Once again,
standalone cellular connectivity is singled out as the main selling point and key differentiator compared to previous generations, with no words on any sort of a visual overhaul.
The Korean tech giant has unveiled the LG Watch Urbane 2nd edition, which boasts an improved display and battery, and is the first Android Wear watch to sport
standalone cellular connectivity.
The LG Watch Urbane 2 brings
standalone cellular connectivity and an improved display to LG's signature smartwatch.
Priced at $ 299.95, with built - in GPS, NFC support for wrist payments, «multi-day» battery life, an impressive slew of sensors but
no standalone cellular connectivity, the Ionic probably needs a holiday deal or two to grab the spotlight.
Audi displayed a webOS - based smartwatch — made in collaboration with LG — at CES earlier this year, and the Watch Urbane LTE shares a few similarities with that device, including a three - button configuration, NFC and
standalone cellular connectivity.
Not exact matches
So while there's clearly smartphone
connectivity involved, LG's wearable implementation of webOS can function as a
standalone cellular device as well.
Improvements included an updated UI, support for
standalone apps (as opposed to companion apps installed on your phone), better watch faces,
cellular connectivity, and integration of the Google Assistant.
Optional
cellular connectivity is apparently a given, with a built - in SIM card enabling
standalone data access on the go, as well as phone call initiation and reception capabilities.
Standalone apps: You can download apps directly from the Google Play Store and if your watch has
cellular connectivity, you can use them without your phone.