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The Apple Watch and the LG G Watch R are two of the most exciting upcoming wearable tech devices, set to take the world by storm. But as you glance at your wrist and consider with which trinket to adorn it, the choice is about to become a tricky one. In t...
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LG told us that it looked at two styles of watches when creating the G Watch R - minimalist examples such as the Moto 360 and more traditional watch designs.Ultimately, it opted for the latter, believing that durability was more important than clean lines...
Open Gallery The G Watch R is easily one of the best looking Android smartwatches we've seen, although overall we still prefer the minimalist design of the Moto 360. Still, we applaud LG for designing a watch first, smart device second, which i...
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It's remarkable how things can quickly fall into place with one small change of design. All of a sudden a rugged round-faced smartwatch enters the frame and LG is a name to be reckoned with in the smartwatch space. It isn't only the round face that make...
The LG G Watch R is a fully functional Android Wear smartwatch you'd be happy to wear on your wrist...
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Arriving just a few months after the LG G Watch , the new LG G Watch R sports the world's first circular plastic OLED display, packs Google's Android Wear and is set to go head to head with the likes of the Moto 360 , Samsung Gear S and Sony SmartWatch 3...
We love the design of the LG G Watch R and it's also comfy to wear and packs a respectable feature list.We won't really know how good it is until we have a full review model in our hands, but for now we can safely say that the LG G Watch R is the best-loo...
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LG announced its LG G Watch R smartwatch at IFA 2014 featuring Android Wear and a round face, taking on the Motorola Moto 360. The circular design is great and offers a much more watch-like appearance than previous square designs. It looks a lot more lik...
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techradar.com Updated:
2014-09-25 01:54:26
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What actually should a smartwatch look like? That's the question LG's trying to answer with the G Watch R.The presentation of the new round-faced Android Wear device was showing that a watch can be many things to many people - fitness tracker, fashion ite...
Great design, Strong screen...
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What actually should a smartwatch look like? That's the question LG's trying to answer with the G Watch R. The presentation of the new round-faced Android Wear device was showing that a watch can be many things to many people - fitness tracker, fashion it...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-09-25 01:54:26
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What actually should a smartwatch look like? That's the question LG's trying to answer with the G Watch R.The presentation of the new round-faced Android Wear device was showing that a watch can be many things to many people - fitness tracker, fashion ite...
Great design, Strong screen...
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While I realise that Android Wear still isn't ready for the mainstream (and so does LG), there's no doubt that if this watch was sitting under the Christmas tree I would be cock-a-hoop. The design is great and really does scream 'premium' more than any o...
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LG recently launched the LG G Watch as one of the first smartwatches with Android Wear but has already introduced a new version, the G Watch R. It's called the R because it has a round screen making it a Moto 360 rival. Here's our LG G Watch R hands-on re...
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The G Watch R is LG's second attempt at making an Android Wear smartwatch, and this time it has decided style should come first. The circular screen separates it from the square competition; the case is metal; and the strap is made of leather. Modeled on...
Strong, water resistant, metal construction, Very comfortable to wear, Bright, fully circular P-OLED touchscreen, Excellent voice controls, Surprisingly long battery life...
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At the start of 2014, a technically capable smartwatch that looked like a real watch, that was powered by a strong battery and an easy to use, yet powerful operating system, seemed like a far off dream. The G Watch R is the first to truly tick all these...
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jwvideo video { transform: none !important; -ms-transform: none !important; -webkit-transform: none !important; } LG launched the LG G Watch as one of the first smartwatches with Android Wear but has introduced a new version, the G Watch R. It's cal...
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LG has released its new G Watch R that delivers the best of both worlds – a device that brings the latest technology but with a classic design and style.Released just a few months after LG's first smartwatch – the square G Watch – the G Watch R has an imp...
The LG G Watch R does a great job combining technology with classic style.It's excellent design is backed up with impressive technology under the hood as well to provide timely notifications and a handy way access Google services with your voice.Style gur...
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We first heard rumours that LG would bring a round Android Wear watch back in August, when the Moto 360 ‘s release date was still unknown. We already heard from a reader who imported a unit , but still couldn't wait to get a proper review unit of our own...
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fatducktech.com Updated:
2014-11-14 01:49:47
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The LG G Watch R is the smartest smart watch I've ever wrapped around my wrist — except in one important detail.See also: LG G Watch Australian ReviewI have to admit that I was a little stunned when LG followed up the announcement of the original LG G Wa...
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Smartwatches started off square, but now they're finally taking on a more watch-like design, with circles back in. Motorola got their first, but LG's is totally circular with no part of the screen cut off, and that makes it the most circular smartwatch to...
Circular watches are so much better than square or rectangular watches, Heart rate sensor now included, Aluminium frame is fairly pleasing on the eye, and feels good on the wrist...
Still doesn't do much, No metal band, Crown exists only as a button, and yet rotates it would have been nice if this let you scroll up and down, No autobrightness, Paint appears to wear away easily...
