Smartwatch Without the Smartphone

Copper Mobile20 Feb, 2020Business

Smartwatches that still require a smartphone have always meant a higher price tag for consumers, but having to develop both a smartphone and a smartwatch app also meant more cost for companies and app developers. Now, with the capability for standalone wear apps, companies will have the ability to create an app made just for smartwatches. Many standalone wear apps will likely utilize functionality that is specific to a smartwatch; things like a watch's GPS, speaker, or heart rate monitor. Apps that utilize the speaker could feature audiobooks, podcasts, albums, or radio, so wearers could listen no matter where they are. Apps that utilize GPS or heart rate could be related to meditation, physical therapy, running, or other session-based activities.