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LG is no stranger to smartwatches, having made an early attempt at the market with the LG-GD910 . It wasn't terribly successful, but neither were most smartwatches in those days. When Pebble launched on Kickstarter, the enthusiasm with which the public em...
Excellent battery life, Industry standard 22mm Interchangeable bands, Dust and Waterproof, Charging Cradle is easy to use...
Really not the most innovative design, No ambient light sensor, Always on display while charging...
As soon as Android Wear appeared on Google Play, there was only one choice available for immediate purchase, the LG G Watch. That was all that was behind my decision to purchase the LG over the Samsung. If Samsung had actually gone live at the same time...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2014-09-25 01:55:11
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Despite Samsungs best efforts with its Gear range, the smartwatch hasnt leapt onto the wrists of mainstream consumers quite the way everyone thought it would. Now its Googles turn, with the Android Wear operating system and manufacturing partnerships...
Sharp and clear display, Easy to use software, Permanently displays the time...
Long messages cannot be fully read, Multiple messages cannot be read, Battery life is one day, Lack of auto screen brightness...
Google and Android Wear has done much to move the smartwatch market forward. It has taken a leaner and more intelligent approach than Samsung’s throw-everything-at-the-wall, hope-some-sticks philosophy. No one needs to make calls with their watch and we...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2014-09-25 01:55:11
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Smartwatches have been around for a while now, with the likes of Sony, Samsung and Pebble all releasing a stream of wearable devices over the past few years. However, for a variety of reasons ranging from proprietary software stacks and underpowered proce...
Good screen, understated design, decent performance...
Android Wear isn't business ready, woefully short battery...
The LG G Watch is one of the best smartwatches available. However, ongoing issues with Android Wear and poor battery life hamper its overall appeal...
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Verdict : The LG G Watch is a step in the right direction for the smartwatch. It's a pity that the battery life isn't better.Smartwatches haven't taken off the way everyone had hoped, despite Samsung's best efforts with its Gear devices. Here comes Google...
Crisp, clear screen, Userfriendly software, Shows the time constantly...
Can't read full long messages, Can't read multiple messages, Battery life short, No auto screen brightness...
Smartwatches haven't taken off the way everyone had hoped, despite Samsung's best efforts with its Gear devices. Here comes Google to try its hand, with its Android wear OS – and joint efforts with Motorola, Samsung and LG.The first devices to come out of...
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tekgadg.com Updated:
2014-09-25 01:55:11
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Our LG G Watch review is here!LG G watch is one of the first Android Wear devices to hit the market, and it acts as a second monitor for your smartphone. Watch the video above to see if you need yet another screen to carry around.Sean...
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fatducktech.com Updated:
2014-09-25 01:55:11
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The LG G Watch is a decent first stab at an Android Wear device. The software is mostly capable, but this is still a “version one” product for the hardcore fans only.Wearable technology has been around as a concept for several years now, so it's somewhat...
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Wearables are set to be the new “big thing” in technology, and while we've seen models from Pebble and Samsung in the past, it's time for LG to get its mitts wet, bringing the first Android Wear device to Australia in the form of the G Watch.LG's first sp...
Nice colour screen; Easy to setup; Google does a decent job of translating your voice commands;...
Google may do a decent job of translating voice commands, but there aren't many voice commands for it to translate (yet); Heavier than it looks; Battery isn't great; Doesn't do enough, not yet anyway; Not compatible with anything outside of Android (won't...
LG's first watch is better built and more colourful than you might expect out of a company that only recently flirted with the idea of a wristband that did similar things, a product that came to be known as the LifeBand.Compared against that product, the...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated:
2014-09-25 01:55:12
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The LG G Watch is one of two smartwatches running Android Wear, Google's new operating system for wearable devices. Featuring 9-axis sensors, a low-energy Bluetooth 4.0 chip and a 400mAh battery, our Agents couldn't wait to get it on and put the G Watch t...
Affordable, slick and a stylish addition to your wrist, this is definitely one to watch (excuse the pun)!After testing out some of the previous models of Android smartwatches, LG's G Watch is a breath of fresh air. It's capable of so much more than simply...
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Starting with the watch itself, it's difficult to get excited based on looks alone. With Motorola's Moto 360 stealing a lot of the limelight thanks to its circular screen and stunningly minimal design, the G Watch's boxy appearance looks rather dull in co...
LG's first attempt at a smart watch manages to tick most of the right boxes, but it isn't the leap forward for wearables we were hoping for. This is partly due to Android Wear being in its infancy, with many apps and features still waiting to make an appe...
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LG's G Watch is one of the first wearable tech devices to run on the Android Wear operating system. It's a promising start, but could the best be yet to come? Software & chassis Unlike Sony, Samsung, Pebble and others who've been ploughing their own fur...
