Samsung Gear S4 and Apple Watch Series 4 could face stiff competition from Google this year
This could change later in 2018, as Qualcomm reportedly gears to release a brand new smartwatch system-on-a-chip that would put Wear OS back on the map and head to head with Tizen and watchOS. The new SoC is "designed from the ground up for a no-compromises smartwatch experience with dedicated chips that make your watch look pretty when you're not looking at it, that brings the best fitness and watch experience, and extends battery life," Pankaj Kedia, Qualcomm's senior director of wearables, told Wearable.
Kedia also says that the new silicon will be revealed this fall, alongside a flagship smartwatch to show off its improved capabilities. "Several partners” are reportedly set to release Wear OS devices packing the new chip by the holiday season.
Aside from the new processor, Wear OS will enjoy some new software features in the coming months, including deeper and better Googe Assistant integration. Google still has the chance to regain some footing in the ever-tightening wearables market, but it's going to need a strong, new foundation -- both hardware- and software-wise.
source: Wearable
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