP67 rating for dust and splash resistance.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company’s new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details.

Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook

Original Source

Boat Airdopes 800 With 10mm Titanium Drivers, Dolby Audio Support Listed Online

Boat Airdopes 800 will be launched in India later this week. The company has revealed the design, key features and availability details of the true wireless earphones. They are confirmed to be equipped with 10mm titanium drivers, first-in-segment Dolby Audio-backed sound and AI-backed microphones. The listening experience can be customised with the help of a companion app. The earphones also allow users to connect to more than one device at a time. They are also claimed to support fast charging, which allows up to 100 minutes of music playback with only five minutes of charging.

The Boat Airdopes 800 is listed on Flipkart at Rs. 6,490 in four colour options – Interstellar Black, Interstellar Blue, Interstellar Green and Interstellar White. An Amazon microsite for the earphones also suggests their eventual availability on the e-commerce site. The true wireless earphones will reportedly launch in India on May 17 and will likely be priced at Rs. 1,799. Readers are advised to take both listed and reported prices with a pinch of salt until it is confirmed at launch.

Boat Airdopes 800 specifications, features

The Boat Airdopes 800 are equipped with 10mm titanium drivers which are claimed to offer users studio-like precision. They are also claimed to have first-in-segment Dolby Audio-backed sound, which is meant to provide a cinematic sound experience. The earphones are also equipped with four AI-backed ENC-supported microphones to help with clearer audio quality during calls. ENC stands for environmental noise cancellation, a feature that helps remove distracting surrounding noises over voices.

The true wireless earphones are compatible with the Boat Hearable application, which users can access from their smartphones. The app includes a customisable equaliser where users can personalise their listening experience and even choose to activate or deactivate Dolby-backed sound. The earphones also support multi-point connectivity, which allows users to connect the earphones to two separate Bluetooth devices at once and switch between them. 

The Boat Airdopes 800 are claimed to offer a total battery life of up to 40 hours alongside the charging case. The case supports charging via a USB Type-C port. Five minutes of fast charge is claimed to offer users up to 100 minutes of music playback time. The earphones also come with 50ms low latency.

Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details.

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who’sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.


Vivo X Fold 3 Pro’s Indian Variant to Get Familiar Zeiss Branded Cameras, V3 Imaging Chip: Report



Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook

Original Source

Boat Storm Call 3 With 1.83-Inch Display, IP67 Rating Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Boat Storm Call 3 has been launched in India with Bluetooth calling and navigation support. The smartwatch comes with a 1.83-inch rectangular display and is said to offer up to seven days of battery life. It is also equipped with several fitness and health trackers like heart rate, blood oxygen level, and sleep cycle monitors. The watch carries more than 700 preset activity modes as well and allows users to customise watch faces. The model comes with multiple strap colour options and is currently available for purchase in the country.

Boat Storm Call 3 price in India, availability

The Boat Storm Call 3 is listed on the official Boat India site for Rs. 1,099. It is offered in several strap colour options – Active Black, Cherry Blossom, Dark Blue, and Olive Green. A fifth Silver Metal variant is priced at Rs. 1,249. The watch is also available for purchase on Flipkart with the different options marked at Rs. 1,588 and Rs. 1,694, respectively.

Boat Storm Call 3 specifications, features

The Boat Storm Call 3 sports a 1.83-inch rectangular display with 240 x 296 pixels resolution and 550 nits of brightness. The screen also supports the Wake gesture. The watch allows users to customise watch faces using different photos, designs, or themes.

It is equipped with an Emergency SOS mode which helps send alerts to the users preset emergency contacts. Users need to long press the watch button for three to five seconds and the emergency contact will receive a call and an SMS with the users’ location.

Alongside heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep cycle trackers, the Boat Storm Call 3 is also equipped with more than 700 pre-installed activity modes. All health and fitness-related data can be synchronised and tracked through the Boat Crest application on the users’ phone. It also comes with a sedentary alert feature.

The Boat Storm Call 3 packs a 230mAh battery and is claimed to offer up to seven days of battery life. It runs on Crest+ OS and has an inbuilt navigation system that can be used in tandem with the Boat Crest app. The smartwatch supports Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and comes with Bluetooth calling.

Is the iQoo Neo 7 Pro the best smartphone you can buy under Rs. 40,000 in India? We discuss the company’s recently launched handset and what it has to offer on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details.

