Well before smartwatches roamed the earth, electronics manufacturer Casio produced timepieces that could double as a calculator, or a weather station, or a calendar that would remind you of appointments. With this background, it is surprising that Casio hasn't developed a smartwatch. But according to a report in today's Wall Street Journal, Casio is joining the growing list of smartwatch manufacturers with an intelligent timepiece of its own, coming early next year.
According to the company’s president Kazuhiro Kashio, the smartwatch has been developed keeping in mind the mass market’s need for comfort and durability. ” A device that won’t break easily, is simple to put on and feels good to wear,” he said, adding that it is aimed at those involved in outdoor sports and leisure.
An operating system for the Casio gadget hasn't yet been announced. Many sites have speculated that the watch will run an Andoid OS, but it is yet to confirm. The company has not released any photos of the design for the gadget, but it is being marketed towards men who enjoy outdoor and leisure activities. It will cost around $400, which is close to Apple Watch starting price. In other words, Casio's not looking to take the lowest end of the smartwatch market. Hopefully we'll see something sooner than later as competitors keep gobbling up market share in the meantime.
According to the company’s president Kazuhiro Kashio, the smartwatch has been developed keeping in mind the mass market’s need for comfort and durability. ” A device that won’t break easily, is simple to put on and feels good to wear,” he said, adding that it is aimed at those involved in outdoor sports and leisure.
An operating system for the Casio gadget hasn't yet been announced. Many sites have speculated that the watch will run an Andoid OS, but it is yet to confirm. The company has not released any photos of the design for the gadget, but it is being marketed towards men who enjoy outdoor and leisure activities. It will cost around $400, which is close to Apple Watch starting price. In other words, Casio's not looking to take the lowest end of the smartwatch market. Hopefully we'll see something sooner than later as competitors keep gobbling up market share in the meantime.
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