New LG Watch Urbane commercial might have outed the upcoming G4
LG is launching the Watch Urbane smartwatch on April 27th, and what better way to tease us and maintain interest in the deliciously stylish wearable than the release of a new video. The video shows the Watch Urbane in a variety of poses, and possibly shows off the upcoming G4 as well.
In the video you can see the Watch Urbane being worn by a man standing around looking awfully smug with life. And can you really blame him? Besides wearing the Watch Urbane, he is also waving around a smartphone that I suspect is the soon to be announced G4.
Why do I say that? Because, as you can see in the image above, the audio jack is on the top of the device in the video while the G3’s audio jack is on the bottom to the left of its charging port. The glimpse of the alleged G4 isn’t enough to make any concrete assertions but we don’t have too long to wait until we find out since the LG G4 is set to be officially launch on April 28th.
In the meantime, millions of us will be waiting for more details on how to become one of the chosen 4,000 people to receive a G4 to test drive…
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Render appears to show what could be the Moto 360 successor
It’s been just over a year since Motorola announced the original Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch and we’re getting a little jittery waiting for its follow-up. A few rumours have popped up here and there to suggest what the Moto 360 successor might look like, and today’s offering gives us a render which appears to depict quite […]
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Something smelt fishy: ‘Smelt’ is the alleged codename for Moto 360 successor
Android Wear looks like it is most definitely here to stay and although its first generation had a few teething issues, we’re excited to see what the second generation of devices brings to the table. Chief among these is the Moto 360 successor which will have big shoes to fill coming after one of the most popular […]
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Huawei tells you what you need to know about its Android Wear smartwatch
Not entirely sure what the upcoming Huawei Watch is all about? Then allow Huawei to tell you twelve things that you need to know.
Here are the facts:
- Timeless Design
- Powered by Android Wear
- World’s 1st Sapphire Crystal for Android Wear
- Cold-forged stainless steel
- Highest Resolution Android Wear Watch
- Crafted Like A Real Watch
- Three Cases To Choose From
- Multi Strap Selection
- More Than 40 Customizable Watch Faces
- Smart Fitness Tracking
- Unique Huawei Wear Application
- All Day Battery Life
Being that it has sapphire crystal covering the display technology, it will be very difficult to scratch the display of the Huawei Watch. In fact, Taylor Wimberly of Huawei claims that it will be “almost impossible to scratch.” Also, the cold-forged stainless steel will assist in keeping the Huawei Watch durable for its lifetime.
The display resolution separates the Huawei Watch from other Android Wear devices. The display is unrivaled with 400×400 resolution, translating to 286 pixels per inch.
Source: Huawei
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Motorola’s “Smelt” Could be 360’s Successor
Motorola’s Moto 360 was a revolutionary smartwatch when it was released last year, combining beautiful aesthetics with a powerful set of features above and below the hood. However, since its competitors have gotten their games up, Motorola’s flagship smartwatch has become just another face in the crowd. Hopefully, its successor, codenamed smelt, will bring Motorola back to the forefront of smartwatch design and capabilities.
While we’ve already seen hints of the new Moto 360 due to a leaked image by Lenovo’s CEO, we didn’t really know much more than that until a device called Smelt running Android 5.1 on a 360 x 360 screen pinged a developer’s console in Illinois. Since the original Moto 360’s codename was Minnow, and both minnows and smelts are fish, this theory seems probable. Until it gets closer to release date, we won’t know exactly what “Smelt” is, but stay tuned to TalkAndroid to find out more news as it comes out.
Source: Phandroid
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14 best new Android apps and games from March 2015
The buzz of CES and Mobile World Congress 2015 has finally started to calm down but the app world is as busy as ever. We saw some great Android apps and games releases from March 2015 and we’re going to talk about the best ones here.
Almightree; The Last Dreamer
[Price: $1.99]
Almightree: The Last Dreamer is a 3D platformer game with impressive, colorful visuals, a fun story line, and challenging game play. You play as a hero who is trying to save a world that is crumbling by the minute. It’s a lot of fun but doesn’t work on devices that use ART although we imagine that issue is temporary.
