Withings is back with a new look after taking itself back from Nokia. Additionally, it finds itself with a strengthened focus on connected health and the first new product under its original brand. The Steel HR Sport. The multi-sport hybrid smartwatch offers heart rate monitoring, connected GPS tracking and Fitness Level analytics – an estimation of VO2 max.

Furthermore, the device boasts 25-days of battery life.

“With its advanced sport and health tracking capabilities, Steel HR Sport is a perfect example of how Withings is delivering against its original mission to help better manage health,” said Eric Carreel, CEO of Withings. “The public reaction to the return of Withings is extraordinary and renews my belief that elegantly designed devices with health tracking abilities can dramatically improve individual and society’s health.”

Steel HR Sport

Back in 2014, Withings announced the Activité. This was the first analogue watch with activity tracking features. Steel HR Sport continues this tradition with a premium design blended with smart health and sports features for analytics.

Features of the new smartwatch include 316L stainless steel and a 40mm case that is water resistant up to 50M (5ATM). Available in both white and black face variants, it is equally eye-catching in sporting or social settings.

The main analogue face of Steel HR shows the time. Also, the sub-dial shows the percentage of daily activity goals achieved. Goals are set and managed within the Health Mate app.

Additionally, the OLED display shows health and sports data such as daily steps, calories, distance and heart rate. Navigation of this data is via the push of a button. The display also shows smartphone notifications, which appear automatically along with a discrete vibration.

Steel HR Sports

Steel HR Sport offers dedicated multisport tracking for over 30 different activities. So, no matter your choice; from yoga to volleyball, from rowing to boxing, skiing or ice hockey, you’ll be tracked and measured.

Simply select the chosen activity on the watch display and start your workout session. During workout sessions, Steel HR Sport continuously tracks and displays heart rate and the duration of the workout directly on the watch screen.

Steel HR Sport is the first in the range to feature GPS connectivity. Once paired with a smartphone, you can track pace, distance, and elevation. Also, you can map workouts while walking, running or cycling. Pace, distance and continuous heart rate are displayed on the watch face screen and can be tracked live on your phone.

Day and night companion

The device’s tracking ability is not limited to the waking hours. Steel HR Sport is also a sophisticated sleep tracker. While you’re asleep the smartwatch measures length and quality of your sleep and will award an overall Sleep Score in the Health Mate app.

Price and availability

Priced £189.95, Steel HR Sport is available starting September 18, 2018, from www.withings.com, Amazon and selected retailers.

Available in both a white and black face variant with each coming with a grey silicone band. Additional exchangeable wristbands can be purchased exclusively from Withings.

Steel HR Sport connects with the free Health Mate app, available both on Android and iOS. Health Mate also connects with a range of third-party apps such as Apple Health, Google Fit, or MyFitnessPal.

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HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, is currently celebrating a huge win. The champagne is no doubt flowing as the Nokia 7 Plus has been selected as the Consumer Smartphone of the Year!

The Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) judges have selected the Nokia 7 Plus for this special award. They praised the smartphone for its striking design, powerful performance and impressive imaging capabilities.

Nokia 7 Plus

What’s so special about it? Firstly, the phone boasts innovative optical hardware and imaging algorithms. Additionally, the dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics combine an ultra-sensitive 12MP wide-angle primary camera amd 13MP secondary snapper. With the 12MP unit, you get impressive performance in both low-light and extra bright conditions. The secondary sensor delivers 2x optical zoom for the moments when you wish you were closer. Also, there’s the Pro Camera mode which hands you easy manual control over settings such as white balance, focus, ISO, shutter speed and exposure.

The 16MP front-facing camera also sports ZEISS optics. Here, automatic light sensitivity adjustments promise picture-perfect selfies even in low light. Enhanced Dual-Sight harnesses the front and back cameras simultaneously to capture the ultimate ‘Bothie’ ~shudder~.

Three microphones capture immersive 360° Nokia spatial audio to match your 4K video helping you create content worthy of the big screen.

Finally, it’s worth mentioning the 2-day battery stamina of the 7 Plus too.

All of that is wrapped up in a case with gently curved back and slim edges. Up front, in pride of place, is the 6-inch 18:9 Full HD+ display to round things off.

Nokia 7 Plus pride

Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global, said:

The Nokia 7 plus was designed to deliver everything we stand for as a company so we are absolutely thrilled to see that it resonates with industry experts. We strive to create smartphones with the perfect blend of power, photography features and stylish design across all price points. The Nokia 7 plus is the embodiment of our mission to deliver devices that are as beautiful as they are powerful, all at an extraordinary price point. With the Nokia 7 plus now recognised by such an esteemed association as EISA, we are proving that it is possible to deliver world-class style and substance in one powerful device.”

