Only 1/4 of devices running Android support Android Wear
If you are planning to buy a smart watch running Android Wear. Consider a few things before going to that decision, because Android Wear requires your Android phone to run Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or Android 4.4 KitKat and above.
According to statistics, only 23.9% of Android devices support Android 4.3 and Android 4.4. This requirement has eliminated more than three-quarters of Android phones in the market that can connect with smart watches running Android Wear. Therefore a large number of potential customers for smart watches LG G Watch, and Samsung Gear Live and Motorola Moto 360 have " no wings but fly ".
So, before deciding to buy a smart watch running Android Wear, please check if your phone is connected to it. You can check quickly by visiting the Android Wear Check page.
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