While sales of smartphones have continued to increase, they have begun to level off. This has left the major technology companies wondering what is going to be the next major product that consumers want. Google believes that the answer is simple: wearables. Having already made investments in Google Glass, they announced recently that they have built Android Wear, and operating system designed for their smartwatch that is due to be released in the near future. Smartwatches are not new news, as Samsung already has a product on the market and Apple has been working on their own iWatch for some time now. Wearables are not supposed to be the death of smartphones; in fact they need these devices to survive as they will connect with the users personal device via an app installed on the phone.
I agree with this article in the aspect that wearables are the future of personal technology. However, I do not think that smartphones will fade out anytime soon. There are things that I would much rather do on my phone than on a watch. For instance, sending emails is a task that needs the smartphone to be accomplished proficiently. Receiving notifications, listening to music, and making phone calls are all tasks suitable for wearables. I think there are many benefits associated with the rise of wearables, especially when it comes to tracking health. This technology will make it much easier for consumers to monitor their own health without the reliance of trips to the hospital for certain ailments. I personally do not see myself purchasing a smartphone any time soon as I do not see the need. However, I am not ruling out other types of wearables. I am very interested in new technology and if something is released that is captivating; I will certainly give it a try.
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