Huawei releases TalkBand B1 with removable earpiece for calls

Wearable technology is all the rage at the moment and Huawei is getting a piece of the action with its latest, the TalkBand B1. The TalkBand B1 is actually one of the more intriguing wearables that we’ve encountered. It’s a wristband that features 1.4-inch flexible OLED display and numerous interesting features, one of the most interesting being the fact that the display can actually be removed to become a Bluetooth earpiece.

That removable earpiece isn’t the only feature though. The TalkBand B1 also includes plenty of fitness tracking features such as a pedometer, a record of how many calories you’ve burned and a track of how many miles you’ve gone. The TalkBand B1 is also meant to stay with you when you sleep as it includes sleep tracking technology to determine the quality and duration of your sleep let you know when you need a nap and also to figure out the optimal time for the smart alarm to go off.

The band pairs with phones through Bluetooth 4.1 as well as NFC and vibrates if taken farther from the phone than ten meters. A 90mAh battery is concealed within the band and should last for six days without recharging. Unfortunately, the TalkBand B1 will only be sold within China, Japan, the Middle East, Western Europe and Russia. That means that we US and UK folks who are interested in it will either have to go without or else import from another country.

Would you be interested in the TalkBand B1?

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Barcelona, Spain, February 23, 2014: HUAWEI TalkBand B1 is the perfect hybrid ‘talk and track’ mobile companion to MediaPad X1, featuring enhanced connectivity through wireless calling and daily activity tracking on-the-go. With a Bluetooth™ 4.1 wireless earpiece, TalkBand B1 enables up to seven hours of continuous calling and includes a 1.4-inch flexible OLED display. TalkBand B1 is designed to support wireless calling on both Android 2.3+ and iOS 5.0+ compatible devices, and syncs effortlessly via NFC. For added security, TalkBand B1 vibrates if more than 10 meters away from the synced smart device.

TalkBand B1 wirelessly tracks activity time and progress, including steps taken, miles covered and calories burned. It intelligently records the duration and quality of sleep, and has a smart alarm and nap functions to improve rest.

TalkBand B1 is made of hypo-allergenic, sweat-resistant and anti-UV materials to prevent aging and discoloration. Weighing just 26g and only 14.6mm thin, the device features a fashionable bendable curve design that fits perfectly around the wrist. The 9.4g earpiece sits securely within the band of TalkBand B1 and is easily removable when needed. With a 90 mAh battery, TalkBand B1 lasts six days without the need to recharge, and takes only two hours to charge using the USB connector.

source: androidandme