The world’s first modular smartwatch Blocks, aims to become one of the most exciting tech products of the year. 2015 is already shaping out to be the official year of the smartwatch. Apple’s long awaited Apple Watch has made headlines all over and Android wear Smartwatches from Samsung, Motorola and LG among others, have quickly become popular among new adopters, but the Blocks modular smartwatch plans on stepping thing up a notch.

Blocks Wearables has made a few notable announcements, they have teamed up with Qualcomm, which will see the upcoming modular device being powered by a Snapdragon processor, and a recent partnership has been reached with British luxury handcrafted jewelry and accessories band Tateossian. Tateossian will be assisting the team in creating customizable module shells that will house the electronics for the device. As it relates to manufacturing, Blocks Wearables has struck a deal with Taiwanese manufacturer Compal whom they will be working closely with to bring the Blocks modular smartwatch to life.

The Blocks modular smartwatch will boot to an optimized version of the latest Android Operating System tailored to fit its modular needs. It is expected to be powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, and will have all necessary wireless connections, Bluetooth/WiFi, GPS, GSM and NFC all built into its main core module. The core module will also house the watch face/display and main battery. As was the fan favorite, Blocks has chosen to make available a circular color touchscreen for the first release of the device.

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In addition to multiple sensors which will bring contactless payments, location tracking, and tech to aid in physical activities, the Blocks modular smartwatch is expected to have multiple selections of different functions, all of which can be added or removed with the use of modules that will double as links to the watch band.

Up next for Blocks Wearables is their official crowdfunding campaign, stay tuned!