LG's G Watch R is easily one of the best reasons to try the technology and update your wrist ahead of time, providing a snazzy look with your phone's notifications available on your arm without you needing to take that phone out of your pocket.While we st...
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The original Android Wear devices were about showing the world what Android Wear was about, the initial lineup included the LG G Watch which I reviewed here , it was just a black square on my wrist that basically showed some pictures of watch faces on my...
The LG G Watch R is a great piece of kit, it is well designed, well built and Android Wear really adds some great functionality to the Android smartphone power users arsenal. I liked it so much more than the original, which really did feel like a first ge...
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A lot has happened in the world of wearable technology since LG brought out the G Watch earlier this year. Apple announced its own smartwatch, Samsung has seemingly abandoned Android Wear in favour of its own operating system and the Moto 360 is finally a...
Looks like an actual watch, Genuinely useful for the hyperconnected, Tight Android integration...
Battery could be better, Round screen causes some interface issues, A little bulky...
The LG G Watch R blurs the line between technology and fashion. The AUD$100 premium you'll pay over the original G Watch's AUD$259 price tag Is almost all for looks. From a purely technical perspective, there's no reason to pick the G Watch R over the G...
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What is the LG G Watch R? The LG G Watch R is the company's second attempt at making an Android Wear smartwatch. Its first, the LG G Watch , was rubbish – it's hard to see how it couldn't improve on that. Like the Moto 360 , this time it's gone with a ro...
Attractive, sports watch-style design, Useful watch faces, Bright, sharp, vibrant screen...
Battery life is still disappointing, Android Wear needs work, No wireless charging...
The LG G Watch is comfortably top of the Android Wear pile, but there's still work to do to make the smartwatch concept fly.Next, read our comparison of the Apple Watch vs Android Wear or take a look at the best Android Wear apps...
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Hot on the heels of the LG G Watch, the Korean company has released a new version of its Android Wear device in the G Watch R. It certainly looks the part too: blurring the lines between traditional watch design and modern smartwatch functions. As the la...
Best looking Android Wear device to date, decent screen, solid battery life, integrated heart-rate monitor...
Android Wear's ongoing shortcomings, GPS not built-in...
The LG G Watch R is the best looking Android Wear watch you can buy. That round face is attractive and finds a place between classic watches and the future of the smartwatch. A battery life that outlasts your phone is refreshing and kept us using t...
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These days, while not everyone has a smartwatch, everyone does have an opinion on them. From decrying them as utterly useless, to lauding them as the wrist-based face of the future, the smartwatch is undeniably a talking point, and LG's latest offering...
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The LG G Watch R's main selling point isn't difficult to spot. Where most Android Wear smartwatches have a rectangular screen, the G Watch R's display is a perfect circle. We've seen this sort of design before, on the Motorola Moto 360 ; but where the low...
That, perhaps, is the G Watch R's saving grace. If you're looking for an upmarket smartwatch, the Moto 360's wireless charger, built-in light sensor and edge-to-edge screen make it a much slicker and more polished device. It's a touch cheaper, too, but ba...
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The G Watch R's key selling point isn't hard to spot. Where most Android Wear smartwatches offer a conventional rectangular screen, the G Watch R's display is a perfect circle. We've seen this type of design before, in the shape of the Motorola Moto 360 ;...
That, perhaps, is the G Watch R's saving grace. If you're looking for an upmarket smartwatch, the Moto 360's wireless charger, built-in light sensor and edge-to-edge screen make it a much slicker and more polished device. It's a touch cheaper, too, but ba...
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Most of the Android Wear smartwatches we've seen so far have offered rectangular screens, but the G Watch R's display is a perfect circle. That makes it instantly distinctive, albeit not dissimilar to the the Motorola Moto 360 . Where the lower part of th...
If you're looking for an upmarket smartwatch, the G Watch R has an obvious rival: the Moto 360's wireless charger, built-in light sensor and edge-to-edge screen make it a much slicker and more polished device. It's a touch cheaper, too. Overall, though...
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LG launched one of the first Android Wear smartwatches and is now back with a new model called the G Watch R with a round screen to rival the Moto 360 . Read : The best smartwatches of 2014. At £225 the G Watch R is a little bit more expensive than its...
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If you want a round smartwatch your current choices are the Motorola Moto 360 and LG G Watch R . To help you decide between them, here'...
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LG has released its new G Watch R that delivers the best of both worlds – a device that brings the latest technology but with a classic design and style.Released just a few months after LG's first smartwatch – the square G Watch – the G Watch R has an imp...
The LG G Watch R does a great job combining technology with classic style.It's excellent design is backed up with impressive technology under the hood as well to provide timely notifications and a handy way access Google services with your voice.Style gur...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2015-01-09 02:49:26
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Lisa Gade reviews the LG G Watch R Android Wear smartwatch. The G Watch R has a round 1.3”, 320 x 320 P-OLED display and a sporty diver watch design. It has a black stainless steel casing and a black leather band (standard 22mm). The $299 smartwatch requi...
