HONOR, a leading global technology brand for the youth, today announced the roll out of its latest firmware update for the HONOR MagicWatch 2 smartwatch. The upgrade brings 85 new workout modes and tracks upto 194 types of data for the users. With the existing 15 professional workout modes and 85 new ones, the users can now choose and customize (i.e. add and/or remove activities) on the workout menu for quick selection, as per their preference and fitness regime. The update will be available on both 42mm (4.2 cm) and 46mm (4.6 cm) variants.
The HONOR MagicWatch 2, with 85 customized workout modes covers 6 categories of sports: extreme, leisure, fitness, aquatics, ball games and winter sports and other fitness activities ranging from street dance to parkour, rock climbing to yoga, and ballet to boxing, breathing exercises, etc. covering a total of 100 activities now. While users enjoy their favourite sports, the stylish HONOR MagicWatch 2 will record key data such as duration, calories burnt, heart rate, etc. and provide users with scientific exercise planning and generate an infographic with the data to share on social media with just one click.
In the 15 professional workout modes, the smart fitness companion can record key data and collect upto 194 types of information for users to get the most out of their workout. The types of data includes trail (distance), average speed, maximum speed, duration, calories burnt, heart rate, stride frequency, cumulative elevation, maximum oxygen uptake, etc. in case of running, hiking and triathlon; and stroke recognition, stroke frequency, stroke count, SWOLF, average swimming pace, swimming laps, etc. in case of swimming. Similarly, training performance (aerobic/anaerobic) and other related data in case of elliptical machine and rowing.
How to update the HONOR MagicWatch 2
While the device should prompt you for the update, in case it does not users may follow the enclosed steps:
- Ensure the ‘Huawei Health App’ on the smartphone is upgraded to version 10.0.5.310 or above.
- Ensure the watch is connected to the smartphone and running
- Open the Huawei Health App
- Click on the ‘Device’ tab in the App
- Select the ‘HONOR MagicWatch 2’ tab on the App
- Check for update
- Update
About HONOR MagicWatch 2
Made from 361L stainless steel, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 comes in 4.6-cm (46mm) and 4.2-cm (42mm) AMOLED touchscreen display with a resolution of 454×454 for 46mm and 390×390 for 42mm at 326 PPI. The smartwatch has customized and personalized watch faces, and comes with world’s first wearable chipset – Kirin A1 chipset. It also supports VoiceOver guidance, GPS and GLONASS tracking system, 5ATM Water resistance, SpO2 detection, monitors 24×7 heart rate and stress, tracks Female Cycle (available on 42mm variant) and sleep cycle for the users. The smartwatch can play up to 500 songs or stream music from your smartphone and supports other functionalities such as Music Control, Bluetooth Call (available on 46mm variant), Call Notifications and Rejection, Find My Phone, Push Notifications, Weather, Alarm, Stopwatch, Timer and more.
The 42mm (4.2 cm) variant of HONOR MagicWatch 2 in Agate Black colour is priced at INR 10,999 and Sakura Gold variant is priced at INR 14,999. The 46mm (4.6 cm) in Charcoal Black variant is available at INR 11,999 and Flax Brown variant is available at INR 13,999. One can buy these variants on both Amazon and Flipkart.
HONOR MagicWatch 2 is a reliable fitness tracking companion, designed keeping in mind the varied health and fitness needs of the consumers. These smart wearables can closely monitor your health and workout performance, and even provide recommendations on how to meet your goals and improve your performance.
