The Verizon exclusive Wear24 smartwatch has been launched with Android Wear 2.0, integration of Google Assistant, and LTE support.
Verizon has its Android Wear 2.0 powered smartwatch called Wear 24. It also introduced another smartwatch LG Watch Sport for an outright price for $380, which will be sold in the U.S. starting from Feb. 10. Google will also be selling it via Google Store for $349.
The Wear24 has a 1.39-inch AMOLED display fitted into the metal casing with a resolution of 480 x 480 pixels. It comes with a circular display sporting a power button on that might be rotatable. It might come with replaceable watch straps, unlike the LG Watch Sport.
The Wear24 has an IP67 certification, same as the LG Watch Style. It can stay up to 3.3 feet under water for 30 minutes. It is packed with a 450 mAh battery that might support wireless charging as well.
The Wear24 includes several watch faces like any other modern smartwatch. The watch faces automatically changes the information shown on display, according to the location. Its circular dial measures 42 mm in diameter with a 13.5 mm thickness.
The Wear24 is also equipped with Google Assistant and the Play Store for browsing through it on the display screen and downloading the desired app. It houses the latest Android Wear 2.0 operating system. It allows users to make calls, add reminders, and send text messages directly from the smartwatch.
The Wear24 is confirmed to have 4G LTE connectivity and NFC for enabling the Android Pay payments. It also houses a heart rate sensor, accelerometer, and other sensors. Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi, LTE, and Bluetooth 4.1.
The Wear24 will be announced next month in the U.S. and will be on sale for $299 (around Rs. 20,100) under a two-year contract.
Watch the video below about the Verizon smartwatch: