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Tech Review – Tronsmart Onyx Pure

The Tronsmart Onyx Pure are the latest earbuds now on offer from the brand that delivers affordable tech and quality audio, the earbuds are a standard look with a clean finish and do a good job in the audio department for the price so lets look some more into the earbuds.

The look and design is a fairly standard affair here clean and simple in a plastic housing and all looks well and the concave area where you will control the earbuds works really well and works each time virtually erasing all kinds of false controls which can often happen with earbuds.

The fit well and are an average sized earbud that will not protrude too much when fitted, tis may again be different per person as all our ears are different, once secured with the right tips you are good to go they are solid and block out external noise quite well too.

The controls as mentioned work well we have these split on both sides as expected from tronsmart but it is a simple affair with three taps being the most which in this case is to change the EQ on the left and activate your voice assistant on the right we go through all this in the video review below so check that out.

When it comes to sound they do a decent job and for the price this is taken into consideration, overall there is nice bass here, this is obtained via the left earbud, there is no app access but the EQ setting makes up for it, from my usual testing the highs lows and mids are fine in all genres and for video music gaming and more they held up well not getting tinny on maxed out volume either and no lag latency.

Calls are also fine on these not the best quality in the world they are clear but again take the price into consideration and the overall package here they do a good job for the money and a bargain for the price.

Features

  • Dynamic Driver + Balanced Armature.
  • 3 EQ Modes.
  • Clear Call.
  • One Key Recovery.
  • Up to 32 Hours of Playtime.
  • IPX5 Water Resistant.

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SHURE Has Announced Exceptional Deals For Amazon Prime Day 2022

With Amazon Prime Day right around the corner, Shure is showcasing hot deals on a variety of products. Headphones, microphones, and more are included in the deals, with certain products up to 45% off! Whether you’re looking for an excellent podcasting microphone, professional audio equipment, or superior audio for your home set-up, Shure’s Amazon Prime Day deals of 2022 are here to help.

Check out the deals below.

Shure’s full list of Prime Day deals:

AONIC Earphones
Earphones with exceptional audio for your daily audio requirements.
AONIC 215 UNI Black Sound Isolating Earphones. With 28% discount.
AONIC 215 UNI Blue Sound Isolating Earphones. With 28% discount.
AONIC 215 UNI Clear Sound Isolating Earphones. With 28% discount.
AONIC 215 UNI White Sound Isolating Earphones. With 28% discount.
AONIC 3 UNI Black Sound Isolating Earphones. With 35% discount.
AONIC 3 UNI White Sound Isolating Earphones. With 35% discount.
AONIC 4 UNI Black Sound Isolating Earphones. With 34% discount.
AONIC 4 UNI White Sound Isolating Earphones. With 34% discount.
AONIC 5 UNI Black Sound Isolating Earphones. With 34% discount.
AONIC 5 UNI Clear Sound Isolating Earphones. With 34% discount.
AONIC 5 UNI Red Sound Isolating Earphones. With 34% discount.
AONIC FREE Gray True Wireless Sound Isolation Earphones. With 45% discount.
AONIC FREE Red True Wireless Sound Isolation Earphones. With 45% discount.
AONIC 215 TW2 Blue True Wireless Sounds Isolating Earphones Gen 2. With 13% discount.
AONIC 215 TW2 Black True Wireless Sounds Isolating Earphones Gen 2. With 13% discount.

Microphones:
When you are performing or recording you need professional audio to make sure you’re heard. Shure’s microphones meet all your needs.
MV88/A Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone. With 24% discount.
MV88+ Video Kit, Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone. With 33% discount.
MVL 3.5 MM Lavalier Microphone for Smartphone or Tablet. With 26% discount.
MV88+ Stereo USB Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone. With 30% discount.
VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mount Condenser Microphone. With 39% discount.
VP83F LensHopper Camera-Mount Condenser Microphone with Integrated Flash Recording. With 48% discount.

Accessories:
RMCE-TW2 True Wireless Secure Fit Adaptor Gen 2. With 16% discount.

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MV88+ SE215 CL Portable Videography Kit. With 30% discount.

