The Pixel Watch 4 has the best version of Wear OS yet, but Google should take inspiration from Samsung for both Tiles and long-term software support.
Older Wear OS watches keep the existing Weather app, while Pixel Watches move on to the better-designed Pixel Weather.
Wear OS 6 added custom watch faces, and apps like Facer, WatchMaker, and Pujie have hundreds of thousands available.
Wear OS users were asked for their PIN or pattern to complete Google Wallet transactions, even with the smartwatch worn and unlocked, but it was a bug.
Once Wear OS 6 rolls out, your Galaxy or Pixel Watch will get access to 3rd-party WFF faces again. We interviewed Facer's CPO for more info.
I stumbled upon Pixel Watch 3s loaded with Wear OS 6, and tested its new scrolling, Tiles, and dynamic theming.
Later this year, Material 3 Expressive is dropping dynamic themes on Wear OS.
Gemini on Wear OS is coming soon, and based on this Google Assistant code, it's going to function a lot like the current assistant.
It's frustrating to be told to expect a major Wear OS update, wait weeks, then find out you were never going to receive it.
We already know what to expect from Android smartwatches in 2025, from a major hardware upgrade to an inevitable AI focus. Let's run through the list!