We've been waiting a while for Android Wear to land and it's finally here thanks to the LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live. Following in the footsteps of the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Gear, Samsung Gear 2, Samsung Gear 2 Neo and Pebble Steel, this device is the maker's latest attempt at drawing us into the wearables market.With smartphones increasing in size all the time - just look at the big-screened LG G3 - the argument is that it's easier to keep track of your notifications on your wrist than having to take out your giganto-phone every times it beeps.
LG G Watch: Size and build
The LG G Watch measures 37.9 x 46.5 x 9.95mm, weighing 63g and featuring a 1.65-inch screen. That's slightly bigger and heavier than Samsung's Gear Live, LG's main Android Wear competitor at this stage, which has a 1.63-inch screen and weighs only 59g. Compared to standard (non-Smart) watches, the LG G Watch feels relatively big and heavy, and looks bulky on smaller wrists.The watch comes in two colours: 'Black Titan' and 'White Gold'. The former features a black trim around the watch and comes with a black strap, the latter boasts a gold trim and a white strap.
Both models are sleekly designed - there are no buttons nor even an LG logo to be seen. The plastic strap could induce sweating in hot weather, but in the much-loved tradition of Android customisation, the strap is replaceable on both models using any 22mm band.
We reviewed the Black Titan model, which is the more understated of the two models, and also pairs well with the maker's flagship LG G3. It's worth noting, however, that the watch will work with any Android device running software version 4.3 or above.
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