Smartwatch

LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition goes official; Tether-Free and Compatible with Both Android and iOS

Along with the entertainment focused LG V10, LG also announced a new smartwatch – the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition. The Android Wear OS running smartwatch is the first device running the OS to support Cellular connectivity.

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The LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition has the highest resolution display of any smartwatch in the market today with 480 x 480 pixels. It has a 1.38-inch Circular P-OLED display, a pixel density of 348ppi, stainless steel body build and measures 44.5 x 14.2mm in size. 

It is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 768MB RAM, 4GB native storage space and backed by a 570mAh battery with Power Saving Mode to increase battery life. The watch works standalone i.e tether-free and is compatible with Android and iOS smartphones. 

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In terms of connectivity – the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition has 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth options while sensor options includes – Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Barometer, PPG and GPS. For water and dust resistance, the watch is IP67 certified and is operated with the crown button as well as three other buttons on the right side to access quick settings. 

There is no word on pricing which should be announced locally, the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition will be available in Korea and the US markets first, before heading to markets in Europe, CIS, Asia and the Middle East. 

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Commenting on the launch of the Watch Urbane 2nd Edition, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, Juno Cho said;

“The wearable sector continues to evolve and we’re playing an active role in that by bringing to market various devices that appeal to various consumers. At LG, we don’t think there is a one-size-fits-all wearable device. This second edition of our Watch Urbane aims to be a must have smart device for active individuals who want to stay connected to the world, whether they’re at work, at home or on the tennis court.”

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