Last week word came out that Google’s focus on making Google Glass enticing for enterprise users had resulted in some changes to the device to make it more suitable for the workplace. Although actual examples of the revamped units have yet to surface, reports coming out this week suggest Google has already shared some units with development teams that participate in the company’s Glass At Work program.
Sources indicate Glass At Work partners have been in regular contact with Tony Fadell, the leader of Google’s Nest Labs unit that took over Glass development earlier this year. That should not be a surprise based on the reported changes to Glass, like foldable frames and beefier construction, which were likely prompted by feedback from enterprise users. Google appears to be on track to officially rollout the Enterprise Edition no later than this fall.
Meanwhile, a new consumer version of Glass appears to still be at least a year off. Previously Fadell has stated that it is “going to take time to get it right” in reference to an updated consumer version. If there is any consolation for buyers interested in a new version, it is that Google appears to understand the price tag will need to be reduced by a significant amount from the $1,500 the original Glass units cost.
Amidst all the rumors about the pending Enterprise Edition, news has also surfaced indicating Google placed a freeze on employees in the Glass unit from transferring out to other parts of the company. Apparently there was a lot of interest on the part of employees, perhaps not surprisingly, in moving out of the team after it was announced Google was shutting down the Explorer program earlier this year and ending sales of the original Glass units.
sources: Wall Street Journal (paid), Re/code
via: Engadget
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