Google releases Android Wear app on Play Store

With LG’s G Watch smartwatches already making its way to buyers, Google has just released the Android Wear application on Google Play. This will make it easier to manage your new device. It will let you setup the device and allow the smartwatch to send you the alerts you want as well as set voice action preferences. According to Ubergizmo, there are currently six apps up and running for the device and we expect more to support Android Wear in the coming weeks and months.

Learn languages on your Android Wear smartwatch with Duolingo

It looks like more and more functionality is being introduced into Android Wear-based devices. Language learning app Duolingo has just updated its app to add Android Wear support. This means you can keep learning right from your list. The screenshots up on Google Play shows the simple user interface of the app and the possibility of having more voice support. You can download the latest version of Duolingo here.

Source: Android Central

Asus rumoured to be building cheapest Android Wear smartwatch to date

Following the announcements of the Samsung, LG, and Motorola Android Wear smartwatches, there are reports that Asus is developing the cheapest Android Wear smartwatch version yet. What would be its potential price, you ask? Somewhere between US$99 and $149. The watch will reportedly carry an AMOLED screen and would possibly carry gesture control features aside from the usual swipe and tap functionality. If there is any truth behind the rumours, we can expect to hear more about this in September.

Source: Engadget

Samsung introduces Gear Live smartwatch

LG isn’t the only new player in the Android Wear-powered market. Samsung has launched its own Android Wear device, the Gear Live. It will also be powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and have a 1.63-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 320x320 pixel resolution. It has 4GB of internal storage, 512MB RAM, and 300mAh battery. The sensors include a heart rate monitor, accelerometer, compass, and gyroscope. Of course, you can connect to it via Bluetooth 4.0. The Gear Live will be available in Wine Red or Black and is IP67 water- and dust-resistant as well. It is also up for pre-order on Google Play for US$199.99.

Source: SlashGear