There have been other watch-phones, but those have been mostly by Chinese companies that nobody has heard of. The exception was LG's Korean rival Hyundai and it's W-100 Watch Phone as I previously posted here.
Implications - The LG Watch Phone features a Shine-like bar with scroll-action to help users navigate the device's various functions. Adding to the overall effect are the voice/audible prompts which announce the successful completion of each assigned task. Best of all, the phone is fully integrated with Bluetooth technology. This is definitely one of the better products of its kind to come along in a while. You can check out the hands-on video of the LG watch phone below!
New LG Watch Phone Unveiled (CES 2008)
New LG Watch Phone Unveiled (CES 2008)
Trend Themes
1. Voice Prompts in Wearable Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable devices that use voice/audible prompts to enhance user experience and increase convenience.
2. Bluetooth Integration in Wearable Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wearable devices that are fully integrated with Bluetooth technology to enable seamless connectivity with other devices.
3. Scroll-action Navigation in Wearable Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design wearable devices with scroll-action navigation for easy and intuitive user interaction.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore incorporating voice prompts and Bluetooth integration in various consumer electronic devices, such as smartwatches and fitness trackers.
2. Smartphone Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with wearable device manufacturers to integrate Bluetooth technology and scroll-action navigation into smartphones.
3. Wearable Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new wearable technology products with voice prompts, Bluetooth integration, and scroll-action navigation for improved user experience.