QUALCOMM

Next-generation smartwatch processor promises up to 12 extra hours of battery life in each watch

The next generation of Qualcomm chips for wearables promises to revolutionize one of the most fruitful aspects about these equipments. With the new Snapdragon Wear 3100, which will feature Android smartwatches from almost every brand in the ecosystem, the North American brand promises substantial improvements in battery consumption.Note that this new chip will not undergo major changes to its main processor, but the introduction of a low energy co-processor will, according to the company itself, make all the difference. This part of the chip, he explains, will be responsible for processing all the activities that a smart watch runs when it is not being actively used, such as the hour display, heart rate monitor, or listening to voice commands.According to Qualcomm, people only actively use their smartwatch for 5% of the total time they keep their wrist, which makes the energy optimization that they spend in stand-by in an essential achievement for the sector. As a result, with the new Snapdragon Wear 3100, each Wear OS clock should be able to gain an additional 4 to 12 hours of battery life compared to the previous generation of the chip.Another of the "tricks" that will be possible to accomplish with this watch is the activation of a special mode, called Traditional Watch Mode. The option turns off all wearable smart features, making wearable only as a watch. In this mode, 20% battery can arrive for a week of operation.
If the promises are fulfilled as promised, the next generation of Android smartwatches should be able to handle a day or two without the need for charging. In addition, the brands can also bet on the development of thinner models, since it will be safe to bet on the integration of smaller batteries.
The first smart watches with Snapdragon Wear 3100 are due to hit the market as early as 2019.



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