Alphadia Genesis 2
[Price: $4.99 with in app purchases on sale ($9.99 usually)]
Alphadia Genesis 2 is the latest in the Alphadia series from Kemco Games. It is an RPG title that features a long and decent story, job classes, decent graphics, and a unique UI experience for a game. There are a few bugs here and there so be sure to test it inside of the refund time!
AutoWear
[Price: Free with in app purchases]
AutoWear is an Android Wear application that gives you the ability to add some unique stuff to your smartwatch experience. Some features include floating icons, interactive screen creation, Okay Google integration, and a lot more. If you like to tinker and don’t mind a learning curve, you can get a 7-day free trial of the app right now.
Corgi for Feedly
[Price: Free]
Corgi for Feedly is a lock screen replacement app that puts your Feedly news feed on your lock screen. It adheres to material design, uses your customizable Feedly feed, and also lets you share with friends. It’s a simple replacement but it doesn’t have good lock screen security and there are a few bugs here and there.
Drupe
[Price: Free]
Drupe is a kind of messaging app where you can browse your contracts and message any one of them you want using your preferred messaging service. That means you can get a hold of one person on Facebook Messenger and another on Hangouts, all from one app. It’s definitely interesting if you use multiple messaging platforms and free to use.
Dungeon Hunter 5
[Price: Free with in app purchases]
Dungeon Hunter 5 is the latest iteration of the Dungeon Hunger series from Gameloft. It continues where Dungeon Hunter 4 left off and includes improved graphics, a new story line to play through, and some online player mechanics. It’s an action RPG that uses a freemium model but it’s still worth a shot if you like action RPGs.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper
[Price: Free with in app purchases]
Final Fantasy Record Keeper is a dual effort between DeNA and Square Enix. The game has enough nostalgia to where any Final Fantasy fan can feel welcome. The game play is simple and easy to understand. There are some optimization issues and the game starts slowly but pretty much any Final Fantasy fan could enjoy this one.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 3
[Price: $2.99]
Five Nights at Freddy’s is a horror game series that took Android by storm in 2014. The third in the series was released in March to positive reviews from both reviewers and users. It’s inexpensive with no in-app purchases and it’s truly a creepy experience. It can’t hurt to pick up this one.
Fotonica
[Price: $0.99]
Fotonica is an infinite runner game that uses some unique minimal graphics and fast speeds. There are eight levels, three endless levels, local multiplayer, two difficulty settings, and it comes with a cheap, affordable price tag with no in-app purchases. It’s a fun little time waster.
Fun Fit
[Price: Free]
Fun Fit is a workout application that was released by HTC in an effort to help people get in shape. It isn’t as featured filled as something like Runtastic but if you need something basic and simple with a good design then you should be okay with this one. It also includes goals, Facebook integration, and more.
King of Thieves
[Price: Free with in-app purcahses]
King of Thieves is a time-waster out of ZeptoLab, makers of the famous Cut the Rope series. In this game, you build a base to protect your gold, then you go and raid other people for theirs. Unlike most games with this dynamic, you’ll be attacking people using platformer game mechanics. It’s free to play and good for adults and kids.
Motion Tennis Cast
[Price: Free with in app purchases]
Motion Tennis Cast is a unique game that uses a Google Chromecast to let you play tennis on your TV screen similar to a Nintendo Wii game. This is definitely one of the most interesting mobile games we’ve seen in a long time. If you have a Chromecast, you should definitely try it out.
Nuzzel: News From Your Friends
[Price: Free]
Nuzzel is an application that helps you keep track of what news your friends read. It sounds creepy but they mean well. It’s a way to find news and topics based on the stuff your friends are reading. It’s totally free to use so it can’t hurt to try. That is, unless you don’t have a Twitter or Facebook account. Then you can’t use it.
Zombie Highway 2
[Price: Free with in app purchases]
The original Zombie Highway was one of the best time wasters on Android in its day and Zombie Highway 2 hopes to continue that tradition. It includes more cars, more guns, improved graphics, more levels, and plenty of objectives to complete. It is a freemium game that you can do fairly well in without purchasing anything.