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Best gadgets of 2014: the year in reviews...
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Although smartwatches are still in their infancy at present, LG have really distinguished themselves from the pack with their latest G Watch R Smartwatch that although looks like a classic watch, has all the bells and whistles of a high-end digital produc...
The LG G Watch R is a the perfect synergy between classic and modern to create a very decent smartwatch...
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The new version of the LG G Watch is the G Watch R, which comes with a new look on the outside, but recognisable components on the inside. Is a change of face enough to make it a good buy? For its second incarnation, the G Watch takes on a more tradition...
Improved styling, lots of potential for Android Wear, water and dustproof, battery life improving...
Separate charging dock, Android Wear still developing...
The price of the G Watch R has remained more or less the same as the original, which is a good thing considering the greatly improved styling and screen. But with similar processor and battery it offers no improvement in performance, and Android Wear sti...
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techlife.net Updated:
2015-02-15 01:22:14
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Feature wise, LG's R iteration of the G Watch managed to pop an optical heart rate monitor inside, even though it needs to be manually activated each time you want a reading.There's also a barometer and integrated digital compass, which sounds great on pa...
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Although smartwatches are still in their infancy at present, LG have really distinguished themselves from the pack with their latest G Watch R Smartwatch that although looks like a classic watch, has all the bells and whistles of a high-end digital produc...
The LG G Watch R is a the perfect synergy between classic and modern to create a very decent smartwatch...
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When LG first announced the G Watch R I knew straight away I had to own one. With it's sleek design and all metal frame coupled with the beautiful P-OLED display it certainly caught more than a few peoples eyes. So here's my review of the LG G Watch R aft...
Sleek design, Metal body, Wonderful display, Great battery life...
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gadgetynews.com Updated:
2015-02-26 06:35:53
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So far the worst aspect of this gadget is still the same hangup I had about it when I spent the month weighing it up against the Motorola Moto 360. The name is frankly appalling. Yes, I get that LG are now well embedded as the Android Wear watchmaker, but...
Now that is the future. Tech that simply works.Editor's noteFirstly, a quick thank you to my friend Roy for writing up his impressions of living with the LG G Watch R.It's great to see fairly new technology actually work and, with my initial impressions o...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2015-03-24 01:47:57
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The LG G Watch R is one of the latest timepieces from LG, which was among the first to the Android Wear party with the original G Watch, and now its circular successor is here. Is it the best Android Wear watch to date, and do you really need all your not...
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I had originally planned to do a review of both smart watches but after doing the LG G Watch R review I noticed that there were already loads of Moto 360 reviews out there so I decided a head-to-head would be a little more interesting. After all these two...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated:
2015-04-05 09:32:07
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Asus S1 Mobile LED ProjectorDitch that projector and notebook for those business presentations on the road. Travel light by beaming your presentation from your smartphone to a pocket-sized projector instead.The Asus S1 is a pocket-sized portable projector...
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We've tested a bunch of smartwatches in 2014, most of which ran Android Wear. There is a lot of variation in design and some companies –– hello, Moto –– are clearly way out in front with respect to the actual look and feel of their devices. Below is a rou...
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Apple's Watch wasn't the first to arrive, and we've been using the LG G Watch R for quite some time. So six months past the review, how does it fare?Whether or not you're a fan, smartwatches are here to stay, providing a second screen to your wrist, of al...
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The Moto 360's circular, minimalist design made it stand out from the square crowd, thanks to the simple fact that it looked more like, well, a watch.Indeed, the very fact that we're starting off an LG review by mentioning a rival product shows just how m...
Excellent, fully circular screen, Great battery life, Flawless performance...
Looks are a bit meh, Needs a charging cradle...
LG G Watch R review LG G Watch R review The G Watch R won't win many beauty contests. Indeed, if it's up against the Moto 360 it won't win any. But that's about its only flaw. Its plastic OLED screen offers deep blacks, sharp text and good visibility...
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Smartwatches - they're the aspect of the wearable revolution that everyone seems to have fallen most in love with. The Apple Watch has been a hot topic since it was announced in September last year, and with wearable and IoT platforms continuing to develo...
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The LG G Watch R is one of the more desirable Android Wear smartwatches, and it may surprise you to know that this is no faint praise. We know that the vast majority of Macworld UK readers are iPhone users, so to some extent how good or bad are Android We...
If you are an iPhone user there is literally no contest: the Apple Watch is the only game in town. But we have been impressed with the LG G Watch R. Apple needs to stay on top of its game to keep ahead of Android in this area, and the LG G Watch R is a ve...
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Motorola's Moto 360 stole the Android Wear spotlight when Google's smartwatch operating system was first revealed. But it's not the only tech-filled timepiece to sport a circular display, with this, LG's G Watch R, hot on its heels just a few months after...
Speedy specs, Circular display, Feels like a proper watch...
No GPS, Watch faces look weird with the physical face, Still not enough apps on Android Wear...
