The BLOCKS smartwatch is coming, and why modular design might be best suited for wearables right now
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Another interesting feature of BLOCKS, apart from its modularity, is that it doesn't run Android Wear, but rather a modified version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which makes it compatible with iOS devices as well. The watch features a round 1.39-inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass and a resolution of 400 x 400. The stainless steel water-resistant body encases a Qualcomm Snapdragon 2100 Wear processor, backed with 512MB of RAM, 4GB of flash memory and a 300 mAh battery, expandable via modules. Interestingly enough, users will be able to add as many extra battery modules as they want – or at least as many free slots as they have – each of which is promised to extend the BLOCKS' battery life by around 20%.
- Battery Module – extends the battery life and charges the watch even when it's turned off. Extra battery modules provide the mAh remaining as well as the charge remaining in the battery.
- Programmable Button Module – the module can be assigned to anything, whether it be a function on the watch, phone, or other connected devices.
- Flashlight Module – a white LED flashlight module
- GPS Module – a GPS/GLONASS module which allows the BLOCKS location providing independence from the connected devices.
- Heart Rate Module
- Adventure Module – a 3-in-1 sensor which combines digital humidity, pressure and temperature sensors in one.
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The BLOCKS modular smartwatch can be preordered right now in three different colors for $330, bundled with 4 modules. Extra modules are $35 each; shipping for the U.S. costs $11, while international shipping is $15. The watch is expected to be released in October 2016.
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source: Blocks
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