Three's a crowd: Google said to be working on an Android smartwatch
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Google's patent application shows coffee prices being checked using a smart watch |
It looks like there is going to be a battle for control of the real estate just above your hand. Google's smartwatch is said to be separate from Samsung's product and back in 2011, Google did apply for a patent for a smart watch using a dual-screen flip up display and an augmented reality viewer. An illustration that was part of the patent application showed the watch with the flip screen up and the augmented reality viewer being used to check the price of coffee on the shelf at the supermarket.
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22 Comments
2. wendygarett (limited) 6 days ago posted on 21 Mar 2013, 23:59 10 5
I remember those android fans say watch is gimmicky and glass is better, and now I love to see some fandroid's bipolar faces :)
4. DigitalBoy05 posted on 22 Mar 2013, 00:10 9 1
we'll be too busy broadcasting ourselves playing with our watches using glass.
9. nicholassss posted on 22 Mar 2013, 00:47 3 1
"fandroid" here. I think glass is dumb. Cant wait for someone to get the smartwatch right though.
20. TheLolGuy posted on 22 Mar 2013, 09:18 0 1
I don't think it's particularly dumb, I just don't like the current iteration of it.
If they continue to make updated models and change up it's design I think it'll become cooler. Maybe when it becomes more than just a cube of plastic on the corner of your eye, and a full glass display that also offers augmented reality.
That requires technology thats pretty far away though...
14. Aeires (unregistered) posted on 22 Mar 2013, 06:15 3 0
Watch is gimmicky and glass is better. Still.
Until they can make one with a battery that lasts longer than a month, it's gimmicky. While I can tolerate my MP3 player's battery going dead, on a watch it's unacceptable to have to charge it every day or so.
19. Tele7 posted on 22 Mar 2013, 08:48 0 0
Sony (Ericsson) and LG had smartwatches way before Apple considered to make on (and before Google Glass). Then I thought it's dumb. Now they brought up this idea again, I still think it's gimmicky. And yeah, I'm and android fan.
5. istitch posted on 22 Mar 2013, 00:21 0 0
Sony has SmartWatch too, maybe they are undergoing some secret experiments.
7. MartianMe posted on 22 Mar 2013, 00:38 6 2
I just don't want to hear apple funs saying that apple was the first one to come out with a smart watch we all know how they think. >:/
21. JunitoNH posted on 22 Mar 2013, 11:05 0 0
You don't have to worry about Apple (sic) fun saying anything.
10. Timmehor posted on 22 Mar 2013, 01:35 7 9
The irony and hypocrisy is killing me! Android fans bashing the "iWatch", now there beloved Google and Samsung is following Apple's trending footsteps! I know Sony/Samsung have done WatchPhones in the past, but NOW suddenly they want to make them again?! Wonder why?
15. MartyK posted on 22 Mar 2013, 06:43 2 2
Actually, it's call stomping (choke hold) out your competitors at every turn they make; I for one still thinks the iwatch or swatch or gwatch is, well, not useful; the screen will be to small..just my opinion.
22. Timmehor posted on 22 Mar 2013, 18:09 0 1
No its called following off Apple's success. Apple brought in a smartphone/tablet/media revoloution. EVERYONE changed and followed behind Apple.
11. plgladio posted on 22 Mar 2013, 02:03 1 0
I'm lucky before everyone jumps I own Motoactv. I love it every day since I bought back in Nov 2012
12. Dingy_cellar_dweller posted on 22 Mar 2013, 02:56 1 0
If you think about it, watches haven't being in fashion for years.
There's this massive unexploited market ready for the picking as long as its made fashionable, people will buy like their’s no tomorrow.
13. Timmehor posted on 22 Mar 2013, 03:04 2 2
Finally someone who understands. Fashion is huge and changes just as rapidly as technology. If people think it's cool to wear a watch (which i have been seeing lately) and it hits the trending, people will buy the SHIZ out of it.
16. microsoftnokiawin posted on 22 Mar 2013, 06:44 2 1
sigh* another watch coming soon tbh i find the idea of a watch connected to your phone via bluetooth stupid as it would be very battery draining :/ but normal consumers go with the flow so yeah watch become a trend must buy all watches
18. microsoftnokiawin posted on 22 Mar 2013, 06:58 1 2
simply my opinion guys share your own :)
17. xperiaDROID posted on 22 Mar 2013, 06:53 1 0
There are too many smartwatch!!! What's next?? WindowsWatch from Nokia? BBWatch from BlackBerry?
