Update December 2, 2022, at 3:09 PM EST: Previously, we reported that Wear OS 2 smartwatches were no longer able to use Google Keep or Google Maps from the Play Store. Today, a Google spokesperson has reached out to let us know that while both were temporarily removed, they have once again been restored and […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingFossil Gen 6 Wear OS 3 update rolling out, but there’s a catch
Wear OS 3 has begun rolling out to Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches, but there’s a big catch. Fossil has confirmed via a post on Reddit that although the patiently awaited update is on the way, there are a few things missing and some considerations to take before proceeding. Firstly, this update does not happen on […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 on TicWatch and Fossil Gen 5 devices by double-clicking the […]
Continue ReadingFitbit devices undergo changes amid Sense 2 and Versa 4 releases
A month ago, Google launched its new line of Fitbit devices, including the Inspire 3, Versa 4, and Sense 2 watches. In addition, the highly recognizable fitness trackers got a recent rebrand, now called “Fitbit by Google,” and a UI change to bring them more in line with the Wear OS look, even though they […]
Continue ReadingFitbit expands AFib detection feature to UK, Europe, and more regions
Google announced in early April that its Fitbit line of smartwatches had received FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) clearance to use a new algorithm in its products in order to help detect irregular heart rhythm conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). By the end of April, this new feature had started to roll out […]
Continue ReadingWhatsApp 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 the Play Store now allows […]
Continue ReadingGoogle 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 content tied to […]
Continue ReadingFitbit 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 time, which Google states make them more […]
Continue ReadingFitbit 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 that can hold deeply […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
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