The LG G Watch R's hardware is ready for your wrist. Android Wear? Not so much. As far as smartwatches currently go, the G Watch R sits in the top tier. It may even be the best, if you like its black chunky look, which I'm sure many will. But for me, An...
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Does a wristwatch have to be round? What advantage does it actually bestow over a square or rectangle or any other shape? LG's G Watch R improves in that sense from the original G Watch with a rounded OLED face, but it makes a number of compromises to get...
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whistleout.com.au Updated:
2015-06-13 06:49:53
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Square watches getting you down? LG has the answer: the LG G Watch R. It's one of only two round-screened smartwatches on the market right now, the other being the Moto 360. It's a very different experience to wearing the more-familiar squared-off kind.It...
The LG G Watch R is the best smartwatch we've yet reviewed (keeping in mind we haven't got our hands on a Moto 360 for a lengthy period so far). The round screen makes it more comfortable to wear, both physically and socially, and the switch to P-OLED...
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How will anyone know you're an early adopter when your LG G Watch R looks like a real watch? This is the very serious problem that anyone buying LG's latest Android Wear smartwatch will soon face.Round face, metal build, leather strap, fake dial. It's not...
A smartwatch that looks like a real watch, Fully round screen, sharp too, Performs better than the Moto 360, Waterproof...
(Relatively) expensive, Designed for men, Android Wear still grates, Max day and a half battery life...
Sure, it's pricey next to the first batch of Android Wear rivals this year. But the difference is this. Here is a smartwatch you'll actually wear. You'll forget that it's on your wrist until it nudges you. The square smartwatches before it were just plain...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2015-06-22 08:50:11
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The G Watch R is stylish, similar in design to a sportswear watch and clearly more geared towards men than its main Android competitor, the Moto 360, which is more classic and unisex. We had a bit of a scare the first few minutes we spent with the G Watch...
Good sportswear design, quality manufacturing, Beautiful POLED screen that's easy to see in all settings, Content actually fills the whole screen, Fast charging (1 hour), Wrist straps easy to change...
Battery life could be longer, No ambient light sensor, Default straps a tad too stiff, No induction charging, Android Wear needs more features, Too masculine?...
The G Watch R isn't perfect, mainly due to short battery life—even though it's the longest-lasting of all the Android Wear watches...). But LG transformed its try from the first G Watch, making it easier and more enjoyable to wear, and making an interface...
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There have been a number of wearables to hit the SA market of late, with manufacturers unveiling a slew of devices towards the end of 2014. LG's G Watch R was one of the more interesting prospects, as its round face oddly seemed to buck the smartwatch tre...
Surprisingly light; Good battery life for smartwatch; Brings Google Now to the fore...
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Critics labelled LG's first Android Wear smart-watch as being too generic. That's all changed this time round.The first G Watch resembled an old school black square digital watch. Not so with the G Watch R which goes for an analog look thanks to a rounded...
The G Watch R scores big on looks. Its round screen, faux bezel dial combine with a solid design. This all makes for a good looking yet comfy time piece. Excellent battery life plus its gorgeous OLED screen make the G Watch R an ideal choice for android s...
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The Moto 360's circular, minimalist design made it stand out from the square crowd, thanks to the simple fact that it looked more like, well, a watch.Indeed, the very fact that we're starting off an LG review by mentioning a rival product shows just how m...
Excellent, fully circular screen, Great battery life, Flawless performance...
Looks are a bit meh, Needs a charging cradle...
The G Watch R won't win many beauty contests. Indeed, if it's up against the Moto 360 it won't win any.But that's about its only flaw. Its plastic OLED screen offers deep blacks, sharp text and good visibility, and it's completely circular. Hooray!Battery...
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It seems that the hottest trend in the tech industry is wearables, specifically smart watches and fitness bands. While smart watches aren't really all that new, the Big 2 namely, Google and Apple have started to take notice of the success of startup compa...
Design and build quality, Circular OLED display, IP67 water and dust protection, Battery le (still best in class but not as long as Pebble)...
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It have to confess, I really miss my Pebble with its simplicity and week long battery life. But I'm glad I got this G Watch R. It really shows the future, which to me is that smart watches need to look and act like traditional watches. Having a colored ci...
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hungrygeeks.ph Updated:
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Following the circular trend of the Motorola Moto 360. LG actually made the screen circular with the LG G Watch R. Fashionistas will finally have a smartwatch that they will not be ashamed to wear it on their wrist.When I first wore the G Watch R, because...
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The wearable device market is quickly becoming the most hotly contested space in technology. And for almost every company invested in the area, the most lucrative piece of real estate is your wrist. But with so many choices out there, which smartwatch is...
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The wearable device market is quickly becoming the most hotly contested space in technology. And for almost every company invested in the area, the most lucrative piece of real estate is your wrist. But with so many choices out there, which smartwatch is...
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Smartwatches are not quite a thing yet, and this is probably due to the rather geeky or nerdy nature of such a gadget. If you're afraid of being labelled as such, LG could have the perfect solution with the G Watch R, the smartwatch that sports the look o...
