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Report: No More Android Wear Devices From Samsung (Updated)

Tim May 24, 2016 42

Not that anyone was expecting to see one, but according to Fast Company, who spoke with executives of Samsung, there are no future plans for a Samsung-made Android Wear device. The only Android Wear smartwatch Samsung ever released was the Gear Live, which was...

Reported Android Wear Update to Bring Interactive Watch Faces, Watch-to-Watch Communication

Tim July 13, 2015 29

As reported by Phandroid, an update is coming to Android Wear, bringing with it a couple of highly notable features. First, a basic change in the UI will allow users to perform a single tap on the device's display, resulting in windows sliding in from the...

Google Intros 17 New Watch Faces for Android Wear

Tim June 22, 2015 30

Google introduced 17 new watch faces for Android Wear users today, a few of which are from makers you have probably heard of before. Starting today, you can download an official Hello Kitty and Angry Birds watch face, or even a Terminator Genisys face. While...

These are the Android Wear Watches Getting WiFi Support

Kellen May 19, 2015 112

The big Android Wear update to Android 5.1.1 is beginning its slow rollout starting today. The update, as many of you know, introduces a bunch of new features, but there is one in particular that is somewhat of a game-changer - WiFi support. With WiFi support,...

Android 5.1.1 Update for Android Wear Should Start Rolling Out to Devices Today

Kellen May 19, 2015 46

Back in late April, Google announced that a new version of Android Wear would soon be arriving on your favorite smartwatch with features like WiFi support, emoji drawing, an app launcher, wrist flick navigation gesture, and more. They also mentioned that this...

Samsung Gear Live No Longer Available to Purchase in Google Store

Tim May 14, 2015 15

Samsung's first Android Wear device, the Gear Live, is no longer available for purchase on Google Store. If you really need one, you can still grab it on Amazon for $199. Considering you can pick up a Moto 360 with Leather strap for even cheaper on Amazon ($...

Report: Android Wear to Get WiFi Support and Gesture Control in New Update

Kellen March 10, 2015 78

According to a report out of The Verge, Google is readying a new update for Android Wear that will enable WiFi support for equipped handsets. Adding WiFi would allow for devices with WiFi to be able to continue to receive notifications or see Google Now cards...

Android Wear 5.0.2 Rolling Out to Most Watches (Updated)

Kellen February 23, 2015

Update: Most Android Wear devices, like the G Watch, G Watch R, Gear Live, and ZenWatch all appear to be receiving this update. Not much is standing out in terms of new stuff. If anything, your watch should be more stable. An Android 5.0.2 update is rolling...