The LG G Watch (model W100, codenamed Dory) is an Android Wear-based

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announced and released by LG and

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on June 25, 2014. It was released along with the Samsung Gear Live as launch devices for Android Wear, a modified version of

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designed specifically for smartwatches and other wearables. It is compatible with all

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running

4.3 or higher that support Bluetooth LE. G Watch is, as of June 2014, only available in the

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and

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at US$229 or in the

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for £159 on the Google Play Store. As of July 2014 the G Watch was also made available in

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, and

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. The

G Watch R The LG G Watch R (model W110) is an Android Wear-based smartwatch announced and released by LG and Google on October 25, 2014.

is a variant featuring a round face and an OLED screen.

Hardware

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

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. Users may also install the open-source

AsteroidOS AsteroidOS is an open source operating system designed for smartwatches. It is available as a firmware replacement for some Android Wear devices. The motto for the AsteroidOS project is "Hack your wrist." Wareable.com reviewed version 1.0 and gav ...

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Reception

JR Raphael of

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

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