GADGET: Exetech XS-4 unleashed: Smartwatch, phone and GPS takes on Android Wear!

Manufacturers like LG and Samsung may be turning to Android Wear when it comes to smartwatches, but a tiny company on Kickstarter has much more ambitious plans, with the Exetech XS-4 smartwatch cramming in Android 4.4, 4G LTE connectivity, GPS and even a display that doubles as a solar CHARGER! The ultimate smartwatch? We take a look.

The Exetech XS-4 aims to be a whole lot more than just a companion for your smartphone, with enough tech crammed into the tiny watch casing to potentially replace your smartphone full stop. It’s not the most stylish watch ever, but it’s certainly smart. The tech spec wouldn’t look out of place on a proper smartphone, with an eight-core processor than should be more than capable of running the Android 4.4 (KitKat) operating system at a decent lick.

There are loads of neat little touches on the Exetech XS-4, such as the 1.54-inch AMOLEDscreen that packs in solar tech capable of boosting the battery as you go. The result? When coupled with a spare battery, a claimed standby time of up to 48 hours, with a 15-hour runtime when using 4G and GPS – more than enough to give Android Wear devices a run for their money!

Other features on the Exetech XS-4 include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and a 5-megapixel snapper, letting you take selfies on the move. There’s 2GB of integrated storage onboard. Throw in 32GB of storage via microSD card, and there’s more space than you’re ever likely to need.

Convinced that the Exetech XS-4 is good enough to take on the best from SAMSUNG, LG and Motorola? Head over to the Exetech Kickstarter page and make a pledge of £139 – early pledges will SAVE plenty over the expected £299 retail price!