LorDjidane
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My wrist is ready.
Google unveils Android Wear: a version of Android for smartwatches
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Ken Masters
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Moto design is great, if I had an android I would highly consider it
android is an open system and i am sure stuff like minuum keyboard would be ported over
Barbacoatl
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People are so sure that this is the same scenario as with smartphones, tablets, etc. "A happened, B too, so C will, Luddite!". Time will tell.
Also, Apple is in no way obligated to get in this "race". Not sure why people assume that. Strikes me as cheercorporatism.
Also, Apple is in no way obligated to get in this "race". Not sure why people assume that. Strikes me as cheercorporatism.
This is very exciting & Google's vision with Google Now is becoming more clear as the weeks pass. I own a Google Glass and plan to return it today- Android Wear seems much more practical for the majority of people, even though I definitely recognize the value of Glass for certain groups.
I don't think Apple will really be able to compete in the smart watch market given Google Now- they just don't have access to the same kind of relevant data & integration.
I don't think Apple will really be able to compete in the smart watch market given Google Now- they just don't have access to the same kind of relevant data & integration.
GuitarAtomik
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Shiiiit! It's happening! I love the idea of smart watches, but none of them to date have seem to have been able to nail the tech down to a level I'd be happy with (at least for the price). This is a big step in the right direction.
As for "Why not use my phone?". I think the vid in the OP has pretty good examples of how it's more convenient than actually pulling your phone out of your pocket.
zephervack
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If the screen turns off at all, then forget it, I need the display to be on at all times, if I have to shake my wrist, or tap it or anything, its useless.
My hope is that they use Mirasol (Color e-Paper), we will see.
Also, love my Pebble, it can do almost anything you want but it requires tons of tinkering with different programs, Google's seem to be more plug and play, which is good.
My hope is that they use Mirasol (Color e-Paper), we will see.
Also, love my Pebble, it can do almost anything you want but it requires tons of tinkering with different programs, Google's seem to be more plug and play, which is good.
Lifting your wrist up will probably be enough to wake it.
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The UI/UX looks alot like google glass, which is pretty great to use.
Can you tell how hot is outside by looking at it?
Apple can just watch the fight then make their own "innovative" watch.
It's going to be all voice delivering text, no keyboard whatsoever on it. 100% certain
Ingueferroque
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That mockup is just silly, how would it work with longer names and texts?
Rocket Scientist
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Motorola is killing it... Too bad Google was afraid of other manufacturers getting jelly of them being part of Google.
I think while the value of watches is still up for debate, the more important part about this announcement is a wearable sdk. From the looks of it, this won't necessarily be a catch all sdk, as the first category announced is watches.
I'm assuming they'll be adding support for different wearable tech as time progresses. Potentially even wearables without screens - I wouldn't mind a smart ring, if they get small enough.
I'm assuming they'll be adding support for different wearable tech as time progresses. Potentially even wearables without screens - I wouldn't mind a smart ring, if they get small enough.
I wonder if we will get people repeat this for every new wearable tech out there. I feel live I've heard this 100x already. All of these techs are still in their infancy so it's hard to give it a proper judgement. No one thought smartphones or tablets would take off like they did when microsoft came out with them initially.
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A metric fuck ton of non geeks already own a wearable ie a Fitbit or Nike or Jawbone device to fitness tracking.
These devices would just do that and more.
Barbacoatl
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So you have the fitties, techies, who else? Do you see sedentary granny getting something like this, as opposed to an iphone (or any other sp) that she already owns?
SquiddyCracker
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Does that Motorola watch have a round screen?
How did they manage that?
How did they manage that?
Probably only for the google stuff. Looks like it's heavily dependent on android os/notifications.
I don't really classify sport watches the same. Function has always trumped form for those. I'm not going to wear a watch with a digital display, plastic band, that's water resistant and remembers my laptime for up to 20 laps in a casual setting with normal clothes on.
It's probably just going to run off Google Now, which I'm assuming will need to be enabled on your phone and will just send the data via bluetooth.
Apparently, yes. No specifics in this vid, but they do talk about the round screen being a challenge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnerqDWwVgg
Lamel
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Wow this smartwatch stuff happened relatively fast.
I wonder how they will incorporate designs, fashions etc. A lot of people may be hesitant if they look to "techy" or "robotic", while if they can seamlessly be incorporated into your wardrobe it would be really cool. Perhaps removable straps, from cheap to expensive.
I wonder how they will incorporate designs, fashions etc. A lot of people may be hesitant if they look to "techy" or "robotic", while if they can seamlessly be incorporated into your wardrobe it would be really cool. Perhaps removable straps, from cheap to expensive.
Apple's really falling behind here. What are they going to unveil in six months time that is going to blow these products away?
Methinks they waited to long and the secrecy stuff might finally backfire.
Between these and the Galaxy Fit the iWatch is going to have a hard time standing out.
Methinks they waited to long and the secrecy stuff might finally backfire.
Between these and the Galaxy Fit the iWatch is going to have a hard time standing out.
Rewind to 2006 with Smartphones.
Apple will probably do better with fitness functions and they'll neatly integrate their devices with all othe Apple devices and services. But they cannot do Google Now.
Technically they could, since GN is available on IOS. But they probably won't - pride, etc.
I also think Apple's smartwatch will have a more fitness-oriented approach, not including functionality relating to many of the things that Google Now can provide.
Google Now on iOS does't have the same notification functionality & OS integration that the Android version boasts. I rarely used it on my iPhone 5 because it felt gimped.
Deadly Cyclone
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I would wear the hell out of that watch in the concept picture.
EDIT: That's not a concept? Consider me on board Motorola.
EDIT: That's not a concept? Consider me on board Motorola.
You can't fall behind in a category you're not even apart of. Apple also knows how to stand out, and they're advertisements are second to none too.
BlackBerrys were popular as hell. Not seeing the comparison. Not every new tech is going to take off and be widely adopted and popular.
I think it's interesting how android has created a platform that will allow basically everyone to much more easily compete with Apple by greatly reducing the need to invest in r and d. Something that is good for everyone.
Apple will manage to do fine.
Blackberries were to iPhones what wristwatches are to smartwatches.
Perhaps a watch that is 100% compatible with iOS? If Apple decides to get into this category they will produce the only watch that runs some version of iOS and sell it at a premium. They will reap the benefits of large profit margins on market share that is smaller than Android watches.
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