Minimalist styling, lots of potential for Android Wear, water and dustproof...
Monolithic styling, separate charging dock, Android Wear still developing...
It's a little hard to see the LG in the LG G Watch -- this seems very much like a Google device. And as a showcase for Android Wear, it feels very much like the beginning rather than the finished product. Its minimalist good looks will still seem like a...
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The LG G Watch is one of the first Android Wear devices, and the most affordable at the time of writing, making it the first step in a the brave new world of Google's Android platform. Following in the footsteps of the Sony Smartwatch, various Samsung Ge...
Most affordable entry point to Android Wear, slick and fast, comfortable to wear, open to personal strap choices...
Outdoor visibility is poor, battery life isn't long enough, design perhaps a little too generic, voice-centric operation...
Priced at £159 it's the asking price that puts the LG G Watch within reach of many. For those fans of technology, and fans of Android, this is a great entry point to a new world of Android Wear smartwatches. But is this the smartwatch experience we...
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knowyourmobile.com Updated:
2014-09-25 01:55:12
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And yet, despite these ventures the general public still seems to be waiting for the first smartwatch which truly lives up to the promise of the concept, and it was almost obvious that this mythical product was going to come from either Google or Apple. A...
Intuitive to use, Excellent for Android power users, Water and dust resistant...
Battery life is poor, Unit is easily marked...
Given the amount of time it has taken for someone to really nail the smartwatch concept, it's tempting to suggest that perhaps the idea of wearable tech isn't all it's cracked up to be. However, we're inclined to believe that all the idea needed was the...
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T3.com
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2014-09-25 01:55:12
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We've been waiting a while for Android Wear to land and it's finally here thanks to the LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live . Following in the footsteps of the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Gear , Samsung Gear 2 , Samsung Gear 2 Neo and Pebble Steel , this dev...
Android Wear, Fast and easy to use, Simple to set up...
Lower res screen then rival, Proprietary charging dock, Battery life...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2014-09-25 01:55:12
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While smartwatch designers seem to be aiming for either ‘secret nerd' or ‘stylish nerd', the G Watch could best be described as ‘subtle nerd'. It looks smart enough to wear with a suit and unless you get an email or phone call when someone's glancing at y...
Android Wear is mostly brilliant, Comfortable to wear, Compatible with most Android devices, Waterproof...
Battery life, Needs a charging cradle, Uninspired design...
Open Gallery The G Watch gets a lot right and not that much wrong. And in Android Wear, it has the best smartwatch OS we've seen: it's somehow incredibly simple and awesomely ambitious at the same time. But while we'd definitely choose the G Wa...
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What is the LG G Watch? The LG Watch is one of the first smartwatches, along with the Samsung Gear Live and Moto 360, to run on Google's new Android Wear operating system. It's also the Korean company's third attempt at making a watch with smartphone func...
Google Now notifications work well, Accurate voice recognition, Reasonable selection of early Android Wear apps...
Poor battery life, Plain, ordinary watch design, Poor outdoor visibility...
The LG G Watch showcases the potential of Android Wear, but the hardware is just not up to scratch. The wait for the definitive smartwatch continues...
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The first time I realized the triage potential of a smartwatch, I was walking home from the grocery store with two bags in each arm, and a wrist vibrating because three separate family members were trying to get in touch at the same time. It was a small t...
Android Wear is a truly compelling wearable platform that engages both users and developers. Existing Android users will discover catharsis in performing notification triage, and learn to appreciate the simple voice- and touch-based actions developers hav...
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Smartwatch is a phrase that seems to be on everyone's lips lately, but not without good cause. Android Wear is a huge step forward for wearable devices, and could be just the push needed for them to break into the mainstream. The LG G Watch is one of the...
While we've been sceptical of smartwatches in the past on CyberShack, we found the LG G Watch really can make your life easier. Given the immense number of press releases we receive in a day, it's great to not have to pull out the phone, unlock it, go in...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2014-09-25 01:55:12
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Google's vision of the smartwatch is finally with us, but can Android Wear succeed where so many of its rivals have failed? We've had some hands-on time (pun absolutely intended) with one of the first Android Wear devices, the LG G Watch in order to find...
The first thing that hits you about the LG G Watch is just how much the Android Wear OS dominates the experience. LG has created a product which is subtle and understated, and this allows Google's smartwatch concept to shine through, Compared to the compl...
Smartwatches have always struggled when it comes to stamina, and the G Watch is sadly no exception. With normal use you can expect to get around two days before needing to charge, and because you can only topup the battery with the bespoke charging dock...
