# Fast Multitasking Smartwatches The Omate Rise Android Smartwatch Provides Superior Performance By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-smartwatch References: [liliputing](http://liliputing.com/2015/12/omate-rise-is-a-3g-android-smartwatch-priced-at-199-and-up-crowdfunding.html) & [omate](http://www.omate.com) The consumer electronics market is seemingly dominated by products like the [Apple Watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-watch-3), but the Omate Rise Android smartwatch is an example of how independent brands are shaking up the system by offering [powerful accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coros-apex-4) in a third-party manner. Running Android 5.1 Lollipop software, the Omate Rise Android smartwatch is capable of placing calls and much more thanks to the interface that makes it operate more like a smartphone than a smartwatch. Featuring 3G connectivity, WiFi and GPS capabilities, the Omate Rise Android smartwatch comes packed with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage. The water-resistant design of the Omate Rise Android smartwatch also makes it a more capable accessory when compared to delicate tech products like the Apple Watch and others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Third-party Smartwatches:** Independent brands are disrupting the smartwatch market by offering powerful accessories in a third-party manner. - **Smartwatch-smartphone Interfaces:** The Omate Rise Android smartwatch operates more like a smartphone than a smartwatch, suggesting an opportunity for innovation in how these devices are designed and used. - **Water-resistant Smartwatches:** Water-resistant designs like the Omate Rise Android smartwatch present a disruptive innovation opportunity in the smartwatch market, where delicate technology is the norm. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The rise of third-party smartwatches like the Omate Rise Android smartwatch is shaking up the consumer electronics market. - **Wearable Technology:** The Omate Rise Android smartwatch embodies trends in wearable technology, which is increasingly becoming associated with powerful, standalone devices. - **Mobile Technology:** The Omate Rise Android smartwatch's smartphone-like capabilities highlight a potential shift towards innovative integration of smartwatch and mobile technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unibody Ceramic Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogbid-z10.md) - [Opulent Workout-Tracking Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-watch-2-pro.md) - [High-End Affordable Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ticwatch-atlas.md) - [Active Lifestyle-Focused Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafit-g12.md) - [Extreme Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-ultra.md) - [Rugged Mechanically Inspired Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-shark-gs3-ultra.md) - [Ruggedized Sustainable Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-ultra-2.md) - [Low-Cost Feature-Packed Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmf-watch-pro.md) - [Military-Grade Durability Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kospet-tank-x1.md)