Will.i.am's smartwatch available for pre-order in the UK

The Dial, the latest wearable by singer, rapper and entrepreneur Will.i.am, is now available for pre-order in the UK, reports Engadget.

The Dial is a standalone smartwatch, listed as a "voice first" device due to its inbuilt personal assistant, AneedA (similar to Siri or Cortona). The watch also offers free music streaming of over 20 million ad-free tracks, powered by 7digital.

While the watch does not need to be tethered to a smartphone, it does require its own contract. UK operator Three is offering a deal of £24/month (35 USD) with an upfront payment of £49 (71 USD).

The Dial can be pre-ordered in the UK from Three's online store.