Sony brings social networking to the wristwatch

Tech World states.

The Bluetooth-enabled SmartWatch retrieves text messages, e-mails, and Facebook and Twitter updates from most Android (2.1 and above) smartphones, Sony says.

The primary benefit of the SmartWatch is being able to access smartphone information without having to remove the phone from a pocket or bag.

PC Mag says the device comes with a black rubber strap, but fashion-conscious techies can purchase additional bands in pink, white, mint, grey and blue.

The face of the watch is actually an OLED touch-screen measuring 1.3 inches. To alert users of incoming calls or other events, the device vibrates and displays a notification on the screen.

Sony says the SmartWatch is compatible with Android apps for music, social updates and workouts that are compatible with the device's touch-screen, such as TicTacToe, and Sony's own music player, PC World writes.

The company hopes developers will write more SmartWatch-specific apps.