It has been an interesting and eventful year for smartwatches. The most awaited smartwatch of the year, the Apple Watch has finally released and has created quite a flutter among other brands. People are actively looking for the best smartwatch review. 2015 has accordingly blessed tech enthusiasts with a host of smartwatches. So, with the latest smartwatch news struggling to keep pace with the constant releases, let’s take a look at the best smartwatches of 2015.

Apple Watch

Undoubtedly, the smartwatch that has managed to garner the maximum amount of attention is the Apple Watch. The much awaited smartwatch comes with a sophisticated design and a slick rectangular digital display, which supports a wide array of watch faces. Among the several features of this device, users can cancel or receive calls and can stay connected with friends, track their fitness data and can also carry out some basic functions of the iPhone as well. Other apps which come with this device include stopwatch, timer, alarm, weather, calendar, maps, etc. The Apple Watch syncs with iPhone 5 and above.

Asus Zenwatch 2

All the avenues of the latest smartwatch news are all racing to cover details of the Zenwatch 2. The Asus Zenwatch 2 WI501Q smartwatch released in June 2015 and is powered by Android Wear OS and is compatible with devices loaded with android v4.3 and above. The device comes with a stylish rectangular dial that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It also comes with IP67 rating for added protection. The device notifies the user with details on calls, messages and emails. There is also voice recognition and Google Now. The best news is this device also comes with WhatsApp app, which allows users to reply to messages on WhatsApp, the popular chatting app, as well. The strap is available in leather, rubber and metal, depending on your preference and budget.

Sony Smartwatch 3 Stainless Steel

Sony unveiled its latest Smartwatch 3 Stainless Steel edition in February 2015. This device comes with specs that are more or less identical to those that were seen in the Smartwatch 3 but the main difference here is in its sleek look. The improved look of this device was praised in every smartwatch review. 2015 may in fact just be the year for Sony, since this brand is yet to taste success in the smartwatch sector. This device comes with 1.6 inch display, 1.2 GHz quad core processor, 512 MB RAM and 4 GB of internal memory. This smartwatch is also water resistant. Sony’s famous Lifelog app also works to help users stay connected and track their fitness activities.

Pebble Time

Another major release of 2015 is definitely the Pebble Time. The culmination of Pebble’s famous Kickstarter campaign, the Pebble Time is the third generation smartwatch from Pebble, after Pebble Watch and Pebble Steel. The Pebble Time is currently available on pre-order, and comes with enhanced features such as a colour display and an improved interface with timeline that organizes notifications, news and reminders of set events. Available in red, white and black, the Pebble Time is definitely making headlines in the latest smartwatch news.

These were some of the best smartwatches of 2015. The year isn’t over yet and there are still sure to be more releases in store for the final quarter. Only time will tell the fate of the several smartwatches swarming the market right now.