Comparison between Smart Watches and Smart Phones

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ABSTRACT
In this paper, we have done a critical analysis by drawing a
comparison between the smart watch and smart phone. In recent
times, the Smart watch does make to the wish list of many people
and every now and then we do get information about the
introduction of a newer smart watch. In spite of this there exist
various skeptics who wonder whether smart watch has become a
vital part of the technological lives that individuals lead and keep
wondering about the actual purpose of the smart watch. Similar to
the fact that the Smart watch has been blown up it is also a fact
that they did not yet take over the Smartphone. However, the
question remains in whether the Smart watch can ever take over
Smart phones. In this paper, a comparison has been drawn
between them in order to provide a better understanding.
Keywords
Smart phones; Smart watch
1. INTRODUCTION
The paper tries to portray that when it comes to the
debate over the Smart watch and Smart phone, before making a
choice it is important to understand that Smart phones and Smart
Watch represent complementary technologies that are crucial to
one another. This connection is drawn since the smart watches
rely on the smart phones for powering their connection to cellular
networks. A Smart watch is defined as the watch that does more
than just keeping time [1]. The common features of a smart watch
includes apps support, ability of receiving and sending messages
and built in cameras. However, the limitations of Smart Watches
lie in the requirement of a smart phone connection for its
complete functioning. Instead of storing data on watch, smart
watches acts as additional sensor that relays information to the
smart phone. On the other hand, smart phone represents a cellular
connection that remains integrated with the computer and the
other features, comprises of an operating system, web browsing
and ability of running software applications [2]. However, the non
denying fact is that Smart watches can be lot of fun. There are
quite a number of them possessing their own games and apps that
seems interesting but the real use of the smart watch does not lie
in the fun factor. This is because one might just claim that there is
a lot more fun in using a Smart Phone with bigger screen and high
end hardware capabilities. The paper tries drawing in a
comparison between the two and identifies which of the two is
more effective
2. SMART WATCH VS SMARTPHONE
According to Kim et al. [3], the real use of the Smart watch
lies in the accessibility. To access a smart watch an individual do
not have to reach the pockets similar to accessing a Smart phone.
An individual can check notifications and time from looking at
his/her wrist. It is not only easier and less time consuming but it
also helps in the elimination of the old habits of continuously
checking the phone for keeping track of notifications and time.
This prevents people in becoming obsessed with the cyber life and
thereby concentrates on other vital things. Besides, the Smart
watch is also easier to access and do not get lost easily since they
remain tied to the wrist [4]. In addition to this, the Smart watch is
water resistant and has various advantages over the Smart phones.
Smart watches have various advantages over the Smart phones.
Some of the advantages are as follows [5]:
 Checking Notifications: Helps in keeping a track of
notifications without even checking the phone which
helps in saving time.
 Maintenance of Social Etiquette: Helps in checking out
notifications even in place where usage of phone
remains restricted
 Controlling Sound: With few taps on the wristwatch,
individuals can control sound as well as the hue light.
 Aid for Travelling: Nowadays, the advanced Smart
watch also helps in travelling. For instance, the Apple
Smart watch helps individuals in getting through the
security check in airport simply by showing the
boarding pass directly on the watch [6].
 Answering Calls: Allows the users in accepting and
declining calls and also connect to the headphone. It
also allows users in carrying conversation directly from
watch [7]
 Tracking Fitness: It also have compatibility with various
fitness apps like Strava and Endomondo and helps in
effectively tracking the fitness levels
 Tracking User Activity and Posture: The Smart watch is
also able to track human activity as well as posture