HTC smartwatch could eschew Android Wear in favor of homegrown OS
HTC's first wearable device could play nicely with both Android and iOS smartphones, says a new report.
HTC will opt for a homegrown platform known as "RTOS" instead of Google's Android Wear for its first smartwatch says well-connected tipster @upleaks.
Reportedly, the so-called HTC "Petra" will should pair with with Android 4.4 + or iOS 7.0 + and have a 1.8-inch 32x160 POLED display in three sizes. Weighing only 23 grams, the wearable could have more in common with the Samsung Gear Fit than the Moto 360 .HTC's watch should also feature music and camera controls, an alarm, a timer, and a stopwatch. And like most of today's wearable tech, it may also track sleep and activity and provide for phone notifications. Rounding things out, it's said to be water- and dust-resistant and pack a 3-day battery. Color options are listed as teal/lime, black/blue, and gray.
That the HTC watch could play nice with both Android and iOS should not come as much of a surprise. Its Re camera , which launched last fall also pairs with both platforms.
It's not clear as to when HTC might unveil its first wearable device; however, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain looms on the horizon. We may look for the accessory to be a part of HTC's press conference scheduled for March 1.
