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Google to intro a smartwatch indeed, as well as new Gmail and Maps interfaces

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By Daniel Petrov

Published: May 13, 2013, 6:50 AM

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Google to intro a smartwatch indeed, as well as new Gmail and Maps interfaces

Google's rumored smartwatch is real, tip insiders, and has already been showcased at the Berlin, Manchester and Mountain View offices of the search giant. It “still needs tethering”, mentioned the source. “It’s not a standalone device yet. It needs to be tethered to a smartphone.”

The premise, however, is for the watch to have similar features to Google Glass. “Functionality will be very much like Glass,” claimed the insiders.

It is not only hardware, though - Google is prepping interface updates for the famed Maps and Gmail apps, too, in line with what it's been doing to the desktop versions, namely full screen appearance with floating bars, and hidden menus for Gmail, swipable from the left. Google I/O is just around the corner, so we will know more on Wednesday.

source: AndroidAuthority

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.