Main topic: Launch of CMF by Nothing, a sub-brand dedicated to affordability.
Key points:
1. CMF by Nothing promises to offer affordable products with better design.
2. CMF will focus on "clean design" and accessibility, while Nothing prioritizes a premium feel and design innovation.
3. CMF is being run by a different team and will not take attention away from Nothing's primary brand.
Nothing's sub-brand CMF is set to launch a budget smartwatch, wireless earbuds, and a 65W GaN charger at an event on September 26, featuring impressive features such as a 13-day battery life and 45dB ANC.
Xiaomi's upcoming Watch 2 Pro, which is based on Wear OS, will be available with optional LTE or in a cheaper Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-only model, with European prices ranging from €249.99 to €329.99.
The Apple Watch Ultra is on sale for $700, offering a more affordable alternative to the new Apple Watch Ultra 2, while Apple's FineWoven MagSafe Wallet and HomePod 2 are also seeing discounts at $56 and $285 respectively.
CMF by Nothing, a sub-brand of Nothing, is launching affordable earbuds, a smartwatch, and a GaN charger designed by the same team as Nothing's premium products.
Xiaomi has announced its new Watch 2 Pro, a Wear OS smartwatch with impressive features such as body composition analysis and dual-frequency GPS, priced at £229.99 ($280), offering access to third-party apps and Google Assistant.
Nothing has released its first smartwatch, the CMF Watch Pro, which boasts a long battery life, AMOLED display, and modern features, although it lacks a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset or access to third-party apps.
The original Apple Watch Edition models, which were priced between $10,000 and $17,000, have been deemed "obsolete" by Apple and are no longer supported, leaving them as mere pieces of gold rather than functional timekeepers.
Apple is offering rare discounts on official Apple Watch bands, with prices starting at $44, while Anker chargers and accessories are also on sale, and Microsoft Office for Mac is available for just $30.
Apple's official iPhone 15/Plus silicone MagSafe cases are now on sale for as low as $42, the lowest price yet, and the original Apple Watch Ultra is discounted by $70, while Belkin's BoostCharge Pro power bank with Apple Watch fast charging support is available for $90.
The TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch is now on sale at its lowest price ever at $280, the Sony XM5 ANC headphones are discounted to $329, and the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone is available for $800, providing a savings of $500.
