The Watch Becomes Smart

From landlines to cell phones to smartphones - now its the time for a 'Smartwatch'. Qualcomm Connected Experience will launch 'Toq' (pronounced as Talk) its smart watch by the end of this year. The company in a media relase said that it has created a wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Connected Experiences Inc that will release a Qualcomm branded smartwatch in Q4 of 2013. Designed to serve as a second display to the users  smartphone. The cmpany's  Toq smartwatch will feature proprietary Qualcomm MEMS Technologies and its Mirasol display technology which is a revolutionary reflective, low-power display that enables an always on viewing experience, wireless charging by Qualcomm WiPower  LE technology and a true stereo Bluetooth audio experience, all while offering its wearer long battery life with seamless connectivity to their smartphone.

This Smart Watch called Toq can be used as a second screen for your android phone. The user can manage phone calls, text messages, meeting reminders and other notifications. However ios connectivity is expected in the future. Qualcomm will alos be exploring third party apps to be used in its smart watch as currently it is compatible with Android 4.0.3 and above mobile devices.Qualcomm will also be closely collaborate with traditional ecosystem participants and new entrants to enable new product opportunities leveraging these industry-leading technologies, further driving forward the emerging wearables space. 

To foster the apps ecosystem developers also will be able to tap into Qualcomm Innovation Center's "llJoynframework" to send program notifications to the smartwatch through the Qualcomm Toq app, which supports the AllJoyn Notification Services Framework. Qualcomm will continue adding functionality to Toq through software upgrades, including integration with Qualcomm Life, Inc.'s 2net platform and the recently announced 2net Mobile software. 

"Toq's always on, always connected, always visible wearable technology gives you a ‘Digital 6th Sense,' telling you what you need to know, when you need to know it, with just a glance at your wrist or a whisper in your ear. Toq is a showcase for the benefits of the Mirasol display, WiPower LE and stereo Bluetooth technologies and highlights the experience that the wearable category can provide," said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of Qualcomm. "Toq not only represents a long history of technological innovation for Qualcomm, but it also demonstrates our commitment to delivering the breakthrough technologies that redefine the ways we interact with each other and the world around us."

 Toq also will be made available in a "Premium Audio Edition" that features the first truly wireless stereo headphones. This means no wires between the headsets for listening and no wires for recharging. Another key feature of the headset is that it sits outside the ear canal for all day comfort and wearability. The Toq Premium Audio Edition features high quality stereo sound with a dedicated tweeter and woofer for superior wide band audio. Calls can be placed with the smartphone using either of the headsets.

While the company is tight lipped about the prices, its widely rumored it will start at USD 300. 

So all you smart people out there, you don't need to remember to carry your phone with you always. just look at the time and you know the things happening on your phone.