The days are not far
off where you can use your wristwatch as a mode of communication. That would
mean to say, the wristwatch in addition to its basic function of displaying the
time will also perform the function of a mobile phone. The utility of this wristwatch
does not end there. It can be used as a camera where you can take still as well
as video clippings. You can record the voice, use it as a GPS navigator and
also as Chronograph, thermometer and so on. This type of wristwatch also called
as smartwatch has become the order of the day.
Sony watches
Several popular
manufacturers have brought out smarwatch with several extended functions. For
example the one introduced by Sony has touch screen where you can browse the
Facebook, twitter and also get phone alerts. The watch is water resistant. The
watch introduced by Sony is priced about $150. It is supported by the Android
Operating system.
The watch from Samsung
The other popular
manufacturer namely Samsung has introduced Galaxy Gear series which can be used
as a mobile phone. It has 1.9 MP camera and also has provided for video
recording using an HD recorder. The notable utility of this watch is the S
Voice where the user can give a voice command. This has memory space of 4 GB.
This product from Samsung has a price range of $299. This watch has Android OS.
Introduction by Pebbles
Now, the renowned
manufacturer Pebbles also have entered this market. The watch introduced by
this manufacturer can also be used for browsing Twitter and Facebook. The other
utilities of this watch include SMS notifications, incoming calls, calendar and
such other functions. This watch can be integrated with Apple and Android.
Expected from Apple
It is believed Apple is
also coming out with a smartwatch integrating with IOS software. It is said
this watch has several new features which extends the utility of these watches
many times. It is also said the watch introduced by Apple is considerably
reasonable.
With so many popular manufactures coming out with new versions, one can expect the future smartwatch to have innumerable utilities. It is expected that in the days to come these watches would replace the mobile phone.
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