Unfortunately, the current state of Android Wear doesn't necessarily warrant a purchase of the G Watch R just yet. Unless you absolutely need to be on the cutting edge of technology, it's safer to wait until the OS matures just a bit more. As for now, you...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
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Expert reviews...
Looks like a regular watch, Great display...
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The LG G Watch R is certainly the most normal-looking smartwatch you can snatch up, and its gorgeous display really is something to ogle at. But its price tag of nearly $300 may deter you from picking it up, especially when Android Wear is still evolvin...
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When LG came out with their first smartwatch back in March, it looked very plain and simple and had very few features and functionalities. The battery life of about 1.5 days can also be a nuisance since you'll be forced to re-charge it every single night...
Classic design, Fine leather straps, Decent battery life, Good performance...
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wovow.org Updated:
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The LG G Watch R is a smartwatch LG Design. A team with a very similar design elegant sports watches that we can find in the market, with a circular 1.3-inch touchscreen. In her womb found the operating system Android Wear powered by a Qualcomm processor...
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Motorola's Moto 360 stole the Android Wear spotlight when Google's smartwatch operating system was first revealed. But it's not the only tech-filled timepiece to sport a circular display, with this, LG's G Watch R, hot on its heels just a few months after...
The LG G Watch R feels like a proper watch which just so happens to be smart. It's futuristic, but not showy about it -- the last thing I want is strangers on the tube peering over my shoulder every time I give my wristwatch a glance...
But look they will, once you start talking at the thing. Despite what decades of sci-fi movies or Dick Tracy comics may have told you, you look like a dick when barking voice commands into a watch. It's a credit to LG that the only serious issues I have w...
The LG G Watch R's hardware is ready for your wrist. Android Wear? Not so much. As far as smartwatches currently go, the G Watch R sits in the top tier. It may even be the best, if you like its black chunky look, which I'm sure many will. But for me, Andr...
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LG designers managed to make smart metal watch with all round display! Recall that the first round smart steel Moto 360 hours, but if the developers wanted to make Motorola and display all round, then they could not: he was cut along the chord at the bott...
LG G Watch R – the first truly intelligent round the clock. And this is a step in the right direction – the clock with square screens still less familiar and still perceived as gadgets for geeks, while in round specimens have a chance to attract a wider a...
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The Apple Watch and the LG G Watch R are two of the most exciting upcoming wearable tech devices, set to take the world by storm. But as you glance at your wrist and consider with which trinket to adorn it, the choice is about to become a tricky one. In t...
The Apple Watch will surely generate all the hype, but if you are not an iPhone user at this range we can't see that there is any reason to desire that watch over the better Android watches. The LG G Watch R is certainly one of the latter. Of course we ne...
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While the LG G Watch had a design that was very simplistic and felt more akin to other earlier smartwatch designs, the new G Watch R holds a design that much more closely mimics a traditional sports watch, complete with a chronograph. Earlier today we wer...
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As the title of this post suggests, we don't know yet just how much LG's newest smartwatch, the G Watch R, will cost. This is a very important question, because so far in my short time with the device, it actually seems pretty good. It isn't without flaws...
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One of the biggest issues hindering the popularity and mass adoption of smartwatches is that these devices don't look enough like a watch. Granted, Android Wear , and smartwatches in general, are still in their infancy, but the fact that a lot of current...
Fantastic build quality, Beautiful design, Vivid display, Great battery performance...
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9.0 In the best implementation of Android Wear yet, the LG G Watch R offers nearly everything a potential smartwatch owner could want. Featuring a truly gorgeous design, fantastic build quality, smooth performance, a best in class P-OLED display, and most...
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A 1.3" circular P-OLED (plastic organic LED) 320x320 screen gives it the densest display of any Android Wear device yet announced, and its ability to stay always-on without drastically cutting into battery life provides it a clear edge on competitors that...
Battery life: 2 days in alwayson. LG says you'll get three if you forego that luxury. This blows away the G Watch R's only competition, round or otherwise, for the time being, Display: Bright with very good viewing angles, and also the highest pixel densi...
Wear isn't done: Wear is sometimes useful. I wish it was more useful, but I'm not even sure how I'd go about making it more useful. For the investment you're making, Wear is very much an ideainprogress kind of product, and that's what you should expect wh...
This is the first time I've used an Android Wear device, and I have to say, some of my preconceptions ended up getting thrown right out the window after a week. Android Wear can be useful. I really like it when I'm driving - I hate looking at my phone, ev...
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As the title of this post suggests, we don't know yet just how much LG's newest smartwatch, the G Watch R, will cost. This is a very important question, because so far in my short time with the device, it actually seems pretty good. It isn't without flaws...
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Wearables have now moved past their first-generation, and with a little help from Google and its new Android Wear platform, we're now looking at offerings that are feeling a tad more solid and robust. The new LG G Watch R is such a product. Unlike most o...
Stylish design, Sturdy construction, IP67certified – dustand waterproof, Crisp, circular display, Very good battery life for a smartwatch...
