Android Wear Makes the Smartwatch Ecosystem Even More Fragmented

What does the Android Wear announcement mean for Samsung and other Android smartwatch makers? What does it mean for developers?

Tuesday's debut of Android Wear made it clear that Google is committed to the wearables space, and smartwatches in particular. It makes sense: If wearables are going to be the next big platform, it's in Google's best interest to be there and be there early.

Motorola and LG are first out of the gate with Android Wear devices — both expected to debut this summer — and we expect to hear more announcements in the coming weeks and months.