Today it has been announced that the new LG G Watch R smartwatch that launched last month is now available to purchase directly from the Google Play store and is priced at $299 in the US.
The LG G Watch R smartwatch is fitted with a 1.3-inch Full Circle P-OLED display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, 1.2GHz processor supported by 512MB of RAM and includes 4GB of eMMC internal storage.
The LG G Watch R comes supplied running Google’s new Android Wear operating system which takes the form of a cut down version of its Android operating system, and has been specifically designed to be used on wearable devices such as smartwatches.
Other features of the LG G Watch R include Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity together with 9-Axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Compass, PPG Hear rate monitor, Barometer all enclosed in a dust and water resistant casing. LG explains :
“The new LG G Watch R is the world’s first watch-style Android Wear smartwatch to feature a full circle display that utilizes 100 percent of the watch face. LG’s newest Android wearable features a classic look with various features you can enjoy.
With a matte black stainless steel bezel, a leather strap, and a fully circular screen that’s the first of its kind, the LG G Watch R combines the timeless design of a traditional watch with the sensor-rich experience of Android Wear. It also includes a range of watch face styles that display beautifully on its OLED screen.”
For more information on the new LG G Watch R jump over to the official LG website for details via the link below.
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