DayZ Beginner’s Guide: DayZ Tips and Tricks for 2022

Struggling with DayZ as a beginner? Well, you are not the only one. DayZ is one of the most challenging and, honestly, frustrating games on the market right now. It took quite a while for the developers of the game to finally release it to the public; in fact, the game had a nearly five-year early access period. But you can say that all the wait is finally worth it.

DayZ is undoubtedly a game that will test you to your limits, even if you decide to play DayZ with aimbot. But if you are new to DayZ, it is best to follow the below-listed tips and tricks to the letter.

Staying hydrated is crucial.

DayZ is a survival game in the truest sense. That means you are not only fighting the enemies but also battling the environment. In fact, the biggest challenge you would face in DayZ is not the other players that would not hesitate to take you out and loot your supplies or even the zombies, which are simply mindless but dangerous beings. It is the lack of water that you would have to tackle.

Water sources are actually quite scattered across the map, and you would have to be constantly on the move if you don’t want to be picked out by a zombie or, worse, another human player. You need to keep a canteen or a water bottle in case your hydration meter dips way down below what you are comfortable at.

Necessary nutrients

Just like getting your hands on precious water is challenging in DayZ, the same is the case with food products. You must manage your hunger levels in the game to survive longer than the first day. Luckily, you can go inside the houses, and look for long-lasting foods like dry meat, fruits, and vegetables, if you want any hope of survival. Store them inside your inventory and carefully make use of them.

Cooked meat is something that should be consumed right away as they quickly go rancid if stored. The same is the case with other cooked food items as well.

Keep collecting on the loots.

Expanding on the previous points, if you want to survive in this game for longer, you need to keep moving and collecting loot items wherever you go. Since there is no other food source, you must keep picking up items wherever you go. However, you need to be extra careful about how you do so. If you find a location with open doors, the enemy players might just be waiting for you to take your guard down. This is where DayZ ESP come into play and can reveal the positions of other players who might be lying in wait to ambush you. 

 

Keep your weapons in the bag.

Now, this certainly is a piece of advice that would have caught many of the readers off guard, which is pretty understandable. As an online gamer, you would have always been taught always to keep your gun or any other weapon ready, as you never know when you might be in combat. It will also be surprising to note that this advice follows the same principle as other games. The only difference is that getting weapons out of your bag is a little bit quicker than a firearm slung over your shoulder.

Additionally, this trick can also deceive other players by making them think you are unarmed. It might make only a slight difference, but you need every advantage you can get in such a challenging game.

Stay away from the military bases.

Sure, the game map is open for everyone as there are no level-based restrictions. But that does not mean you can stroll around anywhere without any care in the world. And one such place you must avoid in DayZ is the military base. This is something that will only end in one way – a disaster.

Now you might think that you can get high-level loot at such places, and you would be right. But are you ready to face the more advanced players of the game? We think not. So, you must steer clear of such high traffic zones for the time being.

The Importance of Cloud Computing in Business

Cloud computing is an on-demand technology that quickly provides the resources you need to run your business without a long wait for setup or installation.

Nowadays, there are many cloud computing services available, so it can be hard to determine which one is best for your needs. However, this blog post will tell you some factors you should take into account when migrating to a cloud service provider!

1) Security

Security should be one of the top priorities when migrating your business to a new cloud service provider. As many companies, such as APT group, have shown, security vulnerabilities within various popular cloud services are easily exploited for malicious and sometimes financially motivated purposes.

So, take some time to do a thorough assessment and research before you decide which cloud provider or services you want to use. Many providers will ask security professionals if they can perform an audit on the system before you sign up with them, so that should help you get started with the decision process!

2) Support Services and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

Many cloud providers will offer support services in the form of phone calls, online chats, and more. However, it is important to note that most SLAs only offer a certain level of access. Even Microsoft recommends using an independent backup service to protect your data.

If you are considering different Office 365 migration services, make sure you check the SLA to ensure your data is protected. For services like Office 365 Migration and Azure Data Backup you need 24×7 support from cloud provider via email/chat/phone. 

