Android Wear needs more than a new name to fight Apple Watch

Android Wear needs more than a new name to fight Apple Watch

6 years ago
Anonymous $gIi3-PxxKB

https://www.cnet.com/news/google-android-wear-wear-os-vs-apple-watch-needs-more-than-name-change/

Maybe Wear OS is an indicator that Google's smartwatch strategy is about to shift. That would be a good idea, since right now it isn't exactly blowing away the competition... and the Apple Watch, in particular.

The Apple Watch took over the top spot in global wearable sales recently, according to IDC, despite the fact that it's only compatible with iPhones. Fitbit just announced the Versa, a promising casual smartwatch that will interface with any iPhone or Android and starts at just $200. The wearable market is growing. But where is Google in that picture?