Zainab ather
Group discussion
Convenience. Let’s face it. People like to be well-informed. They want to feel connected. That’s
what makes the smartwatch so appealing. Imagine being able to do most of the things you do on a
smart phone without having to pull out your phone to do them. Smartwatches allow you to make and
receive calls and receive updates. You can receive text messages, alerts, and updates without
being extremely obvious about it.
Affordability. Unlike some new technologies, smartwatches are rather affordable. They
complement smart phones so more and more cell phone companies are selling and promoting
them. Even the most highly anticipated models are extremely affordable. As more and more
companies jump onto the smartwatch bandwagon, functionality will improve and prices will drop
significantly.
Functionality. Some smartwatch models have built-in flash drives. Others have voice and gesture
control, Cloud data, and built-in activity trackers. Many smartwatches allow you to text and tweet
from your wrist. Imagine being on the treadmill at the gym. You no longer have to haphazardly pull
your phone out to see who is calling or texting you. One look at your smartwatch can tell you
whether you need to answer the phone or wait until you’re done working out.
Discretion. Everyone wants to be connected but let’s face it, there are some places where phones
are inappropriate. Despite wanting to be available to your family or clients, it just isn’t possible in
some places. A smartwatch makes it easier to check messages on the fly
Custom Firmware. App developers have free reign when it comes to designing for the
smartwatch. Companies encourage innovation by providing guides detailed how to “hack” the
watches software. Much like smart phones, the app market for smartwatches could become larger
than life.
