Smartwatches maybe slowing down in gaining traction among users, but this doesn’t stop companies from creating new watches for the masses – or in this case, for the higher end market. Emporio Armani has just announced their new line of hybrid smartwatches, named the Emporio Armani Connected.

It may look like a typical wristwatch, but underneath the swiss movement face is a fully connected smartwatch, that works with both Android and iOS. It has all the features that you require – activity tracking, notifications, music control and so on. However it does not have an LCD face – rather it uses vibrations to notify users of any notifications.

What makes this smartwatch amazing is the 6-month battery life. So, this watch can be worn for longer periods of time without the need to recharge. With the app, users can do the following in conjunction with the hybrid smartwatch:

• Time keeping perfection: ensure maximum precision, automatically changing time zones and date while you’re traveling
• Second time zone: accurately convert the hour with ease
• Discreet notifications: can be set to subtly notify you of calls, messages, or other important notifications
• Activity tracking: automatically track and monitor your daily activities
• No charging: the quartz batteries allow for prolonged use without the need to recharge
• Control your music: allow for easy access to your phone’s music playlist to start, stop, skip, or go back
• Sleep tracking: to automatically monitor sleep patterns
• Alarm: for scheduled alerts from your timepiece
• Camera: wirelessly take photos on your smartphone
• Find your lost device: to quickly locate your misplaced smartphone

If you want to get a unit for yourself, it can be bought from EmporioArmaniConnected.com, or from selected watch boutiques and shops worldwide. It ranges from USD250 to USD 450 (~RM1049 – RM1889) and it is available in rose cold-tone, black, gun-metal, and stainless steel, with three-piece link or leather strap.

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