SMART WATCHES, A WASTE OF MONEY?

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Other than the smart and health related features present in smartwatches, these devices also have some music playing features in order to entertain you while doing any activity. If your smartwatch is   connected to a WiFi source , you can listen to your favorite Spotify, Deezer, Anghami or YouTube (music streaming applications) music playlist even without a smartphone with you.  If you have   no internet connection , some smartwatches allow you to download your playlist on your smartwatch so you can listen to them when you are not connected.  Moreover, if you   do not have any music streaming application , you can transfer music from your laptop to your smartwatch.

Most of the smartwatches have an interesting feature for swimming enthusiasts or professional swimmers. A swimming smartwatch can give you an in-depth insight into your various swim metrics such as your heat rate, your speed, the distance you travelled, the number of laps, your swim style and much more. These details will help you enhance your performance in the pool.  DID YOU KNOW? Not only are smartwatches beneficial for swimmers, but for divers too. Multiple manufacturers such as Garmin are working on new devices for this purpose.  In conclusion, a smartwatch is a very beneficial device that has several interesting features!!

Smartwatches can closely monitor your health. They are packed with robust sensors and technology that can track and monitor your overall fitness.  ARE YOU AWARE THAT THESE DEVICES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE? They come with advanced health tracking features such as: ⌚heart rate monitoring ⌚ECG tracking ⌚blood oxygen level monitoring ⌚sleep tracking ⌚stress tracking (by monitoring various factors such as heart rate, blood oxygen level, respiratory rate, etc.) ⌚measuring skin temperature ⌚respiratory rate tracking ⌚calorie tracking ⚠⚠ One of the most important features in smartwatches is   fall detection . It is a life-saving option available in premium smartwatches like Apple , Samsung and Garmin . If it detects a hard fall, the device will activate an emergency alert. If it is not deactivated within a few seconds, the smartwatch will contact the Emergency department with your current location. This option has saved many lives! ⚠⚠  

A smartwatch has many smart features.        ⌚It allows you to make   phone calls   and use internet-based applications right from the smartwatch even when you're away from your smartphone. It can display   notifications   you receive from WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, etc. so that you can stay updated with latest phone notifications. This feature is very beneficial specially when you're working or driving a car.         ⌚⌚Moreover, some smartwatches come with a   microphone   so that you can speak right from your smartwatch.         ⌚⌚⌚In addition, smartwatches can help you   locate your phone   within seconds. They can even help you   find your keys . All you need is to attach a specialized key finder to your key and install the key finder's application on your smartwatch.

A smartwatch is  a touch-screen enabled wristwatch. It can be connected to a phone through either Bluetooth or WiFi . There are also models that do not require a phone connection to function.  Since smartwatches rely on smartphones for a large percentage of their functionality, they are generally considered a smartphone accessory rather than a standalone device. Still, smartwatches provide a number of features that don't require a smartphone.   Smartwatches, like typical watches, indicate time. However, a smartwatch does not only tell the time; it offers more functions comparable to those offered by smartphones. Let us focus now on some of these features.