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Wear OS features: Why Google's smartwatch OS deserves more attention

Although some of my relatives and friends swear by the Apple Watch and how much further ahead it is from Wear OS watches, I don't entirely agree, as it isn't always a one-size-fits-all situation. If ...
Digital Trends

Wear OS 5 is the future of Android smartwatches. Here’s what’s new

With the Google I/O 2024 opening keynote having come and gone yesterday, showcasing Google’s various AI initiatives with Gemini AI and more, news about the Wear OS took second fiddle — until now.

Google's finally learning how to sync Android's Airplane Mode with Wear OS

Google's made Android and Wear OS synergistic over the years, but the duo still misses out on some integrated elements that ...
Wareable

Google Wear OS 6: New features explained and which watches are supported

After first revealing Wear OS 6 in May at its annual I/O conference, Google is now rolling out its 2025 operating system update to the very best Android smartwatches. As ever, the upgrade promises a ...
9to5google

Wear OS prepares ‘School Time’ limits for children’s watches, just like Apple Watch

Google is preparing to release a new feature for Wear OS that can limit apps and other notifications on a child’s smartwatch during “School Time.” In a changelog for its May 2024 Play Services updates ...
Android

Google Maps on Wear OS finally incorporates transit directions

Google Maps on Wear OS now incorporates transit directions as part of the app’s latest update on smartwatches. The launch of this particular feature for Maps on your wrist has been a long time coming, ...
9to5google

Google Maps for Wear OS now auto-launches when you need it most, and it’s a delight [Video]

Google Maps for Wear OS has always been a handy tool, but countless times using it to navigate a city on foot or by bike has often led to a headache for me. That’s why I’m thrilled that Google Maps ...
Android Police

Google Home for Wear OS' Favorites tile and device complication finally rolling out

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
TechSpot

Google's Wear OS predicted to nibble away at Apple's smartwatch dominance

In a nutshell: Apple has long reigned as the leader in smartwatches. However, recent market analysis indicates that Google's Wear OS platform is gradually eroding Apple's dominant position. According ...
Wareable

Google Wear OS 4 update: Compatible watches, new features and how to update

Wear OS 4 is the latest major version of Google’s smartwatch software, boasting a handful of new features and performance upgrades from the previous version. That doesn’t mean receiving the Wear OS 4 ...
Android Police

5 Wear OS annoyances Google can no longer ignore

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...