Get Google’s new Android Wear update now. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

In preparation for the big Android Wear upgrade that’s on the way, Google’s Wear companion app has today been updated to take advantage of its new Wi-Fi syncing capabilities. The release also lets you manage multiple Wear watches on one phone.

LG’s original Android Wear watch doesn’t have Wi-Fi. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Google’s latest Android Wear update finally enables Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing your smartwatch to communicate with your phone even when it’s out of Bluetooth range. But not all Wear watches have Wi-Fi built-in.

Users of the LG G Watch and the Asus ZenWatch are among those who are out of luck.

You can now draw emojis on Android Wear. Photo: Google

Google is rolling out a massive Android Wear update that hopes to greatly improve the way we use our smartwatches. It finally brings support for Wi-Fi and a new app launcher, and also adds gestures, the ability to draw emojis, and more.

The Moto 360 continues to get cheaper. Photo: Google

Following Amazon’s big reduction on the Moto 360, Google today began offering one of its own. The search giant is now selling one of the best Android Wear watches you can get for just $165 via its online store.

Android Wear has never been more affordable. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Amazon isn’t the only retailer looking to shift cheap Android Wear watches on Apple Watch pre-order day, it seems. AT&T is also offering a killer deal on the LG G Watch, which can now be had for a mere $50.