Google smartwatch: Will it be an 'iPhone moment' for wearables?

CNET is reporting  that Google and LG are about to jump into the smartwatch game together.

Google is set to unveil plans for its smartwatch-centric operating system in March, likely in a blog post, according to a person familiar with its plans. The actual smartwatch itself will make its debut at its Google I/O conference in June, the person said.

But there's a reason wearables have drawn the attention of tech companies: the market is estimated to be worth $19 billion by 2018.

Google’s smartwatch will revolve around Google Now’s assistant features with voice playing a major role in how users interact with the product. Reportedly HTC has a smartwatch in the works that will include a Google Now experience, so it is only natural to assume that Google will do the same. The features coming from Google Now to a smartwatch will most likely be the use of notifications, reminders, weather and traffic, sports scores, events and so much more. Google reportedly is banking on its ability to make a watch that is less an expensive accessory to a smartphone and more a device with a unique utility in its own right. But i think that the cross-platform aspect is really important, like Pebble(With Android and IPhone) or sony smartwatch ( android v4.0) 


What Google should focus ON:

• Battery life: Main problem with wearable are are their battery like. Weather its Google Glass or Galaxy Gear they need to be charged in a day or two. Sony smartwatch and Pebble promises about a week battery life but that not enough .  Alternative method of charging should be found .

• Design: Google has done a very good design with Google Glass and the look of new Pebble Steel is also good. A lightweight body, quality of the screen and a curved display will work. So it should take the design language with manufacturer seriously.

• Killer feature: Reportedly it will have Google Now functionality(which is likely to happen) but it it should have some focus on Health and Fitness as it will be most useful feature for smartwatch. Act as remote to TV, mini controller for Google Glass or Phone. 

• Latest Android: Unlike Google Glass which run on Ice Cream sandwich(v4.0) it should runs on android kitkat or the latest android(repotly Android 4.5). Latest OS will allow the watch to use more sensors and will reduce the battery consumption.

• Pricing: Last but not the least to make it a hit I think Google should learn from its Nexus series. Nexus pricing has made the nexus phones and tablets so hit. 

Do you think Google is really win the wearable competition though its late in the game?What do you want your smartwatch to be capable of doing? Let us know down below

Google smartwatch concept: Source: +TechRadar, +T3 - The Gadget Experts