Smartwatch Thread (news/apps/updates)

Ade74 · 24 Aug 2014 at 14:53

I hope this is true

from Here

Orcvader · 24 Aug 2014 at 19:03

So the LG G Watch "2" is actually the LG G Watch R?

It seems to be a perfect circle, does that mean unlike the Moto 360 it will actually use the entire circle? If so this makes this very tempting!

Android Police article here with a possible render of the watch: http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...g-they-just-teased-a-round-g-watch-r-for-ifa/

Thomss · 24 Aug 2014 at 21:33

had my G watch about 7 weeks now and love it, but am tempted by oled and round together

- Hmmmm might visit the members market to put it up for sale

Orcvader · 27 Aug 2014 at 11:57

Looks pretty promising, and the OLED display sounds more tempting than the 360. But it does look more bulky.

Swarfega · 27 Aug 2014 at 12:08

Same day as the 360... Really?

grudas · 27 Aug 2014 at 12:13

Swarfega said:
Same day as the 360... Really?

good! we need competition

Swarfega · 27 Aug 2014 at 12:16

What I mean is personally I am settled on the 360. With the LG showcasing their watch it makes me tempted. Without seeing a decent picture though I will stick with the 360.

grudas · 27 Aug 2014 at 12:50

Swarfega said:
What I mean is personally I am settled on the 360. With the LG showcasing their watch it makes me tempted. Without seeing a decent picture though I will stick with the 360.

I'd say wait for lg to come out with their watch, watch some reviews and get the one you like.. both will be solid bits of kit I'm sure

Orcvader · 27 Aug 2014 at 13:06

With a bit of Photoshop Android Central got this: http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-g-watch-r-heres-clearer-look-lgs-round-smartwatch

Looks like an actual watch, but it looks very thick

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Orcvader · 27 Aug 2014 at 15:51

So... is the ZenWatch between circle and square?

Orcvader · 28 Aug 2014 at 11:17

LG has announced the LG G Watch R:

http://www.lgnewsroom.com/newsroom/contents/64664

Key Specifications:
￭ Chipset: 1.2GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400
￭ Display: 1.3-inch P-OLED Display (320 x 320)
￭ Memory: 4GB eMMC / 512MB RAM
￭ Battery: 410mAh
￭ Operating System: Android Wear™
(compatible with smartphones running Android 4.3 and above)
￭ Sensors: 9-Axis (Gyro/ Accelerometer/ Compass), Barometer, PPG (Heart Rate Monitor)
￭ Color: Black
￭ Other: Dust and Water Resistant (IP67)

Looks pretty good, looks similiar to my current watches, I don't know if I want this or the Moto 360 now, guess I'll wait for reviews for the two. Shame there's no silver version though...

mrk · 28 Aug 2014 at 11:18

OLED and looks smaller than the 360 as well as more traditional "watch" like. Nice.

Cosimo · 28 Aug 2014 at 11:28

Orcvader said:
LG has announced the LG G Watch R:

[url]http://www.lgnewsroom.com/newsroom/contents/64664[/url]

Looks pretty good, looks similiar to my current watches, I don't know if I want this or the Moto 360 now, guess I'll wait for reviews for the two. Shame there's no silver version though...[/QUOTE]

It looks good. Shame we don't have it's diameter and thickness.

Swarfega · 28 Aug 2014 at 11:31

Need to see another watchface. That outer rim I suspect is the hardware bezel.

glenimp617 · 28 Aug 2014 at 14:37

what would be cool is if the winder was actually a 3.5mm jack with one of those universal buttons inserted. That way, when I go on hols in October, I can listen to music from the watch :cool:

glenimp617 · 28 Aug 2014 at 14:59

<chav alert>

do you think someone will write an app to change the screen to a rolex/tag?

</chav alert>

mrk · 28 Aug 2014 at 15:05

Already a concept: http://androidspin.com/2014/03/23/check-10-beautiful-app-concepts-moto-360/

Swarfega · 28 Aug 2014 at 15:05

If they do surly it would be pulled by Google for copyright infringement?

mrk · 28 Aug 2014 at 15:08

Who says it has to be installed via the Play Store?

glenimp617 · 28 Aug 2014 at 15:19

haha, nice

any ideas on price guys? quite fancy a new gadget, it's been a while