Google set out to redefine the concept of the smartwatch with its Android Wear platform, and while the G Watch hits a lot of high points, it's doesn't quite knock the ball out of the park. Battery life isn't fantastic, and the body in which LG had placed...
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And yet, despite these ventures the general public still seems to be waiting for the first smartwatch which truly lives up to the promise of the concept, and it was almost obvious that this mythical product was going to come from either Google or Apple. A...
Intuitive to use, Excellent for Android power users, Water and dust resistant...
Battery life is poor, Unit is easily marked...
Given the amount of time it has taken for someone to really nail the smartwatch concept, it's tempting to suggest that perhaps the idea of wearable tech isn't all it's cracked up to be. However, we're inclined to believe that all the idea needed was the...
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Look out, Dick Tracy, we can now see Facebook notifications on our wristwatches and ask for directions on the road! Does that sound exciting? Or are you asking yourself, "Why God, why?"Whether you're excited or apathetic, the LG G Watch is here with Andro...
Nice design, Vivid display, Voice recognition...
Low battery life, Usefulness is subjective, No heart, rate monitor...
The LG G Watch is sweet, and with a price tag of $229, it's really easy to make it an impulse buy. I mean, if you're buying a decent watch anyway, you're likely going to be in the neighborhood of $300-500. And those watches won't show you Facebook notifi...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-09-25 01:55:12
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Look out, Dick Tracy, we can now see Facebook notifications on our wristwatches and ask for directions on the road! Does that sound exciting? Or are you asking yourself, "Why God, why?"Whether you're excited or apathetic, the LG G Watch is here with Andro...
Nice design, Vivid display, Voice recognition...
Low battery life, Usefulness is subjective, No heartrate monitor...
The LG G Watch is sweet, and with a price tag of $229, it's really easy to make it an impulse buy. I mean, if you're buying a decent watch anyway, you're likely going to be in the neighborhood of $300-500. And those watches won't show you Facebook notifi...
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At Google I/O , the firm gave more detail on Android Wear for smartwatches. There are three devices at the moment so here we compare the LG G Watch , Samsung Gear Live and Motorola Moto 360 . See also : What is Google Android Wear? LG G Watch vs Motorol...
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The smartwatch has come a long way since Casio's calculator watches of the 1980s. Back then, a monochrome screen and phalanx of buttons were the height of wrist-top cool; now, colour touchscreens and voice recognition are the order or the day – and the LG...
Android Wear makes an impressive debut, but the first hardware – the LG G Watch – is a crashing bore...
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A watch fundamentally is foolproof, you look at it wanting answers and it duly obliges, although for many years this has been a rather simple transaction. i.e what is the time? It is 5am. Simple. This idea hasn't been played about with for a long time. Wi...
Having notifications on your wrist soon becomes something useful, Changing watchfaces as often as your underwear is definitely a thing, Android Wear has massive potential to be something great, Core functionality seems really intuitive, Some apps actually...
The screen is virtually unreadable outdoors in dimmed mode, Settings and apps are hidden away making the initial “getting to know you” period a little awkward, The charging dock being the only way to charge the watch is ridiculous, The current app selecti...
I look forward to seeing how Google update Android Wear in the future and I also look forward to seeing the second generation of Android Wear devices, with better battery life, better hardware and hopefully better designs.The Snugg iPhone 5 case reviewFac...
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Android Wear is Google's popular mobile operating system designed for wearable gadgets like smartwatches. Read : The best smartwatches of 2014: List of the best wearable tech you can buy right now . The LG G Watch is one of two launch products for the p...
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Android Wear is upon us and is Google's version of the popular mobile OS specifically designed for wearable devices like smartwatches. The LG G Watch is one of two launch products for the platform alongside the Samsung Gear Live so here's our full LG G Wa...
The LG G Watch is the best smartwatch we've reviewed so far, partly due to the affordable price tag and the excellent, albeit not flawless, Android Wear system. You will need a device with Android 4.3 or later, though. The design of the G Watch doesn't wo...
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There are many, perhaps too many smart watches so LG's claim to fame is the first smart watch using Google's new Android Wear.By necessity, we need to look at the two parts – hardware and software – which hopefully proves that the whole is greater than th...
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The wearable space is hotting up with the introduction of products like LG's G Watch – one of the first to run the new Google Android Wear operating system.The device has 1.65-inch display and connects via Bluetooth to any smartphone running Android 4.3 a...
The LG G Watch is a useful product that can enhance and streamline your interaction with your smartphone.The device itself is easy to use and doesn't look too bulky on your wrist.But the question is will young and savvy users wear it? The most active smar...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2014-12-11 03:12:42
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The G Watch isn't the first smartwatch we've seen, but it's the first publicly available device to run Android Wear, Google's dedicated smartwatch OS. What makes Wear so important is that it's an open platform: unlike Samsung's Tizen-based Gear 2, Gear 2...
