This new smartwatch from Boat comes with built-in maps and turn-by-turn navigation - Times of India

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Boat

has expanded its wearable lineup with the launch of its new smartwatch -- Storm Call 2 -- in India. The company claims that this is India's first affordable smartwatch to offer built-in turn-by-turn

navigation

powered by

Mappls MapmyIndia

.

The

Storm Call 3

features an independent navigation system that operates autonomously, eliminating the need to look at a smartphone for navigation instructions.

Powered by Mappls MapmyIndia, along with boAt's Crest App, the Storm Call 3 ensures precise turn-by-turn navigation right on your wrist. The company says it works across the country covering tens of thousands of cities and lakhs of villages, providing accurate and detailed doorstep-level guidance.

Price and availability

The boAt Storm Call 3 smartwatch is available in four stylish colours:

Cherry Blossom

, Active Black, Olive Green, and Silver Metal. The smartwatch is available for an introductory price of Rs 1,099 and can be purchased from the Boat's official website (boat-lifestyle.com), Flipkart, and Blinkit.

Specifications

The Boat Storm Call 3 features a square display with 550 nits of peak brightness and 240*296 pixels resolution with a wake gesture feature. The watch also supports downloadable watch faces along with the option to create custom watch faces using

Watch Face Studio

.

The watch also support

Bluetooth Calling

and comes with built-in microphone and speaker for taking calls right from the wrist.,

Other features include Camera/Music Controls, Notification alerts, Quick Replies, DND Mode, Weather updates, Games, and Uber Alerts. The watch encompasses a comprehensive array of health and activity applications, including Fitness Buddies, Wellness Crew, Gamification and Badges, and Custom Run Plans. Onboard sensors continuously monitor Heart Rate, SpO2, and Sleep, while tracking Energy and Sleep Scores, Daily Activity, and Sedentary alerts.

For emergencies, an onboard

Emergency SOS

feature swiftly notifies designated contacts with a single button press. With over 700+ Active Modes available, the watch adapts to individual lifestyle preferences, offering tailored modes for various activities and workouts.

In terms of battery, the company claims that the watch will offer 7 days of charge-free usage and up to 2 days with Bluetooth calling.