HP to release round Smart Watch, not to run Android Wear

With all the companies hopping on the smartwatch bandwagon, it is not surprising to see HP join the trend. In order to produce the device, HP has partnered with designer Michael Bastian, in an attempt to design a stylish watch which will stand out against the starting-to-get-overcrowded market.

A welcome design feature is the round display which we know and love from the Moto 360, and the watch will be designed out of a 44mm metal frame, which should help the premium feel of the device. While it will not run Android Wear, it should support iOS and Android devices alike through dedicated apps.

The device will support changeable plastic, rubber and leather bands. According to Michael the designer, the design was inspired from the 'interiors of luxury cars'. Whatever that means, it sounds good.

While we do not have any other details about the device, it will probably cost in the $200-250 range, and should launch around the fall. Stay tuned for more details.