Android Wear
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The Moto 360 smartwatch
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| Written in | C (core), C++, Java |
| OS family | Android |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source with closed source components |
| Initial release | March 18, 2014 |
| Latest release | 2.0 (Based on Android 7.x Nougat) |
| Marketing target | Smartwatches, other wearables |
| Available in | Multi-lingual |
| Platforms | 32-bit ARM, MIPS, x86 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (modified Linux kernel) |
| Userland | Bionic libc,shell from NetBSD, native core utilities with a few from NetBSD |
| Default user interface | Graphical (Multi-touch) |
| License | Developer Preview: proprietary Apache License 2.0 Linux kernel patches under GNU GPL v2 |
| Official website | android |
Android Wear is a version of Google's Android operating system designed for smartwatches and other wearables. By pairing with mobile phones running Android version 4.3 or newer, or iOS version 8.2 or newer with limited support from Google's pairing application, Android Wear integrates Google Now technology and mobile notifications into a smartwatch form factor. It also adds the ability to download applications from the Google Play Store.
Android Wear supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,3G and LTE (telecommunication) connectivity, as well as a range of features and applications. Watch face styles include round, square and rectangular. Released devices include Motorola Moto 360, the LG G Watch, and the Samsung Gear Live. Hardware manufacturing partners include Asus, Broadcom, Fossil, HTC, Intel, LG, MediaTek, Imagination Technologies, Motorola, New Balance, Qualcomm, Samsung, Huawei, Polar and TAG Heuer.
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