N31,000 smartwatch that needs charging just once a year coming

Battery life is consistently listed as a major feature customers want from their gadgets – and it’s such a major sticking point.And while many smartwatches boast a two to seven-day battery life, an Illinois-based site is selling a design that is said to last for an entire year.It is also almost half the price of […]

Battery life is consistently listed as a major feature customers want from their gadgets – and it’s such a major sticking point.
And while many smartwatches boast a two to seven-day battery life, an Illinois-based site is selling a design that is said to last for an entire year.
It is also almost half the price of recently launched Apple’s smartwatch at N31,000 ($179.95 or £110), and connects to any Android or iPhone device.
It connects to a range of smartphones using Bluetooth Smart technology.
When someone calls the connected phone, the watch displays the caller ID.
It also shows texts, emails, social media posts, and the phone’s battery status.
Buttons on the side of the bezel let wearers play or pause music playing on the phone, or take a picture.
The water-resistant watch has a stainless-steel bezel and scratch-resistant glass.
The No-Charge watch is available from online retailer Hammacher Schlemer.
According to the gadget’s product page, the watch uses one set of batteries for an entire year.
Apple is said to be unhappy with its own watch’s battery life, and as a result, the $349 (£216) device is not expected to ship before February.
Most existing smartwatches on the market, such as the Pebble, tend to last up to a week on a single charge.
Samsung’s Galaxy Gear 2 Neo claims to have a six-day battery life, but, in reality, this is closer to four days.