We can probably say that the smartwatch era has really begun as numerous wearables are being introduced left and right. When smartwatches were first launched less than two years ago, they were expensive but now, more manufacturers are trying the affordable wearable budget category but with limited features and Android Wear is still the most popular wearable OS today and Google is serious with advancing the platform.
Today, the Android Wear team proudly announced that it’s adding cellular support. This means you can soon send messages or make calls right from your smartwatch. This is already expected since some brands already brought cellular connectivity to their wearables. LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE made it possible as the first Android Wear watch with cellular support. This development from the Android Wear team just made the support official.
Android Wear cellular support is added to the standard WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity most smartwatches already have. This means you can be connected almost anywhere now where there is cellular connection. It’s like having a standalone phone on your wrist but instead of relying on WiFi and Bluetooth, you only need to depend on a mobile network.
The LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE is now available from Verizon and AT&T. It’s the first smartwatch to take advantage of Android Wear cellular support but expect more models to follow suit.
SOURCE: Android Official Blog
