14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft is performing a bunch of cool experiments in its innovative lab called The Garage. If you need an example, we have just the thing for you.
It’s a recent addition that comes in the form of a little clever app. You could think of it as Microsoft’s answer to “OK Google” on Android Wear.
And there’s a special twist which makes this new application called “Torque Search” worthy of being taken into consideration. Just hear us out.
Do you have an Android Wear watch? You could try Torque
To get started, you’ll need to have an Android Wear watch (like a Moto 360, ASUS ZenWatch, Samsung Gear Live, LG G Watch, LG G Watch R or Sony SmartWatch 3). You’ll also have to download the application off the Google Play store.
Once everything is installed and running, turning your wrist “forward and backward” will get Torque running. Why is that better than using OK Google? Well, because now you don’t have to utter these words every time you want to ask Android Wear a question.
Sure, saying the magic words to your wrist might have seemed cool at first, but having to say the same thing every time becomes a hassle. With Torque all you need to do is pull your hand out of your pocket, turn your wrist forward, then backwards and talk to Bing in order to ask it anything. By the way, what time does that the Moby concert start?
Another cool thing about the Torque app is that in case you forgot your smartwatch on the nightstand, you can still do the same using your Android phone. And this is all achieved without interrupting your overall flow application on your smartphone.
Torque isn't working smoothly 100% yet
The app is quite new so you might encounter a few bugs, like the fact that you won’t get to launch the application every time you move your wrist as described. It fails at times, but future updates will probably fix these incongruities.
However, the delivered results are quite comparable with what OK Google manages to pull up. Even so, we might have to wait a while before Torque becomes a truly viable alternative to Google’s service.
All in all, if you like Android Wear and own such a smartwatch, you might want to give this application a chance. You could end up being positively impressed by its UI and aesthetics. Don’t forget to share your feedback on the Google Play Store section, if you want this application to be improved as fast as possible.
Also check out our review of the Torque app right here.
