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SmartWatch 2

SmartWatch 2 is expected to be available worldwide.

The SmartWatch 2 comes with a 1.6-in., 220 x 176 pixel color LCD display with touch and swipe capabilities. It is easy to read in sunlight and battery time is three to four days with typical use. NFC wireless makes it the first smart watch with NFC, an update from the original Sony SmartWatch. Bluetooth 3.0 allows for easy one-touch wireless pairing to an Android phone, like the Xperia Z Ultra. When not paired to a phone, it works as a standalone digital watch where users can read previously received notifications or emails.

When paired, the SmartWatch 2 allows the taking of calls and snapping of photos by a touch of the wrist. It can be used as a second screen for an Android smartphone, as an app interface to control a presentation remotely, or to monitor a mapping app. And it can also be paired with a music player to adjust volume and select tracks.