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technology2 days ago•2 min saved

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 teased with Bluetooth 6.0 and new EU pricing

Samsung is poised to unveil the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, with Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, potential dual‑band Wi‑Fi, NFC for payments, and Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite powering the devices, replacing the Exynos W1000. Rumors suggest 32GB storage on the Watch 9 and 64GB on the Ultra 2, both with 2GB RAM, and batteries up to 800mAh for the Ultra 2. They reportedly run Wear OS 7‑based One UI 9 Watch. European pricing rumors place the 40mm Wi‑Fi Galaxy Watch 9 at €409 and the 44mm at €439, with the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at €749.

via SamMobile|

#bluetooth-60 #galaxy-watch-9 #galaxy-watch-ultra-2

news15 days ago•8 min saved

Google Play Store v52.1 speeds up across devices with AI labeling and in-game videos

Google Play Store v52.1 promises faster performance across Android devices—phones, tablets, Android Auto/Automotive, Google TV, and Wear OS—while improving memory usage and adding AI-generated content labeling for listings and a new in-game video discovery experience with PiP. Google also teased an AI sidekick for games. Updates can be obtained by updating Google Play services, checking for system updates, or updating the Play Store from the store page.

via Android Authority|

#android-auto #gaming #google

technology16 days ago•2 min saved

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 rumored to push 5,000-nit brightness and tougher sealing

Rumors suggest the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will gain a dramatically brighter OLED display (potentially up to 5,000 nits), improved durability with an IP69K rating, a Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, and an 800mAh battery, while keeping the 1.5-inch, 480×480 display as before and running Wear OS 7–based One UI 9 Watch; On-Cell Film (OCF) technology may be used.

via SamMobile|

#display-technology #galaxy-watch-ultra-2 #samsung

technology29 days ago•8 min saved

Pixel gets Android 17: Floating multitasking, AI upgrades, and a Wear OS bump

Android 17 begins rolling out to Pixel phones and Pixel Watches, adding floating “Bubble” multitasking, a foldable-friendly 50/50 gaming interface, and enhanced privacy features; native screen-record overlays are built in, with Gemini-powered features like Gemini Omni (video) and Lyria 3 music via Pixel Drops. AirDrop-style Quick Share expands to the Pixel 8a/9a, and Wear OS 7 brings Gemini Intelligence to watches (with some features arriving in coming months). Full feature parity will take weeks to months, with non‑Pixel Android partners updating later and Google planning another major Android 17 release in late 2026.

via Ars Technica|

#android-17 #bubbles #gemini

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Wear OS 7 renames Tiles to Wear Widgets, adds battery-saving tech

Google reveals Wear OS 7’s Wear Widgets, renaming Tiles to Wear Widgets, introduces 2×1 and 2×2 layouts and a Remote Compose framework designed to reduce background activity for better battery life; early partners include Spotify, WhatsApp, Peloton, and Todoist, with backwards compatibility to Wear OS 4+, and plans to bring widgets to Android Auto and Samsung Galaxy Watches via Multi-Info Tiles.

via Android Authority|

#android-auto #remote-compose #technology

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Google's AI-Driven Smart Glasses Aim to Upstage Meta's Ray-Bans

Google, in partnership with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, is rolling out intelligent, AI-powered smart glasses that start as audio-first devices with Google Assistant and Gemini, enabling hands-free texting and photo capture, with plans for built-in displays and Wear OS integration to compete with Meta’s Ray-Bans while raising privacy considerations.

via bgr.com|

#gemini #google #privacy

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Google Introduces Wear OS 7 with Gemini AI and Dynamic Widgets

Google unveiled Wear OS 7 at I/O 2026, adding Gemini Intelligence integration, Wear Widgets for dynamic, customizable glanceable info, Live Updates on the watch face, a default workout tracker with built-in media controls, and a Remote Output Switcher, plus an AppFunctions API to enable Gemini-powered task automation. A Canary Emulator is available ahead of the full release later this year.

via Engadget|

#gemini-intelligence #google #smartwatch

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Wear OS 7 Debuts with Gemini Intelligence, Widgets, and Live Updates

Google announced Wear OS 7 with up to 10% longer battery life for upgrades and new features including Gemini Intelligence, Wear OS widgets (replacing tiles), Live Updates, Enhanced System Media Controls (per-app auto-launch and audio routing), and Watch Face Format 5; a Wear OS 7 Canary emulator is available for developers ahead of a full release later this year.

via Droid Life|

#gemini-intelligence #google #live-updates

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Samsung Messages Sunset in July: Migrate to Google Messages Now

Samsung will retire the Samsung Messages app in July 2026 across the US, prompting users to switch to Google Messages for SMS/MMS/RCS. Google Messages offers typing indicators, higher‑quality media, multi‑device access, and Gemini AI features, and Samsung provides instructions to migrate. To switch, download Google Messages and set it as the default SMS app; Android 11+ users are unaffected but are advised to migrate. Older Galaxy Watch (Tizen) users may lose full chat history, while Wear OS watches will retain full conversations. Exact July date isn’t specified, and emergency messaging remains available after deactivation.

via CNET|

#google-messages #migration #rcs

technology3 months ago•11 min saved

OnePlus Watch 4 Leaks Point to Wear OS Upgrade and LTPO Display

Leaks suggest the OnePlus Watch 4 will run Wear OS with an LTPO AMOLED display and serve as a higher-end successor to the Watch 3. Mass production reportedly began in March 2026, with images showing Evergreen Titanium and Black finishes. It may be a re-branded Oppo Watch X3, and Android 9.0+ will be required. Oppo has priced the X3 at €379 in Europe, hinting at the Watch 4’s possible pricing. A global release is expected soon.

via Notebookcheck|

#ltpo-amoled #oneplus #smartwatch

technology4 months ago•7 min saved

Pixel Watch 4 hits record-low price on Amazon

Amazon is discounting the GPS-only Pixel Watch 4 (41mm and 45mm) by $60, marking its deepest price cut since launch and bringing a Snapdragon W5 Gen 2-powered Wear OS smartwatch with a bright LTPO display and up to 48 hours of battery life closer to mainstream buyers.

via PhoneArena|

#amazon-deals #google #pixel-watch-4

technology4 months ago•5 min saved

Galaxy Watch 9 Signals Wear OS Reboot With Snapdragon Wear Elite

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 moves from Exynos to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite, promising faster performance, AI-powered health insights, longer battery life, and deeper Wear OS integration with Google, supported by advanced connectivity like 5G, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth 6.0, UWB, and GNSS for a more proactive, connected smartwatch experience.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#ai-health-tracking #battery-life #samsung-galaxy-watch-9

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Google Introduces Fun and Customizable Androidify Watch Faces for Wear OS

Google has officially launched Androidify for Wear OS, allowing users to create personalized watch faces featuring AI-generated bugdroid avatars based on uploaded photos, adding a fun and customizable element to smartwatch personalization.

via Android Authority|

#ai-avatars #androidify #custom-watch-face

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Google Launches Find Hub App for Wear OS

Google has launched the Find Hub app for Wear OS, allowing users to locate and manage their devices like phones, tablets, and headphones directly from their smartwatch, with features such as last seen info, battery status, maps, and device security options.

via 9to5Google|

#device-tracking #find-hub #google

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Google Weather app issues on Wear OS watches, with upcoming fix

Google Weather on Wear OS devices, including the Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch, experienced a bug causing the app to load indefinitely or fail to download weather data. Google has since fixed the issue server-side, restoring functionality, and users are advised to restart their watches if the problem persists.

via 9to5Google|

#bug-fix #google-weather #pixel-watch