Google is developing its own smart watch to rival Samsung and Apple in the growing wearable technology market, according to news reports.
According to The Financial Times, Google’s smartwatch is allegedly being developed by the company’s Android unit rather than its X Lab.
The leak seems to be confirmed by the fact that last year Google had a patent application approved for a “smart watch” with dual-screen “flip-up display”, and a camera.
The patent filing also mentioned a “tactile user interface”, or touchscreen. The paper pointed out that the challenge facing smart watch designers is miniaturisation.
Last week, Samsung confirmed it is working on a smart watch that could complement its smartphones or operate as a standalone device.
Meanwhile Apple is reportedly working on an iWatch, with Bloomberg reporting that the device could be heading into production.
Read the FT report here
