LG G Watch R Release Date and News: Device now Available in France, Italy, Spain and the UK; Next Stop North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States

LG G Watch R Release Date and News: Device now Available in France, Italy, Spain and the UK; Next Stop North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States

The release of the much awaited LG G Watch R was finally realized today in most major European countries, according to iDigital Times. The watch was announced at the IFA Berlin 2014 and it has a fully circular display, a metal body, interchangeable premium leather and metal straps, the LG G Watch R is the best competitor for the Moto 360.

The European countries mentioned are France, Italy, Spain and the UK, with retailers and retail sites in these countries getting the wearable in early November. Next stop would be for North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States and will be able to buy the LG G Watch R on the Google Play Store.

The LG G Watch R design and specs are as follows: 1.3-inch circular OLED display with a 320 x 320 resolution and excellent viewing angles, even under direct sunlight, a combination of stainless steel and aluminum with the option for 22mm wide watch straps that can be either leather or metal, powerful Snapdragon 400 processor clocked at 1.2GHz, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage, a large 410mAh battery, Operating System: Android Wear, Sensors: 9-Axis (Gyro / Accelerometer / Compass).

"While the original G Watch was designed to be a no-nonsense, pure Android Wear device, the G Watch R was developed with a more aesthetic eye," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company.  "The G Watch R represents LG's commitment to meld form and functionality together in perfect harmony and to create a device that not only looks great but more importantly, offers technology that makes life more convenient."

The LG G Watch R price in the UK is 224 pounds on Clove and 229 pounds on Unlocked Mobile, meaning $358 and $366 respectively.

 

 

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