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  1. Android News

    Google partners with Paper Magazine to crowdsource ideas and designs for Android Wear watch faces

    Google is looking for designs and ideas for potential watch faces for Android Wear. If you think you have what it takes then submit your designs to Instagram with the hashtags #AndroidWear and #WearWhatYouWant by September 15th.
  2. Android News

    Deal: Huawei Watch models go on sale starting at just $150 from B&H

    If you're in the market for a new Android Wear smartwatch, then head over to B&H and snag the Huawei Watch for just $150. This marks the lowest price ever for the popular smartwatch.
  3. Android News

    Appfour Video Gallery lets you watch videos on your Android Wear watch

    Appfour has released a new Android Wear watch. The app is named Video Gallery. It allows you to watch videos from any folders in your phone's storage on your Android Wear watch. The app is free, but limits you to 10 videos per folder, while the full version allows you to view unlimited videos.
  4. Android News

    Researchers create a way to use pressure touch with Android Wear smartwatches

    Researchers in the UK have developed a way to provide new ways of interacting with your Android Wear smartwatches without needing to purchase or develop new hardware. This piece of software is named WatchMI and will be presented in September.
  5. Android News

    The back of Meizu's smartwatch shows up in a new leak

    The Meizu smartwatch is in the news again thanks to a new leak which shows the back of the device. The back sports a stainless steel panel with the Meizu logo in the middle.
  6. Android News

    Fossil Q Wander and Q Marshal go on pre-sale Friday, August 12th

    Fossil has announced that the Q Wander and Q Marshal Android Wear watches will go up for pre-sale starting August 12th. Both devices will retail for $295.
  7. Android News

    Google is discontinuing the Together Android Wear Watch Face on September 30th

    Yesterday we learned that some Android Wear devices were getting an OTA update that included the July security update. Along with those security patches, Together watch face users are being told that Google will be shutting down this service on September 30th.
  8. Android News

    You can now access your stored passwords on Android Wear with Enpass

    The developers behind Enpass is currently rolling out a new update to their popular password manager application. The update comes with the following changes. . . - Android Wear support. - Database compatibility with Android N. - Item's icon will be updated on editing URL. - Globe key...
  9. Android News

    Android Wear is getting July security update

    Various Android Wear devices are beginning to see updates to build M1D63G. There are no known changes or new features with the build, but it does include the July security patch. Devices which seem to be receiving it include the 2nd Gen Moto 360, LG G Watch R, Watch Urbane, and Sony Smartwatch 3.
  10. Android News

    Polar M600 is a fitness-first Android Wear watch

    Polar has just announced the M600. It's a fitness watch that uses Android Wear. It features integrated GPS, a heart-rate sensor, sleep tracking, and water resistance. The device will cost $330 with a launch set for later this year.
  11. Android News

    Rithmio Edge is an Android app that tracks your weightlifting sessions with Android Wear

    If you have an Android Wear device but have been let down with the number of apps that track your weightlifting session properly, then Rithmio has some good news for you. The company just published its Rithmio Edge application into the Play Store and it will let you build your workout plan...
  12. Android News

    Watch face concept for Pokemon Go shows what is possible with Android Wear 2.0

    At Google I/O this year, we learned about the upcoming changes that will be coming with Android Wear 2.0. Recently, someone created an Android Wear concept to give us an idea on how Pokemon Go could be integrated into a watch face.
  13. Android News

    Casio WSD-F10 review says it doesn't have everything an active person needs

    MrMobile's review of the Casio WSD-F10 Android Wear watch is out. The watch is aimed at those who need something rugged. MrMobile notes that the watch is missing a few key things that the active crowd would need, and that might make it difficult to justify a $500 price tag.
  14. Android News

    PokeDetector is an Android Wear app that notifies you about nearby Pokemon

    Pokemon Go wants you to walk around and catch them all, but it requires that you keep the app open and your phone on to work. PokeDetector is an Android Wear app that will let you know when there is a Pokemon close to you, even when you don't have the app open.
  15. Android News

    Deal: Get the 2nd-gen Moto 360 for as low as $150

    DailySteals has the 2nd-gen Moto 360 for just $150 for the 42mm variant and $165 for the 46mm variant. The 42mm variant features a black metal case and black leather strap, while the 46mm version features a black metal case and black metal band.
  16. Android News

    Google Messenger 1.9 restores Android Wear functionality on Android Nougat

    For some reason, the Google Messenger app excluded Android Wear functionality in Android Nougat developer previews. Thankfully it seems Google is about to fix this as version 1.9 has leaked and it restores functionality. There are no other known changes.
  17. Android News

    Google announces Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview 2

    Along with the Android N developer preview, Google has also been letting people try out a developer preview of Android Wear 2.0. Today, the company announced the second developer preview of their upcoming wearable update and this update includes the following changes. . . - Platform API 24 -...
  18. Android News

    Leaked renders show us what Google's upcoming Android Wear smartwatches could look like

    Android Police is at it again with another exclusive leak, and this time it is to show us what Google's upcoming Android Wear smartwatches could look like.
  19. Android News

    Report: Google working on 2 Android Wear smartwatches

    A new report out of Android Police suggests Google is working on 2 new Android Wear smartwatch prototypes. The devices will supposedly use Google Assistant at the core and be some of the first devices available to support the AI-driven assistant.
  20. Android News

    You can input your network password from your wrist with WiFi Manager for Android Wear

    appfour is known for their Android Wear apps and this week they have released a new one that is very useful for people connecting to WiFi networks with their smartwatch. Currently, you have to enter your WiFi network password for your smartwatch on your phone, but with WiFi Manager for Android...
  21. Android News

    OnePlus co-founder shows off sketches of what a OnePlus smartwatch would have looked like

    In 2015, OnePlus was working on a smartwatch, but the company decided to scratch the project in an effort to focus all of its resources on high-end Android smartphones. To give us an idea of what the smartwatch could have looked like, One Plus co-founder Carl Pei shared an image on Twitter...
  22. Android News

    Sony SmartWatch 3 update patches security holds, fixes bugs and improves battery life

    Sony has released a small update for the Sony SmartWatch 3 which includes security and stability improvements. The update is said to fix the smartwatch's GPS bug and improve battery performance as well.
  23. Android News

    ASUS details ZenWatch 2 improvements in latest update

    ASUS has posted a ZenWatch 2 changelog for the latest update. The update brought the latest security changes, but also included various fixes and improvements for display quality, connection stability and enhancements to sleep tracking.
  24. Android News

    Deal: Free Moto 360 Sport when you buy a Moto X Pure Edition

    Motorola is putting on a nice deal to move some inventory. If you buy a Moto X Pure Edition you can snag the Moto 360 at no extra cost. The deal ends the morning of June 26th.
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    1st-gen Android Wear smartwatches will likely not get the Android Wear 2.0 update

    If you own a 1st-gen Android Wear smartwatch, there's a good chance that the device will not be updated to Android Wear 2.0. Motorola and LG have announced Moto 360 and LG G Watch will not be getting the update and we won't be surprised if Samsung and Asus announce that the Gear Live and...