Audi's LG-powered smartwatch, which debuted at CES 2015, operates using webOS (as opposed to Android Wear).
The design is sleek, refined and efficient, with the animations running quickly and smoothly. Audi pulled through when it came to the design of the watch, providing gorgeous, yet minimal, branding on the watch's circular face (which is matched by a circular navigation menu and supplementary calender feature). The watch also is optimized to unlock Audi vehicles.
The watch follows the form and function of LG's Watch R. Much like that model, the webOS smartwatch features cellular connectivity, cellular radio, a non-rotary phone dialer and messaging app. This sophisticated timepiece has marked itself as a serious contender in the heavily competitive world of smart watches.
Auto-Optimized Smartwatches
LG's Smartwatch for Audi Features webOS Software
Trend Themes
1. Optimized Smartwatches - The integration of webOS software into smartwatches presents an opportunity for improved functionality and user experience.
2. Sleek Design - The emphasis on sleek and refined design in smartwatches creates an opportunity to differentiate products in a competitive market.
3. Integration with Automotive - The ability of smartwatches to unlock and interact with vehicles opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive industry.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry can capitalize on the trend of optimized smartwatches by developing innovative features and applications.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage the trend of sleek design in smartwatches by collaborating with technology companies to create stylish and functional wearables.
3. Automotive - The automotive industry can explore the integration of smartwatches with vehicles to enhance convenience and connectivity for drivers.