The leather strap is hard to break in and feels a bit cheap, Browsing your apps requires you to go through several operations, Occasional drops in frame rate during navigation...
While smartwatches still have a long way to go until we can talk about mass adoption, it's fair to say that the LG G Watch R marks a definitive improvement over the previous generation. To a great extent, this has to do with, Google's Android Wear OS, who...
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The LG G Watch R%displayPrice% at %seller% is a study in contrasts. It's the best-looking smartwatch yet, but it's still comically large. It has better battery life than the competition, but you'll still need to charge it once a day. And Android...
Gorgeous design. Improved battery life. Sharp, vivid screen. Nice watch faces.
Expensive. Still bulky. Battery still isn't great. Android Wear still underwhelms...
The LG G Watch R is the best Android Wear smartwatch yet, but it's expensive and we still aren't fully sold on Android Wear...
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Smartwatches like the LG G Watch R are probably best suited for skilled craftsmen. I'm talking ironworkers, car mechanics, plumbers, and stonemasons. These are the professions that make a man's wrists buff and burly, and you'll want the biggest wrist poss...
Great battery life (for an Android Wear watch), Sharp aesthetics (assuming you like manly chronographs), Best, brightest display in its category...
More expensive than the competition, Big, chunky, potentially polarizing design, Dubious step and altitude data...
If you're willing to pay a premium, the G Watch R will give you the best display, battery life and overall aesthetics in the rapidly advancing (but still not fully realized) Android Wear market...
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While the Moto 360 is enjoying a considerable amount of hype due to its good looks and roundness, the G Watch R is looking to steal some thunder with its fully round display. It doesn't have a flat tire, but there's more to the story than just bring round...
The G Watch R trumps the Moto 360 in just about every category. It has a better processor, better display, and a bigger battery. It also sports a proper “Always-On” display, although a little too bright at times. The Moto 360 looks better, but it has an a...
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LG has been working for two years on the development of its circular LG G Watch R. Touted as World's first full circular Plastic OLED (P-OLED) display” that utilizes 100 percent of its watch face, the Android Wear powered device certainly features a gorge...
The LG G Watch R full circular P-OLED delivers an impressive image quality with wide viewing angles. The traditional sport watch design is not really unique and its large size will certainly be a no-go for the majority of the female audience, but it is ce...
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“9 degrees, Mostly Clou…”Watches are functionally boring. Their primary task of displaying the time has been figured out for centuries, which is why modern wristwatches are celebrated for their complications, the extra things they can do beyond mere timek...
Handsome OLED display makes everything look better, Solidly built, Has a few neat tricks for Android users, Round watches are objectively better than square ones...
Software constantly feels incomplete, Incompatible with iPhone or other platforms, Circular face clashes with square Google Now cards, Battery life better than the Moto 360, but still inadequate...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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LG was one of the first brands on the scene with an Android Wear device, the G Watch. But while the device was sleek and comfortable, it suffered from Android Wear's swipe-happy interface. Now, LG has improved on its original creation with the G Watch R...
Comfortable design, Shar, bright display, Good voice commands...
Android Wear is still limited, Lots of swiping required...
The LG G Watch R is a smartwatch worthy of your wrist in terms of style, but Android Wear still needs work. LG was one of the first brands on the scene with an Android Wear device, the G Watch. But while the device was sleek and comfortable, it...
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I think it's fair to say by now that smartwatches are no longer the "hot new thing." It's an established product category. The paint might still be a little wet on the whole idea, and some might argue there are areas that still need improving, but these c...
Attractive design, Full circular display, Improved battery life...
Not very unisex, Strap a bit stiff, A bit pricey...
With better battery life and a fully circular display, the G Watch R has two distinct advantages over its nearest rival. In many ways, that makes it an open-and-shut case. But, of course, with wearables it's never as simple as that. You may well prefer ho...
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I think I've finally discovered the fundamental flaw with virtually all wearable technology: It's often beautiful or at least interesting to look at but uncomfortable and even unbecoming to wear.LG's second Android Wear device, the G Watch R , falls into...
Looks like a real watch, Lots of sensors...
Too big, Uncomfortable to wear, Buggy...
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Much better than the first G Watch. Epic battery life. Zippier processor than its smartwatch competition. Comes with a barometric altimeter for quick elevation checks. OLED display produces nice inky blacks.TIREDAlmost twice as heavy as the Moto 360. Leat...
Much better than the first G Watch. Epic battery life. Zippier processor than its smartwatch competition. Comes with a barometric altimeter for quick elevation checks. OLED display produces nice inky blacks...
Almost twice as heavy as the Moto 360. Leather wristband feels like a cardboard strap. Crashy. Screen sensitivity issues...
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While LG was quick to jump into the Android Wear ecosystem with the original G Watch , the G Watch R feels more like their first true attempt at an Android smartwatch. It refines much of what was introduced with the G Watch while opting for a circular for...
