Microsoft is not a new entrant to the world of smart watches. Microsoft invented the smart watch category a decade ago by partnering with various watch manufacturers like Swatch, Casio, etc,. Those Smart watches used radio waves to get some basic data such as weather report, etc,. Later, Microsoft discontinued the platform due to poor adoption by consumers. Google has now announced Android Wear platform which enable new wave of smart watches by OEMs such as Samsung, LG, Motorola and others. What is Android Wear platform? Useful information when you need it most: Android Wear organizes your information, suggests what you need, and shows it to you before you even ask. Get messages from your friends, appointment notifications, and weather updates at a glance. Android Wear connects your phone to your wrist. Pause, play, and skip music tracks or quickly respond to text messages from your watch. Keep track of your fitness with daily summaries showing your step count and heart rate. Heart rate only available on watches with heart...

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