By now, you’ve probably seen the commercials. There’s one where watches from pop culture’s past are relived and then it fast forwards to a smart watch. Now it seems like Google is getting in the act.
Rumors circle everywhere about Google finishing up a smart watch project. This potential watch would be patterned after Google Now; it’s technology would be used to build this smart watch. Some say this watch would be launched as early as October 31. Yes, Google products are being released that day, but I’m not buying this October 31 rumor for a watch. This smart watch would be called Gem. The Gem watch could include calendar alarms, emails, SMS and other features. Gem could also include Bluetooth 4.0 and a lengthy battery life.
Keep in mind Android Kit Kat 4.4 is expected to be released October 31. So it would make some sense to at least announce Google Gem. But don’t release it on this day; let it get some more advertising. Plus, shouldn’t they be focused on Google Glass? That release is right around the corner. Okay, yes, other smart watches are getting a lot of press right now. I understand the spirit of competition, believe me.? But wouldn’t it be better to focus on something that has a lot more concrete press than to focus on something based mostly on rumor? And from the Google Gem pictures I’ve seen already, it doesn’t look very appealing. Isn’t it too early for Google to be focused on the Gem?