Wear OS Update Archives

AppWizard

November 26, 2024

The Wear OS 5.1 preview is now available — and it’s based on Android 15

Google has released the first developer preview of Wear OS 5.1, based on Android 15, for testing in the Android Studio emulator. Key features include audio playback through smartwatch speakers and the new Credential Manager API. The build number for this preview is AP4A.241205.004.F1. Known issues include difficulties in adding accounts during setup, notifications not opening corresponding apps until the screen is scrolled, and potential failures in initiating exercise sessions with Wear Health Services. The audio feature allows users to listen to music or podcasts from the smartwatch's speaker, while the Credential Manager API supports password management and synchronization across devices.

AppWizard

September 3, 2024

Android’s September update adds music lookup to Circle to Search and Wear OS updates

Google is rolling out new Android updates, including a music lookup feature for Circle to Search, which allows users to identify songs playing on-device or nearby. The Earthquake Alert System is now available in all U.S. states, providing warnings about potential seismic activity. Wear OS has been updated to include offline map viewing and voice search capabilities. The TalkBack feature has been enhanced to provide detailed descriptions of images using Gemini models. Chrome on Android will introduce a read-aloud functionality, allowing users to customize reading speed and voice for various content.

AppWizard

April 19, 2024

App permission syncing between Galaxy Watch and Android phone coming soon

Google is introducing a new feature called "Sync permission from phone" in the Wear OS update, which will streamline app permissions across devices by allowing the watch to inherit the same app permissions set on the smartphone.