LG to launch Android-powered G Watch in Q2

News Wireless Global 19 MRT 2014
LG to launch Android-powered G Watch in Q2
LG has announced it will launch its G Watch powered by Android Wear in this year's second quarter. The LG G Watch powered by Android Wear extends the Android platform to wearables. LG G Watch will be compatible with a wide range of Android smartphones and will present relevant information to users when they need it or whenever they say "OK Google" to ask questions or perform various actions. LG said additional details of the LG G Watch powered by Android Wear, including hardware specifications, will be announced in the coming months.

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