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January 8, 2026

Just got an Android smartwatch? Install these 3 apps immediately

Upon unboxing an Android smartwatch, users are presented with a variety of applications on the Google Play Store. It is recommended to start with three essential apps: an organization app for managing schedules and tasks, a fitness tracking app for monitoring physical activity and health metrics, and a music control app for managing music. These foundational apps enhance the smartwatch experience and allow users to explore more specialized options later.

AppWizard

December 29, 2025

Android Central’s Best of 2025 Awards: The best phones, smartwatches, tablets, apps, and more

The OnePlus 15 was named Best Android Phone, featuring a fast chip, three-day battery life, and a 165Hz display. The Google Pixel 10 Pro won Best Camera with its Gemini-powered photo system. The Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro was recognized as the best budget option. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was awarded Best Foldable Device, while the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 was named Best Flip Phone. Samsung was recognized as the most improved brand. The Google Pixel Watch 4 won Best Smartwatch, and the Oura Ring 4 was the top smart ring. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 was the best smart glasses, with the Oakley Meta Vanguard for athletes and the Xreal One Pro as Best XR Glasses. Marvel's Deadpool VR won Best Single-Player VR, and Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked was Best Multiplayer VR Game. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 was the Best Chromebook, and the OnePlus Pad 3 was the best tablet. The Amazon Kindle Scribe was awarded Best E-Reader. Spotify was named Best Music Streaming Service, and Netflix was Best Video Streaming Service. The Gemini app won Best Android App, and Pokémon TCG Pocket was Best Android Game. Spigen was recognized as Best Phone Case Manufacturer, Anker was the top charging brand, Sony WH-1000XM6 won Best Wireless Headphones, and Apple AirPods Pro 3 were the best earbuds.

AppWizard

December 24, 2025

4 Essential Android Smartwatch Apps You Should Always Install First

Google Gemini's Wear OS app is a successor to Google Assistant, offering voice control, AI-driven reasoning, and automation for tasks like checking the weather, sending messages, and managing smart home devices. It enhances fitness app management, allowing users to control workouts without touching the device. Gemini integrates with Google services for real-time health inquiries and improves email productivity by summarizing and drafting responses. Google Keep is a note-taking app that allows text and voice input for capturing ideas and creating lists on an Android smartwatch. It features quick access through watch tiles and complications but lacks full editing capabilities. Strava is a fitness tracking app that allows users to monitor activities directly from their smartwatch, using built-in GPS to log routes and metrics. It syncs data to the mobile app after workouts, though social features are limited on the watch. SleepisolBio is a sleep management app that tracks heart rate and sleep patterns, offering therapy options and personalized recommendations. It operates on a freemium model, providing many features for free, but requires smartphone setup for effective use on a smartwatch.

AppWizard

December 19, 2025

Androidify for Wear OS: turn yourself into an Android bot for your Pixel Watch

Google's Androidify app has been updated to allow users to create an Android bot version of themselves for their smartwatches. This feature, which is being rolled out on December 18, enables users to transform selfies into unique Android bots that can be displayed as Wear OS watch faces. The app leverages Gemini and Imagen technologies for customization and allows users to download it from the Play Store. Users can capture a selfie, customize their digital doppelganger, and transfer it to their smartwatch easily. The updated app can dynamically generate a watch face within the phone app, facilitating a seamless transition to the smartwatch. Androidify was initially introduced in September, focusing on personalization, and allows users to reimagine themselves as various characters by uploading images and providing prompts.

