Flipkart launches new app for Android wearable technology

Flipkart has launched an app compatible with the Android wearable technology. The app will support viewing Flipkart wishlists on the wearable gear. Another significant feature with this update is that the app will now support push notifications from Flipkart on the gear. This, however is possible only if users enable push notifications to be viewed via the gear. Possible future updates of the app include accessing order tracking related information, price drop notification and personalized offer notification.

Moto 360, which is back in stocks, was launched last month and Flipkart is now the exclusive retailer in India for three globally leading wearable technology brands – Garmin, Motorola and Martian. The latest version of this app will be compatible with all the three brands and will be the first app from India to be listed on the Android wearable technology store.

The current features available in the latest app are:

• Brand New User Interface and faster app

• Happy Shopping: No Hassle Returns,100% Buyer Protection

• Choice of Payments: Cash on Delivery, Credit/Debit Card, EMI, NetBanking, PayZippy

• Smarter Search: Look up products, categories or brands using text, voice or by barcode

• Explore Your Way: Quickly switch between List, Grid and Full Screen views

• Pinpoint Products: Find what you want with the sort and multi-filter functions

• Never Miss an Offer: Get access to personalized and exclusive app-only deals

• Personalized Alerts: Get notifications on personalized offers, price drops, order status, exclusive launches

• Product Suggestions: Relevant recommendations based on your shopping history

• Share with Friends: Suggest links to interesting products on Facebook, Twitter, Google+

• Examine Closely: View products in great detail with the large, multi-perspective images 

• Do More with Images: Save images to your phone or instantly share them with friends

• One-touch Wishlist: Add products to your Flipkart Wishlist with just one tap

To use the Flipkart wishlist on wearable devices, please:

• Update the Flipkart application to the latest version from the app store

• Connect your wearable device to the phone

• Wishlist will automatically get installed on the wearable