Google 'actively exploring' market for smartwatch, could make its own
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More specifically, Google is looking for the possible ways of marketing such a smartwatch.
Now, that’s where it starts to get murky - there is no information on just what kind of a smartwatch that would be, what would be the form factor, and would it run on some version of Android. While those are all open questions, it seems that what bothers Google most first is the way to market the device before thinking or sharing the technical details.
And we’ve seen that there is a tremendous interest in a smartwatch. Pebble, a Bluetooth smartwatch, raised record funds of more than $10 million on Kicstarter and is now shipping. Apple is also allegedly looking into the possibility of making a smartwatch of its own.
And of course we’ve seen this patent of a flip-out smartwatch filed by Google earlier on.
Will it arrive to market? Too hard to tell right now, but we are definitely excited by the possibility. How about you? What would you like to see in a smartwatch?
source: Business Insider
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19 Comments
1. CorianU posted on 24 Jan 2013, 08:55 7 0
I would snatch a smartwatch from Google up in a heartbeat
2. .warrenmosler posted on 24 Jan 2013, 09:02 0 9
Cant wait for a watch with a 6 inch screen and a stylus...
3. plgladio posted on 24 Jan 2013, 09:06 0 0
I've Motorola MotoActv actually bought for running, but scored some good points in battery and its my all time watch.
Little additions into it and Googrola can make a good smartwatch.
4. schinnak posted on 24 Jan 2013, 09:47 1 1
its about time some one came with a good smart watch and its cant be anyone better than google. go for it google !
6. Mxyzptlk posted on 24 Jan 2013, 09:51 2 0
I don't think it's a smart monetary decision to buy an expensive smart watch when you already have a smartphone that can do everything it does plus more.
What you the need for it be other than trying to look cool?
11. Aeires (unregistered) posted on 24 Jan 2013, 14:08 2 2
"What you the need for it be other than trying to look cool?"
Exactly why people buy iPhones.
14. Mxyzptlk posted on 24 Jan 2013, 15:52 1 0
I can think of many reasons why people buy iPhones.
16. jroc74 posted on 24 Jan 2013, 18:49 0 0
Shocking, isnt it...I kinda agree too....lol My watch is one of the few things I get for style purposes. I have a Kenneth Cole that looks real nice. I cant do these types of watches anymore.
I actually dont think you would look cool with it, for my tastes anyway.
Some ppl do tho....so I wont totally knock it. My kids mother tried to get me a watch similar to this...I'm glad she didnt...lol.
19. thunderbolt posted on 24 Jan 2013, 21:08 0 0
Yea these smartwatches look stupid.
17. jroc74 posted on 24 Jan 2013, 18:51 0 0
lol....reminds me...I gotta finish replacing my 360 library...
8. Reluctant_Human posted on 24 Jan 2013, 10:03 1 0
Some smart watches cost as much as a decent watch so why not. I was using a nano as a watch for a while for the same price i'd normally spend on a watch plus the added benefit of a music player. As long as the price isn't too crazy then I'm in.
12. deago78 posted on 24 Jan 2013, 14:44 2 2
The difference will be that google's watch will work.
18. jroc74 posted on 24 Jan 2013, 18:52 1 0
Who isnt a copycat at this point in time? If you step back and look at alot of devices, technology...damn near everything is a copy cat.
I swear...I see less copy cat comments in the video game, TV, car world...and when it is mentioned...its not in a negative way.
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