3) Quick and Easy access to Resources

The main reason why companies are interested in cloud computing is the fact that it allows them to quickly and easily access IT resources. This is especially true if you are trying to start up a brand-new business. You or your company will not want to spend hours, sometimes even days, configuring and installing various services.

Quick and easy access to resources is one of the biggest benefits of cloud computing. Services such as Office 365 allow your employees and customers to access their data from anywhere they want while providing security at all times. By using a cloud service provider, your business can literally go global within minutes!

4) Affordability

Cloud computing is a great way to cut down on IT costs. For example, 82% of SMBs report reduced costs from adopting cloud-based services.

5) Scalability and Flexibility

With cloud computing services, your business will be able to easily upgrade or downgrade your service plan anytime you want. This is important as your business will change over time, and different services might need to be added or removed. For example, it is obvious that if you have a lot of employees today, you will need more licenses for a certain app.

For most Azure users, this flexibility is the main reason why they want to use the cloud service. 

6) Cloud Services are Ideal for Startups and Growing Businesses

Cloud computing services are ideal for startups and growing businesses because they allow companies to focus on how to best serve their customers instead of worrying about technical issues.

If you are interested in migrating to cloud computing services, be sure to research your options. In addition to the tips above, look at each provider in terms of how they offer support and service level agreements, as well as their reliability and reputation.

Also, take into account the security of the data, especially if you are hoping to use cloud service providers for storing customer or company information.

Ultrahuman launches world’s first smart ring with a focus on metabolism

Ultrahuman, the world’s most advanced metabolic fitness platform, has today announced the launch of its newest wearable, the Ultrahuman Ring. The metabolism-tracking wearable will measure movement, sleep and the body’s energy dynamics coupled with intelligent activity or recuperating recommendations, in real-time, to balance and take control of your health.

The Ring provides a minimal form factor with no screens or vibrations keeping you away from constant notifications. You check your details when you want to, on the app, ensuring no intrusion in your daily activities. It also comes with a power packed 5-day battery life.

The Ultrahuman ring is designed for enduring rough usage conditions and workouts. The ring’s outer surface is made of a titanium body coated with tungsten carbide which is 5 times harder than tool steel making it remarkably scratch resistant. At the same time, comfort and minimalism is at the core of the product.This is ensured by the smooth inner shell of the ring that makes it comfortable during sleep and rest scenarios.

Ultrahuman Ring works standalone or in combination with the existing advanced glucose monitoring platform, Ultrahuman M1, to offer users even deeper metabolic insights and more precise actionables for optimizing your health.

New ring from Ultrahuman – techbuzzireland

Mohit Kumar, Founder and CEO, Ultrahuman commented: “We have always believed in the power of biomarkers in terms of their ability to make health optimization more efficient. With the Ultrahuman ring and a new suite of metabolic biomarkers, you can now understand not just what’s affecting your glucose metabolism but also how to act on the insights in an efficient way.  For eg. You could figure how much of your glucose metabolism is affected by the lack of sleep vs the food itself. This is a phenomenal leap in the world of biomarkers and allows us to study various factors around human health in a unique and much more impactful way than ever.”

Some of the insights that will be available with the Ultrahuman ring would be around understanding your NEAT ( non-exercise activity thermogenesis ), sleep efficiency and its effect on glucose metabolism and food’s impact on recovery and performance.

The Ultrahuman Ring will be available for pre-order globally from 7th July 2022 and shipping will start August 2022 onwards.

Ultrahuman is a venture-backed startup that has raised $25m to date. Their investors include Alpha Wave Incubation (AWI), which is backed by DisruptAD and managed by Falcon Edge, Steadview Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, Blume Ventures and Utsav Somani’s iSeed fund, and a range of marquee founders and angel investors including Tiger Global’s Scott Schleifer.

Tech Review – Pamu Slide 2 earbuds

The Pamu Slide 2 are the latest earbuds now on offer from the company and I have been testing these out for a good while to get a fair grip on them, we unboxed these and compared them to the previous model and clearly seen there is a difference in side overall between both the earbuds and the case and of course the packaging and all of this bringing the profile down which is good but has this had an effect of the sound lets see..

Size fit and comfort.

