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LG G Watch – update

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It been a busy day again, and I’ve not really get a chance to tweak the G Watch. All I did do was actually use it. Replying via Google Voice in a number of apps worked really well including text messaging, hangouts and twitter.

The notifications were excellent but that is no surprise as its using Google Now. But battery life is one day. From 100% to 30%. Only good news is it’s a very quick recharge. But still just one day is poor. So I charged it to 100% before I went to bed, and this morning it was down to 87%. Part of the issue is that I have the LG G Watch display to always on, but it was disconnected overnight.

However, I like the G Watch a lot. As I said yesterday, it is comfortable to wear and I like the appearance. At the weekend, I will have some more time to explore it properly. There are even custom roms for it now!

LG G Watch – immediate first impressions

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It’s BIG but surprisingly comfortable. Compared to the Samsung Gear and Samsung Gear 2 smart watches I’ve owned already, I prefer the style of the LG G Watch. I am so pleased I didn’t choose black as that probably would have been too heavy looking. But you may disagree.

Setting up was a breeze. Download the Android Wear app from the Google Play store and install on your phone. Next charge the watch. It has a magnetic piece that aligns over the entire back of the watch. So it just snaps into place and is held together via magnets. Next with the supplied micro USB cable plug it in and charge away. You have to select your language on the watch and confirm pairing with your phone and that is it.

I’ve been very busy with my day job, so at the moment I’ve not had much time to configure it further. I do like the fact that it’s powered by OK Google commands which on the whole work so far well. I’m trying a few tricks out, like when I get within 10 metres of home, the hall light turns on.

It’s really early days so I will give it a week or so and update you further with my views.

Wearables – Google’s Android Wear Apps and Hardware are incoming fast

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At Google I/O a few weeks ago, Android Wear Google’s wearable platform was announced in more detail. LG and Samsung have just released their android wear smart watches. But for these devices to work you first need to download the Android Wear app.

Link to Google Play Store – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.wearable.app

Also, you will need the latest version of Google Play Services v5.0. Again this is available via the Play Store, but you should find your android phone has the latest version by now.

Next have a browse of the dedicated Android Wear section on the Google Play Store. Link https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_30008f2_io_android_wear

And if you have not seen the new smartwatches, again have a look on the Play Store under devices. Or click here https://play.google.com/store/devices/collection/promotion_500013a_android_wear_gb

If you already have either of the above smart watches, expect software updates before Monday 7th July.

The LG G Watch review is incoming soon too.

LG G Watch – Only 3 weeks away from release

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According to MoDaCo and Twitter account @upleaks the LG G Watch will launch in the UK on the 7th July.

It will run Google’s new wearable operating system, android wear and will be in sale less than Samsung’s Gear.

It will have 36 hours of battery life when in standby. The LG G Watch will have a 400mAh battery to keep it going during the day. This smartwatch will have 4GB of internal storage and pack every sensor you can expect from a wearable – ambient, touch, pedometer, and tilt sensors.

It will be controlled using voice commands too.

Like like the wearable tech is getting set to explode.

LG G Watch – already makes the Samsung Gear seem obsolete

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LG has confirmed the G Watch will be based on Google’s Android Wear platform. There are two colours black and gold, which have rubber type straps. Unlike the Samsung Gear, the time will always be on, as well as being dust and water resistant. The LG G Watch will be powered by Android Wear so expect excellent app support, something the Samsung Gear which is powered by Tizen, might struggle to provide.

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More information via – http://www.lg.com/global/gwatch/main.html#googlenow