LG G Watch R to get Wi-Fi connectivity maintenance update in Q3 2015

The LG G Watch R will be receiving Wi-Fi connectivity in a future maintenance update, set to roll out in the third quarter. Loaded with Wi-Fi functionality, Android Wear 5.1.1 was expected to bring Wi-Fi connectivity to the LG G Watch R, however, LG didn’t include it in the update, despite hardware being there to support it.

LG in an official statement said that the G Watch R will be getting the Wi-Fi features in a maintenance update, set to launch in the third quarter. That could be anywhere between July 1 and September 30.

While the LG G Watch does not have the hardware to support Wi-Fi, the G Watch R does. However, it needs a little optimizing, as LG didn’t build the smartwatch with Wi-Fi in mind, thus the additional time it’ll take to get working Wi-Fi on the device.

LG wasn’t clear whether the maintenance update would be from them or if they’ll be waiting for another Google-issued Android Wear software upgrade. In the meantime, you can check out our review on the LG G Watch R.

Are you disappointed in the lack of Wi-Fi for the LG G Watch R? Let us know in the comments.

source: Android World

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Born and raised in Lapeer, MI, Brad is a student at Baker College, studying Mobile Application Software Engineering. He loves all sorts of technology–even Apple–but has gone through a crazy amount of smartphones, starting with the Motorola Atrix 2, Samsung Galaxy Note 2, iPhone 5S, and finally the LG G3. Some of his favorite pastimes are, movies, working out, camping, and playing with new tech.

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Tags = 2015, connectivity, maintenance, Update, Watch, WiFI