Google announces Android Wear, a OS made for smartwatches

Google today has announced that it will finally stepping into the wearable tech with the help of it's Android Wear OS made for smartwatches.Android Wear has some impressive features which it of course borrows from Android.
We're always seeking new ways for technology to help people live their lives and this is just another step in that journey. Here’s to getting the most out of the many screens you use every day—whether in your car, in your pocket or, very soon, on your wrist.-
While LG and Motorola already have their smartwatches named the Moto 360 and G Watch working on the Wear.Google has released two videos to show what the interface of the OS will look like.It is the Motorola's Moto 360 in the picture above.

The highlight of Android Wear is Google Now which brings up relevant info at the right time and place by using location based data.It also comes with always listening feature found on the Moto X.Just like on Android devices you can use the "Ok Google" voice commands to ask questions like score of the game and what time the flight leaves.

Just like other smartwatches and fitness trackers,Google says that it can give you "real-time speed, distance and time information on your wrist for your run, cycle or walk."So it's safe to say that it comes with built-in Google maps to give you directions on your wrist.

Android Wear connects to smartphone which means that you will receive notifications for apps that you have installed on your smartphone.Another interesting thing is that you can use the "Ok Google" voice command to fire up a music playlist on your phone or cast your favorite movie to your T.V.

Google has already released the Developer Preview of the OS for developers to make sure that their app notifications work with the Wear.Google says that it is working with Asus, HTC, LG, Motorola and Samsung for future devices and chip makers Broadcom, Imagination, Intel, Mediatek and Qualcomm.To make sure that future devices also look stylish,Google is working with fashion brand Fossil Group.What do you think of the Android Wear? Tell us in the comments section.

Abeer Chawake

He is reknowned tech geek for his age.He can be found either checking out the latest smartphones or playing games.

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