Smartwatch and activity tracker.

The latest wearable device from Asus, the ZenWatch 3, will be available in Australia from November 25, 2016 from an RRP of $449. Powered by Android Wear, the customisable watch serves as a smart assistant for Android and iOS devices, providing timely information, as well as offering touch and voice command.

ZenWatch 3 has a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 400 by 400 resolution and 287ppi pixel density. The display is covered with gently curved 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass that facilitates swiping gestures and provides tough protection against scratches and damage.

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ZenWatch 3 is also a full-featured activity tracker that helps wearers achieve fitness goals and powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, it boasts an improved battery life of up to two days. It also comes with HyperCharge technology that delivers quick recharge times. It takes just 15 minutes to reach a 60% charge.

Qualcomm Technologies senior vice president and general manager of IoT, Anthony Murray said, “This is a powerful and fashionable new wearable that has evolved through years of close collaboration between Asus and Qualcomm, and it leverages proven technology from two previous generations of successful smartwatches.”

“We are excited that the new ASUS ZenWatch 3 is one of the first wearable products to take advantage of the new Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, bringing unique capabilities to Asus customers.”