Smartwatches: How smart are they?

Recently, Samsung displayed its New Galaxy Gear smartwatch in a much hyped event. It was no surprise that it was able to grab a million eye balls as this tech turf is relatively new and hot. It was Sony, who started it all by launching the first Sony Smartwatch but it didn't go down too well with the users as it had many technical glitches and it looked ponderous but they soon came up with a better looking watch in their second edition that is Sony Smartwatch 2. On the other hand, Samsung a company is now known as the next big thing in tech world is expermenting with everything what others have to offer and they've been quite successfull in pulling off the products they deliver. Sales of Galaxy Note, S Series gave a major blow to iPhone and made apple to re-think their strategies and business ideas.The Serious battle will really begin when Apple will launch its most awaited gadget the iWatch and everyone is really waiting for that moment. It will all come down to Survival and Domination. So the three major companies who'd be going all out in this arena would be: Samsung, Sony & Apple.

The main question that arises here is- If Smartwatches are a really big deal! What will it really offer to the consumers? Will it replace all the current watches that exist in the market or it will take a new place of a Smartphone add-on?
Well to answer this question we have to see the different paths that could determine the use of smartwatch in future.

Smartwatches are the digital wristwatches which are much more than a time noting device. It is capable of running various applications which runs on the smartphone and can also sync the watch to a smartphone by using Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS.  Such devices may include features such as a camera, compass, chronograph, calculator, touch screen, GPS navigation, Map display, graphical display, speaker, Accelerometer, Thermometer. You can manage your smartphone by getting the message and updates on your smartwatch and even receive your calls, check your emails, click pictures and it comes in different colours which makes it trendy.
Downsides- As the field is fairly new it surely has many downsides and is getting a lot of flak because of it. The Smartwatches needs to be charged everyday and it is the main reason why it is being ridiculed openly. The other thing is fragility as the smartwatch is not too sturdy and so it needs to be handled with proper care and of course, it is very expensive which makes it less preferable amongst the buyers

As of now, Smarwatches are seen a a good add-on for a smartphone but in future it can become a new space for inventors to work on, With growing popularity as many companies like - Pebble, WIMM One (Android) and Fossil Wrist PDA (Palm OS) are out with sizzling products it is pretty obvious that in the coming years the market would be bombarded with smarter and better smartwatches. Get ready to witness the the era of wearable technology.