Posts Tagged: Wear
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3300 leaks again, giving hope for better Wear OS watches
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 […]
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Wear OS gains widget-like Tiles ahead of Google I/O 2019
It’s almost time for Google I/O 2019 which means that the search giant has once again remembered about its Wear OS platform. As such, Google has announced that it is adding glanceable widgets to its wearable OS in the form of swipeable Tiles showing useful information such as headlines and fitness metrics. The Tiles will […]
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Wear OS 2.3 begins rolling out via OTA
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 releases Wear OS 2.1 update that focuses on swiping and gestures
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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Google backtracks on Wear OS’ battery-saving features
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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Google rebrands Android Wear as Wear OS for all new smartwatches
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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Android Wear 2.9.0 update brings unread notifications to watch faces
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 gets a boost with the new Skagen Falster
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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These are the Android Wear watches getting the Oreo update
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 v2.6 brings recent apps, download progress indicators, and more
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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RIP Wear24: Verizon’s exclusive Android Wear smartwatch is gone
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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Android Wear updates leave glitches with Assistant and reminders
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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The only guide you need to get started with Android Wear
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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Android Wear goes upscale with watches from Fossil, Tag Heuer, more at Baselworld
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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Young, sexy, and adventurous? Guess says its new Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch is for you
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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Movado will unveil five Android Wear smartwatches at Baselworld 2017
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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Android Wear 2.0 update brings swimming metrics to Polar M600
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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Verizon snags an exclusive Wear24 Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch
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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The Quartz will be ZTE’s first Android Wear watch, and it was just leaked online
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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Can’t carry your GoPro case? Wear it instead with a limited-edition ski jacket
GoPro case too much to carry on the slopes? Just slide the camera into a protected pocket on this GoPro-branded ski jacket. The ski jacket comes from GoPro and tech apparel company 686.
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February 9 may be Android Wear 2.0’s big release day
Google’s highly anticipated Android Wear 2.0 update will arrive in “early February,” with February 9 being rumored as the big day. The visual overhaul and improved features are expected to reinvigorate the company’s smartwatch platform.
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A new LG smartwatch featuring Android Wear just earned FCC certification
It looks like LG is preparing a new smartwatch for 2017 — an LG watch has earned FCC certification, suggesting it could launch soon. Along with the certification, we also got a few screenshots of the device.
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ZTE planning to release a new Android Wear smartwatch in 2017
Google made a big splash last year when it announced Android Wear 2.0 with a variety of new features and improvements. However, not much happened after that as manufacturers ended up not releasing any new smartwatches and Google itself pushed back the release of the updated OS until sometime in 2017. In a world of […]
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Casio’s WSD-F20 smartwatch adds GPS functionality, runs Android Wear 2.0
Casio joined the Android Wear family last year with the WSD-F10, a smartwatch that distinguished itself with a focus on outdoor features. At CES, the company has now unveiled the WSD-F20, which improves on its predecessor by adding GPS functionality.
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Want to capture 360 video wherever you go? Wear these sunglasses
360 video is coming to wearables — the Orbi Prime is a pair of sunglasses capable of recording 360 video using four built-in cameras. Previous camera glasses have had mixed results, but the Indiegogo campaign is already halfway to their goal.
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Today we carry technology. Tomorrow we’ll wear it
No longer just a means for protecting us from the elements, tomorrow’s clothing will be stronger, lighter, more comfortable, custom fitted to us, and even smart enough to interact with our gadgets.
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Google hopes to crowdsource Android Wear watch face designs from you and your friends
Thanks to a new partnership between Paper and Android Wear, you’ll be able to partake in a social media competition that involves a “global search for unique watch face designs” for the Android Wear watch.
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Acer might launch a gaming smartwatch, but would you wear it?
Acer is rumored to introduce a smartwatch in the near future, and to make it standout, it’ll be one made for gamers. Exactly what that means isn’t known, but here’s what we think we know about the watch so far.
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Google to ax Together watch face, retain some features in Android Wear 2.0
Google has announced that it is shutting down Android Wear’s Together watch face, which is the company’s version of Apple’s Digital Touch. Some of the features of the Together watch face will be integrated into Android Wear 2.0.
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Polar pairs Android Wear with fitness tracking for the M600 sports watch
Polar has announced its latest fitness tracker, the M600, which is the company’s first to feature Google’s Android Wear. The tracker also offers a proprietary heart rate monitor and is waterproof.
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Developer preview 2 of Android Wear 2.0 is out now! Here’s what’s new
Google has released the second developer preview of Android Wear 2.0, boasting a number of great new features and bug fixes, including the ability for developers to incorporate wrist gestures into their apps.
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Google is reportedly making two Android Wear smartwatches integrated with Assistant
Google is reportedly making two Android Wear smartwatches, and both devices will be integrated with Google Assistant — the search giant’s artificially intelligent bot. The larger of the two devices will have LTE, GPS, and a heart-rate monitor.
