ASUS Announces ZenWatch 2

ASUS
Announces ZenWatch 2

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Computex,
Taipei, Taiwan (1st June, 2015) — ASUS today announced ZenWatch 2, a stylish and personalised
wearable device powered by Android Wear and produced in partnership with
Google. Crafted with absolute attention to detail using high-quality materials,
ZenWatch 2 is a precision watch that
serves as a smart companion to Android smartphones, providing wearers with
timely information at a glance
and letting them get things done with a simple touch or voice command.

ZenWatch 2 is designed
to be a truly personal device that wearers can customise even further to
express their unique sense of style. Available in two sizes and three
stainless-steel case colors, with 18 different strap material and color
combinations, and instantly-changeable and customised watch faces along with an
app that lets wearers design their own, there is truly a ZenWatch 2 for everyone.

ZenWatch 2 builds upon
the original ZenWatch, offering an
even more refined design, an improved user experience, and the introduction of
completely new functionality. ZenWatch 2
now includes a metal watch crown, enhancing the user experience by a providing
new way to interact with the watch. It also comes with an all-new magnetic
charger that features effortless attachment and dramatically improved battery
recharge times.

Combining sophisticated sensors with all-day
comfort, ZenWatch 2 works together
with the all-new Wellness smartphone app to serve as a personal activity and
fitness manager to help users keep their lives in balance and achieve personal
fitness goals.

Fine Watch Craftsmanship

ASUS ZenWatch 2 continues the tradition of fine watch craftsmanship with its
impeccable, detail-focused design and high-quality construction. ZenWatch 2 features a durable
stainless-steel case available in two sizes and attractive Silver, Gunmetal and
Rose Gold colors to comfortably fit anyone’s wrist and sense of style. A metal
crown adorns the case, echoing traditional watch styling and providing a
convenient new way to interact with ZenWatch
2. The watch crystal is designed with a gentle curve for an elegant look
and improved usability by providing a smooth surface for easy and responsive
swiping gestures. It is made from tough Corning® Gorilla®
Glass 3 for protection against scratches and damage.

ZenWatch 2 is available with a wide-range of straps in a
variety of materials and colors for further personalization. A tough yet supple
rubber strap comes in Blue, Orange, Red, and Taupe colors, and is the perfect
choice for athletes, people with active lifestyles, or those who like a more
casual look. A soft, premium leather strap is available in Khaki, Brown, Gray,
Blue, and Orange colors, providing an elegant look that fits any situation. A
stainless-steel link bracelet comes in Silver, Gunmetal or Rose Gold colors to
perfectly match ZenWatch 2‘s case
colors for a bold, luxury watch look and feel. ASUS has also partnered with
Swarovski® Professional to produce a gorgeous leather strap with an
embossed diamond pattern and tastefully accented with Swarovski crystals.

Complementing
its physical design, ZenWatch 2
comes with instantly-changeable software watch faces. The variety of available
designs lets users easily customise their watch to fit any style, mood, or
occasion, such as using a traditional, elegant watch face for work or a night
out, or changing to a more playful design for use during leisure time. Wearers
can even create their own custom watch faces in the new Watch Face Land app for
a truly personal and unique ZenWatch 2
experience.

Smart Companion

ASUS ZenWatch
2 is powered by the latest version of Android Wear and serves as a smart
companion for Android phones by extending functionality and providing wearers with
a convenient window to view incoming calls, messages, notifications, and other
important information, without having to remove their phone from their pocket
or bag. ASUS ZenWatch introduced
many exclusive features including deep ASUS ZenUI integration, FoneHelper, activity
and fitness tracking, and Remote Camera. ASUS ZenWatch 2 improves upon every aspect of the original ZenWatch experience and offers a
completely new functionality that takes the wearable experience to the next
level.

Enhanced Remote Camera is one of the most
popular features of ZenWatch which
allows wearers to display their smartphone’s camera viewfinder remotely right
on their wrist. This gives them the freedom to take photos from creative angles
where the viewfinder would be difficult to see, such as when holding the phone
overhead at a concert or other crowded event. Remote Camera is also useful for
group photos, letting the photographer compose the photo, release the shutter,
and check the final result while being included in the shot. Remote Camera has
been improved for ZenWatch 2,
offering faster performance, more range, the ability to switch between the
phone’s front and rear cameras, and zoom capability.

In addition to software improvements, ZenWatch 2 has numerous hardware design
improvements that enhance functionality and provide a more convenient user
experience. With an IP67 water-resistance rating, ZenWatch 2 is designed to be worn all day, every day, even in the
shower or during exercise. An all-new magnetic charger effortlessly attaches to
ZenWatch 2 and offers dramatically
improved battery recharge times.

Next-generation
Wellness App

Comfortable to wear all day and built with
sophisticated sensors, ASUS ZenWatch 2
works together with the completely redesigned Wellness smartphone app to
provide a comprehensive solution for managing fitness and overall wellness.

ZenWatch 2 is a
full-featured activity tracker that provides additional tracking functionality
tailored for activities such as running and cycling.

The next-gen Wellness app lets ZenWatch 2 wearers view all of their
activity information in one convenient location. It displays progress towards
goals as well as activity summaries with attractive graphs that are easy to
interpret and analyze, and can be used to set future fitness goals.

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