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LG launches G Watch smartwatch

LG launches G Watch smartwatch with Snapdragon 400 processor
LG G Watch smartwatch
This new smartwatch has a 1.65-inch screen, a Snapdragon 400 processor and can be purchased from the Google Play Store and various retailers around the world starting at $229.99 USD.

LG announced earlier today that LG G Watch is available worldwide via the Google Play Store, as well as through various retailers. This wearable is the first device powered by Android Wear which features a button-free design and a display with "always-on" capability "for maximum convenience and usability."

The LG G Watch is fully compatible with handsets running Android 4.3 or higher and has the following features:

  • Processor: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
  • Memory/Storage: 512 MB RAM; 4 GB eMMC
  • Display: 1.65-inch IPS LCD with 280X280 pixels
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0
  • Operating system: Android Wear
  • Battery: 400 mAh

Available in white gold and black titan finish, LG's G Watch is IP67-certified for protection from the elements. It also comes with accurate voice recognition and straps that can be easily replaced with any standard 22 mm watch band.

According to the official press release, "Prices will be announced locally in each market" and this smartwatch has been already listed on BestBuy and other online stores in the US starting at $229.99 USD.

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Codrut Nistor, 2014-07- 8 (Update: 2021-05-18)