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Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Most Android Wear watches need charging every night, so many users have taken to plugging them in beside their bed and using them as a bedside clock. If you’ve done the same and you’d like to prevent your device from going to sleep while it’s charging, here’s what you need to do.

The latest Android Wear update is now rolling out to the G Watch. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

The latest Android Wear update is now rolling out to the G Watch. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Google has begun rolling out its latest Android Wear update, which adds offline music playback and the ability to connect to Bluetooth headphones, and support for watches with a GPS. The “4.4W.2” software is currently reaching users with an LG G Watch over-the-air.

You cannot receive notifications on Google Glass and Android Wear. Photo: Google

You cannot receive notifications on Google Glass and Android Wear. Photo: Google

Google Glass users can finally view Android notifications as they arrive on their smartphone — but only if they’ll give them up on Android Wear. Notifications cannot be delivered to both devices simultaneously, so unfortunately for wearable junkies, it’s one or the other.

Photo: Motorola

Photo: Motorola

Motorola smartphone users can now use their Android Wear watch as a remote shutter control. The feature, which is already available inside of Google’s universal Camera app, is available with the latest version of the app that’s available to download now from Google Play.

HTC wants to “get it right.” Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

HTC wants to “get it right.” Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

HTC has confirmed reports that its plans to launch a smartwatch have been postponed. The Taiwanese firm insists that it hasn’t given up on the device completely, however; it simply wants to “get it right” before sending it to market.

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