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Android Wear coming soon to an iPhone near you? Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Android Wear coming soon to an iPhone near you? Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

While recent rumors have claimed that Google is working on bringing Android Wear support to the iPhone, the company hasn’t actually made anything official. But code found inside its firmware could prove that it has been working on making Android Wear devices compatible with iOS for some time.

Mickey Mouse is already on Android Wear. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Mickey Mouse is already on Android Wear. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

The Mickey Mouse face that ships with Apple Watch, and has twice been demonstrated by Apple at its Watch events, is now unofficially available on Android Wear — complete with moving hands and feet.

Google takes on the Apple Store. Photo: Google

Google takes on the Apple Store. Photo: Google

The world’s first Google-branded store has today opened its doors in London.

Officially dubbed The Google Shop, it’s an Android lover’s alternative to the Apple Store, offering Android-powered phones and tablets, Chromecasts, and Chrome OS notebooks and desktops — as well as a variety of courses and events.

Moto 360 in Moto Maker. Screenshot: Cult of Android

Moto 360 in Moto Maker. Screenshot: Cult of Android

The Moto 360 is now available to purchase through Moto Maker, giving you the opportunity to customize the device before you order it.

You can match almost any face with almost any band or bracelet to find the right look for you — and even choose which watch face will be selected as default when you first set up your new smartwatch.

Android Wear vs. Apple Watch. Which is right for you? Photo: Google.

Android Wear vs. Apple Watch. Which is right for you? Photo: Google.

Now that we know more about the long-awaited Apple Watch, it’s time to find out how it stacks up against Google’s Android Wear platform and the growing number of wearables that support it.

There are lots of similarities between the two, but there also some big differences in software, hardware, and price that will likely help you decide which one is right for you.

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