“Google introduces Pixel-smartwatch in early 2017′ – TechTastic

There are rumors that Google is working on two own Android Wear smartwatch, the draft of which even all to see on some renders. We therefore have a good idea of what we of the hardware to expect, but shortly before the weekend, there was also more information about the release date of the two.

The usually well-informed telefoonlekker @evleaks, also known as Evan Blass, claims that the smartwatch in the first quarter of 2017 to be launched. Both devices run on Android Wear 2.0 will supposedly under Google’s own name be placed on the market, just as the new Pixel-phones.

Until now, the smartwatch is well-known under the codenames Swordfish and Angelfish, however, it is still unclear what the final names will be. The body of the Swordfish is according to previous rumors, made of polished metal with a single button on the side and removable straps. This model has a diameter of 42mm and is 10.6 mm thick. The smart watch will be offered in the colors silver, titanium and rose gold.

The Angelfish is the bigger of the bunch with a diameter of 43.2 mm and a thickness of 14mm. Furthermore, this version will have built-in LTE and GPS connectivity, a heart rate monitor and three physical buttons. Users would this model also be used as a stand-alone device thanks to Android Wear 2.0, Google’s smartwatch operating system.

AndroidPolice published earlier this year, a picture showing the alleged design of the Angelfish, and Swordfish was to see. At the time, it was suggested that the two smartwatch this fall would be launched, but it seems that Google mind is changed. Recently unveiled, the company that Android Wear 2.0 has been delayed until 2017.

Android Wear 2.0 is a major update with an improved design and a large number of new features. Users can include on various ways to reply to messages, information from other apps to display on watchfaces and a lot of features are thanks to their own app store soon, to use, without that the watch is linked to a smartphone. In addition, we consider it likely that the Google Assistant of the Pixel-phones an exclusive feature of the smartwatch.