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Customize your Samsung Gear S3 with a new watch band

It might have some years under its belt, but the Samsung Gear S3 is still one of our favorite Android smartwatches , and it's a great alternative to many of the Wear OS watches out there. In addition, it supports standard 22mm watch bands, which makes it incredibly easy to upgrade to something new. Here are a few of the best Gear S3 replacement bands for your consideration. Breathable convenience Maxjoy Nylon Watch Band Staff Pick This nylon watch band by Maxjoy is made of high-quality nylon fabric with integrated premium leather. It's safe to say this is one of the most unique band options out there. It's equipped with a strong stainless steel buckle that's wear-resistant. The blend of these two materials gives you the perfect balance of breathability and durability. $13 at Amazon Luxurious leather Snowoxen Genuine Leather Watch Band There's nothing simpler and more stylish than a classic leather watchband, and Snowoxen nails it with its affordable leat

Google Play listing shows how you'll pay on Android Wear

Google is hoping the release of Android Wear 2.0 will push more people toward smartwatches, and one of the key pillars of that strategy is Android Pay.  Ahead of the launch, it has (perhaps accidentally) released some screenshots on the Play Store that show how it'll work and look. At supported retailers with an Android Pay or contactless logo, you simply hold your NFC-equipped Android Wear watch next to the terminal until it's approved. It'll then detail the latest transaction in a list, and you can scroll to see your recent history. In other words, you'll get the ability to pay like a boss from your wrist instead of digging around for your phone, a feature Apple Watch and Samsung Gear S3 Watch users have had for a while now. However, there's a catch -- your smartwatch must have an NFC chip, and no current models do, so current owners are out of luck. Thanks to a leak, however, we know that LG and Google are set to release two models, the L