LG debuts Android Wear-powered G Watch

Just in time for Google I/O, LG has introduced its G Watch, an Android Wear-powered smartwatch. This wearable device is much like those out on the market that lets users give a quick peek at the contents of their smartphones. But Android Wear adds more functionality with the card-based UI that shows information it deems important for you. The G Watch also comes with voice recognition so you don’t even need to press any buttons to activate it (not that you have buttons to press on this smartwatch). Just remember the magic words: “Ok Google.”

It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and is built with an Always-On 1.65-inch IPS display. The device connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth. It is dust- and water-resistant for up to 30 minutes to a depth of one metre thanks to its IP67 Ingress Protection rating. It will be available in Black Titan or White Gold and can be customized with any standard 22mm strap. You can now pre-order the smartwatch here in Canada. The price has not yet been revealed but according to Engadget, it is $229 in the US.

Samsung rumoured to unveil Android Wear smartwatch at Google I/O

Samsung is reportedly unveiling its take on Android Wear smartwatch at the upcoming Google I/O conference. Unidentified sources spoke to CNET to say that the watch will come in two flavours: one running on Qualcomm’s processors and another on Samsung’s own chips. The new smartwatch will reportedly be based on the Gear 2 Neo and Galaxy Gear.

Lending credence to the rumours, Samsung has filed for the “Galaxy Wear” trademark and there was an FCC listing that surfaced earlier this week that shows a smaller Gear smartwatch.

Rumoured release for the Apple iWatch set in October

iWatch concept by Belm Designs

The rumour mill for Apple’s iWatch, the company’s supposed entry into the wearable device market, just keeps churning. This time around Reuters reports that Apple has hired Quanta to begin mass production of the device next month for a launch that could happen on October.

The iWatch will reportedly feature a 2.5-inch display and will have the watch’s face slightly protrude from the band to create an arched shape of sorts. It will supposedly feature wireless charging capabilities and a touch interface. Apple has never publicly acknowledge the arrival of this said device but pundits have been saying that this smartwatch has been in the works in a while. And we are still waiting on Tim Cook’s promise that they will be introducing “exciting” new products.

HTC reportedly plans to launch One Wear smartwatch

Image source: Know Your Mobile

Microsoft isn’t the only one rumoured to enter the smartwatch/wearable tech market. HTC is reportedly planning to create its own smartwatch that will be launched in late August and early September. Tech blog TKTechNews reports the device will be called One Wear and will directly compete against the Moto 360 and will run using Google’s Android Wear platform. We will keep you posted for any updates on this rumour once we have more information.

Source: CNet