Google made a slew of announcements at Google I/O — its yearly developer
conference. Some of the major announcements include details on a new
upcoming version of Android, Android Wear, Android TV and new
smartwatches. Check out the new software and hardware features on
Android that will soon have an impact on your gadget life.
Upcoming Smartwatches
LG G WATCH The LG G watch is the first watch to offer an always-on display - the color touchscreen display doesn't shut off after a few seconds. Instead, it switches to a black and white time display. The colour display comes on with the flick of a wrist.
SAMSUNG GEAR LIVE
The gear live is the only Android wear smartwatch with a heart rate monitor. Since Android Wear supports heart rate sensors, the Gear Live is able to utilize the fitness features of the new OS.
MOTO 360
Motorola has been tight lipped about details regarding their smartwatch. However, it stands out from the crowd with a circular display instead of the usual square shape. Motorola says the watch has good battery life and is water/dust resistant like the other two.
Android Wear Features
Rich Notifications One of the most prominent features of Android Wear is real-time notifications. Notifications from your phone are shown on the watch and you can tap on one to view more details. If you swipe a notification away on the watch, it will automatically be removed from your smartphone's notification bar too.
Upcoming Smartwatches
LG G WATCH The LG G watch is the first watch to offer an always-on display - the color touchscreen display doesn't shut off after a few seconds. Instead, it switches to a black and white time display. The colour display comes on with the flick of a wrist.
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SAMSUNG GEAR LIVE
The gear live is the only Android wear smartwatch with a heart rate monitor. Since Android Wear supports heart rate sensors, the Gear Live is able to utilize the fitness features of the new OS.
 |
MOTO 360
Motorola has been tight lipped about details regarding their smartwatch. However, it stands out from the crowd with a circular display instead of the usual square shape. Motorola says the watch has good battery life and is water/dust resistant like the other two.
 |
Android Wear Features
Rich Notifications One of the most prominent features of Android Wear is real-time notifications. Notifications from your phone are shown on the watch and you can tap on one to view more details. If you swipe a notification away on the watch, it will automatically be removed from your smartphone's notification bar too.
