by dbadmin | Jan 6, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Wear OS, News, smartwatches
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Wear OS smartwatches may soon get earthquake alerts via a Google Play Services update. This feature would be handy for cellular smartwatch users who leave their phones behind. The earthquake alerts system uses crowdsourced...
by dbadmin | Dec 23, 2024 | Google Wear OS, News, OnePlus, OnePlus Watch, smartwatches
Credit: Smartprix The OnePlus Watch 3 is rumored to have a rotary dial, an updated HR sensor with ECG, and smaller bezels. It could also come with the Snapdragon W5 processor, Wear OS and RTOS, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, and a battery exceeding 500mAh. The watch may have...
by dbadmin | Dec 17, 2024 | Google Wear OS, News
Wear OS offers multiple data connectivity options, including cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. System updates can be very large, presenting a bottleneck on slower Bluetooth connections. A new change will see Wear OS prioritize Wi-Fi and cellular over Bluetooth for...
by dbadmin | Dec 14, 2024 | Features, Google Pixel Watch 3, Google Wear OS, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, smartwatches
For months now, I’ve been wanting to sit down and lament the fact that my Pixel Watch 3 has fewer watch face options than the Pixel Watch 2 and 1, and the same is true for the Galaxy Watch 7 compared to the previous Watch 6, 5, and 4. Today is finally the day, so...
by dbadmin | Dec 11, 2024 | Google Wear OS, News
After far too long, Ford is back with an Android smartwatch app. FordPass now supports Wear OS, giving users an option beyond phone control. Wear OS support quietly rolled out last month, and should be available now for compatible vehicles. Have smartwatches managed...
by dbadmin | Dec 7, 2024 | Authority Insights, Google Wear OS, News, smartwatches
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google could make it easier to set a Wear OS watch face from your smartphone. The company could offer a “set as watch face” button after you install a watch face via the Play Store. This is a major improvement over the...
