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 that can hold deeply […]
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 finally lands the Google Assistant
After months of confusion and a lot of back and forth, Samsung has unexpectedly and surprisingly updated the Galaxy Watch 4 to support the Google Assistant. Early on, it wasn’t entirely clear as to when or even if the tech giant would officially support the Assistant but later reports and even a carrier leak informed […]
Continue ReadingPixel 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. However, that enthusiasm quickly turned to […]
Continue ReadingOpinion: Google should either add Podcasts to YouTube Music or add Google Podcasts to Wear OS
I’ve been using a Fitbit Versa 2 for a couple of years now after using a Fossil Q Venture HR (4th Gen) for a few years before that. I blamed my Fossil watch’s inability to stay charged throughout the day and my nightly workouts as the reason for moving to Fitbit. I had heard that […]
Continue ReadingYouTube Music for Wear OS launches music streaming and “Recently Played” tile
The YouTube Music app for Wear OS is launching two new features this week, which were promptly announced in the Wear OS by Google Help Community. These updates include a brand new Wear OS tile and the ability to stream music directly from your watch over LTE or WiFi. If you are a YouTube Music […]
Continue ReadingGif wallpapers took my Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 to the next level
For those of you reading this that didn’t know, I am the extremely proud father of two awesome, tiny humans. I am also a connoisseur of high-quality cartoons. I grew up in the ’80s so the bar was set pretty high. LOL. Jokes aside, my kids and I enjoy finding cartoons old and new that […]
Continue Reading“Pixel Watch Fit” could be released alongside the main device to replace your aging Fitbit
I know a lot of people who have held on to their Fitbit for years or until the watch band breaks. Since I worked in Best Buy for so many years, I’ve seen the value that fitness-focused users can get out of these devices, but eventually, they incur tons of wear and tear. With that […]
Continue ReadingAnother day, another Pixel Watch sneak peek
New day, new teaser. At this point, we’re all nearly exhausted from hearing rumors surrounding the long-awaited Pixel Watch. Personally, I could care less if the thing ends up being a basic fitness tracker. Based on early renders and ongoing gossip, I’m buying this thing the moment it becomes available. Just in case you’ve missed […]
Continue ReadingGoogle announces major improvements to Android Better Together at CES 2022
During the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show, Google announced some major improvements to its Better Together initiative for Android, Chrome OS, headphones, speakers, smart home devices, and more. As the number of connected devices in our houses and in our lives increases, the company has found that they’re not actually as connected as they could be. […]
Continue ReadingWear OS 3 shows up in the wild, offers a completely revamped user interface
We’ve seen what Wear OS 3 looks like when skinned to match a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, but not yet what it looks like stock from Google. This is because it’s not due out on other devices until this next year. Over on Reddit, however, someone has uploaded a handful of screenshots of a completely […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is factory resetting its Wear OS efforts, details upgrade eligibility and devices
Over on the Wear OS by Google Help center, a community manager detailed what Wear OS 3, the company’s big upgrade to its struggling smartwatch operating system, will mean for users. We heard back in May that a new version of the OS would be released, but we had not heard details on exactly when […]
Continue ReadingGoogle and Samsung team up to reimagine WearOS with Fitbit in tow
On this week’s episode of The Chrome Cast, we finally had a chance to sit down and digest some of the awesome announcements that came out of Google’s 2021 I/O developer conference. There weren’t a lot of consumer-facing products unveiled but the list of new software and platform features is a long one and we’ll […]
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