Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.
HTC is still hard at work developing its first smartwatch, according to “people familiar with the matter,” and you’ll be able to buy it early next year.
A recent report claimed that the Taiwanese company had scrapped plans to build a wearable due to the rising costs of components and increasing competition from a growing number of Android Wear devices. But to the delight of HTC fans everywhere, it appears those claims were false.
Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.
HTC has reportedly scrapped plans to release a new smartwatch as competition among the first generation of Android Wear devices heats up. The Taiwanese company was rumored to be working on a wearable that would challenge the Moto 360 with a premium form factor, but sources say it’s no longer in the pipeline.
The Asus ZenWatch. Photo: Asus.
At IFA 2014 in Berlin, Asus finally announced the ZenWatch, its first wearable powered by Android Wear. Crafted from high-quality materials using traditional watchmaking techniques, it wants to be the prettiest smartwatch you can buy, and also one of the most sophisticated.
The Asus ZenWatch will make its debut at IFA next month.
Asus CEO Jerry Shen has confirmed that the company’s new ZenWatch, which will get its official unveiling at IFA 2014 in Berlin this week, will cost under $199 when it goes on sale in October. Asus has also promised that the device will be the most attractive Android Wear watch to date, and that it will have built-in voice controls.
The Asus ZenWatch will make its debut at IFA next month.
Asus today published a new teaser video for the ZenWatch, confirming the name of its first Android Wear smartwatch ahead of its IFA reveal next month. The 35-second clip also gives us a brief glimpse at its design, which includes plenty of metal.
