Smartwatch

What Does Smartwatch Mean?

A smartwatch is a wearable computing device marketed as more than a cell phone. With a glance, it gives atomic clock accuracy and allows you to read your text messages in a device that is always at hand.

Techopedia Explains Smartwatch

A smartwatch includes a variety of features, such as a watch, cell phone, calculator, camera, GPS navigation, SD card, touchscreen and rechargeable battery.

The technology behind the smartwatch, developed by Microsoft, is known as Smart Personal Object Technology (SPOT) in an attempt to personalize everyday devices.

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