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Corner Geeks 31: The Post I/O Experience Part 5 – Android Wear


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Android Wear
  • Android wear UI is not customizable
  • Pairs with Android phone via Bluetooth (requires Android 4.3+)
  • 1 day battery life
  • Notifications appear on watch
    • Swipe left to dismiss
    • Swipe right to take further action (e.g. open in phone)
    • Reply with voice (only for certain apps)
    • Requires 2 hands
    • Availability (in certain locations):
      • Currently available: Samsung Galaxy Gear Live / LG G watch
      • Moto 360 available in the summer of 2014
      • Samsung Gear live (vs the G Watch)
        • smaller screen (1.63″ Super AMOLED vs 1.65” IPS LCD)
        • higher resolution (320×320 vs 280×280)
        • smaller battery (300 mAh vs 400mAh)
        • extra Heart Rate Sensor (common sensors: Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope)
        • has a Bluetooth / Wi-Fi antenna
        • cheaper in US (US$199 vs US$229) (Australia: $1 more expensive, AUD$250 vs AUD$249)
        • LG G watch
          • possible charging contact corrosion should be fixed
          • can charge while wearing (using the cradle), not ideal but possible
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