Garmin’s new Bounce watch for youths doubles the value, not the options

Garmin introduced a brand new model of its Bounce smartwatch for youths that first debuted in 2022 with monitoring and communication options powered by an LTE connection. The Bounce 2 introduces a brand new design and upgrades that embody two-way speaking as an alternative of simply voice messaging. It seems much less like a youngsters watch now, however the restricted upgrades is probably not sufficient to justify a value soar from $149.99 to $299.99 for the brand new mannequin which is now available through Garmin.

The unique Bounce featured a sq. design (which probably appealed to some youngsters with Apple Watch envy) and an LCD display, whereas the brand new Bounce 2 is spherical with a extra vivid 1.2-inch AMOLED show. Text messaging remains to be an possibility however the Bounce 2 has improved voice messages with a brand new function that may transcribe them to allow them to be learn or listened to.

The Bounce 2 carries ahead real-time location monitoring by the Garmin Jr. app and nonetheless lets dad and mom go for alerts when youngsters go away a delegated space utilizing non permanent geofencing. Battery life stays the identical at as much as two days between costs, however a brand new function that lets youngsters obtain and take heed to songs from Amazon Music may scale back that. Although the watch itself has doubled in value, LTE connectivity remains to be $9.99 per thirty days or $99.99 yearly with one in every of Garmin’s Kids Smartwatch Plans.