If recent trends are any indication, it appears that these days nearly all major tech firms are catering to the needs of fitness oriented people. The patterns are evident from all the smartgear technology that is either already on the market, or looking at a release date.

After Apple, Sony, Samsung and others firms, the Chinese tech leader Lenovo has now launched its own wearable fitness band - called the Smartband SW-B100. However, this may not be the actual name of the fitness device, as it's still subject to change

Like many others of its kind, this fitness device is compatible with both Android as well as iOS devices.

In fact, the name of Lenovo's fitness band is very similar to the smartband launched by the Japanese tech giant Sony. As far as the functionality of smartbands is concerned, there are various selections in the market.

What is interesting is that Lenovo has launched its latest offering very quietly - by simply listing the product on the company's global site. As of now, Lenovo has not provided any details regarding the availability of the smartband or the pricing.

Speaking specifics, the smartband launched by Lenovo is very similar to the devices marketed by other tech majors, including the Samsung Gear Fit or Sony smartband SWR-10. However, what's different is that while Lenovo has included a display unit on the SW-B100, Sony preferred to go without it.

The Lenovo smartband can be linked to your smartphone using its companion app and works effectively with other devices using Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or higher as well as iOS 7 or higher.

The device allows the user to track the steps he or she has covered, their heart rate, and calories burned on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. On a sour note, this smartband does not allow the user to make or take phone calls.

However, it does relay notifications regarding calls or messages sent to the user's cellphone. Lastly, it comes with a sleep alert/tracker that record the user's sleep patterns.