Category Archives: AndroidWear

Seven magnificent use cases for Android Wear

Posted on February 6, 2016 by

[Edit – I had Jerry’s “run them off the road” quote on the wrong context earlier – fixed.] You know, I like the Android Central podcast. I drive a lot for my job, hours at a time, so I have … Continue reading →

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Moto360 – matching band length with SteelConnects

Posted on October 25, 2015 by

I matched my Moto360 with the black SteelConnect lugs, and it’s a nice upgrade — I can use any 22mm band I want without any hassle or fear of cracking the back. So far so good. But a SteelConnect lug … Continue reading →

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Moto360, SteelConnect and Traser band

Posted on October 6, 2015 by

Just a quick update – I received my SteelConnect lugs yesterday — the ZPJ folks are great international sellers. They keep you informed and offer an expedited shipping option, which I took. I’ll have an ‘unboxing’ post later this week. … Continue reading →

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Android Wear 5.1.1: WTF update and why Bubble Cloud Launcher is still needed

Posted on September 15, 2015 by

The big stream, little pipe problem Android wear is actually version 1.3.0.2166028, but most folks refer to the Android OS version that’s pushing it – currently 5.1.1. In an earlier post about Wear, I complained about the lack of options … Continue reading →

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Moto 360 repair report

Posted on August 24, 2015 by

UPDATE: I’ve had TWO other Motos since this post. The first refurbished Moto would not sync with Google play music — it kept getting a ‘Watch disconnected’ error from the Google Play app on the watch, and the new 5.1.1 … Continue reading →

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Field report: Android Wear/Moto360 field test

Posted on August 23, 2015 by

What could be a greater test of the usability of Android Wear than a hectic trip to the most hectic place in America – Manhattan? We’ll rate the usefulness of the OS and share the resulting Battle Damage Assessment of … Continue reading →

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Tylt watch bands for Moto 360

Posted on June 7, 2015 by

I like the standard black leather watchband for the Moto 360. It’s comfortable and reasonably stylish. That band was a major reason I found the Moto one of the most comfortable watches I have owned. I’ve got a number of … Continue reading →

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Game on in wearables: Apple Watch vs. Android Wear

Posted on April 13, 2015 by

I’m a watch guy. I have several nice watches that cost more than an Apple watch, and I consider them fashion statements. None of them will be outmoded anywhere near as quickly as a modern ‘smart’ thing, which have lifecycles … Continue reading →

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Android Wear – two WTFs and solutions

Posted on April 2, 2015 by

For the latest on this subject and Android Wear 5.1.1, see this post. OK, I am a big fan of Android Wear. I have been delighted (Motorola product managers will love that word) with my new Moto 360, and haven’t … Continue reading →

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Android Wear and Smartwatches 2: Bringing back the joy

Posted on March 26, 2015 by

Okay, maybe you think I’m overdoing this. But yes…joy. I remember the first time I got a color computer — must have been a Mac II ci back in the early 90s — and I played some goofy video that … Continue reading →

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