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RAPAPORT... LG Electronics began selling its LG Watch Urbane in the U.S. today on Google Play and through AT&T and Verizon. The LG Watch Urbane smartwatch is powered by the latest version of Android Wear and features a full-circle Plastic OLED (P-OLED) display. The watch offers a stainless steel body that is available in polished rose-gold and silver and a stitched leather strap. Wi-Fi connectivity enables the smartwatch to connect with a smartphone, access apps, receive notifications and, with LG Call, users can access recent calls and make calls directly from the watch. Other features include LG Pulse to measure heart rate during exercise. "The LG Watch Urbane is the third Android Wear device introduced by LG in the past year which demonstrates our commitment to this platform," said Juno Cho, the president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "More importantly, LG Watch Urbane is a perfect example that Android Wear watches can be functional and beautiful, making it a useful accessory that complements any wardrobe. No one would mistake LG Watch Urbane for a computer on your wrist."
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