Apple supplier Foxconn developing own smartwatch device - report July 1, 2013 - 10:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is reportedly developing its own smartwatch device. The wearable tech product is intended for use in conjunction with an iPhone, but will be different to Apple's rumoured iOS-powered watch, Digital Spy said citing Want China Times. However, the Foxconn product will allegedly include many of the same features that the so-called iWatch is expected to sport, such as call handling, social network updates and fitness apps. The Chinese manufacturer is also said to be exploring the possibility of adding fingerprint-recognition technology to the device, a feature rumoured for inclusion in the next iPhone. Apple is one of several tech companies believed to be working on a smartwatch, with Samsung and Google also said to be dabbling in wearable tech. Sony launched the Android-compatible SmartWatch 2 earlier this week.   Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020."   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Latest news PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back  A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
