Android Wear is expected to get a couple of important features in next update, as per a report from The Verge. The new update will bring gesture control and WiFi support to Android Wear.
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Google is working on an Adroid Wear app for iPhone and iPad, according to a French technology website o1net. The report states that Google will bring the Android-based wearables platform over to iOS.
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LG launched Urbane, all metal luxury Android Wear smartwatch last month. We came across the device at the ongoing MWC 2015 event so lets take a look at the specs and hardware of the smartwatch. Continue reading “LG Watch Urbane hands on”
BlackBerry has updated BBM with several new features and improvements. The popular messenger is getting two different types of subscriptions: No Ads and Custom PINs.
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Broadcom has introduced a new platform for Android Wear smartwatch that reduces power consumption on these device. The company has announced that its latest products can be used in wearables to boost battery life and improve other features.
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At the beginning of a crucial year for Huawei – as they face new challenges from Chinese rivals Xioami and Gionee – the company has outlined a vision for the future that includes innovative products, an array of wearables and a commitment to using the Android OS.
In a special briefing at Huawei’s Shenzhen campus in China, Chief Marketing Officer at Huawei, Shao Yang, told us the company is looking to innovate to become noticed in the market, is committed to the Android OS and sees a lot of growth opportunities in the wearables market. Continue reading “Huawei targets innovation in wearables, commits to Android OS”
Google has started rolling out Android Wear 5.0.2 update for several smartwatches. The latest update is coming to Samsung Gear Live, LG G Watch, Moto 360 and the Sony Smartwatch 3.
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In December, Pebble for beta Android app version 2.3 added Android Wear notifications that lets users reply and act on notifications right from your watch. Today, Pebble app is officially shedding the beta tag.
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Android Wear devices are still not a big hit as expected. A latest report from Canalys has revealed that out of 4.6 million wearables shipped in 2014, over 720,000 of them were Android Wear smartwatches.
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Microsoft has updated Yammer for Android with Android Wear support and iOS with Handoff. The apps have been updated for easier collaboration and a more streamlined experience.
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BlackBerry has announced BBM for Android Wear at CES 2015. The popular messaging service from BlackBerry will be available on Android Wear smartwatches early this year.
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MediaTek has announced its MT2601 SoC for wearable devices based on Google’s Android Wear software. The chipmaker says that its new SoC features 41.5 percent fewer components and lower current consumption.
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Sony have today unveiled an updated version of their Android Wear powered Smartwatch 3 which aims to solve a large criticism leveraged towards the Android Wear device. Announced today, the Smartwatch 3 now comes in a fetching Stainless Steel option which offers an alternative to the rather plain silicone strap version currently available. Continue reading “Sony SmartWatch 3 now comes in Stainless Steel”
When they announced the ZenWatch back at IFA, Asus claimed it would arrive before Christmas and they’ve just about kept to their word. The stylish Android Wear watch will land in the UK exclusively at Currys and PC World on December 23rd for the princely sum of £199 (which is somewhat discerning given the $199 launch price in the USA). Continue reading “Asus ZenWatch launches in the UK on Dec 23 for £199”
Looking at the range of Android Wear smartwatches available on the market, there’s one key similarity between most of them; they feature square watch faces. Back when Google announced the Android Wear OS, they also part-announced the Motorola Moto 360 which features a round watch face and to challenge this, LG revealed the LG G Watch R back at IFA 2014 in September. Having spent two weeks with the LG G Watch R, what do we think? Continue reading “LG G Watch R – it could have been so good”
