Ten days ago, it was reported that we could see a new Google watch (codenamed Gem) on October 31 alongside the Nexus 5, Nexus 10, and Kit Kat. Of course, the latest rumor suggests the Nexus 5 will be announced tomorrow, and we have yet to see an FCC filing or any significant leaks regarding a Google watch. Now we do know that Google is working on a watch based on earlier reports from publications like the Wall Street Journal and the fact that Google purchased WiMM. The question is when will they show it to us?
Well 9to5Google seems to think they have a reliable source that tells them that Google is putting the finishing touches on the watch, which means it will be unveiled very soon. The source also indicated that it would be heavily influenced by Kit Kat and have a big dose of Google Now. This is far from surprising since all Google products run the latest version of Android. As to Google Now, it’s being utilized in Google Glass, so why wouldn’t it be a big emphasis on their smartwatch. Tell me something I don’t know.
I guess the “what I don’t know” is when the watch will be unveiled? We now have two sources that say soon, and one indicated by the end of the month. Until I see real leaks or an FCC filing, I just don’t see it happening. I am actually starting to wonder if it’s possible Google will introduce a Beta program similar to what they did with Google Glass? Basically overcharge for it, get it into developers hands, and refine it before final release. If this is the case, I could see them introduce the watch alongside the Nexus 5, but it won’t be for the masses. Only time will tell, stay tuned.
source: 9to5Google
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