After colonizing smart phones and tablets with thousands of apps, app developers are surely looking at making apps for Smartwatches as well. In order to stay healthy in this smart world competition, continuous efforts are made by technological geeks to come up with new devices. Android which has been among the leader operating system since last few years has come up with Smartwatches. Discussing about Smartwatches, these are similar to mobile devices offering robust touch and enhanced features. With advancement in application development for Android mobiles, the idea of apps development for these Smartwatches has also crept into the market.





The mobile application development companies need to focus on this new aspect of app development for Smartwatches. At the same time, mobile app developers will need enhanced assistance from respective operating systems to develop apps for such devices. Thus Android, iOS, Windows and Blackberry need to implement respective changes in operating system for app development scenario. Some things which are required from the development perspective of Smartwatch developers are mentioned below.



Give Portability To User

Smartwatches are among the latest portable devices which is present with the user most of the time. This wearable device was not initially welcomed by the people as wearing a watch with touch screen and the one with features was not something of great use. But as the time flew, there were many users for this product who made it popular. So similar to mobile the same functionality of using the application can be obtained using a Smartwatch. Another important reason to start developing apps for such devices is amazing utility that gives refreshing feel to the user. Sony has come up with new watches in the market and each one of them has their discrete usage as well as look and feel.



Available at affordable rates

This is another important thing why applications for Smartwatches are required to be launched on respective app store. The price for Android Smartwatch ranges from 100 - 150 USD which is easily affordable from user’s perspective. As this is the initial stage for Smartwatches in the market, it is predicted that it is going to be cheaper. As the competition will grow, the rates will be lower and features will be more. This will inherit more number of customers for the watch and give unique adaptability to it.



From The Developers Perspective

Talking about the application developers, the Smartwatch apps development will give them a new direction. The domain selection of application for such devices will be crucial as there has to be proper sync between the original mobile usability and Smartwatch instance. Mobile application development will become more generic and this will get quick adaption from the market. Foreseeing the market of Smartwatches and following the recent trends, it is mandate that app development for the same needs to be started soon.



The Smartwatch manufacturing companies, especially Sony has also given green signal for app development which will create many apps development opportunities in the market.