Some will argue that the one device missing from the Windows Phone
ecosystem is a smartwatch. There are plenty alternatives out there but
nothing that lends itself to the Modern UI of the Windows family.
Windows Phone Central member taymur has started this discussion
in the WPCentral Forums suggesting we may see an announcement of a
smartwatch from Nokia sooner than later. His hunch is based on the upcoming press conference from Nokia and the presser’s announcement graphics. The event tagged as “More” has a rotating set of symbols for the ‘O’ in More that includes a clock face.
We still expect to see the Nokia Lumia 630 and Lumia 930
announced at the press event, but our sources say no smartwatch will be
on the table for Wednesday's event. Instead, look for something more
towards September after Windows Phone 8.1 gets its first update. But
what does the future hold for a Windows Phone smartwatch?
We do think a Windows Phone or Windows-based smartwatch is being
researched by Microsoft and Nokia, but it's probably several months away
from getting off the drawing table. The press event’s graphic could be a
suggestion that Nokia is considering some app announcements, such as
Fitbit or even Pebble. We know that such official apps are in the works
as we speak, and Nokia may be finally revealing those come Wednesday.
While it would be nice to see a Windows Phone smartwatch later this
year, does the Windows Phone eco-system need a smartwatch to be more
successful? Personally, I wouldn’t mind a companion watch that would
alert me of incoming calls, pending appointments and new emails.
Gather your thoughts and head on over to this WPCentral forums discussion
and share your thoughts on the possibility of a Nokia or maybe even a
Microsoft smartwatch becoming available. Want to follow more
about
smartwatches and the latest gossip on this growing new area of tech?
Make sure you visit our sister site dedicated to the cause: Smartwatch Fans.
via: wpcentral.com
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