Practice your flick before the new Wear update arrives. Photo: Google

Google’s next Android Wear update will bring new gestures that’ll help you navigate through notifications without actually touching your watch’s display, and the preview video below will teach you exactly how to use them.

Samsung’s next Gear will be very different. Photo: Samsung

After launching its best smartphones to date in the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, Samsung is looking to continue its image overhaul with a brand new smartwatch.

A new smartwatch SDK the South Korean company will be rolling out soon was teased with a fancy image that all but confirms rumors its next wearable will have a round display.

You can now draw emojis on Android Wear. Photo: Google

Google is rolling out a massive Android Wear update that hopes to greatly improve the way we use our smartwatches. It finally brings support for Wi-Fi and a new app launcher, and also adds gestures, the ability to draw emojis, and more.

Android Wear has never been more affordable. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Amazon isn’t the only retailer looking to shift cheap Android Wear watches on Apple Watch pre-order day, it seems. AT&T is also offering a killer deal on the LG G Watch, which can now be had for a mere $50.

TAG’s Android Wear watch is to be based on the stunning Carrera. Photo: TAG

With smartwatches set to take over the world, TAG Heuer is determined not to go down easy like other Swiss watchmakers. The company is teaming up with Google and Intel to build a high-end Android Wear watch that will give wealthy gadget lovers a premium alternative to Apple Watch.