Sleek design integrates hardware with software, Topnotch hardware, Battery life among the best for Android Wear devices...
Software experience still needs refinement, Bulkiness might be a deal breaker for some...
The G Watch R gets so much right in terms of design and hardware that it's hard not to call it the best Android Wear device on the market. It's bulkiness won't be for everybody, but aside from faltering in the software department slightly, which falls mor...
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androidcentral.com Updated:
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There have, however, been a couple of notable exceptions. The first was Motorola's Moto 360, a futuristic watch that scooped up its share of praise before it'd even landed on store shelves...
An improvement, but not an Android Wear revolutionAs Android Wear watches go, LG G Watch R is a great device — a substantial improvement upon the platform's first-generation wearables. It beats the Moto 360 on battery life, and (literally) outshines the o...
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Motorola's Moto 360 stole the Android Wear spotlight when Google's smartwatch operating system was first revealed. But it's not the only tech-filled timepiece to sport a circular display, with this, LG's G Watch R, hot on its heels just a few months after...
The LG G Watch R feels like a proper watch which just so happens to be smart. It's futuristic, but not showy about it — the last thing I want is strangers on the tube peering over my shoulder every time I give my wristwatch a glance...
But look they will, once you start talking at the thing. Despite what decades of sci-fi movies or Dick Tracy comics may have told you, you look like a dick when barking voice commands into a watch. It's a credit to LG that the only serious issues I have w...
The LG G Watch Rs hardware is ready for your wrist. Android Wear? Not so much. As far as smartwatches currently go, the G Watch R sits in the top tier. It may even be the best, if you like its black chunky look, which Im sure many will. But for me, Andr...
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If you want a round smartwatch your current choices are the Motorola Moto 360 and LG G Watch R . To help you decide between them, here's our LG G Watch R vs Moto 360 comparison.Smartwatches are booming and the hype around the Moto 360 over the course of t...
There's little choose between these two round Android Wear smartwatches and a large part comes down to which design you personally prefer. However, on the hardware side of things the LG G Watch R just comes out on top so might be worth paying £20 extra fo...
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Beau HD reviews the G Watch R Android Wear smartwatch from LG. The G Watch R is the world's first Android wearable with a fully circular P-OLED display that is not only stylish but high quality. In addition, it is dust and water-resistant and includes a 1...
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You already know about smart watches or you wouldn't be here reading this. The latest in wearable technology allows you wrist access to many of the features you love on your smart phone without having to take it out and turn it on. A quick turn of your wr...
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Thinking about picking up a new smartwatch for the new year? iOS users have to wait a while before the Apple Watch hits store shelves, but owners of Android phones already have some compelling choices available.Google's Android Wear platform has expanded...
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Price: $299Website: www.lg.comRelated Reviews:Moto 360 ReviewSamsung Gear S ReviewSamsung Gear 2 ReviewSpecs:Display: 1.3" P-OLED touch screen, 320 x 320.Battery: 410 mAh Lithium Ion.CPU, RAM and Storage: 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad core CPU, 512...
Good looking, colorful and bright P-OLED display, better than average battery life...
Android Wear is still a work in progress with a UI that can be challenging if you don't want to speak to your watch...
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When you're part of a select group like the first wave of Android Wear devices , a standout member like the Moto 360 is a tough act to follow, but that's exactly what the LG G Watch R aims to do.Whilst CES gave us a few new round-faced wearables, the G Wa...
Strong performance, Great screen, Versatile design...
Requires charging cradle, Expensive, No integrated GPS...
The perfect balance LG did more than just change the shape of the screen on its second Android-based wearable and it shows. The design of the LG G Watch R will appeal to a far broader audience than potentially any other wearable out there right now. I...
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TIREDAlmost twice as heavy as the Moto 360. Leather wristband feels like a cardboard strap. Smaller screen makes reading messages more difficult.Despite being one of the first two Android Wear watches you could buy, LG didn't really make much of a splash...
Much better than the first G Watch. Epic battery life for Android Wear. Zippier processor than its smartwatch competition. Comes with a barometric altimeter for quick elevation checks. OLED display produces nice inky blacks...
Almost twice as heavy as the Moto 360. Leather wristband feels like a cardboard strap. Smaller screen makes reading messages more difficult...
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One of the best Android wearables comes with a hefty $300 price-tag and an equally oversized name: LG's G Watch R . LG's second Android Wear smartwatch costs around $150-200 more than the original LG G Watch . While it improves on build quality and aesthe...
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With the LG G Watch R here at the start of the year 2015, we've got very little competition in smartwatches. There are several Android Wear watches made by top-tier brands and a few smart watches made by brands we've not ended up sticking with for long. B...
While Motorola edged out LG and Samsung for the first "round" Android Wear watch on the market, LG returned to the party with a truly round display, bringing heat with a device that's easily one of the finest wearable smartwatches on the market today.When...
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Almost twice as heavy as the Moto 360. Leather wristband feels like a cardboard strap. Crashy. Screen sensitivity issues.Note: The first review unit we received of the LG Watch had problems. After working with Google to identify what the problems were, I...