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Microsoft introduces new Outlook watch face for Android Wear
Microsoft today announced that it was releasing an Outlook watch face for Android Wear, allowing users to stay on top of their day like never before. Microsoft is turning Outlook for Android Wear into something really neat. With the Outlook watch face, users will be able to see an overview of their schedule for the […]
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Qualcomm’s second Snapdragon Wear chip Is more efficient
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon Wear 1100, the second chip in its Snapdragon Wear lineup. This one is more power efficient, and it’s meant for more targeted devices, such as wearables for children and the elderly.
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Samsung says that it hasn’t given up on Android Wear just yet
Looks like we shouldn’t expect any more Samsung Android Wear devices. The company is completely done with Android Wear, according to a Samsung executive in a recent report. Looks like Samsung honestly thinks Tizen is the future.
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Android Wear isn’t going to get any help from Samsung
One year after its first Android Wear device was pulled from the Google Store, Samsung announced that the Gear Live will not get a successor. The company is finished with Google’s platform for wearables. Samsung executives told Fast Company that there are no devices in development that run Android Wear nor are there any planned in […]
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Wear me to the ball game: Zepp 2 sensor adds Smart Coach system to improve form
Zepp is introducing an updated sensor that has a different form factor, allowing it to pack in more sensors, and utilize Bluetooth low energy. The company is also unveiling a new Smart Coach system in its respective apps.
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Casio’s Android Wear rugged watch is now available at $500
Casio’s first smartwatch is an Android Wear device that offers relevant information on certain outdoor activities as well. It’s water-resistant up to 50m, and has a pressure sensor, compass, and accelerometer. It’s now available for purchase.
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Fossil pops out 7 more stylish wearables, including two Android Wear smartwatches
Fossil is making good on its promise to deliver 100 new connected devices before the end of the year. It announced two new Android Wear devices, new fitness trackers, and even new “smart analog watches.”
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Now you can make calls, text, and control your Android Wear Watch with gestures
Your smartwatch just got smarter. Android Wear 1.4 Marshmallow introduces big new features, including support for phone calls on select devices, support for third-party messaging app dictation, and a bevy of new gestures.
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Tom Brady turns Android Wear watch face designer for TAG Heuer
TAG Heuer has persuaded Tom Brady, Jeremy Lin, and Giancarlo Stanton to design personalized faces for its Carrera Connected Android Wear smartwatch. They’ll be released before the end of January.
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These are the 5 best Android Wear devices right now
Now that Android Wear is compatible with Android and iOS, there’s no reason every smartphone owner shouldn’t consider a smartwtach for their wrist. We’ve picked out five of the best on sale right now, to help make your buying decision easier.
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This compression wear hides electrical muscle stimulation without lumps and bumps
While the claims of clothes that purport to offer workout gains are usually overblown, Antelope makes some interesting points about their gear. We’ve seen Electrical Muscle Stimulation technology in a full outfit before, but not without lumps and bumps.
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Try out these 10 Android Wear watch faces
Customizing your watch face is a big part of Android Wear, but it can be a little tough to find one worth placing on your wrist. Here are 10 watch faces to check out from the Google Play store.
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Watchphones are coming: Google updates Android Wear with cellular connectivity
Google has updated the Android Wear platform to include cellular connectivity, meaning the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition launch should happen very soon, and more watchphones will follow afterwards.
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Check out 20 of the best Android Wear apps for your smartwatch
Looking for some ways to spruce up that new Android smartwatch of yours? Here are our favorite apps to download and use with any Android smartwatch, including note-taking apps, a tiny Web browser, mobile payments, and more.
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TAG Heuer will launch its Android Wear smartwatch on November 9
Android Wear didn’t feature much during Google’s Nexus announcement yesterday (which you can catch up on right here), but it’s still managing to garner some headlines for itself. This comes courtesy of TAG Heuer, who has revealed it will launch its Android Wear running smartwatch, the Carrera 01, in November.
The TAG Heuer smartwatch is scheduled to go on sale in New York on November 9 at 11am with a price tag of $ 1,800. The Carrera 01 is said to appear just like a normal, TAG Heuer watch. TAG Heuer CEO, Jean-Claude Biver, had this to say about the company’s upcoming smartwatch:
“That was our biggest challenge,” Biver said. “How can we make a connected watch that looks like a normal watch with the normal DNA of the Swiss watchmaking?”
Instead of the usual Snapdragon 400 processor used by most of the other Android Wear devices (except the original Moto 360, of course), the TAG Heuer wearable will be sporting a chip produced by Intel.
Source: Bloomberg
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Apple Watch hits 10,000 apps: How do Android Wear, Pebble, and Samsung compare?
Apple announced 10,000 apps on the Apple Watch earlier today, but how are the other wearable platforms performing? We take a look at Pebble, Android Wear and Samsung’s Gear S2 to see who is winning.
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Hands on: The Axon Watch hints at an exciting Android Wear Future for ZTE
ZTE has big plans for its flagship Axon range, and a smartwatch may be part of it. We got some hands-on time with a working prototype of the Axon Watch, a wearable destined for China in the near future, that could give us a hint of what’s to come.
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Android Wear smartwatches now work on iOS
Android Wear smartwatches will now work with iPhones, Google announced in a surprise blog post. All future Android Wear smartwatches will work with iPhones, and some older models will support Apple’s OS, too.
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