New Innovation: SmartWatch

 

The new crave of technology has just arrived.  A new product called SmartWatch is an Android compatible watch that connects with one’s phone. The watch can access most information from one’s phone. Companies like Sony and Samsung have now introduced new models and third generation SmartWatches. Other companies are falling behind this new craze and are still working on their first generation watches. The idea is that these watches can do all the basic tasks a Smartphone can, just easier and hands free. These new watches are touch screen and can take calls while showing caller id. These watches also take high quality photos and allow access to social media sites. Sony just lately introduced its SmartWatch 2. This watch is waterproof and sports a number of apps. Sony already offers 200 apps for their watches, and Sony has had over a million downloads already. 

There are a number of other brands of watches as well. Samsung has also just launched its Galaxy Gear. Samsung designed this watch to have a battery that lasts over a day on a single charge. It has a 1.63 inch screen that can check e-mails and texts. It weighs only 2.6 ounces. It also responds to hand gestures and movements. It has also started a huge craze in the fitness world. These watches can record a person’s workout sessions and offer many fitness trackers. They can also record all day records for people and play music. These watches use Bluetooth to access ones phone and are considered a secondary display of your phone. 

SmartWatches can be useful in a number of ways. One way is they help users never miss a call, especially in noisy areas where one may not hear their phone. Most SmartWatches also offer a variety of bands for the watch. This allows users to customize the color of the band. One setback of SmartWatches is that one’s phone must be close by to access all of one’s information. This is the biggest thing to remember when considering buying a SmartWatch. The watch is mainly for simpler access and being hands free. It is important to realize SmartWatches are just simply an extension of a Smartphone.

Post by: Jacob Ludwig