Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Android Wear Smartwatch Will Be Available May 11

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The release of the Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) exclusive Smartwatch known as Wear24, which was slated for March but was never released is now back on course. The Android Wear, which will sport silver, black, and rose gold colors will be available as of May 11. The wearable, built by Taiwanese firm QDM Quanta, which has been producing devices on contract for HP, Dell, and Lenovo, was first unveiled in February.

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Wear24 Advantages 

The Wear24 will be competing with another two Smartwatches from LG. The company’s devices, which are running Android Wear 2.0, were released in February. However, the carrier’s device sports unique LTE capabilities, which implies that even though it can be added to the company’s existing plans, the users would have to start a new plan when they buy it.

Other notable features on the Wear24 include on-board Wi-Fi connectivity, which enables making calls or receiving of text messages. The user’s access to the internet will not require a paired phone. The watch also accommodates interactive and unique watch faces, which one can tailor-make to fit their immediate needs.

With Wear 2.0 comes the arrival of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Assistant

The presence of the Wear 2.0 introduces a number of other Smartwatch features, the like of music streaming, Google Assistant as well as access to Google Play Store. The Google Assistant is on record for being able to help with a range of tasks. It is worth noting that the search giant has previously had a delay in the release of Android Wear 2.0 after experiencing a bug.

However, the update is now available with improved features. The Wear24 packs in a 450mAh battery, a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, which fits in a 290 PPI resolution. The device is IP67-rated for water resistance. All the features explain how versatile the Smartwatch is. It will be available on Verizon’s website at a cost of $349.99.

There is also the option of purchasing it for $299.99 but with a condition of having 2-year activation. Meanwhile, Verizon’s stock closed at $48.81 witnessing an increase of $0.19 or 0.39%.

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