I'm Watch
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics, Wearable technology |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | Manuel Zanella, Massimiliano Bertolini |
| Defunct | September 19, 2014 |
| Fate | Discontinued sales and withdrew from smartwatch industry |
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | i'm Watch (smartwatch) |
| Website | www |
The i'm Watch is a smartwatch created by the Italian firm i'm S.p.A., established by Manuel Zanella and Massimiliano Bertolini in early 2011 with investment from H-Invest. Launched in mid-2012, this device enables users to make calls, send texts, receive social media alerts, check news and weather, control music playback, view photos, and schedule appointments. It is compatible with iOS 4+, Android 4+, and BlackBerry 10 platforms. On September 19, 2014, i'm S.p.A. discontinued sales and withdrew from the smartwatch industry.
Features
Equipped with a 1.54-inch color LCD touchscreen, the i'm Watch incorporates accelerometer and magnetometer sensors. It operates on a tailored version of Android 1.6 named i'm Droid 2 and features an integrated microphone, speaker, and 4GB of internal storage. Bluetooth 2 facilitates wireless connectivity, while charging is performed via a proprietary USB cable that connects through the headphone port.
The watch casing is available in aluminum, gold, silver, and titanium finishes, complemented by six wristband color options: black, pink, red, blue, white, and yellow.
Technical specifications
- ARM9 processor clocked at 450 MHz (i.MX233 Applications Processor)
- Lithium Polymer battery with a capacity of 450mAh
- 128 MB of RAM
Reception
Critics offered varied opinions on the i'm Watch. CNET commended its fluid user interface and sharp notification display but pointed out challenges with setup and subpar battery longevity relative to rivals. Laptop Magazine valued the device’s onboard memory but remarked that Bluetooth tethering was awkward and overall performance did not match its advanced design aesthetic. Tech Radar noted its support for Android, iOS, and BlackBerry devices while criticizing limited hands-free functionality and absence of text message alerts.