We know that Android Wear, like most smartwatch ecosystems, will rely heavily on a smartphone for a great deal of its functionality. Given that they’re designed, in essence, to supplement our handsets, this isn’t too much of a surprise, but with some standalone Android Wear apps having just cropped up on Google Play, it’s clear that the likes of the Moto 360, and LG’s G Watch will have minds of their own, too. The first batch of Android Wear apps untethered by any post-installation smartphone interaction have begun appearing on the Play Store, and although, naturally, we’re talking bare basics in terms of functionality, it sets a very encouraging precedent.
Given that Android Wear is still a work in progress, it’s unlikely that any of its third-party services will run with any kind of fluidity just yet, and this is very much true of this first wrung of standalone apps for the smartwatch OS.
It’s also worth noting that the apps have been removed from the Play Store, with no reason being given. But it’s highly likely that they’ll make a comeback really soon.
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