These are again much smaller with a thicker stem on the width and half the size in length and this made a great fit for me, the stem is wider which looked better and felt more secure they are very comfortable too and i think they look better IMO with the finish they have with the smooth stem and circular design touch area with a nice finish to distinguish both.

Controls and App

OK so the controls are considered small it is a small earbud but work really well as mentioned they touch area is distinct here finished off with a nice circular design, in the video review we go through the app and its features which makes it once again of the better apps out there when it comes to control and features and makes the overall experince a joy to use, but do see the video for more on this. In the app you have controls for ANC Wind Noise reduction, Passthrough, Gaming modes, EQ presets and edit vocal enhancements, transparency mode and of course your feature controls such as skip/play/pause tracks etc..

Battery

Battery life is decent to be fair and with a an app to customise and maximize performance pressing hard on some features of course will impede on the stakes claimed like all make I got around 25 hours maxed out on volume and ANC which is still good and that is better than one might expect at the price point too and not forgetting they are not large earbuds.

 

Sound

Once again the company has pulled it off overall here with the sound anyone that uses these will be happy you have all the profiles covered here all genres highs lows and mids, bass and treble, especially the bass end of things here is where they shine and if you like bass these are for you, however with the app you can enjoy them with any genre in fact and again with gaming and more, call quality is also quite good, wind noise reduction works well vocal enhancements work and so to does the ANC and hear through  you can also use these independently and no lag latency noted. so for an overall package that is very affordable PAMU have delivered a great package here in a very overcrowded market.

Powerful, Punchy Bass – Drop the bass with 10mm dynamic drivers that go deeper and stronger.PEN ensures a natural and full mid&low frequency, while Titanium makes the high-frequency sound more clear. The PEN & Titanium composite membrane helps deliver an unprecedented performance with beautiful balance across the full frequency range.

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Find Your Fashion Inspiration with Google Lens

See an outfit that’s caught your eye or want to find a similar style of a sold out item? Google Lens can help you get your wardrobe summer style-ready by searching what you see.  Whether it’s an image that you see online, a photo you saved on your phone or something in the real world that catches your eye, Google Lens makes the products you see instantly shoppable. And this is something I use almost daily and find it a valuable tool and a fine example below is one with trainers who my readers know that I am an avid collector of Nike trainers.

Google Lens can also show you new ways to style clothes you already own. Give new life to that old top you haven’t picked up in a year—simply point Lens at it to see how others have worn a similar one and find pieces that might match it. So if you see a leopard print skirt you like on social media, take a screenshot and use Lens to see how other people have styled similar looks.

Grainne Binns & Tolü Makay

How to use Google Lens as fashion inspiration:

  1. On your phone or tablet, open the Google app or Google Photos

  2. Select a photo from your camera roll/take a live photo of an item of clothing

  3. Get reviews on the product, shop the item, find similar items or style inspiration

Google Lens is available on Android from the search bar widget on the homescreen, the camera app on many flagship devices, and in the Google, Google Photos, and Google Lens apps on any smartphone.

ASUS Republic of Gamers Reveals ROG Phone 6 Series at For Those Who Dare Virtual Launch Event

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG)  hosted the ROG Phone 6: For Those Who Dare virtual launch event to reveal the new ROG Phone 6 series of gaming smartphones, along with new models in the ROG Cetra series of True Wireless gaming headphones and ROG Delta series of gaming headsets, plus a collection of ROG Phone 6 accessories. The event concluded with an all-star showmatch, where 14 well-known influencers from 8 different countries competed on PUBG MOBILE to showcase their skills on the world’s premium gaming smartphone.

The new ROG Phone 6 series includes the ROG Phone 6 and the ROG Phone 6 Pro, the most powerful ROG Phones ever made. They are powered by the latest flagship Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform with up to 3.2 GHz CPU clock speeds up to 18 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512 GB of storage. The upgraded GameCool 6 cooling system features novel 360° CPU cooling technology to unleash maximum sustained performance. A monster 6000 mAh battery capacity provides extended battery life for long game sessions. Supreme visuals are delivered by a 6.78-inch Samsung AMOLED HDR10+ display that uses exclusive ROG tuning technology to achieve an amazing 165 Hz refresh rate, an industry-leading 720 Hz touch-sampling rate and a world-beating 23 ms ultra-low touch latency. The new series is accompanied by a full array of exclusive ROG Phone 6 accessories, including the new AeroActive Cooler 6 and ROG Phone 6 Glass Screen Protector.

