WhatsApp for Android Wear exits beta

WhatsApp first made its appearance on Android’s smartwatch operating system in beta and it needed users to sideload the app to the device. Now, you just need to download the app from Google Play Store since it’s just been taken out of beta. The update brings the ability to see entire WhatsApp messages on your Android Wear smartwatch, view individual sender’s names in group conversations, and look through stacked notifications to make sure you don’t miss out on any messages. You are also given the capability to reply to messages with the smartwatch through voice reply. The usual bug fixes and performance updates have also been included in this general release.

Source: Ubergizmo | Download: Google Play Store (Free)

The Apple Beat: Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

At long last, Apple’s September 9 event has been confirmed as the company sent out invitations earlier to select media outlets. 

All of a sudden, Apple and their expected products to be announced, are trending everywhere and this is only going to get more frenzied as we near the launch event.

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Samsung tipped to develop its own circular smartwatch

Looks like LG isn’t the only one following Motorola’s lead. According to a report from SamMobile, Samsung is planning on releasing its own take on the circular design for its smartwatches on an upcoming wearable device. There are hardly any details at the moment and it isn’t known if the device will run on Tizen or Android Wear. We are expected to see this new gadget a few months after the Galaxy Note 4 is released. We will keep you posted on any updates about this possible smartwatch. 

Source: Android Central

Sony’s promo image shows two new possible devices

It’s that time of the year when leaks and teasers are starting to surface thanks to the upcoming IFA. This time around we have Sony, possibly intentionally, leaking two new devices they might be showing off at the show. The image above is from a Facebook promo page of the SmartBand. And while it doesn’t show the wearable device, what we see instead is what looks like the rumoured Xperia Z3 mini tablet (a new size for Sony’s tablet line) and possibly a new SmartWatch. It has been almost a year since the SmartWatch 2’s release so we won’t be surprised if new iteration if it shows up.

Source: Gizmodo