Google’s official Android Wear app for iOS could be right around the corner if you believe the reports, but one developer has been proving that the two platforms can already be forced to play nicely together without any jailbreaking.
We’ve seen Wear receiving iPhone notifications and taking calls, and in the latest video from Mohammad Abu-Gabreyyeh, we see that watches like the Moto 360 and the LG G Watch R are capable of controlling music playback, too.
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.
Mario’s getting some major coin on the back of Nintendo’s news. Photo: Nintendo
The video game world rejoiced yesterday at the news that Nintendo is finally backing down on its anti-smartphone and tablet stance, and is working to bring its most beloved franchises to Android and iOS.
But gamers aren’t the only ones celebrating!
Nintendo shares shot up 21 percent in the 24 hours after the company said it was teaming with Tokyo-based mobile company DeNA to develop smartphone games. The result was Nintendo’s value on the Tokyo Stock Exchange rising to its best closing price since June 2011.
Moto 360 and iPhone: a strange but beautiful match. Screenshot: Cult of Android
Google is said to be working on bringing Android Wear support to iPhone, but in the meantime, it’s up to third-party developers to marry the two.
One hack has already made it possible to display iOS notifications on Wear watches, and now it has been improved to take calls from your iPhone, too.
It’s really happening. Photo: Nintendo
Nintendo has always been adamant it wouldn’t develop games for smartphones and tablets, but it has finally given in.
Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong and other popular franchises could soon be coming to Android and iOS after the Japanese company confirmed it will be developing new titles for smart devices with the help of game developer DeNA.
