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According to the Wall Street Journal, Google is currently developing a game console and a “SmartWatch” running its Android operating system

Google is currently developing a video game and a smart watch powered by the Android operating system. According familiar with the matter, the company seeking to develop projects beyond tablets and smartphones. Google hopes to fight similar devices that Apple could come out in the future.

Google is also preparing to release a second version of its media player on Android to be called Nexus Q, unveiled last year but not sold to the public system. According to the American giant, at least one device should be out this fall, Google hopes to design and market equipment itself in the future.

mobile operating system Android already dominates the market for mobile devices. Launched in 2008, fitted to 75% of all smartphones and 57% of tablets shipped worldwide, according to research firm IDC. Game console enable it to further expand its influence beyond smartphones and tablets.

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games that run on Android have been very popular and have grown faster than those provided by the consoles of Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo three main competitors. Google wants to develop a product to respond to Apple, its rival, which should release a video game console under the TV project “Apple TV” and an “intelligent” watch. Sony and Microsoft are no exception as they have unveiled new versions of their PlayStation 4 and Xbox consoles One that should be put on sale in the year.

spokespeople for Google and Apple does not want to communicate about these projects

Finally, Google is currently developing a watch connected to tackle a little more Apple and Sony. The Mountain View company has also found that another competitor has just made its appearance on the console market. Indeed, the company Ouya Inc. has kick-off for the marketing of its Android console $ 99.