With a lot of skepticism and not much excitement about the soon-to-be released Apple Watch, Google is reportedly already preparing to venture into the tough world of iOS users and release the Android Wear app for iPhone and iPad users. A French technology website is citing sources close to the tech giant, saying this is not a too far-out possibility as they are trying to expand their wearable market, even beyond the already large Android-using market.
Presently, the wearables running on Android Wear are only compatible with smartphones that are on the Android platform, and only with those running on versions 4.3 and above. But according to French tech website 01net, Google might be exploring the possibility of allowing even iPhone and iPad users to use Android Wear smartwatches by pairing it with their gadgets through the app. There was a video released last month showing an iPhone paired with an Android Wear smartwatch, and it got over 300,000 views. Now as to whether those people would really want that is another thing.
The rumor also states that this new product might be unveiled during Google’s I/O conference this coming May. But then again, they might hold off on an announcement, depending on how well (or how bad) the Apple Watch will perform when it’s released this coming April.
Aside from 01net, no other source has corroborated this rumor. But then again, Google has always been open with cross-platform compatibility, so it’s not really that much of a distinct possibility. Let’s wait a few more days to see if this news will actually have legs.
VIA: Mac Rumors