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who’sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.


Bitcoin, Ether Record Slight Price Hikes Following BTC Halving, Most Altcoins See Gains


PlayStation and PC Exclusive Kena: Bridge of Spirits Receives ESRB Rating for Xbox Series S/X



Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook

Original Source

Boat Climbs to Second Spot in Global Wearable Shipments in Q3 2023, Apple Leads the Way: IDC

Global shipments of wearables grew 2.6 percent year over year during the third quarter of 2023, according to a recent report. The global shipments of wearable devices reached an all-time high in the quarter. Shipment volumes in Q3 2023 surpassed that of the volumes recorded in Q3 2022 and Q3 2021. The growth is said to be a result of the inflow of smaller brands in the market as well as the inclusion of newer categories, like smart rings, in the race.

A report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) on Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker suggests that the total volume of wearable shipments in Q3 2023 was recorded to be 148.4 million units, resulting in a 2.6 percent year-on-year increase. It surpassed shipments of Q3 2022 and Q3 2021, which were 142.1 million and 144.6 million units, respectively.

A notable development identified through the report is the rise of Boat’s market share and shipment units. The wearable maker owned by Imagine Marketing shipped 14.3 units in the quarter, which accounted for 9.6 percent of the market share, second only to Apple, which shipped 29.9 million wearable units resulting in a lead market share of 20.2 percent. Xiaomi and Samsung had market shares of 7.8 percent and 7.2 percent, respectively, with 11.6 million and 10.7 million units of shipments.

Earlier this year, Boat launched its Smart Ring in India at Rs. 8,999. The wearable is said to monitor several health parameters including heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels, sleep, and body temperature and can also be used to make SOS calls.

Samsung, one of the world’s leading OEMs, has also been tipped to be working on a smart ring. It is reported to be the highlight at the 2024 Galaxy Unpacked event, which is likely to be held on January 17, in San Jose, US. The moniker of the rumoured wearable has not yet been confirmed, but like most fitness trackers, this smart ring is also expected to track, measure, and monitor the user’s health, fitness, and sleep-related data.

Is the iQoo Neo 7 Pro the best smartphone you can buy under Rs. 40,000 in India? We discuss the company’s recently launched handset and what it has to offer on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details.

Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook

Original Source

Top Deals on Headphones Under Rs. 2,000 During Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023

An avenue for great discounts and deals on otherwise expensive gadgets and home appliances, the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is treating Indians with the latest products in the markets at prices as low as 50 percent. Now that the festival of Diwali is right around the corner, people can buy themselves and their dear ones the best gifts from the comfort of their homes that too at significantly reduced prices. Customers with HDFC, Bank of Baroda, and One Card cards can avail of additional 10 percent discount benefits on purchases during Amazon sale.

This year, the sale began for Amazon Prime users on October 7 and opened for everybody else the next day on October 8. From home appliances to smartphones, tablets, and laptops — a big bunch of products are retailing at cost-effective prices during this ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival sale.

In this article, we list some of the best offers on earphones. With life constantly on the go, earphones have become an essential gadget for everyday use. While the market bustles with numerous options to choose from, earphone options like the boAt Airdopes Atom 81 TWS Earbuds and Noise Buds VS104 Truly Wireless Earbuds are available for prices as low as Rs. 999 after the festive discount on Amazon.

Here are some of the best deals the sale is bringing on earphones this year.

Product MRP Sale Price
boAt Airdopes 141 Bluetooth TWS Earbuds Rs. 4,490 Rs. 1,099
boAt Airdopes 170 TWS Earbuds Rs. 4,490 Rs. 1,299
Boult Audio Newly Launched Z60 True Wireless in Ear Earbuds Rs. 2,999 Rs. 999
boAt Airdopes Atom 81 TWS Earbuds Rs. 4,490 Rs. 999
JBL Wave 200 in Ear TWS Earbuds with Mic Rs. 5,999 Rs. 2,699
Noise Buds VS104 Truly Wireless Earbuds with 45H of Playtime, Quad Mic Rs. 3,499 Rs. 999
boAt Newly Launched Airdopes 141 ANC TWS Earbuds Rs. 5,990 Rs. 1,699
boAt Rockerz 245 v2 Pro Wireless Neckband Rs. 3,490 Rs. 999
Blaupunkt Newly Launched Btw100 Xtreme Truly Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Rs. 3,999 Rs. 999
boAt Rockerz 205 Pro in Ear Bluetooth Neckband with Mic, Beast Mode Rs. 2,499 Rs. 999
Noise Newly Launched Buds VS104 Max Truly Wireless in-Ear Earbuds Rs. 4,999 Rs. 1,799
Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details.

Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook

Original Source

Boat Smart Ring With Heart Rate, SpO2 and Menstrual Tracking Support Launched in India: Details

Boat Smart Ring wearable fitness tracker was launched in India on Monday. The smart wearable health monitoring device — as the name implies — takes the form of a ring that users can wear to track a range of health parameters. According to the firm, the device is designed to be lightweight and comfortable to use for extended periods of time. The ring was first teased after reports surfaced online about a rumoured Samsung Smart Ring device that could be announced in the future by the South Korean tech conglomerate. 

Boat Smart Ring price in India, availability

Offered in a singular metallic Silver colour, the Boat Smart Ring is priced in India at Rs. 8,999 and is available for sale via Flipkart and Amazon. It comes in three size options (diameter measurements) – 17.40mm, 19.15mm, and 20.85mm.

Boat Smart Ring specifications, features

The Boat Smart Ring monitors various health parameters including your heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels, sleep, and even body temperature. Steps, calories, and a range of sports modes can be tracked using the Boat Ring application. The app is available on the Google Play store and Apple’s App Store. 

You can use the Boat Smart Ring to navigate through short-form video apps by swiping on the device, according to the company. However, the firm has not yet provided the list of compatible apps or which actions correspond to certain features.

You can also use gestures to control music playback, such as pausing, resuming, and changing tracks. These gestures can also be used to click photos on a linked smartphone, so you can capture group images using the ring as a remote and setting the phone up at a distance by using the primary camera for better image quality.

In an emergency, the Boat Smart Ring may also be used to activate SOS calls, according to the company. The device is made of ceramic and metallic materials. It has a 5ATM water resistance rating up to a depth of 50 metres. Boat claims the device offers 7 days of battery backup and the ring can be charged using the included charger.

Is the iQoo Neo 7 Pro the best smartphone you can buy under Rs. 40,000 in India? We discuss the company’s recently launched handset and what it has to offer on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details.

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on Twitter, Facebook, and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel.


Nothing Phone 1 Receives Nothing OS 2 Update With Improved Home Screen, New App Management Features: Details



Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook

Original Source

Boat Smart Ring Features Teased Ahead of Upcoming Launch in India: Details

Boat Smart Ring India launch is set to take place in India soon. Ahead of the debut of its first smart ring, the Indian firm has listed the upcoming product on its website revealing its key specifications and features. The Boat Smart Ring will be available in three sizes and will be housed in a metal chassis, according to the company. The wearable is said to be equipped with smart activity trackers and health sensors including a heart rate monitor, temperature sensor, and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitor.

The upcoming wearable is now listed on the company’s website. Boat Smart Ring price in India is yet to be revealed by the company. The device will be sold in three ring sizes — 17.4mm, 19.15mm and 20.85mm. The Smart Ring is shown in a single Graphite colourway with a metal chassis that supports smart touch controls.

Boat Smart Ring specifications

The first smart ring from the wearable maker is equipped with sensors thaty can monitor various health indicators. I will be able to measure skin temperature, heart rate, and SpO2 levels. Users will also be able to track their sleep and menstrual cycles using the ring, according to the company’s website.

The Boat Smart Ring can be paired with an app on a connected smartphone to get detailed data and progress mapping, the landing page for the device states. It can track a range of workouts and exercises including riding, indoor and outdoor tracking for running and walking.

The upcoming Boat Smart Ring is equipped with six-axis motion sensors to measure the user’s body position and movements. It has an SOS mode for emergency situations. It is rated to be water resistant up to 5 ATM and is claimed to offer up to 7 days of battery life on a single charge.

The smart touch controls available on the Boat Smart Ring will let users play and pause music, change tracks, click pictures, and navigate applications, according to the company. The visuals on the landing page for the smart ring suggest it will support swipe/ gesture controls.

