Google announces a major overhaul to its Glass device dubbed as “Glass 2.0″. Initial units of the wearable tech were distributed early this year through the Glass Explorer program where chosen individualsgot the chance to play with the device.
Some of the changes made to the Google Glass 2.0 came from feedbacks of actual users in the program. One of which is the addition of mono earbud which is useful for making calls on the device and protect user privacy. Current users complained that the bone transducer had poor audio quality when making calls.
In addition, the new Glass looks bulkier than the original version which could be a problem to some individuals. Another issue is about prescription glasses. Both original and current Glass versions don’t have mounted lens on frames although Google is said to be considering sunglass retailers to provide the lens. Prescription glasses could be mounted on the frames but it isn’t clear how that can be accomplished.
The Google Glass (Explorer edition) is powered by Android OS with 640 x 360 display panel, TI-OMAP 4430 processor, 682MB RAM, 5-megapixel camera, 720p video recording capability, WiFi, Bluetooth, 16GB storage, gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity sensor and bone conduction transducer.
Current Glass owners will be able to swap their units with the new hardware once it becomes available later this year. The Explorer version was priced at $1500 while the Consumer edition is between the price range of $300-$500. There is no actual release date for the Consumer version but it might come in early 2014.
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