A company is showing off a complex gesture control system for Wear OS smartwatches at CES 2024, and we found out how it’s improving on Apple’s Double Tap.
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The Wear OS 3 update is finally ready to download and install.
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Mobvoi’s excellent TicWatch Pro 5 is one of the best Wear OS smartwatches out there. It now comes in a Sansdstone finish for the same asking price.
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Next on the Unpacked list of new devices is the Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic which launch running Wear OS 4.0 and a slew of new health tracking features. This time around there isn’t a Pro model, but fans of Samsung’s smartwatches will be happy to see the return of the Classic variant with […]
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Those with any of the smartwatches listed above will likely be aware that their devices have languished on the old Wear OS for some amount of time, despite Mobvoi having promised to roll out a Wear OS 3 update during 2022. Having launched the exceedingly good TicWatch Pro 5 recently, Mobvoi is now opening up […]
Come comment on this article: Mobvoi finally opens up the Wear OS 3 beta program for the TicWatch Pro 3, TicWatch Pro Ultra 3, and TicWatch E3
Google Assistant vanished on many smartwatches when the Wear OS 3 update arrived, leaving just the Pixel Watch and Samsung's newer Galaxy Watches supporting the feature. Thankfully, you no longer have to switch brands just to talk to Google on your wrist. Fossil is rolling out an update this month that adds Assistant to Gen 6 watches running Wear OS 3. This includes both Fossil's own models as well as counterparts from Diesel, Michael Kors and Skagen, although you'll need to be paired with a phone running standard Android with Google apps (Android Go and many Chinese phones won't count).
The functionality will be familiar if you've used either Google or Samsung wristwear. You can invoke the AI helper by saying "hey Google," holding a button or tapping a watch face complication. The feature lets you answer texts, control music or otherwise handle tasks that would normally require your phone. Unlike many alternatives, though, you'll also have Alexa on hand. You won't be locked into one ecosystem for speaking commands.
This won't be much help if you're using a Wear OS 3 watch from another brand, like Mobvoi or Montblanc. Fossil is one of the most popular names in Google-powered smartwatches, though. Support here ensures that many more wearable owners can use Assistant and avoid tapping a minuscule screen.
You might want to wait before purchasing if you're new to smartwatches. Fossil historically introduces new Wear OS models in late summer, with the exception being this year's mildly upgraded Gen 6 Wellness Edition in January. While there's no word on when Gen 7 will arrive or what it might entail, it's likely to be a significant upgrade if and when it appears — we wouldn't buy Gen 6 just because Assistant is ready. The update is more for existing owners who lost functionality last year.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/fossil-finally-gets-google-assistant-on-its-wear-os-3-smartwatches-194519611.html?src=rss
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In a move that will please its fans, popular podcast app Pocket Casts is now available for Wear OS smartwatches, albeit in beta form only at this point. Still, the means that Wear OS watches from the likes of Google, Samsung, Mobvoi, and more can now download the Pocket Casts beta app from the Play […]
Come comment on this article: Popular podcast app Pocket Casts is now available for Wear OS in beta
It’s been a little while since Mobvoi launched a new Wear OS smartwatch but today is the day that we’ve been waiting for – a true alternative to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Mobvoi’s new watch is called the TicWatch Pro 5 and it sports all the stuff we’ve been wanting to see such as […]
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Which screenless health and fitness tracker is best? I’ve been wearing the Oura Ring and Whoop 4.0 for a long period of time to find out.
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One of the best things about owning a smartwatch is the vast array of watch faces that are available to fine-tune the device to your personal taste. On top of the default package of watch faces included in its range of TicWatch wearables, Mobvoi has just launched a new website that graphic designers and digital […]
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One of Wear OS’s biggest issues is the lack of a proper backup feature which means every time you get a new smartwatch or phone you have to set everything up from scratch. Every single time. Reset the watch or phone? Reconnect from scratch. You get the picture. But it seems that Google is on […]
Come comment on this article: Wear OS teardown reveals that watch face, tile, and app data backups are on the horizon
It’s almost 18 months since Google and Samsung first announced the unification of Wear OS and Tizen OS platforms that made its debut on the Galaxy Watch 4 series under the Wear OS 3.0 moniker. Over the past couple of months, we’ve seen Samsung launch the Galaxy Watch 5 range and Google finally unveil its […]
Come comment on this article: Good news! The Wear OS 3 update will roll out to Fossil’s Gen 6 smartwatches on October 17
Google has unveiled its highly-anticipated Pixel Watch, ushering in a new era for Wear OS devices. But does it bring enough to topple Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5?
