Smart watches are soon expected to become the next big thing and big companies like Apple and Samsung are already trying to capture the smart watch market with its very own smart watch.  Let’s take a look at seven best smart watches coming in 2013.

Apple’s iWatch

Apple is working on a smart watch that will allow users to perform some of the tasks that can be done by the currently available iOS devices like reading messages and notifications. The smart watch from Apple is expected to feature Bluetooth and a 1.5-inch screen using curved Gorilla Glass that can flop just like a piece of paper. About 100 designers are working on the watch according to a report of Bloomberg and we can expect to see the device in 2013 for sure.

Samsung Galaxy Altius

There have been rumors of Samsung planning to release a smart watch after hearing about Apple’s iWatch and now we have a screenshot to confirm that. Samsung’s upcoming smart watch titled as the Galaxy Altius is expected to come with cellular connectivity as shown in the screenshot, 2 or 3-inches screen, music player, message/email viewer and will be running a new OS called the AltiosOS. Everything about this smart watch including its release date is still a mystery so we have to wait for an official announcement to confirm these things.

Microsoft’s Rumored Smart watch

Microsoft is currently working on touchscreens smart watch to join the race with Samsung and Apple. Everything about this gadget is a complete mystery but the smart watch is currently in the prototype phase if the report by the Wall Street Journal is true. Teams who have worked on the Kinect sensors and the upcoming Xbox are working on this watch so we can expect to see something really cool once it’s out.

I’m Watch

I’m Watch is an almost complete Android based smart watch that comes with some extra useful features unlike its rivals. About 100 apps are available just for this smart watch and users can read messages, emails, call people by choosing a contact via Bluetooth, a special USB port that comes with a cable that has a USB connector on one side and 3.5mm jack on the other. You can manage your Facebook, Twitter and email accounts and watch your appointments on Google calendar using this watch. It features a 1.54-inch color touch display, 128MB RAM, 4GB of flash memory, a customized Android OS, and cool apps designed for this watch like Instagram, compass and Weather. This watch is available for $450.

Sony’s SmartWatch

Sony’s SmartWatch is an Android compatible gadget that makes sure you never miss a thing and keeps your hands free. You get all the important notifications like call, message or other notification right in your watch. The watch gently vibrates when you receive a call if you are within 10 meters and let you know. This smart watch works with almost any Android phone and dedicated apps are available on the Google Play Store.

Pebble

Pebble is a smart watch designed for both iPhone and Android that comes with a power-saving e-paper and lasts for a whole week when fully charged. It was first unveiled at CES 2013 and is now available for pre-order. You can customize the look of the watch, check incoming caller ID, email, SMS, iMessage (for iOS), Facebook messages, Twitter alerts and other notifications. You can connect this smart watch with smartphones using Bluetooth and this cool smart watch will be available for $150 only.

WIMM One Watch

WIMM One Watch is another Android-based watch that comes with a promising set of features including a 1.41-inch touchscreen display, a Samsung ARM11 processor running at 667MHz, 256MB RAM, 2GB internal storage, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, magnetometer, accelerometer and GPS. About 30 apps are available for this watch and it’s available for $199 at the moment.

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