The new Boat Smart Ring is expected to compete with the Noise Luna Ring which was launched in India last month. The latter is available in Sunlit Gold, Rose Gold, Stardust Silver, Lunar Black, and Midnight Black colour options. It has a titanium body and hypoallergenic smooth inner shell which is said to be suitable for all skin types. 

Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details.

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on Twitter, Facebook, and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel.


Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing: ISRO Scripts History as India Becomes First to Land on Lunar South Pole



Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook

Original Source

Boat Unveils Smart Ring With Heart Rate, SpO2 and Menstrual Tracker in India: Details

Boat Smart Ring wearable fitness tracker was unveiled in India today. As the name suggests, the smart wearable health-tracking device comes in the form of a ring that users can slip on and allow to track their biometrics. The company says that the device is made to be lightweight and suitable for wearing over a long period of time. This announcement comes on the heels of online rumours and leaks surrounding a purported Samsung Smart Ring device, which has been tipped to be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul, scheduled for later this month.

The company confirmed that they will announce the price of the Smart Ring soon and that it will be available for purchase through the official Boat website, Flipkart and Amazon. It comes with 5 ATM water and sweat resistance, which paired with its lightweight design will likely make it easier for users to wear it regularly for long hours.

Like any other fitness tracker, the Boat Smart Ring will also track daily physical activities such as steps and distance walked, and calories burned throughout the day. It also monitors the users’ heart rate, body temperature, SpO2 or blood oxygen levels.

Its body recovery tracking feature uses heart rate variability analysis and overall activity records to give users feedback on their overall health. The sleep monitoring feature on the Smart Ring predictably tracks sleep patterns, which includes the total sleep duration, time spent in different sleep stages, that is, REM, deep sleep, light sleep, and sleep disturbances. 

Menstruating individuals will also be able to track and predict their menstruation cycles using the Smart Ring. This feature can allow pushing notifications and reminders to users on their phones. Users will be able to access all the monitored data by connecting to the Boat Ring app on their smartphones. The app will provide data visualisations and insights into the user’s health and progress.

Will the Nothing Phone 2 serve as the successor to the Phone 1, or will the two co-exist? We discuss the company’s recently launched handset and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details.

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on Twitter, Facebook, and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel.


OpenAI’s Head of Trust and Safety Resigns Amid Growing Job Pressure Over Family Life


Apple Opposes UK Push to Bypass End-to-End Encryption, Says It Will Remove iMessage and FaceTime: Report



Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook

Original Source

Boat Airdopes Genesis TWS Earbuds With Up to 54 Hours of Battery Life Launched: All Details

Boat Airdopes Genesis true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds were launched in India on Monday. The new TWS earbuds are equipped with 13mm drivers. They are claimed to offer up to 54 hours of playback including the charging case, which packs a 400mAh battery. The earphones are available in three colour options. They support Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and offer a “Beast” mode with a 65ms low latency connection. The Boat Airdopes Genesis TWS earbuds also feature in-ear detection and have an IPX5 rating for water resistance.

Boat Airdopes Genesis TWS earbuds price in India, availability

The Boat Airdopes Genesis TWS earbuds price in India has been set at Rs. 1,999. They are currently listed on Boat’s online store as well as Amazon. The TWS earbuds will be sold in three colour options — Active Black, White Purity, and Oceana.

Boat Airdopes Genesis TWS earbuds specifications, features

The Boat Airdopes Genesis TWS earbuds are equipped with 13mm drivers with a frequency response range of 20-20KHz. They are claimed to offer 54 hours of playback time on a single charge. The charging case packs a 400mAh battery and supports USB Type-C charging, along with an “ASAP charging” mode that offers an hour of battery life with 5 minutes in the case. The earbuds feature 35mAh batteries, according to the company.

The newly launched Boat Airdopes Genesis TWS earbuds support in-ear detection. The newly launched earphones support Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and support the company’s ENx algorithm, which is claimed to remove environmental noise during calls. It also features touch controls to activate the voice assistant on a connected smartphone.

For gamers, the Boat Airdopes Genesis TWS earbuds feature a “Beast” mode for gaming, which is said to offer 65ms low latency. The earbuds also have an IPX5 rating for water resistance. 

Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details.

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on Twitter, Facebook, and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel.


AI Cryptocurrencies: All You Need to Know About This Emerging Crypto Category



Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook

Original Source

Exit mobile version