We now know that the Charm has been designed to look like a bracelet as opposed to a smartwatch. To achieve this appearance, Samsung has used a small LED panel to alert users of notifications instead of a fully-fledged LCD display. The lack of a large display means that the Charm won’t be able to run third-party applications, but it will have the capacity to record basic fitness data, such as steps and distances. This data can then be synchronised to the S Health application via Bluetooth.
The Charm will come in two versions and three colorways when it hits the shelves — Rose Quartz, Black and Gold with either a rectangular or square LED panel. All models sport a 17mAh battery and Bluetooth LE. The South Korean manufacturer claims that the device can last up to 18-days on a single charge due to the low energy consumption of both the LED panel and wireless connection.
I have to say, I’m pretty eager to get my hands on the Charm. It’s a wearable activity tracker aimed at people who don’t want all of the flashy technology that Samsung’s Gear range of smartwatches has to offer. It sports a gorgeous design that is guaranteed to make the wearable fit into your day-to-day life without attracting too much attention, while recording detailed data that can help you improve your fitness levels.
