Verizon may launch two kid-friendly wearables made by LG

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http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/6TVfLcWQYoxWFd1pCpeJLw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PT EzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/digital_trends_973/3c45107d28212612cf991192f4d1f0ba (http://news.yahoo.com/verizon-may-launch-two-kid-132020898.html)Verizon might be planning to launch two LG-branded wearables aimed at kids, named the GizmoPal 2 and GizmoGadget, after two colorful watches were revealed by reliable leaker @evleaks. The GizmoPal 2 is logically the successor to the original GizmoPal, which Verizon launched last year. If the leak is accurate, the successor will feature both a display and physical phone and music buttons. The display hints that calling functionality will be available. The platform has not been disclosed, but from the look of the interface we don’t think it’ll be Android Wear. Related:- It looks like Verizon’s Droid Turbo 2 giveaway left several burnt contestants in its wake The original GizmoPal didn’t have-a display, making do with-a call button for the child to get in contact with their parents. The wearable also had GPS inside, so the wearer’s location could be tracked. LG originally launched the wearable in South Korea, under the name KizOn.-The GizmoGadget is less familiar, but looks a lot like the GizmoPal 2. The most noticeable difference between them is an end call button on the right side, instead of a music button. That might mean music functionality is not available on the GizmoGadget. The display on the GizmoGadget is surrounded-by a large bezel, but it’s impossible to tell if this a photo error or the real deal; it would be a rather ugly device if most of the screen didn’t display anything.-LG has not announced the GizmoPal 2 in South Korea, meaning Verizon may be the only carrier in the world to offer the kid-friendly device. Related: -Want a Huawei Nexus 6P or a LG Nexus 5X? Here’s how to order yours now Phones are available for under $100 nowadays, but most smartwatches cost upwards of $200. For most families, that is too expensive for a child.-Still, Verizon seems confident that the second generation of the GizmoPal will entice parents to pick one up for their child.-No price or release date was mentioned in the leak, but we’ll keep you updated right here.



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