Asus ZenWatch coming to India by March 2015; to be priced under Rs 20,000

[mmadhankumar]

Taiwanese technology major Asus that showcased its Android Wear ZenWatch in India for the first time at an event on Friday at New Delhi is planning to launch the watch in the country in the first quarter of 2015.

The Asus ZenWatch will be introduced in India by March-end and will be priced under Rs 20,000, said Peter Chang, country manager, Asus India, in an interview with IBNLive.

The ZenWatch, which is also Asus' first wearable device, sports a curved display, leather watchband and a quick-release clasp design. This device pairs with a smartphone running Android 4.3 or higher.

It comes with a few instantly-changeable watch faces.

In India, the ZenWatch will compete with the Moto 360, LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live.

Users can reject or mute a call with the watch. Its remote camera feature lets you control your phone's camera.

The companion Asus ZenUI Wellness app lets users monitor and track a range of wellness statistics including steps taken, calories burned, activity duration, heart rate, exercise intensity and relaxation level.


Asus ZenWatch coming to India by March 2015; to be priced under Rs 20,000 - IBNLive