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The Apple Watch Ultra is a capable smartwatch for divers and adventurers, but so-called tool watches need justification to wear. Here’s how to pull it off.
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Qualcomm just took the wraps off its new Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chipset which could be the processor that Wear OS has been waiting for, and we already know of two exponents of the wearable platform that are developing smartwatches powered by the new silicon. In Qualcomm’s press release for the new wearable chip, it […]
Come comment on this article: Oppo and Mobvoi are already working on their first Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1-powered Wear OS smartwatches
Android 12L and Wear OS 3 are supposed to be Google’s big revolutions for tablets and smartwatches. But it sure doesn’t feel like it.
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Montblanc has lifted the covers from the Summit 3, its latest luxury smartwatch that runs Wear OS 3 out of the box.
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There’s still time to grab a neat present for your Dad this Father’s Day with Mobvoi discounting a pair of its Wear OS-powered TicWatch smartwatches by 18-20% which translates into savings of $ 55 and $ 40, depending on the model you choose. The top of the line TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS can be had for […]
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Got a Wear OS smartwatch? We’ve rounded up some of the more common Google Wear OS problems, along with some workarounds and solutions for solving them.
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Motorola’s next cheap smartwatch might not be running Wear OS after all as another smartwatch maker opts to go its own way.
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Google is bringing YouTube Music to older Wear OS watches after rolling it out to the Snapdragon Wear 4100 watches last month.
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Google’s YouTube Music app is no longer exclusive to watches running Google Wear OS 3. The company is bringing it to older devices this week.
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Fossil looks like they might be ready to dive into the LTE smartwatch market, according to an FCC filing. It doesn’t look like it’ll be a full Gen 6 upgrade, but if you’re looking for a solid smartwatch contender with a data connection, it might be your best bet. Fossil LTE smartwatch Despite Qualcomm announcing […]
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When it launched in late 2019, the 3rd-generation Moto 360 smartwatch was a tad overpriced at $ 350, and while it was a decent offering it just didn’t offer great value in comparison with its competitors. Throughout 2020 we’ve seen it offered at various reduced prices and now for Black Friday the Moto 360 is down […]
Come comment on this article: [Dea] At just $ 130, the 3rd-Gen Moto 360 Wear OS smartwatch is down to its lowest ever price
Despite being a Wear OS fan (yes, there are some), I can’t deny that the Apple Watch is sitting pretty at the top of the smartwatch pyramid. Weirdly, Google is making the experience even better by bringing YouTube Music to the Apple Watch before its own smartwatch platform, which means that users can browse their […]
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A lot has been said about Wear OS but it’s likely that no one has ever said it offered a slick experience. This is something that just might change though thanks to the new Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset and the newly announced Wear OS update that will be rolling out this fall. Unlike the current […]
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Having already launched in China running on the Snapdragon Wear 2500 chip and OPPO’s own watch OS, the OPPO Watch is finally official in the west, with the 41mm version going on sale in September and the higher-specced 46mm variant with LTE during October. Both models are powered by the Snapdragon 3100 chipset and feature […]
Come comment on this article: The stylish OPPO Watch comes with a dual-curved square display and Wear OS in tow
We spent some time with the Moto 360 (3rd-Gen) Wear OS smartwatch after its launch back in December last year and appreciated its styling and the removal of the flat-tire aesthetic that plagued the previous Moto smartwatches. Treading a well-worn path in terms of hardware, this third-generation Moto 360 launched with a $ 349/£339 price tag […]
Come comment on this article: [Deal] The Moto 360 Wear OS smartwatch (3rd-Gen) is down to $ 269/£242 on Amazon
Smartwatches have had reminders to stay healthy for years – stand up every so often, take a deep breath, etc. In a sign of the times, Tizen joins Google’s Wear OS to remind you to wash your hands every couple of hours. When you reach the sink, it’ll also start a 25-second timer to ensure […]
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If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to buy a Wear OS smartwatch today could be the day you’ve been waiting for thanks to the Fossil Sport smartwatch being on sale for just $ 99/£89* in the US and the UK, bringing a saving of $ 176 and £130* respectively. We’ve got the details for you […]
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Qualcomm’s current flagship smartwatch processor, the Snapdragon 3100, really isn’t that great. It gets the job done, sure, but it can’t quite match custom SoCs from companies like Samsung and Huawei. And Wear OS watches clearly haven’t taken off, so some ingredient in the recipe is off. We’re hoping that changes with a next-generation wearable […]
