While Google has yet to really market its smartwear Google Glass, there are already rumors surfacing about the second generation model of the device.

A latest report by the Wall Street Journal has claimed that the search engine giant has roped in Intel to make the processor for the next-gen Google Glass.

This means that the Intel chipset will be replacing the processor manufactured by Texas Instrument, which powers the original Google Glass, in the device's next edition.

Times of India says that the battery life of the next-gen Google Glass will also be improved and, when in regular use, it will last for a day. On the other hand, the original Google Glass device does not last for a day even when it is used moderately.

Despite being the major player in the chipmaking industry, so far Intel has not been able to enter the rapidly growing mobile computing sector.

According to Times of India, while Intel has failed to capture the smartphone and tablet market, it can still expect to take a major share of the wearable device market, which is still in a budding stage. On a side note, Intel is currently the largest PC chips manufacturer worldwide.

The WSJ report claims that Google now plans to promote Google Glass in the form of an enterprise offering for hospitals as well as manufacturers. In addition, it will continue to explore new utilities of the device.

At the same time, the Mountain View-based tech company plans to promote Google Glass among businesses through its Glass at Work program. As a part of this project, Google is said to be working with various software developers such as APX Labs and Augmedix with a view to encourage the use of Google Glass in healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and other industries.

Despite being well received by consumers, the enthusiasm over Google Glass has waned somewhat over time. Google introduced the device at the I/O developer conference in 2012 and made it available for $1,500 to early adopters in February 2013.

In fact, the company has been somewhat uncertain regarding its plans for releasing the first-gen Glass to a larger base of consumers.