There have been rumours flying around that Google is working on a smartwatch for some time now. It is the newest craze in the tech sector, every other player in the market seems to be developing one. Unfortunately, the ones that have come to market aren‘t as useful as we would want them to be, and none have a battery life more than a day.
But now, a report from the Wall Street Journal has given us the clearest indication of when we can expect Google‘s attempt to enter the market. Citing “people familiar with the matter,” the paper reports that the Android-powered watch is in the late stages of development, with Google currently working to fine-tune the device to improve power efficiency and battery life ““ as mentioned before, it is one of current smartwatches‘ biggest problem.
The Google watch could be ready for mass production “within months,” according to the WSJ, which suggests the possibility of an early-to-mid 2014 launch for the product. Google has been getting Android ready for wearables with new features like Bluetooth Low Energy support and notification listener services.
If it’s properly implemented, Google Now could be a perfect fit for wearable devices, and a key differentiator for Google in what could quickly become a very crowded market. We adore Google Now and the advantages of having Google Now on a wearable device could be massive.
We will keep you posted on new developments, so stay tuned.