Come comment on this article: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3300 leaks again, giving hope for better Wear OS watches
Besides a re-branding from Android Wear, 2018 saw Wear OS receive some much-needed attention from Google with a couple of updates and a slightly newer processor (Snapdragon Wear 3100) for the wearable platform. Now, it seems that Wear OS v2.3 is in the process of rolling out via OTA. According to DroidLife, the Montblanc Summit 2, Fossil Sport, and some TicWatch smartwatches […]
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Google has released an incremental update for their newly rebranded Wear OS, and this time they’re focusing on making the interface more swipe and gesture friendly. It’s a small change, but also one that should hopefully make Wear OS a more compelling options for users and partners. It would also probably help if Google would […]
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Smartwatches are struggling, and Google knows it needs to fix the things people dislike about Wear OS. At the top of the list is battery life, so during I/O, Google announced plans to boost that for Android P. While Qualcomm's new smartwatch-dedicate…
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Android Wear is in a pretty awkward spot as a product line for Google, with tons of smartwatches either failing or getting pulled off the market after lackluster sales. What’s the panacea for a flailing product? Rebranding! Say goodbye to Android Wear, as Google is now referring to the smartwatch software as Wear OS. Pretty […]
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As much as it seems like Google has abandoned it, Android Wear is getting another not-insignificant update that’s adding a brand new feature to the platform. Android Wear 2.9.0, according to Google documentation, will bring unread notification badges to watch faces. Hurrah! Now don’t expect to see unread notifications on your watch right away. Google […]
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Android Wear has been a little stagnate lately, feeling as if Google has moved it to the back burner. We have yet to get a Google “Pixel Watch” and Fossil, along with other actual watch brands, have largely been responsible for new models. The tech industry seems to be in a wait-and-see pattern for now (with […]
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It was just last week that Google announced that it had begun rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo to Android Wear devices, starting with the LG Watch Sport. Now the search giant has posted a list of Android Wear watches that are eligible for the OS upgrade. Join us below to find if your smartwatch is […]
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Android Wear 2.0 was supposed to revitalize and kick off the wearable platform thanks to a plethora of new features and partnerships. Alright, well, we all know that didn’t happen, but Google’s still bringing in new features to hopefully spark something. The latest is version 2.6, and it’s got a few useful tricks up its […]
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Remember Wear24, that LTE-enabled Android Wear device that came out of nowhere alongside the LG Watch Sport and Watch Style? If you completely forgot about it, that’s fine. It definitely didn’t take the market by storm. In fact, after just a few months of being available, it looks like Verizon has already axed the device […]
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It's… not the best time to have an Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch on your wrist. Owners are reporting bugs with the wearable software that have either persisted through or appear to be caused by recent updates. Most notably, Google Assistant is outr…
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Got a new Android Wear smartwatch, but don’t know how to set it up or use it properly? Here’s how to add music, customize the watch face, block unwanted notifications, and carry out a host of other actions.
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Baselworld 2017 is nearly here, and we’re expecting to see a ton of great new smartwatches from the likes of Tag Heuer, Movado, and more. Here’s everything we expect to see at the annual watch and jewelry trade show.
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Fashion brand Guess has announced the Guess Connect smartwatch range, new models powered by Android Wear 2.0 and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear platform. The watches will come in styles suitable for men and women.
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While we already know Swarovski will announce an Android Wear smartwatch “for her” at Baselworld, Movado just announced it will unveil a slew of devices at the annual watch and jewelry trade show. These devices won’t launch until the fall of 2017.
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Beyond the standard distance and pace, swimmers using the Polar M600 can see a real-time look at their strokes per minute and strokes per pool length. The smartwatch can even determine the type of stroke being used.
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The LG Watch Sport isn’t the only new Android Wear 2.0 watch today; Verizon has also announced that they’ll exclusively be carrying the Wear24 smartwatch that managed to fly under the radar up until now. The watch offers a slim, modern design that might be a little boring compared to some other options, but it […]
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It looks like ZTE is preparing to enter the Android Wear smartwatch world. In fact, the ZTE Quartz is shaping up to be quite a nice-looking device. Here’s everything we know about the ZTE Quartz so far.
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