Android Wear 2.0 could be enhanced after Google's acquisition of smartwatch startup Cronologics
The CoWatch variants developed by Cronologic
The CoWatch sports high-end specifications at an affordable price but perhaps the biggest contributing factor to the buyout is the software that Cronologics developed for their smartwatch – the OS is compatible with Amazon's voice assistant Alexa, which allows CoWatch users to operate the device by using their voice. It is not difficult to imagine how future Android Wear products could benefit from such a feature, as voice control brings convenience and this would also allow interaction with other gadgets such as Google Home. Speaking of interaction, the watch itself also features Bluetooth 4.1 and cloud connectivity, which enables customers to link up with any smart home sensors they might possess, such as lighting, thermostats, door controls and more.
We see strong alignment with Android Wear’s mission and look forward to working with our new colleagues at Google to continue pushing the frontier of wearable technology and smartwatches with Android Wear 2.0 and beyond.
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