Wearable computing seems to be the next big leap tech companies are putting their money on, and make no doubt, search giant Google aims to be a part of popularizing the format. According to a new Wall Street Journal report, Google is finalizing its smartwatch and starting talks with Asian suppliers for mass production.
The Wall Street Journal attributes the information to a "person familiar with the matter," who states that the Google smartwatch should be ready for mass production in a few months.
The Google smartwatch will apparently rely heavily on Google Now, which will be a main focal point of the device. Google is hoping that by placing its personal assistant in an even-more accessible format than a phone, Google Now can be accepted as the intelligent secretary Google has always envisioned it to be.
The smartwatch will also run Android, although it's not sure if it will be a full-fledged version. The smartwatch will be able to connect to other mobile devices, such as smartphones, and control various functions through the touchscreen.
Pricing and release information is still unknown at this point, and Google has yet to officially announce any plans regarding a smartwatch. Still, given the fact that both Samsung and Sony have kickstarted the race with the Galaxy Gear and Smartwatch 2 respectively, and that Apple is rumored to enter with its own iWatch soon, expect Google to enter the competition kicking. After all, the search giant is currently trying to convince the public that Google Glass is the next leap, and a wearable watch would certainly tie in with its plans.
Check back with Latinos Post for more information on the Google smartwatch as it becomes available.
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