LG G Watch

LG G Watch
Also known as	W100
Developer	LG Electronics
Type	Smartwatch
Release date	June 25, 2014
Operating system	Android Wear 1.5.0.4047106 (based on Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow" ), upgradable to WearOS 2.14.0 (based on Android 7.1.1 ) via sideloading.
System on a chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8026
CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Memory	512 MB
Storage	4 GB
Display	1.65 in (42 mm) LCD with RGB matrix 280 × 280 pixels
Connectivity	Bluetooth LE
Power	400 mAh
Online services	Google Play , Google Now
Dimensions	46.5 x 37.9 x 9.95 mm (LxWxH)
Mass	63 g (2.2 oz)
Successor	LG G Watch R
Website	LG G Watch

The LG G Watch (model W100, codenamed Dory ) is an Android Wear -based smartwatch announced and released by LG and Google on June 25, 2014. It was released along with the Samsung Gear Live as launch devices for Android Wear , a modified version of Android designed specifically for smartwatches and other wearables. ^[2] It is compatible with all smartphones running Android 4.3 or higher that support Bluetooth LE .

G Watch was, as of June 2014, only available in the United States and Canada at US$229 or in the United Kingdom for ￡159 on the Google Play Store. ^[3] As of July 2014, the G Watch was also made available in Australia , France , Germany , India , Ireland , Italy , Japan , South Korea , and Spain . ^[4]

The G Watch R is a variant featuring a round face and an OLED screen. ^[5]

Hardware [ edit ]

The G Watch has IP67 certification for dust and water resistance. It has a user-replaceable buckle-based strap. The watch has no buttons. It uses an always-on rectangular shaped display.

Software [ edit ]

The G Watch runs Android Wear, which features a notification system based on Google Now technology that enables it to receive spoken commands from the user. ^[6] Users may also install the open-source AsteroidOS ^[7] or PostmarketOS . ^[8]

Reception [ edit ]

JR Raphael of Computerworld liked the LG G Watch's superior dimmed-mode display, comfortable band, and easy-to-use charging cradle, but did not like the uninspired design and poor outdoor visibility display compared to Samsung Gear Live . ^[9]

References [ edit ]

^ "[Port] lenok2dory: Android Wear 2.0 on LG G Watch!" . 20 June 2017.
^ "Android Wear platform fully unveiled at I/O 2014" . 25 June 2014. Archived from the original on 23 March 2015 . Retrieved 27 June 2014 .
^ Pierce, David (25 June 2014). "This is the Gear Live, Samsung's $199 Android Wear smartwatch" .
^ "Country availability - Google Store Help" .
^ LG launches their flexible OLED smartwatch in Korea, you can buy it in the US for $398 . Oct 23, 2014. Retrieved March 7. 2015.
^ "Android Wear: everything you need to know" . 7 December 2017.
^ "Install ? AsteroidOS" .
^ "LG G Watch (lg-dory) - postmarketOS" . wiki.postmarketos.org . Retrieved 2020-04-07 .
^ Samsung Gear Live vs. LG G Watch: A real-world evaluation . Retrieved 9 July 2014.

External links [ edit ]

Official website

[1] "[Port] lenok2dory: Android Wear 2.0 on LG G Watch!" . 20 June 2017.

[2] "Android Wear platform fully unveiled at I/O 2014" . 25 June 2014. Archived from the original on 23 March 2015 . Retrieved 27 June 2014 .

[3] Pierce, David (25 June 2014). "This is the Gear Live, Samsung's $199 Android Wear smartwatch" .

[4] "Country availability - Google Store Help" .

[5] LG launches their flexible OLED smartwatch in Korea, you can buy it in the US for $398 . Oct 23, 2014. Retrieved March 7. 2015.

[6] "Android Wear: everything you need to know" . 7 December 2017.

[7] "Install ? AsteroidOS" .

[8] "LG G Watch (lg-dory) - postmarketOS" . wiki.postmarketos.org . Retrieved 2020-04-07 .

[9] Samsung Gear Live vs. LG G Watch: A real-world evaluation . Retrieved 9 July 2014.

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