The Nokia 7 Plus will be presented its award at IFA, the world’s largest consumer electronics fair. IFA is held in Berlin and the event runs August 31st to September 5th. Of course, we’ll be there!

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Looking for a first smartphone for your kids, or one for the olds? Howsabout an inexpensive mobile to take with you to a festival? The Nokia 1 has just officially gone on sale in the UK.

The Nokia 1 gives you all the smartphone essentials in a refreshingly familiar, interchangeable design.

Furthermore, it does all this for less than £80.

Nokia 1

Under the hood is a quad-core processor and it’s loaded with front and rear cameras as well as 4G connectivity.

It runs Android Oreo (Go edition) which is tailored for more affordable devices. Android Oreo (Go edition) uses its own lightweight versions of popular Google apps. These also less power and data, making them idea for PAYG phone or low-data SIM deals.

Keeping the lights on is a removable 2150 mAh battery. That, and the power-efficient IPS display, works with the optimised apps so you can make the most out of each charge.

Make it your own

One thing that I miss from owning a Nokia phone is the Xpress-on covers. Well, great news. As well as the Nokia 1 being available in Warm Red and Dark Blue, it also supports the pop-on covers. This opens up your choices to include Azure, Grey, Pink and Yellow.

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Sarah Edge, General Manager, UK and Ireland, HMD Global, said:

From kids borrowing their parents’ phones to technophobes only ever receiving a hand me down, there are lots of people in the UK who haven’t ever owned their own smartphone. It’s these people who we’ve made the incredibly accessible Nokia 1 for, which gives you all the smartphone essentials in a fun, simple to use and secure package.”

Price and availability

Nokia 1 is available now from £79 in a choice of two colours, Warm Red and Dark Blue through EE, O2, Vodafone, Carphone Warehouse and selected retailers. Xpress-on covers, sold separately, will be coming soon to selected retailers.

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HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced that the Nokia 8 Sirocco is now available to buy from Carphone Warehouse, John Lewis, Mobile Phones Direct and Amazon.

In the new world of the ‘notch’ and the likes, it’s somewhat refreshing to see something that’s inspired by the rich design heritage of Nokia phones. The Nokia 8 Sirocco’s design and compact style is the “blend of precise craftsmanship and purposeful innovation”.

It is also great to see that Nokia retains ZEISS optics.

Nokia 8 Scirocco design

The Nokia 8 Sirocco’s premium curved glass seamlessly meets a frame precision milled from a single piece of stainless steel. Its compact style delivers an ultra-slim profile. The flagship combination of an edge-to-edge curved display with smaller bezel creates a sleek, slim look.

Luxuriously weighted and perfectly balanced, it feels more secure in your hand thanks to the improved grip given by the dual diamond-polished stainless steel frame.

Powerful storytelling

Capture every detail thanks to the Nokia 8 Sirocco’s dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics. Thanks to its Pro Camera mode you can have full manual control over each picture.

Enhanced Dual-Sight, which seamlessly harnesses both front and back cameras, now delivers an all new Picture-in-Picture view and better integration with Google Photos.

The Nokia 8 Sirocco is optimised and tuned to deliver effortless performance with its 6GB RAM and 128GB. Powering things along is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip.

Moreover, this also happens to be the first Nokia Android smartphone to support Qi wireless charging.

Pure, secure and up-to-date, reinforced with Android One commitment

The Nokia 8 Sirocco joins the Android One family, offering a high-quality software experience designed by Google.

Additionally, I like that it lands with a pure Android installation. Furthermore, this means that it comes with no unnecessary UI changes or hidden processes that would eat up battery life or hamper performance.

Finally, the phone ships loaded with Android Oreo out of the box.

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[amazon_link asins=’B07B69SLMB’ template=’ProductAd’ store=’gadgnews-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=”]Sarah Edge, General Manager of UK & Ireland, HMD Global, said:

With the amount of similar looking smartphones available, it can be hard to stand out. The Nokia 8 Sirocco is designed to be your elegant companion, letting everybody know you have a special, unique and undeniably premium smartphone. The Nokia 8 has been one of our most popular phones in the UK so we’re delighted to bring this design classic to our fans here.”

Price and availability

Available in Black, the Nokia 8 Sirocco is available from 16th May from selected retailers for a RRP of £649.

A free Google Home Mini bundle is offered to all customers who redeem at www.nokia.com/googlehomemini before June 14th, while stocks last.

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