Casio decides it's about time the simple digital watch got a little smarter

The Register reports that Casio has added Bluetooth and step tracking to a £55 digital watch without turning it into a smartwatch. per The Register, the new F‑B100W keeps a replaceable CR2016 battery that can last roughly two years while offering activity tracking through a smartphone app. as The Register tells it, the watch retains a simple button interface, a conventional LCD display and no touchscreen or notification stream. The Register notes that the device still promises long battery life and a low price, staying true to the classic design.

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