Sony SmartWatch 2 SW2

Wired.co.uk reviews the Sony SmartWatch 2 SW2, a cheaper and lighter alternative to the Galaxy Gear that has more social networking apps at launch

The $199 Sony SmartWatch 2 pushes Android alerts to your wrist, screens calls, and isn't afraid of spills.

Does a more advanced smartwatch make for a better smartwatch? We considered the Samsung Galaxy Gear to be a barrier-pushing watch, with features like a camera, voice dictation, and phone calls. But then again, it's also only compatible with one phone at launch. Sony's newest SmartWatch, meanwhile,…

Baby steps towards the watch of the future

Sony gets closer to the smartwatch ideal with the SmartWatch 2, its second-iteration wearable smartphone companion. But bugs and other limitations make it a product that's unlikely to appeal to the masses.

A smartwatch that keeps things simple

Back in 2012 the smartwatch was quite a different beast. The iWatch rumours were yet to start bubbling, Google was showing no interest in the area and Samsu...

We review Sony’s long-lasting Smartwatch 2, which costs $100 less, and has better apps and battery life than Samsung’s Galaxy Gear, making it a better buy despite the lack of a mic.