Android Wear update debuts interactive watch faces

Google has updated Android Wear with support for interactive watch faces that makes it easier for users to stay connected all the time. These watch faces lets you change its  design, reveal more information, or even launch a specific app with just a tap.

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Rumour: LG’s upcoming ‘Nemo’ Android Wear could be first Nexus smartwatch?

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LG is reportedly working on a new Android Wear smartwatch that will offer the best resolution in a smartwatch till date. The watch is said to be codenamed ‘Nemo’, and is also rumored to end up being the first Nexus smartwatch too. Continue reading “Rumour: LG’s upcoming ‘Nemo’ Android Wear could be first Nexus smartwatch?”

Android Wear major update next month tipped to bring watch-to-watch sharing and more

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Google’s Android Wear will reportedly get a new watch-to-watch sharing feature and interactive watch faces in a major update next month. Continue reading “Android Wear major update next month tipped to bring watch-to-watch sharing and more”

Google releases 17 new Android Wear watch faces as part of Summer 2015 collection

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Part of the appeal of a smartwatch is the endless customization capabilities on offer. The Android Wear platform in particular has really picked up pace with over 1500 different watch faces on offer. Today, Google announced the addition of 17 new watch faces to the Play Store. Continue reading “Google releases 17 new Android Wear watch faces as part of Summer 2015 collection”

First look of Google Hangouts 4.0 on Android and Android Wear surfaces

Google is all set to release Hangouts 4.0 for Android and Android Wear. Folks over at Android Police has released a first look at the revamped UI of both versions of Hangout 4.0.

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Google brings Maps API for Android Wear

Google announced an array of new tools and updates at the I/O developer conference including Maps API for Android Wear. The feature that comes as a Google Play Services 7.3 update will allow developers to use the Google Maps API directly on Android Wear devices.

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Shazam now supports Android Wear and gets voice search integration

Shazam will now work on your Android Wear smartwatch with the latest update. The popular music recognition app can now identify songs directly from your smartwatch.

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Google Keep on Android Wear smartwatches brings voice-note dictation and more

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Google has updated its note-taking app ‘Google Keep’ for Android with the ability to view and create notes from you Android Wear smartwatches. Continue reading “Google Keep on Android Wear smartwatches brings voice-note dictation and more”

Android Wear companion app gets updated to v1.1, brings mutiple watch support and more

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In-line with Android Wear firmware update announcement on Monday, Google on Tuesday started pushing out an updated Android Wear companion app (v1.1) to users, which brings support for multiple Android Wear watches, and list of new features along with major visual and functional improvements.

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Android Wear gets Wi-Fi support, always-on apps, hand-drawn emojis and more

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Google on Monday announced its ‘more helpful’ Android Wear update that will bring Wi-Fi support, always-on apps, gesture controls and more to your smartwatch. Continue reading “Android Wear gets Wi-Fi support, always-on apps, hand-drawn emojis and more”

Android Wear gets watch band partners and over 1000 watch faces

Google has announced three new partners for Android Wear straps: E3 Supply, Worn & Wound, and Clockwork Synergy. These straps are available in different colors and textures.

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