Nike is working on a smartwatch, according to rumors
New rumors suggest that Nike is working on a smartwatch to be launched in 2014
The smartwatches and the wearable techs are the next hot things in the digit world that will be developing rapidly in the upcoming year. The pioneers on the market Pebble, Samsung, Sony and Qualcomm have already released the first generations advanced timepieces with a lot of capabilities. The current models give an idea of what the smartwatches will be capable to. The upcoming new devices will be integrated with innovative technologies that will unleash the potential of the wearable techs and their advantage in the everyday life of users. The main players on the mobile arena have already confirmed that they are working on concepts smartwatches.
In 2014 we expect to see the advanced timepieces of Apple, Google, LG, ZTE, TCL, Microsoft, Nokia, HTC and Motorola among others. The companies are keeping in mystery the concepts for the wearable digits, but there is no doubt that each model will boast unique package of sets and features that will fascinate mobile users. One company that you would not expect to see in the list with the players on the mobile arena is Nike. It is primarily specialized in t he sphere of sports clothing and equipment. A lot of the smartwatches boast health and fitness related apps and capabilities.
Nike has already released a tech accessory that reminds to a bracelet with a watch on it – FuelBand. According to DigiTimes the company is working on a smartwatch. The sources of the information are supply chains of Nike. According to them the company is planning to launch the advanced timepiece in first half of the next year. The published report claims that the new device is “currently under trial production at EMS firm Flextronics International,” however no additional information is unveiled about the features and the capabilities of the smartwatch. The expectations about the new addition to the world of wearable techs are to arrive with apps and vast compatibility with different platforms. If rumors turn out to be true we will see the device in few months. Stay tuned.
Source: DigiTimes
