Smartwatch Thread (news/apps/updates)

So I just noticed everytime I change the watch's notification profile, it changes my phone's sound profile to normal. Why did Google decide to link these two together if you're using Lollipop? I mute my phone during work as even the vibrations are loud, but the watch is quiet enough not to alert everyone yet still strong enough to notify me.
 
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Motorola connect updated

http://www.talkandroid.com/245660-m...th-new-features-for-the-moto-360/#more-245660
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and this got announced today which is awesome news for the moto 360

Architect and artist William Morris once said, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” Turns out that’s also good advice for deciding what to wear. So Android Wear offers a range of watches and apps that are fashionable as well as functional.

Over the past few months we’ve added lots of ways to express your style—from custom watch faces to a rainbow of bands. Today we’re making Android Wear more helpful as well—getting you what you need, right on your wrist.

Always-on screen, always-on apps

When you buy a watch you want it to, well, tell the time. So most Android Wear watches include an always-on screen—no tapping, twisting or shaking required to see what time it is. Now we’re expanding this option to apps, so they can stay visible as long as you need them, instead of disappearing when you drop your arm. In either case the screen is only full color when you're actively looking at it—so you get the info you need, and you save on battery life.

Wi-Fi support

With GPS and offline music support, you can already leave your phone at home, then go jogging and jamming like normal. Now Android Wear supports watches with built-in Wi-Fi. As long as your watch is connected to a Wi-Fi network, and your phone has a data connection (wherever it is), you’ll be able to get notifications, send messages, and use all your favorite apps. And if you really do forget your phone, you can always ask your watch where it is.

Simpler, faster, and more smiley

When it comes to your watch, using apps should be as simple as checking the time. So today we’re making a number of Android Wear improvements to help you access your info, and express yourself more easily:

Got your hands full? You no longer need them to check your news and notifications. Instead you can just flick your wrist to scroll through the stream.
Your apps and contacts are now just a tap away from the watch face. Just touch the screen, and you’ll be able to start apps and send messages immediately.

These updates are coming to all seven Android Wear watches over the next few weeks, starting with the new LG Watch Urbane. In the meantime, there are plenty of useful apps and lots of beautiful watch faces—so find your favorites, and wear what you want.
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The 360 is in that list

http://googleblog.blogspot.ro/2015/04/android-wear-wear-what-you-want-get.html

It has a disabled wifi chip that was filed with the FCC, assuming it'll be turned on with this update.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-360/general/android-wear-update-to-moto-360-wi-fi-t3088005
 
No wifi on my R :(? Oh well... not the end of the world, the BT connection itself has surprised me on its range, I can leave the phone charging upstairs and it still has a working connection.

EDIT: It seems different branches of LG CS is a bit confused on whether the R will have wifi support or not. Someone on XDA did post this however which may suggest it's already wifi certified: http://fccid.net/number.php?fcc=ZNFW110&id=761057#axzz3Y4JgUv9w

I guess waiting for the update might be the best way to tell.
 
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Walked into John Lewis at lunch time today...

...walked out with a Moto 360 to replace my G Watch.

First impressions are that it's a) a lovely bit of kit and b) nowhere near as big as I thought it was going to be!

Definitely a nice fit on the wrist and looks stunning compared to my G Watch and it also seems to be a reduction on size on the wrist compared to the rectangular shape of the G Watch.

For £149 on the high street, it's ideal plus John Lewis are providing a 2 year guarantee on the product, again definitely a good thing. Will get it fully charged and updated tonight.
 
Must admit that I'm being tempted by a 360 with the black metal bracelet for £179 from JL :cool:

I don't think the 2nd gen watches are gonna be light-years ahead, plus the 360 has the WiFi enabled so it's all good :)

Just trying to decide between the 360 and the Sony Smartwatch 3!! Zenwatch was a contender due to how good it looks, but no WiFi puts me off.
 
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JediFragger said:
Must admit that I'm being tempted by a 360 with the black metal bracelet for £179 from JL :cool:

I don't think the 2nd gen watches are gonna be light-years ahead, plus the 360 has the WiFi enabled so it's all good :)

Just trying to decide between the 360 and the Sony Smartwatch 3!! Zenwatch was a contender due to how good it looks, but no WiFi puts me off.
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Smartwatch 3 is £115 from Amazon France today.
 
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