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

August 9, 2014

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 (320x320 vs 280x280)
  • 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