One of the more impressive smartwatches and wearable devices seen at CES 2015, the Alcatel OneTouch Watch, which can work in tandem iOS or Android, is coming to Canada via an online preorder system.
This round Android and iOS compatible Watch will be available directly from ALCATEL ONETOUCH via a newly launched e-commerce store for Canada – www.alcatelonetouch.ca – starting at $149.99 USD. At pre-order, the ALCATEL ONETOUCH Watch will be available with a sporty black band, with other Watch styles available later in 2015
“We’re very excited for consumers in Canada to have their first opportunity to own our award-winning affordable smartwatch, made available directly from our new ecommerce channel,” said Steve Cistulli, Senior Vice President & General Manager of North America for ALCATEL ONETOUCH. “This new direct to consumer channel unlocks an opportunity for ALCATEL ONETOUCH to offer our North American customers the freedom of choice in smart mobile technology in their lives – includingour latest wearable, the ALCATEL ONETOUCH Watch”
The Watch runs a propriety operating system, which allows for greater battery life, sleeker design build and compatibility with Android and iOS smartphones. It also comes pre-loaded with a full suite of everyday apps like active health monitoring, phone notifications, music controls and heartrate monitoring. Additional unique features include, built-in USB 2.0 charging directly through the Watch band, as well as shake to activate camera control, making it possible to get the perfect selfie without having to press a button.
Granted, the OneTouch Watch doesn't offer deep integration with iOS and Android, or the ability to run specific apps and widgets, the affordable price point will likely be the key differentiator and biggest draw for users who want notifications and basic health tracking features without having to invest hundreds or even thousands of dollars on what many perceive to be still nascent disposable technology.