What They Say
Google said at the Google I/O conference that it had decided to merge the Samsung Tizen smartwatch platform with Google’s WearOS to create a unified platform.
What We Think
This makes sense, it seems to me. Apple is well ahead in the smartwatch market and Samsung is trailing in fourth place. That makes the Tizen platform less interesting for app developers than it might have been. Of course, it takes away some of the power for Samsung to create its own experience for users, but no doubt the firm will ensure that it can do some unique things. WearOS will allow a ‘customized user experience’ on top of the WearOS platform. New health and fitness features will be added as Google exploits its ownership of Fitbit. (BR)