Much better than the first G Watch. Epic battery life. Zippier processor than its smartwatch competition. Comes with a barometric altimeter for quick elevation checks. OLED display produces nice inky blacks...
Almost twice as heavy as the Moto 360. Leather wristband feels like a cardboard strap. Crashy. Screen sensitivity issues...
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Despite being one of the first two Android Wear watches you could buy, LG didn't really make much of a splash with the original G Watch . It was pretty bland-looking, particularly when compared to the beautiful round Moto 360. Now, LG is back with a round...
Much better than the first G Watch. Epic battery life for Android Wear. Zippier processor than its smartwatch competition. Comes with a barometric altimeter for quick elevation checks. OLED display produces nice inky blacks...
Almost twice as heavy as the Moto 360. Leather wristband feels like a cardboard strap. Smaller screen makes reading messages more difficult...
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Smartwatches are going to be the next big thing. They'll keep us connected, keep us informed, and make it feel like we're living in the future. Virtually every mobile phone maker has dipped its toes into smartwatch waters, including Apple, which is going...
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If you simply can't decide which—if any—watch is the right one for you, here are all the strengths and weaknesses of the current crop.I have used all the current Android Wear watches for at least a few weeks, so I have a good handle on what makes them tic...
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laptopmedia.com Updated:
2015-04-16 03:57:15
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Previously, the main function of watches was to display the time but nowadays things are different. Smartwatches have become more and more popular these days and various tech giants have already revealed their new wearables. Take LG for instance. Followin...
Beautiful round metal design, Android Wear + a variety of apps and functions, Good battery endurance and fast charging, High-quality display, CPU: Snapdragon 400, a smooth user experience...
No speakers, No SIM card support, Compatible only with Android 4.3+...
LG G Watch R is designed for users on the go and hi-tech lovers. The useful smartwatch definitely looks stunning, but it's up to you to decide whether you are willing to invest in a the device of that type. Pros Beautiful round metal design Android...
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Motorola announced the Moto 360 back in June at Google I/O. Prior to its release, LG announced the LG G Watch R and it looked like Motorola may have lost the circular Android Wear edge. After using the LG G Watch R for a week, I don't think Motorola has a...
If you want an Android Wear smartwatch that looks like a regular watch, then the LG G Watch R is a great option. It feels great on the wrist, has a crisp and clear display, has battery life that will get you through at least one full day, and provides a s...
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Wearables are everywhere. Just the other day while I was taking the train to work I came across different persons all wearing different smartwatches and fitness trackers. Some may still feel that wearables are like a gimmick, but with the plethora of devi...
Superb design, Excellent OLED screen...
Average battery life, Some software flaws with Android Wear...
The LG G Watch R is an example on how smartwatches should look and function. It isn't perfect, but it is easily one of the best wearables available on the market...
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toptenreviews.com Updated:
2015-07-28 01:08:07
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The LG G Watch R looks and feels like a real watch but offers heart rate tracking and a nine-axis sensor for full fitness tracking with smartphone notifications. If you want a fitness monitor watch that looks like a standard timepiece, then the LG G Watch...
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As if destined, I managed to request successfully for a review unit of the LG G Watch R, a product that I have been eyeing since the launch last year.The S$398 package comes with the watch, a charging dock, USB cable, and AC charger. The strap is made of...
Despite the limited functions and apps currently available on the Android Wear devices, the watch-like design of the LG G Watch R may well be the biggest draw and the only reason to allow yourself to wear a gadget on your wrist. At least when the watch is...
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We recently took a look at two of the most stylish smartwatches around, the Moto 360 and Asus ZenWatch , but there's one more to add to that list. Read on, as we review LG's second stab at Android Wear, the round-faced G Watch R.The G Watch R is a smartwa...
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Round is cool. That's just a fact – wheels, money, Oreos… they're all brilliant. We've only seen two attempts at round Android Wear watches, and just one if you count the flat tyre of the Moto 360. Why there isn't more, only manufacturers know. Most have...
Battery life, screen colours and watch faces...
Tilt to wake and poor leather strap...
If styling is the most important factor to you and you want a full circle Android Wear smartwatch, there is only one watch to choose from. For a good looking Android Wear watch without the battery anxiety of the Moto 360, choose the G Watch R. But for all...
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We take a look at how Android Wear works, and even manage to break some stuff.Google also recently sent us another Android Wear watch we hadn't seen beforeLG's G Watch R, the round version of the regular square G Watch we looked at back when Android Wear...
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![LG G Watch R 1.3" P-OLED Digital 320 x 320 pixels Touchscreen Black Smartwatches & Sport Watches (G WATCH R)](https://images.icecat.biz/img/brand/thumb/293_046d7ae11c374b7983730c2795c1bfa9.jpg "LG G Watch R 1.3" P-OLED Digital 320 x 320 pixels Touchscreen Black Smartwatches & Sport Watches (G WATCH R)")
