Google Fit has received a major update. The fitness-tracking app can now track your steps even without an Internet connection and supports 100 new activities.
Tag: Android Wear
Android Wear Watch Face API released
Earlier today, Google announced the Android Wear 5.0 Lollipop update. In addition to the update, Google also announced that the official API for Android Wear watch faces is available to developers.
Android Wear smartwatches to receive Android 5.0 Lollipop update soon?
The Andorid 5.0 Lollipop update has been rolling out to Google’s Nexus and a couple of Google Play Edition devices from Sony, HTC and Samsung. Now, it seems like Android Wear smartwatches are next in line to receive the latest Lollipop update.
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Microsoft Torque Search for Android Wear comes to Android smartphones
Microsoft has released the Torque search app for Android smartphones,. The Bing powered voice assistant app was first launched for Android Wear devices in October.
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Android Wear companion app updated with Material Design
The latest app to receive Material Design update is Android Wear companion app, as per a report from Phandroid. Background of the app has been changed from black to white, says the report.
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Sony Smartwatch 3 lands on Google Play Store for $249.99
Sony’s Smartwatch 3 is now available on the US Google Play Store for $249.99. The smartwatch announced in September was available for pre-order in the US Play Store last month.
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Android Wear update brings GPS support and offline music playback
Sony introduced the SmartWatch 3 at the IFA last month, which would launch later this month. This this is the first Android Wear Smartwatch to come with built-in GPS support. Google has announced a new Android Wear update that would make use of GPS in the Sony SmartWatch 3 and also brings offline music playback in all the Android Wear watches. Continue reading “Android Wear update brings GPS support and offline music playback”
Moto 360 receives Android Wear update with revamped UI, better battery life and more
Motorola is rolling out new software update for its Moto 360 smartwatch. The latest Android Wear update v. 4.4W.2. brings a slew of features to the Moto 360.
Android Wear Review
In the current technology landscape, wearables are touted as the next big thing. It succeeds the smartphone, in one way or the other, so a lot of companies that bet on the smartphone are betting on the smartwatch too. This includes Apple, who unveiled their idea of a Smartwatch, with a focus on making tech fashionable, rather than just utility-focused. The utility is achieved with software, and that’s where platforms come in to play. Just like Smartphones, there is already a battle of ecosystems brewing, in which Google is obviously a major player. As we had explained in our Pebble review, Smartwatches are basically companion devices to our Smartphones and it actually makes sense if both of them are tied together with highly coherent software. So naturally, a Google-blessed platform will work great with Android. Enter Android Wear.
Microsoft releases ‘Analog’ keyboard for Android Wear
Microsoft has launched a keyboard for Android Wear that lets you draw letters on smartwatches. Dubbed as ‘Analog’ keyboard, Microsoft has released the prototype of the keyboard that can be downloaded on company’s website.
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Motorola Camera app updated with remote shutter for Android Wear devices
Motorola has updated its camera app with support for Android Wear devices. The update brings remote shutter control to Android Wear smartwatches.
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Microsoft rolls out One Note app for Android Wear
Microsoft is bringing One Note support to Android Wear by releasing a standalone app for the smartwatches running on Android Wear. The One Note app for Android Wear will enable smartwatch owners to dictate, save and sync voice notes.
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LG G Watch R Hands On and Photo Gallery
LG announced the G Watch R last month and we got our hands of the smartwatch at the IFA, Berlin 2014. The latest smartwatch from LG sports a circular display encompassed in a stainless steel frame. LG has added a circular Plastic OLED (P-OLED) display to watch which the company claims that utilizes 100 percent of its watch face. Continue reading “LG G Watch R Hands On and Photo Gallery”
Android Wear to get GPS, offline music playback and custom watch faces later this year
Google is adding a slew of new and exciting feature to Android Wear later this year. Recently released and new Android Wear powered smartwatches are going to receive these updates soon.
Sony Smartwatch 3 Hands On and Photo Gallery
Sony announced the SmartWatch 3 powered by Android Wear at the IFA, Berlin 2014 yesterday. We got our hands on the SmartWatch3 SWR50 which is company’s foray into Android Wear. The device sports a 1.6-inch (320 x 320 pixels) TFT LCD capacitive touch screen display.
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