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HTC will not launch any Android Wear smartwatches "in the short term"

By Cosmin Vasile

Updated: Jan 25, 2017, 3:40 PM

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HTC Halfbeak prototype

Google is trying to bring as many companies under the Android Wear banner, but HTC won't be one of these companies. Even though there have been leaks suggesting HTC is likely to have a smartwatch of its own this year, things are pretty much very different than what we've thought

HTC's president Chialin Chang said in a recent interview that his company has no plans to launch an Android Wear smartwatch anytime soon. The HTC Halfbeak that we've seen in a couple of pictures a few days ago, it's just a prototype that will never make its debut on the market.

In case you're wondering why isn't HTC taking advantage of the hype built around the launch of Android Wear 2.0, the answer is very simple: the Taiwanese company hasn't found the right formula for a good wearable product.

I can tell you that we're not going to have an Android watch. I don't thing we've nailed it with [the experience of] watches. Android watch is one thing but even Apple as a big brand is declining [in watches.] We are not going to have a watch in the short term.

So, despite any of the previous leaks pointing to a possible HTC smartwatch release, the Taiwanese company does not have any future plans that would validate these rumors.

source: Tbreak

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.