Google released a Public Preview version of the Google Home app a few weeks back along with a multi-device experience that extended to Wear OS 3 and the Google Pixel Watch. This new experience had been originally shown off at Google I/O and allowed you to use your wrist to control your entire smart … [Read more...] about Google Home app for Wear OS gets update with improved list view
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The Pixel Watch is rumored to be getting dedicated Gmail and Calendar apps
Wear OS 3, which was introduced by Google last year, was the first indication after a long while that the company was finally getting serious about its wearable operating system. However, even with the release of Wear OS 3.5, run by Google's new flagship Pixel Watch, the experience is still lacking … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch is rumored to be getting dedicated Gmail and Calendar apps
Google News is reportedly getting a Wear OS app
With the launch of the Pixel Watch earlier this month, Google has not been shy to let us all know that they are committed to the success of Wear OS. However, even with Wear OS 3 being available for some time now on a limited amount of watches, it is hoped that the Pixel Watch will be the wearable … [Read more...] about Google News is reportedly getting a Wear OS app
The double-click shortcut for Google Wallet is back on Wear OS
As a result of Google Wallet replacing Google Pay on Wear OS, certain watches lost the capability to initiate tap-to-pay by pressing a designated button twice. Fortunately, Google has apparently resolved this issue and has reinstated the shortcut. Previously, you could instantly launch Google Pay … [Read more...] about The double-click shortcut for Google Wallet is back on Wear OS
More Pixel Watch faces revealed. May also integrate with Google Photos.
Evidence has been found in an APK teardown of the Google Photos 6.8 app for Android that hints at a Wear OS Google Photos watch face. This teardown was done by the folks over at 9to5Google who found numerous strings in the code describing a "photos_watchface_preview" that will let you "Select watch … [Read more...] about More Pixel Watch faces revealed. May also integrate with Google Photos.
WhatsApp Beta rolls out voice call support on Wear OS 3
While there is currently no WhatsApp app for Wear OS, watch wearers have been able to accept WhatsApp voice calls indirectly with an "Answer call on phone" option, which would promptly let you continue the conversation on your handset. However, the newest update to the Beta version of WhatsApp on … [Read more...] about WhatsApp Beta rolls out voice call support on Wear OS 3
Google Keep app on Wear OS 3 gains a Tile with new update
The latest version of the Google Keep app on Wear OS 3 is getting a small but significant update which adds a tile to the UI. For those unfamiliar, Wear OS tiles are glanceable and easy-to-access app screens usually loaded by swiping left on the interface. These display only the most important … [Read more...] about Google Keep app on Wear OS 3 gains a Tile with new update
Fitbit announces new Inspire 3, Versa 4, and Sense 2 watches
As teased yesterday via Twitter, Today Google announced the new lineup of Fitbit smartwatches. The new generation of devices combines what we know and love already from Fitbit, but it incorporates more Google tools, such as Google Maps navigation and Google Wallet. The devices are also thinner this … [Read more...] about Fitbit announces new Inspire 3, Versa 4, and Sense 2 watches
Google Pay is making its way to new flagship Fitbit watches
While a household name for its fitness and health features, the Fitbit brand is not exactly known as the smartwatch to wear for day-to-day life conveniences, such as electronic payments. However, when Google acquired Fitbit in 2019, the world collectively wondered about the brand's future and … [Read more...] about Google Pay is making its way to new flagship Fitbit watches
Fitbit kills local music syncing in favor of subscriptions
If you own a Fitbit device and you prefer to ditch your phone when working out to music, I've got some bad news for you. 9to5Google spotted an update on the Fitbit support page stating that on October 13th, the option to sync your Fitbit device with the Fitbit Connect app will be removed. This app … [Read more...] about Fitbit kills local music syncing in favor of subscriptions
The best Wear OS watch faces of 2022
Since the days after World World I, when the wristwatch replaced the pocket watch as the most practical and convenient way to tell the time, humanity has been obsessed with finding ways to make watches more stylish and unique to the person wearing them. It's no secret that watches are timepieces … [Read more...] about The best Wear OS watch faces of 2022
Pixel Watch to have 2 processors and more storage/RAM than any other Wear OS watch
One of the most exciting announcements to come out of Google I/O this year was undoubtedly the reveal of the Pixel Watch. So naturally, Pixel enthusiasts and curious technophiles alike became very interested and eager about the prospect of a Wear OS/Fitbit hybrid watch that bears the Pixel name. … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch to have 2 processors and more storage/RAM than any other Wear OS watch
