MWC 2024 could feature this new Wear OS smartwatch

by dbadmin | Feb 12, 2024 | Google Wear OS, News, smartwatches, Xiaomi

Credit: WinFuture A new leak has showcased the specs, renders, and pricing of the Xiaomi Watch 2. The Xiaomi Watch 2 is expected to come with the Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 SoC and Wear OS with Google apps. Separately, Xiaomi has confirmed the showcase of a watch at MWC...

Here’s an early look at multiple Wear OS design changes coming to Pixel Watch 2

by dbadmin | Feb 6, 2024 | Google Pixel Watch, Google Pixel Watch 2, Google Wear OS, News

Google is preparing to introduce Material You dynamic theming support into Wear OS 4, the current version of the smartwatch operating system. The app drawer is also getting a new three-column grid view. These features aren’t currently active, but we managed to enable...

Google could finally give Wear OS an annual upgrade cycle with Wear OS 5 based on Android 14

by dbadmin | Jan 25, 2024 | Google, Google Wear OS, News

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Samsung has been spotted working on support for Wear OS 5 based on Android 14, while Google has been spotted working on Wear OS 6 based on Android 15. This indicates that Google could be switching to an...

Here’s how you can turn your Wear OS smartwatch into a floating mouse for your PC

by dbadmin | Jan 12, 2024 | Google Wear OS, Guides, How-to's, News, smartwatches, Windows

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority WowMouse app for Wear OS turns Wear OS smartwatches into a Bluetooth mouse that can be used to navigate the UI of other devices. The free app works well on Galaxy Watch 4, 5, and 6, but not on Pixel Watch 1 and 2. You need to...

Google Wallet now shows airline boarding passes on your smartwatch

by dbadmin | Jan 10, 2024 | Google Wallet, Google Wear OS, News

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Google Wallet for Wear OS has gained support for showing airline boarding passes. The feature appears to work for Wear OS 3 and up. Tapping on “View pass” will bring up a QR code that can be scanned at the gate. Back in...

TicWatch Pro 3 and E3 are finally getting the Wear OS 3 update!

by dbadmin | Dec 12, 2023 | Google Wear OS, News, TicWatch

Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority The TicWatch Pro 3 series and TicWatch E3 are getting the Wear OS 3 update. Mobvoi constructed an entirely new architecture for the update. Updated watches no longer need to use the Wear OS by Google companion app. Mobvoi, the...