Earlier in May, we reported that the LG G Watch R will be receiving Wi-Fi support sometime during Q3 2015. Rightly so, LG has just announced added support for Wi-Fi for the smartwatch now with a new firmware update.
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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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LG is apparently readying more smartwatches for consumers to adorn on their wrists as two more models have just passed through the FCC. The model numbers are LG-VC110 and LG-VC200.
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Samsung teased its upcoming Gear S2 smartwatch at the Unpacked event where it launched the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 5. Today, the company has teased the circular smartwatch in a 30 seconds video.
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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?”
Samsung did not announce the company’s next Gear smartwatch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event today as rumored earlier, but it teased the Gear S2 smartwatch at the event. Samsung’s teaser shows that smartwatch will have a round display as expected. It also shows a metal casing, which could just be a placeholder. We already know that it will run on Tizen-based wearable OS, similar to the Gear S that was introduced last year.
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Pebble has just made the Time Steel smartwatch open to reservation worldwide at a price of US$249. The Time Steel model has already begun shipping to its Kickstarter backers and users can now reserve one for themselves through Pebble.
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Microsoft has released Translator app for Android, Android Wear, iOS devices and Apple Watch. The app is mainly for smartwatches since the Android and iOS apps have a simple layout. It lets you translate instantly in 50 languages using voice or text. You can translate even faster by pinning your most commonly used translations and settings to your watch screen for easy access, and browse your history of recently used phrases, said the company. It has option to select English accents spoken in Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States. Continue reading “Microsoft Translator for Android, iOS, Apple Watch and Android Wear released”
Google has officially launched Maps for Android Wear. Users with a smartwatch running on Android Wear can now easily navigate from point A to B with the help of Google Maps on their wrist.
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Samsung has already sent out invites for an Unpacked event on August 13th where it will announce the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. Now, the Wall Street Journal says that the company may also unveil the Gear A smartwatch along the two phones at the same event.
This week, we saw Chinese manufacturer Vivo launched three smartphones, Xiaomi got the new headphones and a 32GB variant of the Mi 4i, upgraded YU YUREKA Plus and a lot more. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Vivo X5Pro, Mi Headphones, YUREKA Plus, Sony Android TVs and more”
The Asus ZenWatch was available at a discounted price of US$ 149.99 last month through Best Buy as well as Amazon. Now, a new offer allows you to purchase the smartwatch at an even lower price of US$ 129.99.
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Acer finally launched its first fitness tracker for the U.S. market. The Acer Liquid Leap+ can be purchased via company’s online store as well as leading retailers. Continue reading “Acer Liquid Leap+ fitness band goes up on sale in the U.S.”
This week, big tech announcements came from China’s MWC, whereas South Korean tech giant Samsung bounced back with two Galaxy J series smartphones in India and a lot more. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: New Samsung smartphones in India, Big launches at MWC China, Xiaomi Water Purifier, Intex smartwatch and more”
Samsung’s next smartwatch that will have a round dial has been in the reports since the beginning of the year. Today, specifications of the Gear A smartwatch which is also known as Orbis has leaked.
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