WEAR OS

Jul 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's New AI Upgrades for Your Smartwatch and Phone

Google has some cool updates for your smartwatch and phone. They're bringing Gemini to Wear OS watches, which means you can now chat with an AI assistant right from your wrist. This feature is rolling out to watches from Pixel, Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi that run Wear OS 4 or later. To start a conversation with Gemini, just say “Hey, Google, ” press and hold ...

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Jun 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

HMD's Upcoming Smartwatches: A Fresh Take on Wearable Tech

HMD, known for its Nokia-branded phones, is stepping into the smartwatch arena. Two new smartwatches are in the works, both powered by Wear OS. One of these devices is set to feature a unique 2-megapixel camera, a first for Wear OS watches. The HMD Rubber 1 is the larger of the two, boasting a 1. 85-inch OLED screen and a 400 mAh battery. It includes heart rate and ...

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Apr 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Gemini's Big Move to Smartwatches

Gemini is making a big splash in the tech world. It is moving from smartphones to smartwatches. This is a significant shift, as it means that the AI technology powering many smart features will soon be available on wearable devices. The change is expected to happen later this year. Samsung's Galaxy Watch devices are a prime example of this shift. These watches run...

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Mar 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Watch: New Update Brings Big Changes

Google has just launched Wear OS 5. 1, based on Android 15. This update is rolling out to the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3. But there's a catch: only the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi versions of these watches are getting the update right now. First, let's talk about the rollout. This update is not available to everyone. Only the non-LTE versions of the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel...

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Feb 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

OnePlus Watch 3: Sleek Design, Long Battery Life, and Health Boost

The OnePlus Watch 3 has just hit the market, bringing a bunch of new features to the table. It's got a sleek, updated design with a titanium bezel and a larger 1. 5-inch screen. The crown/power button now rotates, making it easier to scroll through the user interface. This smartwatch is not small, measuring 46. 6 x 47. 6 x 11. 75mm and weighing 49. 7g without the str...

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Jan 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fossil's Last Wear OS Smartwatch: The End of an Era

Ever wonder what happened to Fossil’s Wear OS smartwatches? Well, the last one just vanished! Fossil, once a big player in Google’s Wear OS, announced they were done with smartwatches about a year ago. And now, the final Fossil smartwatch on the market, the Citizen CZ Smart Gen 2, has disappeared. Fossil and Citizen teamed up on these watches in 2018, but things didn...

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Dec 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

OnePlus Watch 3 Pro & OPPO's Rebranded Versions: What to Expect

Get ready for an exciting update in the world of smartwatches! OnePlus is cooking up a Pro version of its flagship Wear OS smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 3, later this year. We found evidence of the OnePlus Watch 3 Pro in the OHealth app, which is the official companion app for OPPO and OnePlus smartwatches. This new watch is expected to have improved features like a ...

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Dec 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

What's New with Samsung's Galaxy Watch OS Update?

Samsung is rolling out its One UI 6, which is built on Google’s Wear OS 5, to its Galaxy Watch series. This update is a big deal because it offers better health tracking and sleep management features. For instance, the new Energy Score gives users a comprehensive view of their health based on sleep, activity, and other data. The Sleep Apnea feature can even detect si...

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Dec 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Your Smartwatch Just Became Your Key to Everything

Imagine having all your important cards right on your wrist. Well, that's just what Google is making possible with its latest update for Wear OS watches. Google Wallet, the handy digital wallet app, is getting a big boost with support for hotel keys, campus IDs, and even corporate badges. This means your smartwatch can replace your room key, student ID, and office pa...

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

New Wear OS Update May Bring Music to Android Watch Speakers

Google is experimenting with a new feature in Wear OS 5. 1 that could allow users to play music directly from their Android smartwatch's built-in speakers. This update is based on Android 15, unlike the previous Wear OS 5, which was based on Android 14. The feature, spotted in the developer release notes by Mishaal Rahman, is designed to work on devices that support...

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