Following Casio’s line of “computer watches” several decades ago, Sony has brought about a new craze: the Sony SmartWatch 2. Enabled with NFC connectivity, the watch is filled with a variety of features and easily serves as a partner to the Android smartphone.
Good news for the clumsy who regularly drop objects into water, the innovative watch is also waterproof and water resistant. That means you can go swimming or shower without worrying about having to get a new watch. This is guaranteed by the IP57 rating the SmartWatch 2 has received, which allows for an immersion of liquid ranging between a depth of 15cm to 1m.
Among the different features the watch offers is the ability to take calls or use it to remotely trigger your camera shutter. If you decide to take a jog, you can turn to the watch to quickly glance at its mapping facet.
Moreover, NFC eases the process of pairing and even contains Facebook login. Android leaves its mark on the user interface, which gives a similar feel.
In contrast with the previous generation of this model, the SmartWatch 2 has a larger 1.6-inch display that offers a better view of daylight with its 220 x 176 pixel resolution.
It is designed with an aluminum feature that holds a button reminiscent to that of Sony’s Xperia Z kin of phones and tablets. The new watch will be available in an array of colors and strap styles to choose from.
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