For a fully immersive ROG Phone 6 gaming experience, several gaming headphones were also showcased, including the new ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro dual-mode wired / wireless model featuring an ESS Quad DAC and an AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, and the ROG Cetra True Wireless for low-latency gaming audio. For detailed and true-to-life headset audio, the ROG Delta S Wireless — the first ROG dual-mode wireless gaming headset — and the lightweight 270-gram ROG Delta S Core gaming headsets on display.

ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro: invincible power and supreme specifications

The ROG Phone 6 series is powered by the latest flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform, a premier-tier powerhouse that delivers power and performance enhancements for the ultimate boost across all on-device experiences. Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 offers amped-up gameplay — unleashed with the full suite of Snapdragon Elite Gaming® features plus an improved Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU — delivering a more than 50% performance improvement when compared to the Snapdragon 888 that powered the ROG Phone 5. The device is backed by up to 18 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of storage, for the most reliable and stable gaming experience.

The upgraded GameCool 6 cooling system includes 360° CPU cooling technology, a 30% larger vapor chamber and 85% larger graphite sheets along with a centered-CPU design to increase heat dissipation from the core. Combined with the new performance manager in Armoury Crate, the ROG Phone 6 series allows gamers to tune performance settings for different games, giving them a competitive edge in any gaming scenario.

For ultra-smooth and ultra-responsive gaming visuals, the ROG Phone 6 series is equipped with a 6.78-inch 165 Hz AMOLED HDR10+ display with an industry-leading 720 Hz touch-sampling rate and a world-beating 23 ms ultra-low touch latency. This astonishing display can be set to 60 Hz, 90 Hz, 120 Hz, 144 Hz, or 165 Hz for an unparalleled gaming experience. The superb visuals are tuned in collaboration with leading visual-processing company Pixelworks® for world-beating color accuracy.

For even more advanced control possibilities, the AirTrigger 6 has been significantly upgraded. The ultrasonic sensors fully support various gestures, including new features such as Dual Action, Press and Lift, and Gyroscope Aiming.

The GameFX audio system on ROG Phone 6 features symmetrical seven-magnet dual speakers that fire forward for truly balanced stereo sound effects, and there is also a convenient 3.5 mm headphone jack. The sound has been optimized in collaboration with the Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac, making ROG Phone 6 a rare beast, a gaming phone with truly impressive audio quality. The ROG Phone 6 features the Dirac Virtuo™ spatial audio solution, which uses patented algorithms to enable immersive stereo sound from the smartphone’s built-in speakers while enhancing the speakers’ overall sound quality. Snapdragon Sound™ technology on the ROG Phone 6 ensures super-low latency processing for lag-free gaming and lossless music streaming, so gamers can hear every detail of their music exactly as the artist intended.

The monster 6000 mAh battery features advanced battery-care features for better battery performance and an extended lifespan, and there’s also a 65-watt HyperCharge adapter for rapid charging.

The ROG Phone 6 series is now equipped with a triple-camera system featuring a flagship Sony® IMX766 50 MP main wide-angle camera with improved image quality and HDR processing, an ultrawide 13 MP second camera, and a macro camera. Enhanced software features include HDR10+ Video Mode, and here’s also a 12 MP front camera for high-quality group selfies and live-streaming videos.

The ROG Phone 6 is available in Phantom Black and Storm White, and comes equipped with Aura RGB lighting on the back, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512 GB of storage. The ROG Phone 6 Pro is available exclusively in Storm White, and features a color ROG Vision mini-display on the back, 18 GB of LPDDR5 RAM memory, and 512 GB of storage.

Immersive gaming experiences: Wireless and wired ROG headphones

A range of existing and new wireless and wired headphones was also showcased. The ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro and ROG Cetra True Wireless gaming headphones allow for remarkable audio and low-latency connections.

