Google Unveils Android Wear: OS for Smart Wearables

After Samsung, LG, Huawei, and many others, Google too has officially entered the smart wearables market. Introducing the Android Wear, which is a version of the Android operating system designed specifically for wearable devices, specifically smartwatches. Like most smartwatches, fitness is a key feature of Android Wear. Google says that you'll be able to get "real-time speed, distance and time information on your wrist for your run, cycle or walk." Voice assistant Google Now will also be on board.

Google said that it is already working with current Android OEMs such as Asus, HTC, LG, Motorola, and Samsung to produce Android Wear-powered wearables. LG is said to be the first to ship an Android Wear smartwatch. Interestingly, Fossil will offer smartwatches running the operating system later this year.