Early next year OnePlus will launch its first smartwatch . This was confirmed by Pete Lau, CEO of the company, through a tweet. And it can be great news if we see how well their devices perform at the software level. Will it be the best Android-based smartwatch?
OnePlus and its smartwatch
Countless rumors have been going on for a long time about the possibility of OnePlus launching its own smartwatch . Something that, on the other hand, was also highly demanded by all fans of the brand. Because if there is, OnePlus can say is that, like Apple or even Xiaomi, it is one of the few manufacturers that has a community of users that is usually very faithful.
Well, Pete Lau (CEO of OnePlus) has confirmed through his personal Twitter account that what many users had asked him will come true. The company is building its first smartwatch and it will see the light at the beginning of next year that is about to start.
Many of you said you wanted a watch, and as you might have heard over the weekend — we’re making one, to be released early next year. Wishes do come true.🎁 https://t.co/H1Fqv9srXj
– Pete Lau (@PeteLau) December 22, 2020
Not much is known about the details of the watch, but it is known that the company is working very closely with Google to make Wear OS the operating system that reigns within it. Which is already great news because the idea is to guarantee a connection between it and your mobile devices so that the user experience is as satisfactory as possible.
Also, keep in mind that Oxygen OS is one of the best-performing customization layers on Android on the market. Not only is it very fast and agile, it also has details that really add value and not just aesthetic issues. Something that if you have seen analyzes that we have been able to perform here such as those of the most recent OnePlus 8T or OnePlus Nord N10 5G among others, it will have been clear to you.
Life beyond the Apple Watch
Until the arrival of the Apple Watch, smart watches had not had a great relevance in the market. Many manufacturers launched their proposals, but a poorly focused and even optimized operating system made interesting options such as watches from Motorola, Samsung, etc. ended up a bit in oblivion.
As the Apple Watch evolved, it seems that many saw that the way to go, beyond notifications and other options, was everything related to health. That is why quantifying bracelets like the Mi Band and the like were always interesting, since they did offer value at a very attractive price.
However, Google with its latest version of Wear OS seemed determined to give a new life to the smartwatch as long as the manufacturers found it interesting. And yes, it seems that this has been the case, because during the last months we have seen proposals such as those from Oppo, Xiaomi or Realme and now that of OnePlus arrive.
So 2021 may be the year that Android device makers prove there is life beyond the Apple Watch. Which will surely continue to set the pace, because the path traveled during these years has allowed it to be a very mature product. But those who use Android terminals need quality alternatives, with options that add value and that go beyond a simple quantifying bracelet.
Therefore, watch out for everything that is to come and this particular OnePlus proposal. Because if they achieve an experience similar to that of Oxygen OS on mobile phones, they will have a lot to win.