Samsung smartwatch details revealed

Details of Samsung’s smartwatch plans have been unearthed in a series of patent and trademark filings.

Sketches show a smartwatch that includes a flexible screen made from metal and synthetic materials that wraps around the wrist, with Android-style controls.

The patents were registered in Korea between March and May, and were reportedly unearthed by Moveplayer.

The drawings also hint at features including a power button, speaker, USB port and microphone.

Tech consultancy Canalys has predicted that sales of smartwatches will ‘explode’ from 330,000 units shipped in 2012 to over five million in 2014.

“Smart watches will be the most important new product category in consumer electronics since the iPad defined the market for tablets,” said Chris Jones, Canalys VP and principal analyst.

“Software platforms tied to smart watches will also be a tremendous opportunity for developers to write apps in categories such as health and wellness or sports and fitness.”