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Google reveals an operating system for smartwatches called Android Wear

New Delhi: Google is officially getting into wearables. The company has announced Android Wear, a modified Android OS version designed specifically for wearable devices. The new version is tailored for high-tech watches and other devices




Here's what Google is promising with Android Wear:

* Android Wear shows you info and suggestions you need, right when you need them. You'll receive the latest posts and updates from your favorite social apps, chats from your preferred messaging apps, notifications from shopping, news and photography apps, and more.

* Like Google Glass, the Android watch will respond to voice commands such as "Ok Google" to play a specific song, send a text or make a restaurant reservation.

* Hit your exercise goals with reminders and fitness summaries from Android Wear. Your favorite fitness apps can give you real-time speed, distance and time information on your wrist for your run, cycle or walk.

* Android Wear lets you access and control other devices from your wrist

No details on pricing were announced.

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