Round 'LG G Watch R' leaked ahead of IFA unveiling

Wearables

By Alex Dobie | Aug 24 2014 | 6:25 am  | 1 Comment

We've heard rumors from the Korean press in the past week that LG may be about to unveil a new wearable at IFA 2014, and now it seems we have conclusive proof. Passed to Engadget by a "trusted source," an official LG teaser below makes it pretty clear that the company will indeed show off a new smartwatch at
the Berlin-based trade show in just over a week. The "LG G Watch R," as Engadget calls it, is shown in an unlisted video from LG's global YouTube channel, showcasing (in super-fast, blink-and-you'll-miss-it flashes) a rounded design, a side-mounted button and features like a step counter and compass.
An IFA unveiling would pit the LG G Watch R against the Moto 360, as well as ASUS' new smartwatch — not to mention Apple's rumored iWatch. It also represents an incredibly quick turnaround from the company's first G Watch, launched in early July — it's unclear whether this new watch might see the original being positioned as more of a budget offering, or if a replacement is on the cards already.
In any case, we'll be live from Berlin in early September to bring you full coverage of LG's new rounded smartwatch. Thoughts or speculations of your own? Share 'em down in the comments.

Source: LG YouTube; via: Engadget