The new Cetra True Wireless Pro is a wired / wireless dual-mode model featuring an ESS Quad DAC and an AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, giving exceptional in-game audio and communication with the freedom to easily switch between wireless and wired USB-C® modes.

In Bluetooth mode, it uses the latest Snapdragon Sound technology, delivering a low-latency connection and premium music streaming. An ultralow-latency gaming mode provides 45 ms audio for perfectly synced in-game sounds on ROG Phone 6. Furthermore, Cetra True Wireless Pro features multiple Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) modes to reduce wider-frequency background noise and enhance wind-noise reduction for unparalleled audio immersion.

For wired mode, ROG engineers also developed the innovative in-line audio optimizer with built-in ESS 9280 Quad DAC for exceptional audio with rich, detailed spatial sound. In addition, the AI Noise-Canceling Microphone reduces over 500 million types of background noise such as chatter, keyboard clatter and mouse clicks by up to 95% for crystal-clear voice communication.

The ROG Cetra series also includes ROG Cetra True Wireless, which is a purely wireless model featuring a Gaming mode for low-latency wireless audio that offers better synchronization with onscreen visuals.

The brand-new ROG Delta S Wireless is the first ROG dual-mode wireless gaming headset. It can be used in either 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth® modes for maximum flexibility when connecting devices. The concealed AI Beamforming Microphones with AI Noise Cancelation ensure impeccable voice pick-up and reduce background noise by up to 95% for clear in-game communication, providing comfort and style without compromising the quality of in-game communication. The ROG Delta range also includes the new ROG Delta S Core, a lightweight 270-gram headset designed for extreme comfort.

Extensive array of accessories

An ecosystem of modular accessories allows gamers to optimize their gameplay experience on the ROG Phone 6 series. Accessories include the AeroActive Cooler 6, ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad for ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Glass Screen Protector, cases and more. The clip-on AeroActive Cooler 6 has an AI-powered thermoelectric cooler, and a fan that delivers increased cooling airflow directly to hotspots on the back cover of the ROG Phone 6. The result is that it can lower the surface temperature by up to a stunning 25°C. The AeroActive Cooler 6 also adds four extra physical buttons to allow a genuine console-like control experience.

Exclusive influencer All-Star Showmatch

After the event, ROG held an exclusive All-Star gaming showmatch, where 14 influencers from 8 different countries — including Germany, UK, France, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway — competed in a 7 vs. 7 team deathmatch on PUBG MOBILE. Before and during the match, the influencers’ communities and audience had the opportunity to predict the winning team of the tournament as well as the influencer accumulating the highest in-game kill count, for a chance to win a ROG Phone 6.

ROG Phone 6: https://rog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-6-model/

ROG Phone 6 Pro: https://rog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-6-pro-model/

ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro: https://rog.asus.com/headsets-audio/in-ear-headphone/rog-cetra-true-wireless-pro-model/

ROG Cetra True Wireless: https://rog.asus.com/headsets-audio/in-ear-headphone/rog-cetra-true-wireless -model/

ROG Delta S Wireless: https://rog.asus.com/headsets-audio/headsets/wireless-headsets/rog-delta-s-wireless-model/

ROG Delta S Core: https://rog.asus.com/headsets-audio/headsets/3-5mm-headsets/rog-delta-s-core-model/

First look at the Xiaomi Mi Band 7

Another day and another wearable to check out here and things are busy which we like with lots of cool new tech landing in the next two weeks plus some here already so watch out for the full hands on review soon here and on YouTube, the latest offering from Xiaomi is the Mi Band 7 which is a nice slim wearable in comparison to the more watch like alternatives out there and some of which we are testing right now.

We also have a discount code that gives you 10% off and it is (Jim10) so do check that out at the link below.

Features on the new Mi Band 7 include Stopwatch Alarm clock Timer Find my phone Phone unlock Event reminder
Do not disturb mode lock screen music control on band Easily charged with magnetic charging pins Remote control the photo camera Female health monitor and Blood Oxygen monitoring so there is plenty to contend with here.

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