4G-Enabled LG G Watch Rumored for MWC 2015

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How do you make your smartwatch stand out in a crowded market? Give it the fastest network speeds around. According to Business Korea, Korean tech giant LG could release a 4G version of the G Watch R, supposedly called the G Watch R2, at Mobile World Congress 2015 in Spain. A 4G-enabled LG G Watch R2 would be a big upgrade from the original G Watch R, which only uses Wi-Fi. It would also be a way for LG to one-up Samsung, whose recent Gear S smartwatch has network capabilities but is limited to 3G. MORE: LG G Watch R - Sleeker, but Still Limited If the "R2" name is correct, the new iteration of LG's smartwatch will likely retain its rounded design, which was a welcomed change from the original G Watch. The device will likely still run Android Wear, which, while limited, allows you to get all your Android smartphone notifications on your wrist. The big test for the G Watch R2 will be battery life, as 4G capabilities will almost certainly use more power than Wi-Fi. The G Watch R already has one of the best batteries of any smartwatch we've tested, lasting more than 2 days on a single charge. We're hoping that making the smartwatch even smarter with 4G doesn't compromise this, but we'll have to wait until we get our hands on one. Best Smartwatches of 2014 How to Check if Your Smartphone is Compatible with a Wearable Device Best Android Wear Smartwatch Apps So Far Valentina Palladino is a senior writer for Tom's Guide. Follow her at @valentinalucia. Follow Tom's Guide at-@tomsguide-and on-Facebook. Copyright 2014 Toms Guides , a TechMediaNetwork company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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