5 reasons smartwatches aren’t a fad

With the lackluster press reaction to the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch, you may be thinking the smartwatch fad is over before it’s even begun. While consumers expected a smartphone-like device shrunken to be worn on the wrist, Samsung focused on optimizing the watch for on-the-go operation and a smaller screen. This first phase in the smartwatch revolution is about notifications, quick alerts, and hands-free operations, rather than freeing us from our smartphones completely.

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