{"id":62010,"date":"2016-07-04T15:17:28","date_gmt":"2016-07-04T07:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=62010"},"modified":"2016-07-04T15:17:28","modified_gmt":"2016-07-04T07:17:28","slug":"zenwatch-2-with-hypercharge-voice-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/04\/zenwatch-2-with-hypercharge-voice-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Refreshed ZenWatch 2 updated with HyperCharge and Voice Call Function"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ASUS refreshes its ZenWatch 2 with new features like the HyperCharge and Voice Call Support function. In my opinion, These are really great updates. As many smart watch users may agree, battery life and charging speed are\u00a0important. With voice call support, it becomes really convenient to answer ad-hoc calls.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"62011\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/04\/zenwatch-2-with-hypercharge-voice-call\/asus-zenwatch2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"asus-zenwatch2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2.jpg?fit=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62011\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"asus-zenwatch2\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>There are two face sizes of ZenWatch 2 &#8211; Sparrow (Gunmetal, 1.63-inch) and Wren (Silver, 1.45-inch). Both come with metallic strap option.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is the specs of ZwnWatch 2. Unfortunately, it never states the battery life of the watch.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"62014\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/04\/zenwatch-2-with-hypercharge-voice-call\/asus-zenwatch2-specs\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2-specs.jpg?fit=600%2C846&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,846\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"asus-zenwatch2-specs\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2-specs.jpg?fit=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2-specs.jpg?fit=600%2C846&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62014\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2-specs.jpg?resize=600%2C846\" alt=\"asus-zenwatch2-specs\" width=\"600\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2-specs.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2-specs.jpg?resize=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here is the side and back view.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"62012\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/04\/zenwatch-2-with-hypercharge-voice-call\/asus-zenwatch2-02\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2-02.jpg?fit=600%2C379&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,379\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"asus-zenwatch2-02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2-02.jpg?fit=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2-02.jpg?fit=600%2C379&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62012\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2-02.jpg?resize=600%2C379\" alt=\"asus-zenwatch2-02\" width=\"600\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2-02.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asus-zenwatch2-02.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I think I prefer the metallic strap option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"62013\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/04\/zenwatch-2-with-hypercharge-voice-call\/scenario_04\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Scenario_04.jpg?fit=600%2C467&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,467\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Scenario_04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Scenario_04.jpg?fit=300%2C233&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Scenario_04.jpg?fit=600%2C467&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Scenario_04.jpg?resize=600%2C467\" alt=\"Scenario_04\" width=\"600\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Scenario_04.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Scenario_04.jpg?resize=300%2C233&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here is the Press Release.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Press Release<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">ASUS ZenWatch 2 Updates with New HyperCharge Function and Voice Call Support Function<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The popular smartwatch is now refreshed with longer battery life and an exclusive Hypercharge function that charges twice as fast<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Latest ASUS ZenWatch 2 launches with new hypercharge function, twice as fast charging with just 60% battery in 15 minutes<\/li>\n<li>One of the smartwatches with the longest battery life[1] with up to 400mAh<\/li>\n<li>A stylish and truly-personal wearable device powered by Android Wear\u2122<\/li>\n<li>With interchangeable watch straps of metallic, leather and rubber straps<\/li>\n<li>More than 60 customisable watch faces for every occasion<\/li>\n<li>ASUS ZenWatch 2 serves as a smart assistant for both Android and iOS smartphones, and a wellness manager that helps wearers achieve fitness goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Singapore (24 June 2016) \u2014 <\/strong>ASUS today announced the availability of the latest refresh model of <strong>ZenWatch 2 <\/strong>with the ASUS exclusive Hypercharge function and longer battery life. The refresh model of <strong>ZenWatch 2<\/strong> can charge up to 60% of battery within 15 minutes[2], which is twice as fast as the previous <strong>ZenWatch 2 <\/strong>model. It has one of the longest battery life in the market, as market research has shown that users who bought smartwatches value battery life and design over other factors. The Sparrow model is also updated with voice call function. Similar to the previous version, the refresh model of <strong>ZenWatch 2<\/strong> comes in two sizes and strap designs. The Wren and the Sparrow Hypercharge models are both available in leather and metallic straps with more than 60 instantly-changeable watch faces. The <strong>ZenWatch 2 <\/strong>Hypercharge models are retailing at $249 and $319 for the leather and metallic straps respectively from today onwards at all ASUS Brand Stores and selected authorised retailers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HyperCharge Function and Updated Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Based on research done on smartwatch purchases, the top three features for considering a smartwatch was design, battery life and functionality. For the refresh model of <strong>ZenWatch 2, <\/strong>the users experience is enhanced with the Hypercharge function, longer battery life and newly added features to assist the wearer. The Hypercharge function enables users to charge up to 60% of battery in just 15 minutes and 100% battery in just 60 minutes[3]. This is twice as fast as the previous <strong>ZenWatch 2 <\/strong>model which takes approximately 110 minutes for a full charge cycle. Furthermore, the latest refresh model of the <strong>ZenWatch 2<\/strong> also comes with a bigger battery capacity of up to 400mAh for an overall longer battery life.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the refresh model of the <strong>ZenWatch 2 <\/strong>is also updated with the latest feature that supports voice call on the wrist[4]. Users can now make phone calls through the smartwatch, thus providing an extra benefit to those who value hands-free connectivity. Furthermore, a sleep tracking feature is also included, where users can track their sleep patterns to understand better the ways they sleep each night. The latest refresh model of the <strong>ZenWatch 2 <\/strong>comes with more than 60 customised watch faces which provide a more luxurious and personal look to the wrist device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stylish Personalised Smartwatch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>ZenWatch 2<\/strong> features a durable stainless-steel case available in two sizes, 1.63-inch \u201cSparrow\u201d and 1.45-inch \u201cWren\u201d models, which fit easily and comfortably on any wrist. A metal crown button adorns the case, echoing traditional watch styling and providing a quick way to access apps and turn the screen on or off. The watch crystal is designed with a gentle curve for an elegant look and improved usability by providing a smooth surface for easy and responsive swiping gestures. It is made from tough Corning<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gorilla<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Glass 3 for protection against scratches and damage. Complementing its physical design, the <strong>ZenWatch 2<\/strong> comes with over 60 instantly-changeable, professionally-designed software watch faces. The wide variety of designs allows wearers to customise their watch to fit any style, activity, or mood, as well as to create their own watch faces with the look and functionality they desire.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AVAILABILITY &amp; PRICING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The refresh model of the <strong>ZenWatch 2 <\/strong>with Hypercharge function is retailing at $249 and $319 for the leather and metallic straps respectively from today onwards at all ASUS Brand Stores and selected authorised retailers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About ASUS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world\u2019s best-selling, most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today\u2019s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets, smartphones and wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,368 awards in 2015 and is widely credited with revolutionising the PC industry with its Eee PC<sup>\u2122<\/sup>. ASUS has more than 17,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&amp;D team of over 5,500 engineers. Company revenue for 2015 was approximately US$14 billion.<\/p>\n<p>[ad#img]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASUS refreshes its ZenWatch 2 with new features like the HyperCharge and Voice Call Support function. 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