Following in the footsteps of the popular Pebble smartwatch, which raised over a massive $10 million in pledges from the Kickstarter website, MetaWatch has today announced that they have created a Bluetooth 4.0 developer version of their smartwatch.
Pebble also announced during their Kickstarter campaign that they would be adding Bluetooth 4.0 to their smartwatch via a software update at a later date.
The Importance of Bluetooth 4.0 in Smartwatches
Bluetooth 4.0 is crucial for the development of smartwatches due to its incorporation of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). This technology helps conserve and use less power while connecting to other devices, which is essential for wearable technology that relies on battery efficiency. BLE allows smartwatches to maintain a connection with smartphones and other devices without draining the battery quickly, making it a key feature for any modern smartwatch.
“The latest versions of our wearable development systems (WDS) include Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology, expanding connectivity to leading Bluetooth 4.0 capable devices like the iPhone 4s.
These systems enable the rapid development of ‘connected-watch’ applications that allow developers to quickly and easily extend the interfaces of devices and applications to the wrist. The Meta Watch platforms utilize embedded Bluetooth® technology to connect to smartphones, mobile devices, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices.”
MetaWatch’s Developer Focus
MetaWatch’s new Bluetooth 4.0 smartwatch is now available to purchase for $199 and has been specifically designed for developers. This developer version aims to provide a robust platform for creating innovative applications that can extend the functionality of smartphones and other devices to the wrist. By offering a developer-focused smartwatch, MetaWatch is encouraging the creation of a wide range of applications that can enhance the user experience and provide new ways to interact with technology.
For example, developers can create fitness tracking apps that sync seamlessly with smartphones, providing real-time updates and notifications directly on the wrist. Additionally, productivity apps can be developed to help users manage their schedules, receive important alerts, and even control smart home devices, all from their smartwatch.
MetaWatch’s emphasis on Bluetooth 4.0 ensures that these applications can run efficiently without draining the battery, making the smartwatch a practical and powerful tool for everyday use.
Source: Verge
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