AppWizard

November 24, 2025

Looks like OnePlus phones and smartwatches are experiencing some bad weather

Many OnePlus smartphone and smartwatch users are experiencing issues with the native weather application, which is displaying outdated or no weather data. Reports indicate that this problem affects a range of devices, including the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 13. Some users in Europe and India have noted that their weather app is still functioning, suggesting the issue may be device or region-specific. The problems may be linked to Oxygen OS 16, but users on older versions (Oxygen OS 15 and 14) are also facing similar issues. Additionally, OnePlus Watch 3 users are encountering errors like "location not found" and "network error." Despite attempts to resolve the issues through various troubleshooting methods, users have had no success. The built-in weather app is critical for many users, and the ongoing issues are likely to prompt a software update or server fix from OnePlus.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

Watchgram for Telegram For Android

Watchgram for Telegram is an application designed for smartwatches that integrates Telegram messaging features, allowing users to receive real-time notifications, read messages, and send quick replies without needing a smartphone. Key features include real-time notifications, message reading, quick replies via voice or text, secure messaging with end-to-end encryption, a user-friendly interface optimized for smartwatches, and easy setup. The app is open-source, licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0, and the source code is available on GitHub. Watchgram operates independently and is not affiliated with Telegram Messenger LLP. The developer is identified as clapps.

AppWizard

November 2, 2025

You NEED These 15 Apps! The Best of Android in November 2025

In November 2025, Android users can enhance their mobile experience with a variety of applications focused on customization, productivity, privacy, and entertainment. Notable apps include: - Customization: - No Volume: A customizable scroll wheel for sound adjustments. - Yumo: Animated pets for the status bar. - Edge Seek: Swipe gestures for brightness and volume control. - Flattery: An Apple Watch-style app launcher for smartwatches. - Toolkit Tiles: Quick access to tools like a compass and flashlight. - Privacy and Security: - Privacy Guard: Manages Google account privacy settings and app permissions. - CS Security: An offline antivirus app with a storage cleaner. - Productivity and Organization: - Paper AI: Scans documents and creates searchable PDFs. - Save it Later: Organizes saved links and articles. - Mark: Automatically deletes screenshots after a set period. - Health and Lifestyle: - Caffeine Clock: Monitors caffeine intake. - Reef: A screen time management app to reduce distractions. - Accessibility and Simplicity: - Senior Home Launcher: A minimalist launcher for easy navigation. - Entertainment and Utility: - Flicky: A TV-optimized app for browsing and sideloading apps from the F-Droid store. - Live Media: Integrates media controls into the status bar.

AppWizard

November 1, 2025

Google warns non-Pixel Wear OS users will lose Clock app support very soon

Google's Clock app will no longer be available on non-Pixel smartwatches, as the company shifts to streamline its offerings due to other manufacturers developing their own clock applications. Current users of the Clock app on non-Pixel devices will retain functionality but will not receive updates, and the app will be removed from the Play Store for these devices. Pixel Watch users will continue to have access to the Clock app without disruption. Google has directed users to alternative clock applications on the Play Store. This change coincides with the rollout of Wear OS 6, which is being updated on eligible devices, including the Pixel Watch 4, while previous generations like the Pixel Watch 3 and 2 are also receiving updates. Users can expect enhancements such as smoother scrolling and a more immersive user interface.

AppWizard

October 27, 2025

How to change your Google Pixel Watch theme

Wear OS 6 introduces ten distinct color themes for the Google Pixel Watch, enhancing its visual appeal and allowing for extensive customization. The available color options are Moonstone, Ivy, Porcelain, Iris, Lemongrass, Jade, Indigo, and Peony. Users can change their watch theme through the Settings app by selecting Display and then Color theme. The update applies to Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Watch 4, featuring a new domed display that enhances the vibrancy of the color themes.

AppWizard

October 2, 2025

Here’s a better look at the new Pixel Weather app for Wear OS, with Material 3 Expressive design

Google's Weather app will no longer be available for new installations on Wear OS 6 and later smartwatch models, prompting users to consider third-party weather apps or default offerings from watch manufacturers. Google is developing a new Pixel Weather app for Wear OS, inspired by Material 3 design principles, which includes features such as current weather conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, Air Quality Index, and sunrise and precipitation information. Users can customize temperature and precipitation units. A Reddit user shared the Pixel Weather APK, demonstrating its functionality on a Galaxy Watch. The Pixel Watch 4 is set to launch on October 9, 2025, with the Pixel Weather app expected to be available for download around the same time, likely exclusive to the Pixel Watch series but potentially sideloadable on Wear OS 6 devices.