A new version of Google Play services on Wear OS will see watches download updates using Wi-Fi and cellular networks instead of Bluetooth. The changelog for version 24.49 of Google Play services has ...

Wear OS is unsurprisingly going all-in on the Watch Face Format introduced two years ago, with support for all other “legacy” types going away in early 2026. The Watch Face Format is a declarative XML ...

The Google Play Store will now show warnings on Wear OS watch face listings that may drain battery life. Watch faces with heavy animations, dynamic data, or constant phone interaction are the likely ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. At the end of last week, Google announced a noteworthy change to Wear OS 6+ and its built-in weather app. In ...

Smartwatches are now over 25 years old, but just over a decade ago, Apple helped kickstart the current smartwatch industry with the launch of the original Apple Watch. From a focus on fitness to a ...

What is Wear OS? In its simplest definition, it’s Google’s smartwatch operating system. Wear OS is more than just a platform for wearables, though. And, for anyone looking to learn more about the ...

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Google’s Clock app has gone missing from the Play Store for some smartwatch owners. The issue appears to be primarily affecting Galaxy Watches and OnePlus Watches. Sideloading the app works, but it’s ...