Asus ZenWatch to launch by March 2015: Report

Asus launched their Android Wear ZenWatch at an event which took place at New Delhi earlier today. According to  IBNLive , the Asus ZenWatch will be introduced in India by March end and will have a price-tag under Rs 20,000 said by Peter Chang, country manager, Asus India.

It’s the first Android Wear smartwatch with a customised UI, featuring the Asus ZenUI interface developed specifically for the ZenWatch. The device is compatible with smartphones running Android 4.3 or above.

In terms of specs, the ZenWatch has a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 SoC, also seen in the Samsung Gear Live, the LG G Watch and LG G Watch R. Additionally, there’s 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, a 1.4Wh battery, Bluetooth 4.0 , a microphone and a bio sensor to monitor heart rate and other activities. With its IP55 rating, you can also use the ZenWatch even when it’s raining. For charging Asus will be supplying a cradle.

Asus has added a bunch of customised apps related to health, security and photography. The ZenUI Wellness app will be the fitness hub powered by the various sensors of the watch. Thanks to its integrated 9-axis sensor, ZenWatch is also a fully-featured wellness manager. The companion Asus ZenUI Wellness app lets users monitor and track a range of wellness statistics including steps taken, calories burned, activity duration, heart rate, exercise intensity and relaxation level. Users can set and monitor personal fitness goals with ease and see their progress at a glance.

The Asus ZenWatch features a soft touch stitched-leather strap and quick-release clasp. The display is curved to give off a 2.5D effect.

The software features packed into the watch include Watch Unlock, letting you unlock the connected tablet or smartphone with a tap on the watch, Tap Tap, a customisable quick access shortcut, the self-explanatory Remote Camera, Cover to Mute functions.