Alcatel Enters Smartwatch Space With An Inexpensive One

BANGALORE: Last year, the Wearable gadget market blew the lid off with never seen before features, even more than one could phantom. It is increasingly growing at a fast pace and now even Alcatel has joined the league of forces with the announcement of the first of its smart watches, reports the Verge.

The device is aimed to erect "a new market segment: the affordable smart watch.” the phone manufacturer affirms that the expected smart watch that is yet to be released will be available “at a fraction of the cost of competitors" however the company is yet to disclose any prices or hardware specs.

The smart watch has the conventional round face that looks quite similar to the Moto 360. Alcatel stated that it holds the "same look and feel as a traditional watch." It is devoid of the 360's problem of a display with a divot cut out at the bottom of the watch and doesn’t consume the entire watch face. Nonetheless there is a complete functional inner display that is bounded by a semi-active ring.

In regards to the watches connectivity, Alcatel stated the Watch can be connected to Android Smartphones. It regulates day to day activity (also includes display of heart rate monitor) has the power over music, captures photos (acts like a remote shutter button for camera phone), and receives notifications. The company will also offer an option of "choices and styles" for its users along with promotional render that appears to be a plastic sports strap with a formal metal version.

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