ZenWatch 2 is here!

Asus announces availability of the much awaited smartwatch

Asus has today announced the availability of much awaited ZenWatch 2. It is now available in two sizes – 1.63” (WI501Q) and 1.45” (WI502Q) for a price of INR 14,999 and INR 11,999 respectively. Currently sold on Flipkart, the ZenWatch 2 will also be sold at ASUS Exclusive Stores at a later date.

The ASUS ZenUI integration offers a host of smart assistance features to the users.
Some key features include:

• Control your smartphone’s camera through viewfinder preview, gesture shutter and timer shutter
• Mute an incoming call on the smartphone by covering the ZenWatch with your hand
• Find My Phone for identifying your phone’s location
• Business Helper to quickly access upcoming agendas, mails, and call log right from your wrist
• Fonehelper to control phone settings like Wi-Fi, volume and hotspot from the watch

The ZenWatch 2 also doubles up as the user’s health companion by tracking fitness activities. Some key features include:

• Keep a track of your fitness progress with the wellness app that uses the phone’s Wi-Fi or cellular network to estimate your location changes
• Speak “Start workout” to launch workout coach on the watch;  set time, period, distance, or expected burned calories as your goal and be notified once you have reached your goal

This impressive smartwatch comes in a hand-polished stainless-steel casing with an exquisitely curved watch crystal and a crown button that echoes traditional watch styling while Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 provides durability. Users have multiple design and customization options to choose from for ultimate personalization of their ZenWatch 2 from the comfort of their smartphones. The ASUS ZenWatch Manager helps them select the watch face they like and the information they need on the face while the ASUS Exclusive FaceDesigner helps them design their own unique watch face.

The ZenWatch 2 uses a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400 processor with a 512MB RAM and 4 GB memory. Available in interesting colours (Silver and Gunmetal for WI501Q, Silver for W1502Q), the watches come in two strap variants - Rubber and Leather.  The smartwatch is equipped with an enhanced battery that provides up to 2 day usage and 3 day stand-by time. Users are also provided with an all-new magnetic pogo-clip for effortless charging.

Click here to buy your ZenWatch 2 on Flipkart. And stay tuned for a hands-on review!