Sony SmartWatch 3 Android Wear 5.1.1 update rolling – Brings Wi-Fi support & Wrist Gestures

Android 5.1.1 Wear update is now finally rolling on Sony SmartWatch 3. Google first seeded Android Wear 5.1.1 update on LG watch Urbane and it has already been confirmed on LG Watch R and Asus ZenWatch. Update is confirmed rolling Russia, USA, UK.

SmartWatch 3 Android Wear 5.1.1 update is rolling in the form of build 1.1.1.1929530, Google Play Service 7.3.36. Sony SmartWatch 3 has Wi-Fi connectivity option, so now connecting SW3 to a Wi-Fi network will enable you to send messages, use apps; no matter where your phone is (it must have data connection), so no need for a permanent Bluetooth connection for pairing it.

Sony SmartWatch 3 Android Wear 5.1.1 update

Check out the Android 5.1.1 Wear update running screen below on Sony SmartWatch 3. Check out the list of new features included in the update here.

Download SmartWatch 3 Android 5.1.1 Wear OTA zip

If you still haven’t got the Android 5.1.1 Wear update on your SmartWatch 3 yet then sideload OTA zip posted below manually (Instructions here).

Download signed-tetra-LDZ22D-from-LWX49K.fb6a0a62.zip

Now connect to a Wi-Fi network and get notifications even when you are away from your phone.

Have you got the Android 5.1.1 Wear update on your SmartWatch 3, let us know? Drop your comments below.

Source – XDA (OTA zip shared by PopeXXIII) | Image Credits: paruchuri4388, aankun

Win Xperia Z3 and SmartWatch 3 – Sony’s Giveaway

Sony is hosting a competition where you can win Xperia Z3 and Sony SmartWatch 3 exclusively and the task to enter the giveaway is pretty easy. To enter into competition, you must have Sony Sketch app installed on your Xperia device.

There are four easy steps to enter into the competition. You must have an Instagram account to enter into the competition so make it today if you don’t have.

Win Xperia Z3 and SmartWatch 3

Follow the steps given below to enter into the competition. Official rules for this competition from Sony mentioned here.

Step 1: Open Sketch app or download the latest 6.1.A.5.0 version from here.

Step 2: After installing Sony Sketch app you will find, “SmartWatch 3” stickers under the download stickers section (Tap the moustache icon for downloading any new stickers pack).

Step 3: Choose the camera icon and take a picture with your wrist visible. Remember to get creative with your outfit, colours, and background.

Now tap on moustache icon and choose “SmartWatch 3” stickers pack and add any color SmartWatch 3 sticker on your wrist, adjust the fit as per wrist size.

Step 4: Now choose “share” from the dropdown menu and post your pic on Instagram.

Important Step: Tag your pic #MySmartWatch3 and address it to @SonyXperia and follow @SonyXperia on Instagram.

Sony will announce the winners on Instagram and Facebook.

Have you entered into this competition let us know @GizmoBolt on Instagram, tag your replies as #GizmoBoltAsk

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Android Wear 5.1.1 update to give Wi-Fi support, Wrist Gestures to Sony SmartWatch 3

Google has officially announced a major update to Android Wear which includes lots of new features. It is in news that Google will soon roll out Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update on Nexus devices and then we can expect the Android Wear 5.1.1 update to come to Sony SmartWatch 3.

Sony has already launched Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Update on Xperia Z2 & Xperia Z3 series, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z Ultra. Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia C3 and older Xperia “Z” series are yet to receive Lollipop update.

What’s new in Android Wear 5.1.1 update?

[ UPDATE 28/05/15 ] Sony SmartWatch 3 Android Wear 5.1.1 update rolling

Always-on Apps – Now apps installed on your smartwatch will remain active even if screen goes to sleep, it will save power as you don’t have to open the app again everytime.

Wi-Fi Support – Sony SmartWatch 3 has Wi-Fi connectivity option, so now connecting SW3 to a Wi-Fi network will enable you to send messages, use apps; no matter where your phone is (it must have data connection), so no need for a permanent Bluetooth connection for pairing it.

New launcher is added – Tap on the screen and you are good to go.

New Adjustable font sizes and easier emojis; now draw them directly on your SmartWatch 3.

Wrist Gesture – Flick your wrist to see the notification.

This new AndroidWear 5.1.1 Update will arrive on all seven Android Wear watches starting with LG Watch Urbane.

Like the new features, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – Android Blog | Sony Mobile

Sony SWR510 Smartwatch 3 Wrist Strap available for sale

Sony has launched standalone SWR510 Smartwatch 3 Wrist Strap for SmartWatch 3 in three colors i.e. pink, white and black for £24.99/$37 in UK, available from official Sony Xperia online stores. Earlier Sony listed SmartWatch 3 on Google Play Store also.

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 ( powered by android wear ) features 1.6” 320×320 TFT LCD transreflective display for better visibility in daylight. It features stainless steel back panel which is removable. It has IP68 certification, built-in 4 GB memory, Bluetooth and NFC as connectivity options and 420 mAh battery.

Sony SWR510 Wrist Strap

Sony SmartWatch 3 is available for $243 from Amazon International and for Rs 15999 in India from Amazon India, while SWR510 isn’t available yet.

Check out the official listing of Sony SWR510 Wrist Strap on Sony UK store.

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Sony SmartWatch 3 listed for $249.99 at Play Store – Coming Soon

Sony’s newest edition of SmartWatch i.e. SmartWatch 3 SWR50 which was unveiled back at IFA 2014 will be soon available from Google Play Store. Sony listed SmartWatch 3 for $249.99 at Play Store officially under “coming soon” tag for the time being. Sony SmartWatch 3 will also be available from online eCommerce portal as soon as it is released globally.

Sony SmartWatch 3 priced at $249.99

It is believed Sony SmartWatch 3 will go live for sale on 10 November on Play Store.

If you are looking to pre-order it now there is no facility on Play Store for the time being but you can do that from Amazon.

Pre-order Sony SmartWatch 3 for $249.99 from Amazon International ( Full US Warranty ).

Sony SmartWatch 3 is expected to launch around Rs 15000-Rs 18000 in India. We will keep you updated as soon as SmartWatch 3 goes for sale officially.

So are you looking to buy Sony SmartWatch 3, let us know. Drop your comments below.