IFA 2016 is the biggest consumer electronics trade show for the latest gadgets and gizmos in the world, and It's no surprise that the best upcoming smart watches will launch at the famed event.
IFA has been known to be the platform for major product launches ever year, this year the biggest tech companies and brands were invited to showcase their latest innovations and flagships in the heart of Europe. Samsung, Sony, Apple, LG and many other sought after brands will be there in the largest consumer electronics tradeshow in Berlin.
2016 is continuing the trend of smart watches, and we managed to put together a list of the top 5 upcoming smart watches that are rumored to launch at IFA 2016 in Berlin.
Samsung Gear S3
The Note 7 has already been launched, but that doesn't mean Samsung won't be attending the largest electronics trade show in the world. The tech giant is attending, and they aren't coming empty handed. In fact, Forbes reports that Samsung will be launching the Gear S2 smartwatch successor.
Samsung Gear S3 is rumored to make its debut at IFA, and based on leaked images - the Gear S3 smartwatch shows a fluted bezel and a metal bracelet. This upcoming smart watch will be running on a Tizen operating system. Although nothing has been confirmed, the launch is likely to happen.
Asus ZenWatch 3
One of the upcoming smart watches in 2016 is the Asus ZenWatch3, and a filing from the FCC confirmed its existence. Although the listing did not reveal the specs, there have been rumors circulating in the tech world that the ZenWatch 3 will move away from the regular square design of the android wear watches.
Sources also suggest that the ZenWatch will be equipped with Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) and a stainless steel back along with a 5V 2A (10 watt) charger in the box.
Gucci And Will.I.Am Smartband
Whatever Gucci is doing today - they sure are not just trying to rock the fashion world, but it seems they are already penetrating the tech world as well. As Gucci announced their collaboration with will.i.am at Baselworld 2015, their team up was able produce the first ever fashion smartband.
The fashionable smartband will be equipped with a heart rate monitor, front facing camera, temperature sensor and it will also be able to make incoming and outgoing calls, texts, as well as emails. While no pricing information has been provided yet, you may know more on its launching at IFA.
Sony Wena
It is confirmed that Sony will not be missing the world's largest consumer trade show in Berlin. While the Sony Wena smartwatch went on sale in Japan in March 2016, it will still make an appearnace at IFA 2016 to reintroduce its features. The upcoming smartwatch is a lot different from all the wearables we've seen, it may look like a traditional analogue watch but it has a metal bracelet integrated with smart features.
The Sony Wena is able to deliver customizable notifications and monitor activity through a range of sensors. Although these specs aren't confirmed yet, more information will be released at IFA.
Apple Watch 2
Last but not the least, the Apple Watch 2 made it to our list of the best upcoming smart watches in 2016. Unlike its previous version, the Apple Watch 2 is rumored to have improved wireless capabilities, a built-in GPS, better water resistance and possibly a front facing video camera. While it will still maintain the same look and design as the original, everything else is new from materials to its features.
The Apple Watch 2 was supposed to make an appearance at an event last March 2016, but there were no signs of the Apple Watch successor. It looks like it is more likely to show up and launch at IFA this year.
