Android Wear 2.0 roll out for LG G Watch R and Watch Urbane begins this week, Watch Urbane 2nd Edition in May


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Back in February Google confirmed the list of Android Wear watches that will get the Android Wear 2.0 update. Recently Android Wear 2.0 update started rolling out for Fossil Q Founder, Casio Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10 and Tag Heuer Connected after a slight delay. It also started rolling out for couple of LG watches. Today LG has confirmed that the update will be available for LG G Watch R and Watch Urbane this week.

The update will be available LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition beginning May. This will bring Android Pay support for the watch, making it the only smartwatch among the three to have NFC technology.

The will come with pre-installed Android Wear 2.0 App store that will allow users to download apps directly from the on-watch Google Play Store. The update also brings improved user interface, enhanced messaging, and the Google Assistant built-in.

LG introduced Watch Style and Watch Sport smartwatches running Android Wear 2.0 earlier this year. Moto, ASUS and others are expected to roll out Android Wear 2.0 update for their smartwatches soon.


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