SMARTWATCHES TYPICAL FEATURES Smartphone companion Notifications Showing time Fitness tracking Phone finder Map display Remote control Gaming Calling and SMS HISTORY Pulsar (1972) first digital watch by Hamilton Watch Company RC-1000 Wrist Terminal (1984) first watch that worked with a computer by Seiko First Linux-based wristwatch (1998) by Steve Mann SPH-WP10 (1999) first watch phone by Samsung Fossil Wrist PDA (2003) a smartwatch running Palm OS by Fossil, Inc SPOT (2004) by Microsoft PEBBLE WATCH First modern smartwatch First units shipped on January 23, 2013 Crowdfunded in Kickstarter $10.3m for 1st gen, $20,3m for 3rd gen Pebble OS eInk display Compatible with Android and iOS 7 days battery life Water resistant MOTO 360 First round smartwatch Released September 5, 2014 Android Wear Wireless charging Ambient light sensor Microphones for entering text
chains. SMARTPHONES • The first smartphone was invented 2007 • In early 2007, Apple Inc. introduced the iPhone, one of the first smartphones to use a multi-touch interface. • The iPhone was notable for its use of a large touchscreen for direct finger input as its main means of interaction, instead of a stylus, keyboard, or keypad typical for smartphones at the time. POSITIVE SIDES • Wifi and internet • Front camera • Communication • Business development SMARTWATCH • A smartwatch is a computerized wristwatch with functionality that goes beyond timekeeping • Many run mobile apps, using a mobile operating system • Many run mobile apps, using a mobile operating system. Some smartwatches function as portable media players, with FM radio and playback of digital audio and video files via a Bluetooth or USB headset. Some models, also called 'watch phones', feature full mobile phone capability, and can make or answer phone calls or text messages