 "Google teases Glass 2, introduces swap-out programme for existing users")
Google has now released some welcome news for existing Explorers of its Google Glass programme. According to the official Google Glass Google+ account, current Explorers can get on board for a free swap-out programme when the hardware upgrades of the wearable device, aka Google Glass 2, is officially introduced. This is a good deal, given that the prototypes have cost early users a massive $1,500 (Rs 92,280 approx) to test out.
And the hardware upgrades are pretty nifty too. According to the post, Google will “be offering a one-time optional swap out for Explorers who purchased their device before October 28, 2013. This hardware update will allow your Glass to work with future lines of shades and prescription frames, and we’ll also include a mono earbud.” The fact that Google Glass will finally be compatible with prescription glasses should be a huge source of relief for many users.
The company is also giving Explorers the option of switching the colour of their wearable device, according to the Google FAQ of the swap-out programme. The only problem about this swap-out is the short time frame given to existing users. Early adopters have only 60 days to register for an exchange from the time the programme starts.
Google has now hinted at Glass 2
The Explorer programme, according to Google, is going really well. To that effect, the company has announced that it will be expanding the project beyond its current scope. Google Glass owners will now be able to invite three other friends to join as Explorers. We saw the Search giant testing this approach out earlier as well, albeit on a limited basis.
According to the post, “They’ll be able to buy Glass online and can have it shipped to their home, office, treehouse or igloo. We’re counting on you to get Glass to the people you think will make great Explorers. More Explorers means more feedback, and more feedback means better Glass.”
This, however, means that the next round of Google Glass owners will still have to shell out the same $1,500 that earlier adopters had to pay to get their hands on the wearable device. The announcement also shows that the Google Glass beta programme is still limited to the US. This means that Explorers who were earlier asked to invite their friends may be limited to being able to do so within the US. The company has included all the states, though, and has also shown a video featuring landmark places from every US state. You can have a look in the video below:
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