At the Google I/O in June, Google introduced the Android Wear and developer version of Android L. We can speculate how Google plans on countering Apple and Samsung flagships using Android Wear and Android L.
There is no official news about the Nexus 6 yet, whatever follows is an analysis based on what we saw from the Google I/O and recent trends.
Security and Fingerprint Scanner
Security-wise, a fingerprint scanner like the one in the iPhone 5s is very much in demand. Some rumors say Google has already placed its order for Fingerprint ID scanners very much like the one in the iPhone 5s from a Chinese manufacturer. It would be very nice for the Nexus 6 to receive that. It can be annoying to enter a passcode or draw a pattern to unlock everytime.
Using a fingerprint scanner to unlock the screen would safest, fastest and most convenient...
...right?
Android L and Android Wear
There is a reason not to expect the Nexus 6 to come with a fingerprint scanner. It is the Android L Personal Unlocking. It is like a geofence, you can designate your home as a secure location and while you’re at home your phone will not ask you for a passcode, pattern or fingerprint to unlock because it knows you’re at home by GPS. You can also add more secure locations.
It will also be possible to not need to enter your passcode while your device is with you if you have an Android Wearable. While your phone is connected to your trusted Bluetooth device, it will not ask for a passcode. If you walk out of the Bluetooth range with your wearable whoever picks up your phone will need to enter a passcode.
Fingerprint scanning to unlock a device would be useless with Android Wear and Google will use this to try bring down iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S5. I will talk about Google's expected manoeuvre further in this article.
Android Wear Smartwatches prices
There are currently two smartwatches that were presented at the Google I/O this year and that are available for purchase in the Google Play Store in the US: the LG G Watch, priced at $229 and the Samsung Gear Live at $199. The third one that was presented but is not released yet is the Moto 360 for which we do not know the price yet.
LG G Watch (Left), Moto 360 (Middle), Samsung Gear Live (Right)
There are currently two smartwatches that were presented at the Google I/O this year and that are available for purchase in the Google Play Store in the US: the LG G Watch, priced at $229 and the Samsung Gear Live at $199. The third one that was presented but is not released yet is the Moto 360 for which we do not know the price yet.
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| LG G Watch (Left), Moto 360 (Middle), Samsung Gear Live (Right) |
Android Wear at Google I/O
Attendees at the Google I/O this year got two of these smartwatches as gifts. They were able to choose one of the LG G Watch and the Samsung Gear Live, and will also receive the Moto 360 when it becomes available. Definitely something to be jealous about!
If we missed the event we can’t be blamed that we expect that there will be an Android Wear smartwatch included with the Nexus 6. Would be nice, especially since Android L security features Android Wear. However, it seems unlikely if one gives another look at the price tag of these smartwatches. It would be almost impossible to stay in the $400 range for the Nexus 6 if Google wants to add one of these jewels in the box. Most probably Google will consider either Android Wear or a Fingerprint scanner with your Nexus 6. I am keeping my fingers crossed for the Android Wear not simply because I love innovation, but also because Google was promoting the Android Wear at the Google I/O.
Let's now talk about why Google should promote Android Wear.
Attendees at the Google I/O this year got two of these smartwatches as gifts. They were able to choose one of the LG G Watch and the Samsung Gear Live, and will also receive the Moto 360 when it becomes available. Definitely something to be jealous about!
If we missed the event we can’t be blamed that we expect that there will be an Android Wear smartwatch included with the Nexus 6. Would be nice, especially since Android L security features Android Wear. However, it seems unlikely if one gives another look at the price tag of these smartwatches. It would be almost impossible to stay in the $400 range for the Nexus 6 if Google wants to add one of these jewels in the box. Most probably Google will consider either Android Wear or a Fingerprint scanner with your Nexus 6. I am keeping my fingers crossed for the Android Wear not simply because I love innovation, but also because Google was promoting the Android Wear at the Google I/O.
Let's now talk about why Google should promote Android Wear.
Android Wear as Google's strikeback at Samsung and Apple
If Google wants to boost sales of Android wearables it would not include a Fingerprint Scanner in the Nexus 6. Additionally, adding an Android Wear device to the Nexus 6 package would be an incentive for people who love innovation and at the same time, putting Google's biggest competitors, Samsung and Apple's Fingerprint ID system to waste. It is unlikely people would want to buy an Android Wearable if they had a smartphone with Fingerprint Scanner, or a smartphone with Fingerprint Scanner if they had the security of an Android Wearable. No one wants to pay for something they won't use.
Let me know what you think in the comments section.
If Google wants to boost sales of Android wearables it would not include a Fingerprint Scanner in the Nexus 6. Additionally, adding an Android Wear device to the Nexus 6 package would be an incentive for people who love innovation and at the same time, putting Google's biggest competitors, Samsung and Apple's Fingerprint ID system to waste. It is unlikely people would want to buy an Android Wearable if they had a smartphone with Fingerprint Scanner, or a smartphone with Fingerprint Scanner if they had the security of an Android Wearable. No one wants to pay for something they won't use.
Let me know what you think in the comments section.
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