Sony's taking a
second stab at the
fledgling wearable category
it helped pioneer with today's announcement of the SmartWatch 2. The
Android-powered wristwatch retains the familiar remote functionality of
its
predecessor
(i.e., allowing users to answer calls, read email and texts, snap
photos, etc.), albeit now from a larger, 1.6-inch (220 x 176) touch
display. Sony's packed all of this "second screen" functionality into a
handsome, aluminum body design that's crafted to be dust- and
water-resistant (IP57), much like the
Xperia Z line
before it. And for users that want a little variety, the company's also
offering a pack-in stainless steel wristband that can be swapped out
for any other 24mm strap (Sony plans to offer alternative straps
sometime soon).
The SmartWatch 2 also features support for NFC and Bluetooth 3.0, so
you can easily pair it with compatible devices running Android 4.0 or
higher -- something like the
Xperia Z Ultra,
perhaps. As for battery life, Sony claims the SmartWatch 2's rated for a
maximum of four days with moderate use. But those with a lighter touch,
or a penchant for digital wristwatches, may be able to eke out a full
week's worth of juice. There's no pricing information to share at the
moment, only a semi-concrete global release date for this September.
Which is just about enough time for you (or, more likely, your Dad) to
dust off that Dick Tracy impersonation.
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