Wrap up
If we missed any great new Android apps or games from March 2015, let us know in the comments!
LG Watch Urbane Launching April 27
LG is planning on making its third step into the world of smartwatches with the LG G Watch Urbane. The watch is a bit more sophisticated than the stunning G Watch R, and is more suited for normal wear as opposed to active wear.
The new design is polished and refined, with dust and water resistance included. Under the hood, the internals are identical to the G Watch R, so you can expect a half gig of RAM, a Snapdragon 400, and a 410 mAh battery.
According to Clove, you can expect to see the G Watch to be released April 27th for about 225 GBP, or near $335. Anyone who has a device running Android 4.3 can use the Android Wear-powered watch, so if that’s you, keep an eye out on TalkAndroid.com for more updates on when and where you can get an LG G Watch Urbane.
Source: Clove.co.uk
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Latest video demonstrates Android Wear’s ability to control iOS music
Developer Mohammad Abu-Garbeyyeh has been making quite the buzz lately with his work on pairing Android Wear with iOS. In his first video, he showed the Moto 360 receiving notifications after pairing it with an iPhone. Then in his second video, he showed that you can answer phone calls using Android Wear.
Now in his third video, he demonstrates that Android Wear’s native music controls can control music being played on the iPhone.
This is all pretty cool, but I am not sure that many iOS users would jump on the Android Wear bandwagon instead of the Apple Watch, but it’s nice to have the option. Check out the video below and let us know what you think.
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Developing Android Wear watch faces is now easier than ever!
If you’re a Developer, you may want to listen up as Hoi Lam, a Wearables Developer Advocate at Google, has just announced that with Android Studio 1.1 you’ll be able to open a pre-made blank watch face template.
In order to access this new functionality, you will need to make sure that the latest version of the Android Support Repository is installed on your computer. You can do this by opening the Android SDK Manager and selecting “Check for Updates.”
Once installed, you’ll need to follow these steps:
- Start a new project or open your existing project
- If your project does not already have an Android Wear module, create one!
- Select File > New Module…. In the wizard, select Android Wear as the module type and then select No Activity.
- Right-click on the module name on the left hand side. Select New > Wear > Watch Face.
- Select whether you want an analog or a digital watch face.
- Done!
You should now see a skeleton watch face, which will take care of the basic background coding, like automatically adjusting for time zone changes and prompting notifications efficiently — so all you have to do is design the overall skin for the face.
Source: Google+
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More details emerge about TAG Heuer’s Google/Intel collaboration smartwatch
We know TAG Heuer is jumping into the smartwatch game, backed by Google and Intel, but we haven’t heard any concrete details about the watch just yet. Some new details have surfaced from Jean-Claude Biver of Swiss watch-making fame.
He didn’t divulge too much about the inner workings and specs of the watch, but he did give some insight into how much the watch will cost and how it’ll fare against Apple’s upcoming watch.
When asked about how likely it is that people would want a TAG Heuer luxury smartwatch, Biver seems to think there will be plenty of appeal for the device, even at $1,000. That direct, specific number seems to hint at what price point the companies are planning on going for, which is pretty high comparatively speaking. However, this is one of the first efforts by a major watch-maker to step in and create something that would sell like a traditional watch, and if you compare that $1,000 price tag to some other watches TAG Heuer makes… well, let’s just the the $1k comes in at the very low end against some of the other styles they offer.
So, for $1,000, you’d think you’d get a ton of functionality that beats out Apple’s watch, right? Not quite. Biver admitted that there will likely be some things that Apple’s watch will do that the TAG watch won’t, and vice versa. However, he’s not expecting to blow Apple away on the feature list. That might be some disappointing news to some, but I think it’s becoming pretty apparent that this watch is going to appeal to traditional luxury watch buyers, not the tech crowd that the likes of Pebble and Motorola are trying to snatch up.
It’s tough to say just how this will pan out since it’s the first of its kind, but it’ll be fun to see whenever it does hit the market later this year.
source: Hodinkee
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