'LG Watch,' capable of standalone LTE voice calls without a smartphone, goes on sale in Korea
Published2016.04.06 16:43LG Electronics will launch the 'LG Watch Urbane Second Edition,' an Android Wear smartwatch that supports LTE communication functions for the first time in the world, through the three major mobile carriers starting on the 7th.
The 'LG Watch Urbane Second Edition' can not only be used in conjunction with a smartphone via Bluetooth, but also allows for LTE voice calls and sending/receiving messages independently without a smartphone. This product is compatible with all smartphones running Android 4.3 and iOS 8.2 or higher.
LG Electronics has equipped this product with three physical buttons, allowing users to intuitively access various functions such as 'Favorite Contacts,' 'Menu,' 'Theater Mode,' and 'LG Health' through button operation. It features the highest resolution (480×480, 348ppi) among existing smartwatches, providing a clearer and more vivid display. Additionally, this product adopts a large-capacity 570mAh battery, which is approximately twice the capacity of competitors' products.
The strap of this product features a 'Signature Brown' color with a separate leather coating on the exterior. The interior, including the sides of the strap, is made of 'TPSiV Elastomer,' a material that does not cause skin irritation. This product enhances durability by employing Gorilla Glass 3 reinforced glass and 316L stainless steel, which was previously used in high-end analog watches. Additionally, it is dustproof and water-resistant with an IP67 rating, allowing it to withstand submersion up to 1 meter in water for 30 minutes without any dust penetrating.
Meanwhile, LG Electronics sponsored Lee Se-dol 9-dan to wear the 'LG G Watch Urbane Second Edition' during his match against artificial intelligence (AI) last March.
LG Electronics CEO and MC Business Division President Joon-ho Cho emphasized, “Just as we have led the circular design trend in the smartwatch market for the first time in the world, this product has also upgraded convenience and compatibility to the next level,” adding, “It is deeply significant that we have opened an era where independent communication is possible with just a single Android Wear-based smartwatch.”
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