When Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), presented his smart watch Apple Watch, all those who owned an iPhone seemed delighted because they had finally found a smartwatch that adapted to their operating system. But it seems that exclusivity is going to be short-lived for Tim Cooks' company.
And it is that according to what we have been able to read in The Verge, A, Google's operating system for smart watches, will also be available for Apple phones, since the iOS application is under development.
This means that those who have an iPhone will be able to choose between the smart watch of the same brand or any that we find on the market that use Android Wear.
iPhone and Android Wear, not necessarily enemies
Apple doesn't have to ban the use of Android Wear
When this news began to appear in the media, many were quick to assure that Apple would not allow the Android Wear application to reach their devices. However, despite the competition between mobile operating systems, the truth is that the two companies do not have a bad relationship. Not in vain, Google Maps and YouTube They have had iOS apps for years.
It is true that in the case of Android Wear, the issue is a bit more delicate because it would imply bringing a bit of competition to the expected launch of the Apple Watch. But it is also true that Apple users are usually quite loyal, so the apple company does not have much to fear.
What we will find in Android Wear for iPhone
Although the Android Wear application for iPhone is still in the process of development, the first information circulating in this regard has already commented that, logically, the app would allow notifications related to all Google services to be received on the watch, such as Gmail or Hangouts, as well as perform searches through Google Now using only your voice.
But the reality is that it is also expected to be able to carry out functions directly related to the iPhone system, such as notification of missed calls or email messages. iMessage. It's obviously in a different league from the Apple Watch, but it does involve variety that's always welcome.
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