LG G Watch
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| Also known as | W100 |
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| Developer | LG Electronics |
| Type | Smartwatch |
| Release date | June 25, 2014 |
| Operating system | Android Wear 1.5.0.3058194 (based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow) |
| System on a chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8026 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz |
| Memory | 512 MB |
| Storage | 4 GB |
| Display | 1.65 in (42 mm) LCD with RGB matrix 280 × 280 pixels |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth LE |
| Power | 400 mAh |
| Online services | Google Play, Google Now |
| Dimensions | 46.5 x 37.9 x 9.95 mm (LxWxH) |
| Mass | 63 g (2.2 oz) |
| Website | LG G Watch |
The LG G Watch (model W100, codenamed Dory) is an Android Wear-based smartwatch announced and released by LG and Google on June 25, 2014. It was released along with the Samsung Gear Live as launch devices for Android Wear, a modified version of Android designed specifically for smartwatches and other wearables.[1] It is compatible with all smartphones running Android 4.3 or higher that support Bluetooth LE.
G Watch is, as of June 2014, only available in the United States and Canada at US$229 or in the United Kingdom for £159 on the Google Play Store.[2] As of July 2014 the G Watch was also made available in Australia, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and Spain.[3]
The G Watch R is a variant featuring a round face and an OLED screen.[4]
Hardware
The G Watch has IP67 certification for dust and water resistance. It has a user-replaceable buckle-based strap. The watch has no buttons. It uses an always-on rectangular shaped display.
Software
The G Watch runs Android Wear, which features a notification system based on Google Now technology that enables it to receive spoken commands from the user.[5]
Reception
JR Raphael of Computerworld liked the LG G Watch's superior dimmed-mode display, comfortable band, and easy-to-use charging cradle, but did not like the uninspired design and poor outdoor visibility display compared to Samsung Gear Live.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Android Wear Platform fully unveiled at I/O 2014
- ^ This is the Gear Live, Samsung's $199 Android Wear smartwatch
- ^ Country availability - Google Play Help
- ^ LG launches their flexible OLED smartwatch in Korea, you can buy it in the US for $398. Oct 23, 2014. Retrieved March 7. 2015.
- ^ Google Android Wear: what you need to know
- ^ Samsung Gear Live vs. LG G Watch: A real-world evaluation. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
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