LG has used webOS in its own TVs, Smart TVs, and since the company bought the mobile operating system HP. Now it seems that LG has other plans for the operating system: LG smartwatch webOS.
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The guys from The Verge have discovered a new site for developers that LG tease a new SDK (Software Development Kit) for smartwatch webOS .
LG already has a number of smartwatches on the market, but they are running an operating system that is not in their hands, Wear Android from Google. Indeed, whether the G Watch or G R Watch these two models announced by the Korean company now find themselves linked to the ecosystem of Google. Most smartwatches Samsung running Tizen, and because the company has been looking for alternatives to Android. Now, LG may have intended to do the same with a new smartwatch webOS.
At the moment there are no details on this new smartwatch webOS LG, apart from the developer page you can see by clicking on this link. It seems that it is now prohibited with a 403 error returned when trying to access it. It will be interesting to see what LG will do with it, and if the firm happens to interest potential buyers with a smartwatch webOS.
Android Wear had a beginning a bit chaotic, so it is hardly surprising that LG wants to develop its own platform. Any competition is good for consumers, but the company might have some difficulty attracting developers: the proliferation of platforms reduces the probability that the firm devotes resources.
As for webOS, the operating system has seen many twists and turns. It was initially developed by Palm, before the company was acquired by HP. Its own problems led to what technology is later sold in open source, before being sold to LG. The new owner seems to have so high expectations for it.
Once we have a bit more detail in terms of LG about it, I will keep you informed.
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The guys from The Verge have discovered a new site for developers that LG tease a new SDK (Software Development Kit) for smartwatch webOS .
LG already has a number of smartwatches on the market, but they are running an operating system that is not in their hands, Wear Android from Google. Indeed, whether the G Watch or G R Watch these two models announced by the Korean company now find themselves linked to the ecosystem of Google. Most smartwatches Samsung running Tizen, and because the company has been looking for alternatives to Android. Now, LG may have intended to do the same with a new smartwatch webOS.
Android Wear had a beginning a bit chaotic, so it is hardly surprising that LG wants to develop its own platform. Any competition is good for consumers, but the company might have some difficulty attracting developers: the proliferation of platforms reduces the probability that the firm devotes resources.
Once we have a bit more detail in terms of LG about it, I will keep you informed.