Wear OS 6: Eligible watches, One UI 7 Watch, Gemini, & more
Wear OS 6 will likely transform Android watches with Gemini tricks and new fitness coaching. Here's what we know (and hope to see).
Wear OS could soon get an Apple Watch feature that makes commuting effortless
As it stands, Wear OS smartwatch users who want to scan transit passes need to open the Wallet app and find the pass before tapping it to board their transport method of choice. Now, code uncovered by Android Authority reveals that this could be about to change.
Samsung launches a kid-friendly mode for the Galaxy Watch 7
With a new Galaxy Watch for Kids mode, children can use the smartwatch to call and text trusted contacts, while parents can also track their kids’ locations via GPS. The option starts rolling out today and will work on Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T networks.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch for Kids software makes Wear OS a family affair
Samsung and Google are introducing a new Wear OS software experience called "Galaxy Watch for Kids" that's designed to make the Galaxy Watch 7 LTE (and presumably future wearables) safe and fun for children to use.
Samsung Launches Galaxy Watch for Kids Experience on Galaxy Watch 7
The kid-friendly Fitbit Ace LTE wasn’t Google’s only vision for how Wear OS could work on a kid’s wrist. Today, Google and Samsung have teamed up to launch the Galaxy Watch for Kids experience on the Galaxy Watch 7.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch for Kids Is the Perfect Feature for Helicopter Parents
Google and Samsung’s digital leash will let parents set app limits and track their kid's whereabouts over LTE.
Samsung Introduces Galaxy Watch for Kids Experience Powered by Wear OS.1
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Watch for Kids experience on Galaxy Watch7 LTE, in collaboration with Google. Check all the details here.
Wear OS is working to make scanning transit passes completely seamless (APK teardown)
Google is working to streamline access to Wear OS transit passes, eliminating the need to manually interact with your watch.
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Pixel Watch adding Emergency SOS confirmation step
Google is adding a confirmation step to Pixel Watch's Emergency SOS safety feature to prevent accidental activations.
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Wear OS could soon let you hop on a bus without opening Google Wallet
Tap-to-ride transit functionality might be coming to Wear OS. Users will be able to simply tap their unlocked smartwatch on transit readers, eliminating the need to open the Google Wallet app.