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Smartwatches that are trending in 2016

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Smartwatch can tell the time, but it can also beam important notifications and run native apps. What’s more impressive is that many of today’s best models can search the internet with your voice, tracking your exercise over GPS, and letting you check-out at the grocery store without reaching for your wallet.

We help you pick the perfect companion for your wrist.

Here are the best smartwatches you can buy right now.

Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2

The S2 is the kind of smartwatch you’d kick yourself for leaving at home

  • OS: Tizen OS
  • Compatibility: Android
  • Display: 1.2″ 360 x 360 Super AMOLED
  • Processor: Dual-core 1.0GHz
  • Band sizes: S (105 x 65mm) L (130 x 70mm)
  • Onboard storage: 4GB
  • Battery duration: 1.5 days
  • Charging method: Wireless
  • IP rating: IP68
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC

It works with many Android phones and too few apps.

The lack of apps is a niggle, but we don’t think it impacts the overall experience enough to recommend rivals over this device.

This is definitely worth considering over similarly priced Android Wear devices. You can go for it if you like sporty look watches.

Best for iOS: Apple Watch

Apple Watch

The iPhone-tailored smartwatch is expensive, but convenient

  • OS: watchOS 2
  • Compatibility: iOS
  • Display: 1.53″ OLED
  • Processor: S1 System-in-Package (SiP)
  • BBand sizes: Varies drastically per style
  • Onboard storage: 8GB (only 2GB and 75MB allowed for music and photos, respectively)
  • Battery: 18 hours
  • Charging method: Wireless
  • IP rating: IPX7
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC

Being able to check when you’ve got a message, or see who’s calling and be able to make snap decisions.

Stylish design, clever interface but Expensive, the Apple Watch was one of the first wearable that was actually a pleasure to wear. GO for it if you are a iOS fan.

Most customisable – Moto 360 2

Moto 360 2

Moto’s latest smartwatch is a thing of beauty

  • OS: Android Wear
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS
  • Display: 1.37″ or 1.56″ LCD
  • Processor: Quad-core 1.2GHz
  • Case dimensions: 42mm or 46mm diameter, each 11.4mm thick
  • Onboard storage: 4GB
  • Battery: 1.5-2 days depending on size
  • Charging method: Wireless
  • IP rating: IP67
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Beautiful design, improved performance, Battery life remains iffy and flat tire bezel is back make Moto 360 to one of the most comfortable wearable around.

Beauty at its best! Most awesome designed watch till now.

Girls, Go for it!

Best Android Wear option – Sony SmartWatch 3

Sony SmartWatch 3

A powerful, affordable and well-equipped wearable

  • OS: Android Wear
  • Compatibility: Android
  • Display: 1.6″ LCD
  • Processor: Quad-core 1.2GHz
  • Case dimensions: 36mm diameter, 10mm thick
  • Onboard storage: 4GB
  • Battery: 2 days
  • Charging method: via microUSB
  • IP rating: IP68
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS

An old choice but a good choice, the Sony SmartWatch 3 has built-in GPS connectivity, which means you can leave your smartphone at home when you go for a run.

The Sony SmartWatch 3 stands out from much of the competition with its slick performance, a good screen and solid battery life, not to mention the inclusion of GPS and Counterintuitive charging port which makes it a better fitness accessory than most smartwatches, despite an imperfect implementation.

Best for display – Huawei Watch

Huawei Watch

Huawei’s wearable debut makes a striking entrance.

  • OS: Android Wear
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS
  • Display: 1.4″ AMOLED
  • Processor: Quad-core 1.2GHz
  • Case dimensions: 42mm diameter, 11.3mm thick
  • Onboard storage: 4GB
  • Battery: 2 days
  • Charging method: Wireless
  • IP rating: IP67
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

The Huawei Watch is not perfect, with iffy battery life and a high price tag watering down the gorgeous presentation but because premium build and materials, sharp and fully-circular screen and edges closer to earning the ‘smartwatch I’d actually wear’ title.

Best for budget – Asus ZenWatch 2

Asus ZenWatch 2

A fantastic, budget-friendly Android Wear option

  • OS: Android Wear
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS
  • Display: 1.63″ AMOLED
  • Processor: Quad-core 1.2GHz
  • Case dimensions: 40mm diameter, 9.3mm thick
  • Onboard storage: 4GB
  • Battery: 2 days
  • Charging method: via proprietary USB charger
  • IP rating: IP67
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Asus ZenWatch 2 is affordable, iOS and android compatible, Too much bezel and which results in a small screen is also good option for android lovers.

Best for affordable style -LG Watch Urbane

LG Watch Urbane

It’s beautiful and deluxe, but not for everyone

  • OS: Android Wear
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS
  • Display: 1.3″ P-OLED
  • Processor: Quad-core 1.2GHz
  • Case dimensions: 45.5mm diameter, 10.9mm thick
  • Onboard storage: 4GB
  • Battery: 2 days
  • Charging method: Wireless
  • IP rating: IP67
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

It’s a smartwatch that looks like a traditional timepiece, and unlike the more premium-looking Urbane LTE, with its classic watch shape, Passable battery life and extra physical buttons, the regular Urbane looks much more fashionable and feminine.

Its drawback is no GPS included but if you can nab this on a deal, you won’t regret it.

Tag Heuer Connected

Premium and powerful, with a price to match

  • OS: Android Wear
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS
  • Display: 1.5″ LCD
  • Processor: Quad-core 1.6GHz
  • Case dimensions: 46mm diameter, 12.8mm thick
  • Onboard storage: 4GB
  • Battery: 2 days
  • Charging method: via proprietary USB dock
  • IP rating: IP67
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth

Premium feel and style, High-end internal specs and relatively low-res screen which make it the most powerful smartwatch on the market.

Best for techies – Pebble Time

Pebble Time

A simple, clean and slightly smart smartwatch

  • OS: Pebble OS
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS
  • Display: 64-color e-paper display
  • Processor: N/A
  • Case dimensions: 37.5mm diameter, 9.5mm thick
  • Onboard storage: N/A
  • Battery: 7+ days
  • Charging method: via proprietary charger
  • Waterproofing: 3ATM
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth

Affordable price and an impressive seven-day battery life but its feature set pales in comparison to pricier wearable devices stocked with Android Wear and watchOS.

Source: Techradar

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