Google has updated its operating system to make smartwatches independent, this innovation will be on board LG Smart Style and LG Smart Sport
The smartwatch market needs a shake-up. And Google tries to give it by launching Android Wear 2.0. This is the new version of the operating system designed for Android smartwatches. This novelty will be on board of two new LG models: Watch Style and Watch Sport.
There are several strengths of the new operating system designed by Google for smartwatches. First of all it will allow greater customization of the device. New widgets will allow you to manage applications at a glance. And, moreover, the various widgets will be completely customizable by the user. In this way you can choose, according to your style, whether to have a display loaded with notifications or not. In addition, the new version will make the watches much more independent from smartphones. There is, in fact, a version of Google Play on board to directly install apps from smartwatch.
The features of Android Wear 2
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If the watch has a data connection you will now be able to make calls and use apps without the intermediation of the phone. The new version also brings Google Assistant to the smartwatch. For those unfamiliar with it, this is the Android personal assistant that made its appearance in the Pixel and Pixel XL. In practice, Google’s answer to Apple’s Siri. Thanks to voice commands from now you can respond to messages and you can also draw emoji. There are also new functions related to fitness. On Android Wear 2.0 in addition to the usual step counter, distance, calories and heart rate you can also analyze the repetitions in weightlifting and some exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups and squats.
LG Watch Style
LG Watch Style and LG Watch Sport as you can guess from the name are indicated for two different targets. However, both watches have some common features. For example, they turn on with a rotary button that doubles as a navigator. And it can also be used to start apps or call in Google Assistant. As for Watch Style, it’s the smaller of the two devices. It has a 1.2-inch round display. It is resistant, thanks to its IP67 rating, to water. This means that it resists drinking immersions and splashes but cannot be used for swimming. On board we find a 1.1GHZ Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, with 4GB of storage and a 240mAh battery with wireless charging. Its launch price is $249.
LG Watch Sport
Watch Sport as we mentioned is bigger. As you can guess from the name, it is suitable for monitoring sports activities and for that it takes full advantage of all the new features of Android Wear 2.0. Watch Sport is equipped with GPS, heart rate and NFC for payments directly from the smartwatch. It has 1.79-inch round screen. It has a 430mAh removable battery and is available in titanium or dark blue colors. The launch price is $380. Both LG devices have been on sale since February 10 in the U.S. market and will soon arrive in Canada and the UK. While waiting for more information regarding Italy.
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