Wear OS 6 preview: Google’s next-gen smartwatch UI starts to take shape

by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Android, Features, Google Wear OS, Material 3 Expressive, smartwatches, Wear OS 6

Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Google has officially rolled out the first Developer Preview of Wear OS 6 based on Android 16. This early release introduces the new Material 3 Expressive design language to smartwatches, bringing dynamic theming, fluid...

Wear OS 5 killed Facer watchfaces, but Wear OS 6 will bring them back to life

by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Google Wear OS, News, smartwatches, Wearables

Facer announced it will be returning to Wear OS devices this fall. Wear OS 6 will support compatibility with the app’s custom watch faces in Watch Face Format. The updated Facer experience will include more than 500,000 faces, instant syncing, and a versatile pricing...

HUAWEI Watch 5 launched with tech that turns a single tap into a full health scan

by dbadmin | May 15, 2025 | Huawei, Huawei Watch, News, smartwatches, Tablets, Wearables

https://youtu.be/hazjZkAf4jA HUAWEI has unveiled the HUAWEI Watch 5 with fingertip-based health tracking, new gesture controls, and premium build materials. The company also launched the Watch Fit 4 Series, as well as the FreeBuds 6 and MatePad Pro 12-inch. The...

This is the biggest mistake Samsung could make with the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

by dbadmin | May 15, 2025 | Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, smartwatches, Wearables

For years, my favorite Samsung Galaxy Watch feature has been the brand’s rotating bezel and its satisfying, tactile feedback. Lately, swirling rumors suggest that Samsung will bring the bezel back on the Galaxy Watch 8 after skipping it on the 7. That’s all well and...

Gemini on Wear OS must not fall in the same Assistant traps

by dbadmin | May 15, 2025 | Features, Google Gemini, Google Wear OS, smartwatches

It’s official: Wear OS smartwatches are set for a significant voice assistant upgrade soon. Although it’s one of Google’s worst-kept secrets, Gemini will soon replace Assistant on various Google platforms, including Android smartwatches. The prospect of having...

Tattoo getting in the way of your smartwatch readings? Try this simple fix

by dbadmin | May 14, 2025 | News, smartwatches

Credit: Kris Carlon / Android Authority Wearables tend to have difficulty with tattooed wrists. Some tattooed wearable owners have found that the problem can be fixed with clear medical tape or epoxy stickers. However, using this workaround can block certain features....