Monday, 14 July 2014

Which Android Smartwatch Is Right for You?

If you didn’t tune into this year’s Google I/O keynote, you may not realize that Android Wear just made smartwatches more valuable than ever.

In our latest Mobile Minute video, we take a look at the three new watch models Google introduced, that are all at different price points for different lifestyles.

Android Wear smartwatches let you perform voice commands, set reminders, check texts, get directions, and access third party apps, all without ever taking your phone out of your pocket. How does glancing at your watch and ordering your favorite takeout sound?

The sturdy LG G takes up the most wrist space, with a steel and Gorilla Glass watch face and voice commands. The sleek Samsung Gear Live includes a heart rate monitor, which should pair well with Google Fit as it develops. And the traditional circular-faced Moto 360 has rumored specs that include an OLED screen and wireless charging.

Check out the video above for more on Android’s new smartwatches, then visit our Ask a Dev YouTube Channel for more on today's emerging technology.