Verizon introduced new smartwatch Wear24 with Android Wear 2.0
Verizon
launched smartwatch enabled with better LTE Connectivity & Android Wear 2.0
United
States: Verizon,
a broadband telecommunication company, recently introduced its first smartwatch
in the market. The smartwatch will run on the latest iteration of Android Wear
and will support the features such as LTE, Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity.
To meet up the expectations
of the smartwatch users, including lack of LTE connectivity coupled with the
lack of device-specific apps, the company has entered the foray of smartwatch market.
The company’s smartwatch will enable the devices to work independently from smartphones,
hence providing an enhanced experience to the users.
TechSci Research depicts that
with the growing adoption of smartwatch in the developing countries for keeping
track on daily habits and while carrying outdoor activities will pave way for
smartwatch market in coming years. The launch of Smartwatch by Verizon with various
features along with innovative solutions and technology will make the product
adaptable for all needs of the consumers.
According to the recent
report published by TechSci Research, “Global
Smartwatch Market By Type, By
Application, By Operating System, Competition Forecast and
Opportunities, 2012-2021”,
the global market for smartwatch is projected to grow at a CAGR over 25% during
2016-2021. Personal assistance application dominated global smartwatch
market, on account of increasing usage of third party application in
connected devices and rising demand for technologically advanced
products. North America was the major demand generator for smartwatches
across the globe, due to increasing number smartphone users, growing shift
towards standardized connectivity coupled with increasing usage of smart
functions. Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Pebble Technology
Corp., Garmin Ltd., etc., are few of the leading players in global smartwatch
market.