Google is officially getting into wearables. The company has announced Android Wear, a version of the operating system designed specifically for wearable devices.
To start with, the system is designed for smart watches, and Google has released a video that shows off a concept of what the watch interface will look like...
There are several key features that have been announced. Of course, fitness is a key feature. 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." In addition, the company will be using Google Now in the watches. Automatic, passive reminders will be sent to users via their smartwatch. It will also connect with Android smartphones so that you'll be able to get all the notifications that you want from whatever apps you have installed on your phone.
You'll also be able to say "OK Google" to perform voice searches, a la Google Now. Lastly, the company is teasing multi-screen functionality from the smartwatches that use the operating system. As an example, Google says that you can use a voice command to cast a video to your Chromecast or get a certain song to play on your phone.
The company says it is already working with current Android partners like Asus, HTC, LG, Motorola, and Samsung on wearables, and Engadget reports that LG will be the first to ship an Android Wear smartwatch.
In many ways, Android Wear seems like it's built off of the work the company did on Google Glass. The operating system looks fairly similar to the interface used by the controversial wearable. It's possible that Google has transformed that work into something that's less polarizing.
Source:http://www.theverge.com/2014/3/18/5522226/google-reveals-android-wear-an-operating-system-designed-for
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