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The editors liked
Nice design
Vivid display
Voice recognition
Having notifications on your wrist soon becomes something useful
Changing watchfaces as often as your underwear is definitely a thing
Android Wear has massive potential to be something great
Core functionality seems really intuitive
Some apps actually
The G Watch shows off Android Wear's impressive voice recognition
Android phone connectedness
And potential for future app support. It has solid build quality
Is water- and dust-resistant
And the included magnetic charger is easy to use
Good screen
Understated design
Decent performance
Android Wear
Fast and easy to use
Simple to set up
Decent price
Voice command work well
Feels comfortable
Early adopter geek points
Crisp
Clear screen
Userfriendly software
Shows the time constantly
Most affordable entry point to Android Wear
Slick and fast
Comfortable to wear
Open to personal strap choices
Sharp and clear display
Easy to use software
Permanently displays the time
Intuitive to use
Excellent for Android power users
Water and dust resistant
Android Wear is mostly brilliant
Compatible with most Android devices
Waterproof
The first thing that hits you about the LG G Watch is just how much the Android Wear OS dominates the experience. LG has created a product which is subtle and understated
And this allows Google's smartwatch concept to shine through
Compared to the compl
Google Now notifications work well
Accurate voice recognition
Reasonable selection of early Android Wear apps
Minimalist styling
Lots of potential for Android Wear
Water and dustproof
The editors didn't like
Low battery life
Usefulness is subjective
No heart
Rate monitor
The screen is virtually unreadable outdoors in dimmed mode
Settings and apps are hidden away making the initial “getting to know you” period a little awkward
The charging dock being the only way to charge the watch is ridiculous
The current app selecti
A generic-looking design
Terrible battery life
A display that doesn't work in bright sunlight
A strange card-based notification system that doesn't always pop info you want
Costs more
Lacks the heart-rate monitor
And has a slightly weaker display th
Android Wear isn't business ready
Woefully short battery
Lower res screen then rival
Proprietary charging dock
Battery life
Uninspiring design
Bad battery life
No heart rate monitor
Washed out display
Can't read full long messages
Can't read multiple messages
Battery life short
No auto screen brightness
Outdoor visibility is poor
Battery life isn't long enough
Design perhaps a little too generic
Voice-centric operation
Long messages cannot be fully read
Multiple messages cannot be read
Battery life is one day
Lack of auto screen brightness
Battery life is poor
Unit is easily marked
Needs a charging cradle
Uninspired design
Smartwatches have always struggled when it comes to stamina
And the G Watch is sadly no exception. With normal use you can expect to get around two days before needing to charge
And because you can only topup the battery with the bespoke charging dock
Abstract: Our LG G Watch review is here!LG G watch is one of the first Android Wear devices to hit the market, and it acts as a second monitor for your smartphone. Watch the video above to see if you need yet another screen to carry around.Sean...
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Published: 2014-07-05, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Android Wear is a truly compelling wearable platform that engages both users and developers. Existing Android users will discover catharsis in performing notification triage, and learn to appreciate the simple voice- and touch-based actions developers hav...
Other than this annoying niggle, it's a promising start for Google's fledgling wearables OS. It's heartening to see that there's a decent selection of apps already, some of which provide a tempting glimpse of what's to come. We can see the platform takin...
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Published: 2014-09-22, Author: Daniel , review by: ausdroid.net
Excellent battery life, Industry standard 22mm Interchangeable bands, Dust and Waterproof, Charging Cradle is easy to use
Really not the most innovative design, No ambient light sensor, Always on display while charging
As soon as Android Wear appeared on Google Play, there was only one choice available for immediate purchase, the LG G Watch. That was all that was behind my decision to purchase the LG over the Samsung. If Samsung had actually gone live at the same time, ...
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Published: 2014-08-05, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: The LG G Watch is a decent first stab at an Android Wear device. The software is mostly capable, but this is still a “version one” product for the hardcore fans only.Wearable technology has been around as a concept for several years now, so it's somewhat ...
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Published: 2014-07-31, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
If you absolutely have to have a smart watch, the LG G-Watch is a winner. Better app support will come in the future, and given the emphasis Google places on Now these days, it's not completely out of the question that Australia get better local functiona...
Nice colour screen; Easy to setup; Google does a decent job of translating your voice commands;
Google may do a decent job of translating voice commands, but there aren't many voice commands for it to translate (yet); Heavier than it looks; Battery isn't great; Doesn't do enough, not yet anyway; Not compatible with anything outside of Android (won't
LG's first watch is better built and more colourful than you might expect out of a company that only recently flirted with the idea of a wristband that did similar things, a product that came to be known as the LifeBand.Compared against that product, the ...
The LG G Watch is a useful product that can enhance and streamline your interaction with your smartphone.The device itself is easy to use and doesn't look too bulky on your wrist.But the question is will young and savvy users wear it? The most active smar...
Published: 2014-07-19, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: There are many, perhaps too many smart watches so LG's claim to fame is the first smart watch using Google's new Android Wear.By necessity, we need to look at the two parts – hardware and software – which hopefully proves that the whole is greater than th...
