Posts tagged android-wear

Photo: Corbin Davenport

Photo: Corbin Davenport

Released in 1987, the Macintosh II was a significant breakthrough for Apple, being the first Mac to boast color graphics. Now close to 30 years later, an enterprising fanboy has figured out how to squeeze a fully-functional version of Apple’s System 6 O.S. onto an Android Wear smartwatch.

And despite being completely impractical, it’s pretty darn cool!

Google I/O is just weeks away. Photo: Google

Google I/O is just weeks away. Photo: Google

A description of a presentation planned for this year’s Google I/O developers conference all but confirms the unveiling of Android M, the next-generation Android upgrade.

LG Call for Watch Urbane (and only Watch Urbane). Screenshots: Google Play

LG Call for Watch Urbane (and only Watch Urbane). Screenshots: Google Play

LG today rolled out a brand new Android Wear app called Call, which allows smartwatch owners to initiate phone calls from their wrist. It’s a useful addition to any wearable, but it has sparked outrage among the Android Wear community, leading to a torrent of 1-star ratings and bad reviews.

TAG's Android Wear watch is to be based on the stunning Carrera. Photo: TAG

TAG’s Android Wear watch is to be based on the stunning Carrera. Photo: TAG

TAG Heuer’s first smartwatch powered by Android Wear will make its debut later this year, priced at about $1,400, according to a new report. The device hopes to compete with other high-end smartwatches like the Apple Watch, and it promises excellent battery life.

Practice your flick before the new Wear update arrives. Photo: Google

Practice your flick before the new Wear update arrives. Photo: Google

Google’s next Android Wear update will bring new gestures that’ll help you navigate through notifications without actually touching your watch’s display, and the preview video below will teach you exactly how to use them.

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