Google unveiled a new installment of its platform for wearable electronics - Android Wear 2.0. With the new system debuted two smartwatches prepared by LG - LG Watch Style and LG Watch Sport.
Let's start with a quick review of the new system. Android Wear 2.0 contains many changes from the previous version. The system will primarily get its own shop with applications - available in the watch and allowing direct downloading aps to watch - of course models that can be independently connected to the network. The messaging also changed. Replying will be easier, you can dictate and write on the keyboard or by hand and draw emotes. Just stretch the on-screen message notification. The watch will also propose "smart answers", adapted to the context.
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There was improved the practicality of the watch faces. Besides their greater choice and easier editing, the faces will have the opportunity of better presentation of the notifications from applications, as well as displaying the "action" - eg. a quick tap on your watch face lets you instantly order an Uber ride. There were also improved fitness options. Now Google Fit now lets you track your pace, distance, calories burned and heart rate as you’re walking, running, but also eg. for cycling and other exercises – it counts squats or push-ups. The Android Wear 2.0 will also have Android Pay and Google Assistant. The latter support for now only English and German.
| Android Wear: Make the most of every step video: Google via YouTube |
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The new system will appear not only in new, presented this year's smartwatches. The users of older models receive it also, the exact update schedule has not yet been determined. The holders of these devices will get the update:
- Asus ZenWatch 2 and 3.
- Casio Smart Outdoor Watch and PRO TREK Smart.
- Fossil Q Founder, Q Marshal and Q Wander.
- Huawei Watch.
- LG Watch R, Watch Urbane and Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE.
- Michael Kors Access (all models).
- Moto 360 2nd Gen, 360 for Women and 360 Sport.
- New Balance RunIQ.
- Nixon Mission.
- Polar M600.
- TAG Heuer Connected.
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