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Verizon Sets May 11 Availability for Exclusive Android Smartwatch

Verizon is counting down the days -- 24 on Monday -- until its Wear24 smartwatch hits stores. The Android-based phone is always connected to a user’s smartphone, letting it operate on its own to make calls, send texts, stream music,…

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receive notifications and interact with Google Assistant, said Verizon in an announcement. Google Play apps download directly to the smartwatch, and interchangeable watch faces can change according to location, it said. Verizon didn't respond to a question about the wireless charging technology used in the watch, which comes in black, rose gold or steel finishes. The Verizon exclusive will be available May 11 for $349 or for $299 with two-year activation, and Verizon users can add the watch to an existing plan for $5 per month plus taxes and fees, it said.