Alcatel OneTouch launches premium smartwatch in India, priced at Rs 7,999
New Delhi: Alcatel OneTouch announced the launch of its Smart Watch range in India. Alcatel OneTouch Watch is a smartwatch that brings together a premium design at a very accessible price. After its much-anticipated debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January, it was honored with a prestigious iF Design Award by the iF International Forum Design GmbH. The smartwatch is now available in India via the e-retailing website, Flipkart, at a price of Rs 7999.
The smart watch can be synced with both Android smartphones (4.3 and above) and iOS devices (4S and above).
“The Alcatel One Touch smart watch takes technology and connectivity to the next level and is designed to deliver on the brand promise of enhancing your quality of life by the smart use of technology.” said Mr. Praveen Valecha. Alcatel OneTouch’s Regional Director, APAC BU India, Valecha added that, “The watch perfectly suits the smart youth of today as they are constantly aspiring for the life’s best and use technology to keep pace with the ever changing world around them.”
Available in two styles — sporty dark red/volcano black and white. While offering choice and style, the Watch also offers multiple fitness functions and connects to Android and iOS smartphones via Bluetooth.
Monitors user activity
The Watch is packed with sensors: the heart-rate monitor is embedded discretely on the underside of the watch face; there’s also an accelerometer, gyroscope, altimeter and e-compass. The Watch also allows users to track their sleep cycle, distance covered, steps taken and calories burned. To monitor their fitness goals, users can access the activity overview that the Watch offers.
Multimedia remote control and phone notifications
When the smartwatch is connected to a smartphone, it sends users’ call notifications; social media updates and vibrates if users stray too far from their phones. There is a unique "Raise to See" feature as well.
Touching the Watch’s screen activates a multimedia remote control. Users can control music, take pictures from their phone from a distance or make their phone ring in order to locate it.
Simplicity of use is built in
The Watch is compatible with a number of Alcatel OneTouch smartphones in the Hero, Idol and Pop series, as well as with any phone running on Android 4.3 or above and on iOS 7 or above. It is dust and water-resistant, with a long battery life.
Speaking of the battery, the Watch has a clever USB charger integrated into its band for simplicity of use.
