Motorola dives into wearables with Android-powered Moto 360 smartwarch

Motorola Mobility is no stranger to wearables, but it is committing to giving its current Moto X and Moto G smartphones a companion device in the Moto 360. A round smartwatch that looks like a premium watch. Here's a brief description from Moto's blog.

"Moto 360 keeps you on time and up to date without taking you out of the moment or distracting you, telling you what you need to know before you know you need it through subtle alerts and notifications. With just a twist of the wrist you can see who’s emailing or calling, what time your next meeting is or a friend’s latest social post. 

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Pebble to launch App Store on Feb. 3

 

Pebble introduced its new App Store at CES and Android Headlines reports the store will be up and running this Monday, February 3. Pebble users can expect to find apps like Yelp and Foursquare and the other apps scattered all over. You can also expect to find clock faces on the App Store. However, you can only have eight apps on your Pebble so you’re going to have to choose wisely. And iOS users are getting first dibs on the App Store. Android users will have to wait for a bit.

LG rumoured to release smartwatch, fitness device

LG seems to want a piece of the smartwatch action—at least that is what Ubergizmo reported recently. The rumoured smartwatch from the Korean tech company will reportedly be named LG G Arch. There are also talks that LG plans on unveiling a fitness device that will be called LG G Health. The devices might make their debut at the upcoming CES or MWC events. We will keep you posted on any confirmations about these rumoured gadgets.

Breaking: Images of Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch emerge

VentureBeat has published images of what it believes to be the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch that's slated for release on September 4 in IFA, Berlin. Photo is of the prototype sent to developers and partners and while it may differ from the finished device, it could be very close to what we will see on Wednesday. 

VentureBeat's source also presented them with detailed design studies and sketches as well as some specifications. The Galaxy Gear is said to be a health tracker with a camera. So, definitely not a smartwatch replacement but another health-focused accessory like a FitBit or a Nike Fuelband. Check out more images and all the details over at VentureBeat.

Source: VentureBeat