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Connor Hause

Smartwatches have evolved from simple devices that displayed limited information like calendars and phone connectivity to full-fledged computers on the wrist. Early smartwatches in the 2000s had basic features while models in the 2010s supported more advanced functionality like notifications, apps, and health tracking. Modern smartwatches often use touchscreens, pair with smartphones for data and calls, and focus on fitness tracking, though battery life and bulky designs have limited widespread adoption. Major tech companies like Apple, Google, and Samsung have launched smartwatch platforms in recent years, and Apple's upcoming Watch is expected to provide a boost to the industry.

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Christian DiRusso, Julianna Fiorillo, Connor Hause, Matthew Rushton SMARTWATCHES
History 2000 - IBM introduces a watch with a calendar, Bluetooth compatibility, and flash memory for $399 2003 - Fossil releases a watch that ran Palm OS. 1982 - Pulsar: could store 24 digits of memory and was able to connect to printers 1990 - Seiko Receptor: doubled as a pager 1994 - Timex Datalink: can wirelessly connect to a PC 1999 - Samsung introduces the first watch phone with an antenna, LCD screen, 90 minutes talk time
History 2004 - Microsoft releases watch with SPOT technology to integrate the software with everyday activities 2010 - Sony releases the Live View which was an external bluetooth display for Androids 2013 - The Year of the Smartwatch Apple, BlackBerry, Google, LG, Microsoft, Samsung, Sony all actively involved in smartwatch development.
Modern-Day Features Pairing Many watches can be paired to smartphones to take calls, send texts. Watches often rely on smartphones for full functionality
Modern-Day Features Fitness Line between smartwatches and fitness trackers is blurring as heart rate monitor, GPS, athletic band features are becoming more common.
Modern-Day Features Interface Touch interface dominant, easier to navigate. Many use a combination of touch and buttons Display Either E-ink or Color: E-Ink display saves battery with 5 days of battery life; Color only lasts 1-2 days
Smartwatches featuring Googles Android OS Google Now voice assitant and Play Store integrated Launched in March 2014, has since sold roughly 1 million units Compatible with all Android smartphones devices regardless of manufacturer Popular watches include the ]LGs G Watch and Motorolas Moto 360
Announced in September 2014, releasing April 2015 iOS, Siri, Apple Pay itegrated Functions as a remote for Apple TV, viewfinder for the iPhones camera, walkie- talkie Numerous health tracking features Expected to provide a strong boost to smartwatch sales
Todays marketplace Specification Auidences for smartwatches are commonly targeted. Many are designed for specific athletic purposes to track miles, laps, and heart rates (Fitbit) Ex - the TAG Heuer Aquaracer for sailors in the 2013 Americas Cup. Pricing Simpler smartwatches (original Pebble, LG G Watch) cost around $100. Higher end watches, like the Gear S, can cost upwards of $400. Apple Watch will be $350
Marketing Pairing, health features are the main selling point of smartwatches today However, physical size of smartwatches is often large, bulky. Design is often not precieved as fashionable and has hence not disrupted traditional watch markets Battery life can be an issue. As more functions are added to smartwatches, battery life decreases. Demand and success are hard to predict (similar to netbooks or Google Glass), making development difficult
Discussion Do you see watches as a way to tell time or more of a fashion accessory? Would you buy a smartwatch? Why or why not? How do you think Apple will impact the smartwatch industry? Do you think smartwatches have the potential to ever replace the standard wristwatch?

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Smartwatch presentation

  • 1. Christian DiRusso, Julianna Fiorillo, Connor Hause, Matthew Rushton SMARTWATCHES
  • 2. History 2000 - IBM introduces a watch with a calendar, Bluetooth compatibility, and flash memory for $399 2003 - Fossil releases a watch that ran Palm OS. 1982 - Pulsar: could store 24 digits of memory and was able to connect to printers 1990 - Seiko Receptor: doubled as a pager 1994 - Timex Datalink: can wirelessly connect to a PC 1999 - Samsung introduces the first watch phone with an antenna, LCD screen, 90 minutes talk time
  • 3. History 2004 - Microsoft releases watch with SPOT technology to integrate the software with everyday activities 2010 - Sony releases the Live View which was an external bluetooth display for Androids 2013 - The Year of the Smartwatch Apple, BlackBerry, Google, LG, Microsoft, Samsung, Sony all actively involved in smartwatch development.
  • 4. Modern-Day Features Pairing Many watches can be paired to smartphones to take calls, send texts. Watches often rely on smartphones for full functionality
  • 5. Modern-Day Features Fitness Line between smartwatches and fitness trackers is blurring as heart rate monitor, GPS, athletic band features are becoming more common.
  • 6. Modern-Day Features Interface Touch interface dominant, easier to navigate. Many use a combination of touch and buttons Display Either E-ink or Color: E-Ink display saves battery with 5 days of battery life; Color only lasts 1-2 days
  • 7. Smartwatches featuring Googles Android OS Google Now voice assitant and Play Store integrated Launched in March 2014, has since sold roughly 1 million units Compatible with all Android smartphones devices regardless of manufacturer Popular watches include the ]LGs G Watch and Motorolas Moto 360
  • 8. Announced in September 2014, releasing April 2015 iOS, Siri, Apple Pay itegrated Functions as a remote for Apple TV, viewfinder for the iPhones camera, walkie- talkie Numerous health tracking features Expected to provide a strong boost to smartwatch sales
  • 9. Todays marketplace Specification Auidences for smartwatches are commonly targeted. Many are designed for specific athletic purposes to track miles, laps, and heart rates (Fitbit) Ex - the TAG Heuer Aquaracer for sailors in the 2013 Americas Cup. Pricing Simpler smartwatches (original Pebble, LG G Watch) cost around $100. Higher end watches, like the Gear S, can cost upwards of $400. Apple Watch will be $350
  • 10. Marketing Pairing, health features are the main selling point of smartwatches today However, physical size of smartwatches is often large, bulky. Design is often not precieved as fashionable and has hence not disrupted traditional watch markets Battery life can be an issue. As more functions are added to smartwatches, battery life decreases. Demand and success are hard to predict (similar to netbooks or Google Glass), making development difficult
  • 11. Discussion Do you see watches as a way to tell time or more of a fashion accessory? Would you buy a smartwatch? Why or why not? How do you think Apple will impact the smartwatch industry? Do you think smartwatches have the potential to ever replace the standard wristwatch?