Google Glass Next Version (Photo : Reuters)
The next version of Google Glass is reportedly a clip-on which is silently pitched to the businesses like manufacturing, energy and healthcare sectors. While it can be attached to an eyewear easily, it will also feature improved battery life, high-speed Intel processor and a refined wireless connectivity.
According to the Wall Street Journal which first revealed Google's plans, the gadget will sustain its look from the previous consumer version which sported a rectangular pattern that curves parallel to eyes. However, the new version can now be attached to different variations of eyewear due to its new feature of button and hook rather than the fixed frame.
The Journal also says that Google is pitching the new improved glass to industries in the field of energy, healthcare and manufacturing. The consumer variant which is under process will not be released before a year. For now, Google is assigning their new gadget to the software developers who are busy designing apps for the same.
The initial Google Glass version priced at $1500 encountered strong reactions over privacy issues as users could record video in public without others knowledge. While the company stopped its sale in January, they also confessed that the Glass was released even before it was available for consumers.
The new version sports a battery pack placed on the outer frame of the gadget which magnetically adheres to it, and thus promises a boost in the battery life compared to the original model, PC World reported. The prism which helps project the visual to the one wearing it is also believed to be elongated and slimmer in the successor.
According to Jeff Kargan, the wireless and telecom analyst at Google the concept of the new improved Goggle Glass sounds far interesting than its predecessor. Although he feels that consumers will eventually enjoy the technology in most probability, he also added "it will take a while before the average person gets to that point."
In conclusion, Kargan said for the time being, it appears to be a sound decision to take Google Glass to certain businesses.
