Qualcomm`s new wearables chip is still generations behind the competition
(Android Central)

The Snapdragon Wear 4100 series may be better than the 3100, but it`s still far behind what Samsung and Apple have to offer, and Wear OS smartwatches will suffer accordingly. Wear OS smartwatches haven`t caught on the way Google or any company making them would like. A big part of the reason why is simply poor performance. Qualcomm, the company that makes the processor inside the watches, just announced its latest chip that will try to fix this, the Snapdragon Wear 4100 series. Qualcomm is quick to tout the improvement over the past generation of wearable chips and tells us it will be 85% faster and have 25% longer battery life. But that apples-to-apples comparison falls apart when you notice the oranges in the room: wearable chips from Samsung and Apple. Wear OS has come a long way and companies making watches for the platform offer some really enticing products. Watches from Fossil or Montblanc can add a little style to your life and gear from Puma or Suunto bring serious focus ...