A mobile device with a touchscreen display, designed to be worn on the wrist.
‘the main benefit of a smartwatch is that it keeps you constantly updated without you having to whip out your smartphone’
‘More than 40 million smartwatches are expected to be sold by 2016.’
‘It appears to be a patent for the concept of a smartwatch that includes a flip up display.’
‘The Nismo smartwatch can also connect wirelessly to vehicles' on-board computers.’
‘Other major PC manufacturers have also reportedly investigated the possibility of releasing a touchscreen smartwatch.’
‘She gave few concrete details about the forthcoming gadgets, saying only that the smartwatch would run on Android and would not have a flexible display.’
‘It can be personalised with more dedicated apps than other smartwatches to seamlessly suit its owners' needs.’
‘I'm hoping this technology takes off, and perhaps a ring is a better way to do it than a smartwatch for these kinds of applications.’
‘The company is believed to be working on a so-called "smartwatch" that would work like a wrist-bound smartphone.’
‘"A successful smartwatch likely needs to create a completely new market and not compete on fashion or luxury brand prestige," Chen said.’
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