STACK #194 Dec 2020

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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Buying tips

The Active Smartwatches have moved so far beyond simple calorie and step counters it‘s like comparing the stone age with the 21st century. Today‘s smartwatches can provide a music soundtrack to your workout, make and take calls, pay for your lunch, track and monitor vital health stats such as your heart rate and blood oxygen levels, and even perform an electrocardiogram (ECG). The tech available for your wrist now is truly phenomenal!

1 The first and the most vitally important factor you‘ll need to consider is whether or not your new smartwatch is compatible with your smartphone. For example, an Apple Watch will only work with an iPhone. 2 Consider the features you want on your smartwatch. If you‘re using it primarily for health and fitness, then you‘ll want to consider a model that offers a full suite of fitness features and analytics. If you like tech, you might be more interested in using contactless payments functionality, calls and texts, or for checking in with social media on the fly. 3 Battery life is a key consideration. You don‘t want your smartwatch to run low while you're exercising or on a trail run, so opt for a model with a significant battery life. Solar powered smartwatches are great for a top up if you spend a lot of time outdoors.

What is it? Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

What‘s the crack? Now this is a smartwatch that doesn‘t just work well, it‘s beautifully designed too. Available in two sizes – 41mm and 45mm – it features a touch AMOLED screen, a sleek rotating bezel for app navigation, and a range of fitness features that will blow your mind. With the LTE version you can leave your bulky smartphone at home and listen to your playlists, make calls and answer notifications. Who would it suit? The perfect present for someone who needs the functionality of a smartwatch without sacrificing style.

What is it? FitBit Sense What‘s the crack? The latest from FitBit offers up to six-plus days of battery life on a single charge and embraces wellbeing features such as stress monitoring and management that can help the user develop habits to reduce stress. It‘s waterproof for up to 50 metres, has 24/7 heart rate monitoring, and will rate the quality of your sleep. Who would it suit? A quality smartwatch that works to keep both your mind and body in shape.

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What is it? Oppo Watch

What is it? Garmin Vivofit jr. 3 Fitness Tracker What‘s the crack? It‘s not just the adults that can benefit from

What‘s the crack? Well, a corker of an AMOLED screen for starters. The Oppo Watch comes with a full range of health and fitness monitoring to ensure you get the best out of your workout. It‘s waterproof for up to 50 metres and it will only take 15 minutes to charge the battery for a full day. Online sales only. Who would it suit? A fantastic all-rounder with a quality screen that doesn‘t come with a budget breaking price point.

owning a smartwatch. The latest Vivofit Jr. from Garmin has a full colour screen and combines real fitness goals with games, collectables, and unlockable activities putting the fun into getting active. Who would it suit? The perfect companion to get the younger members of the family to swap their screens for exercise.

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