Samsung reportedly developing a standalone smartwatch

The first iterations of the Samsung smartwatch required a Samsung smartphone to work. But now it would seem their next model would function on its own without the need of another device. The Wall Street Journal reports Samsung is developing a smartwatch that can take and make calls, take photos, and answer emails without the need of a Samsung Galaxy device. It will come with its own SIM card and will run on Tizen platform.

The Korean tech company is reportedly in talks with telecom carriers in the US, Europe, and South Korea about the device and they hope to debut the device between June and July.

Motorola to reportedly offer 7 bands for Moto 360

If you thought metal and light brown leather seems too limited a choice for your Moto 360, it would seem Motorola plans to release seven different bands for the smartwatch. Android Police was able to get a screenshot of the Moto 360 product page before it was pulled down and they saw seven bands for it. There seems to be a green or light tan variant coming out. We’ll keep you posted on any updates about this.

Pocket unveils prototype app for Android Wear

Pocket hopes to allow users to act on notifications that appear on smartwatches with its prototype app for Android Wear. The concept app works by letting users save articles and videos that have been sent to you by friends. You won’t be able to read the app directly on the watch though.

Source: Pocket

Google sanctioned LG G Watch is the Nexus of Android smartwatches

LG Electronics has confirmed that it working together with Google on LG G Watch powered by Android Wear, which extends the Android platform to wearables.

LG G Watch will be compatible with a wide range of Android smartphones and will present relevant information to users just when they need it or whenever they say “OK Google” to ask questions or get stuff done. As one of Google’s lead partners in this effort, LG is planning to introduce its first watch powered by Android Wear in the second quarter of 2014.

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