This Is How a Smartwatch Should Look According to Google

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Move over Google Glass, there's a new Google wearable on the scene—and it's actually something that might not get us thrown out of a bar. It's a smartwatch, and it's part of the newly announced Android Wear, Google's operating system for its wearable tech devices. So far, Motorola and LG are set to release versions of the smartwatches by summer 2014 (sign up here for first word on Motorola's release date), but HTC, Samsung, Asus, and (perhaps) Fossil won't be far behind. We haven't seen a more feminine design just yet, but we think the masculine ones would look quite tomboy-chic on a more refined wrist. Expect the watch to function like Google Now with other added features like health tracking. For more detailed photos and videos of the smartwatch, visit The Verge's article here.
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