Other than this annoying niggle, it's a promising start for Google's fledgling wearables OS. It's heartening to see that there's a decent selection of apps already, some of which provide a tempting glimpse of what's to come. We can see the platform takin...
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It's a wearable tech bonanza this week on the ITProPortal podcast. We've been playing with the LG G Watch and - once we'd stopped jumping up and down with excitement - the heavily anticipated Google Glass...
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Google's first smart watches have hit Australia, but are they worth the money? We get down and dirty with the LG G-Watch to find out.The G-Watch has a 1.65-inch (280×280) IPS LCD screen, a 1.2GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage and a tiny...
If you absolutely have to have a smart watch, the LG G-Watch is a winner. Better app support will come in the future, and given the emphasis Google places on Now these days, it's not completely out of the question that Australia get better local functiona...
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The LG G Watch is one of the first Android Wear wristables to reach the arms of those anxiously waiting for a smartwatch that's more than hype. Until now, the options have all been a little clunky, lacking either beautiful hardware, usable software or bot...
Not yet. If a smartwatch is a thing you desperately want, the LG G Watch is the prettiest hardware you can buy right now, but you should definitely wait until the end of the summer to see if the stunning Moto 360 is any good. You should also wait until An...
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Android Wear is now amongst us. The first two devices rocking Google's smartwatch OS are available on the Google Play store and it's the cheaper of the two that we're focusing on here – the LG G Watch.At £159, LG's debut Android Wear smartphone comes in j...
Decent price, Voice command work well, Feels comfortable, Early adopter geek points...
Uninspiring design, Bad battery life, No heart rate monitor, Washed out display...
Like the first Android smartphones, the LG G Watch feels more like a taster of what's to come rather than a game-changing device in itself. Sure, it's well made and works efficiently but it's also pretty dull looking and Android Wear features feel a bit l...
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2014 is the year of smartwatches. Multiple smartwatches gained popularity this year. Ranging from Pebble to multiple smartwatch platforms. Then Google's Android Wear enters to unify OEMs in creating the smartwatch of the future. One of them is the LG G Wa...
A smartwatch is still a mere accessory for our smartphone. If you don't have one, you're not left behind. But if you do, you're a member of early adopters experiencing the next big thing in mobile accessory. The LG G Watch is a viable candidate to give yo...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-20 03:46:11
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If a market filled with fitness trackers wasn't enough, we've also got to contend with the growing number of smatwatches that are making their way into the consumer market. Google's recently revealed Android Wear ecosystem introduced three initial devices...
The LG G Watch is the first of many new devices that will be introduced by Android Wear, but therein lies its biggest flaw. Because it's a new device, there are very few useful apps available for it. There are also plenty of usability annoyances, with t...
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While smartwatch designers seem to be aiming for either ‘secret nerd' or ‘stylish nerd', the G Watch could best be described as ‘subtle nerd'. It looks smart enough to wear with a suit and unless you get an email or phone call when someone's glancing at y...
Android Wear is mostly brilliant, Comfortable to wear, Compatible with most Android devices, Waterproof...
Battery life, Needs a charging cradle, Uninspired design...
The G Watch gets a lot right and not that much wrong. And in Android Wear, it has the best smartwatch OS we've seen: it's somehow incredibly simple and awesomely ambitious at the same time.But while we'd definitely choose the G Watch over the Samsung Gear...
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The LG G Watch is part of a trio of flagship bearers for Google's Android Wear platform which was announced at the annual I/O Conference two weeks ago . It is currently available through both online and offline channels in twelve countries, including the...
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The LG G Watch is part of a trio of flagship bearers for Google's Android Wear platform which was announced at the annual I/O Conference two weeks ago . While it is currently available both online and offline in twelve countries (the U.S, Canada, France...
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The LG G Watch is one of the first ways to get Android Wear, but it costs more and does less than the Samsung Gear Live...
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straitstimes.com Updated:
2016-11-20 03:46:12
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268; available July 26HardwarePacked into LG's G Watch is a Qualcomm 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor, 4GB of internal storage, 512MB of system memory, built-in Bluetooth ability and a nine-axis motion sensor.On a full charge, its 400mAh lithium-polymer b...
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The LG G Watch is part of a trio of flagship bearers for Google's Android Wear platform which was announced at the annual I/O Conference two weeks ago . While it is currently available both online and offline in twelve countries (the U.S, Canada, France...
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 LCD 38 mm Digital 280 x 280 pixels Touch screen Black, Gold Smartwatches & Sport Watches (LGW100.AUSAWG)")
