Tag: Wear OS

Line App launched for Wear OS Watches
The popular social sharing app Line has launched for Wear OS watches. The app today hit the Play Store for Wear OS including the previous Wear OS 2 version. It is a very popular social sharing app and a major rival to WhatsApp, Telegram & WeChat. Now talking about the Line app for Wear OS, it helps you to stay connected with your friends from your wrist. It is not an independent app and still needs a companion app to log in on the smartwatch app.
To use the app, first, you should download the app on both smartphones & smartwatches. After that, you can log in to the app via QR code scanning. For now, it is the only way to sign in to the app on the watch. Further, the app offers all the features to make the conversation rich & meaningful. Of course, you can view, reply or delete messages from your wrist. It supports texts, images, stickers, gestures, quick responses, and voice input on your smartwatch. It also shows all the stickers & images in the incoming messages.
We have tested the app on Galaxy Watch 4, and the response is quite good than the KakaoTalk app. The company says it supports all the Wear OS smartwatches, but we haven’t tested on others yet. To download the Line app, go to Play Store on a smartphone or smartwatch and install it.
March 12, 2022
Samsung Internet Browser Now Support Other Wear OS Watches
The official Samsung Internet Browser app has recently launched for Wear OS-3 based Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic. At launching, the browser was only supported for Samsung watches, but now it has been updated for other Wear OS watches. As spotted by Reddit users, major Wear OS watches running on Wear OS 2 received the browser app. Upon that, some users claimed they hadn’t installed Samsung Browser on the paired smartphone. It is a good step by Samsung because Play Store for Wear OS doesn’t have choices when it comes to internet surfing.
With the browser, users can visit any website to read news, Reddit, or other updates. Also, you can watch YouTube videos from the browser, and yes we have played it too for fun. Wear OS still lacks with YouTube app, so you can use it to watch videos on a tiny screen. It provides features like Add to bookmark, Zoom mode & Show on Phone. Google is by a default search engine that you can change from the settings. On the Galaxy Watch 4, you have to diagonal swipe from the either of the side to reach the corners of a webpage.
Image Source: Reddit
It gives options of keyboard, voice, and gestures to type in the address bar. Samsung doesn’t have any square watches, so it is interesting to see how web pages look & works on such screen. As per Reddit users, the app is now working on Fossil Gen 5 series, Oppo Watch global version, Casio WSD-F30 & Moto 360 3rd Generation smartwatches. To install the app on your watch, go to Play Store and search for the app, or visit the given source below.
Get: Samsung Internet Browser
November 9, 2021
Messaging App KakaoTalk Launched for Wear OS including Galaxy Watch 4
The famous South Korean messaging app KakaoTalk has finally launched a dedicated app for Wear OS watches including Galaxy Watch 4. With the app on your smartwatch, you can chat with your friends and family by sending text messages, images, and emoticons to make rich conversations. It allows you to chat in groups, My Chatroom, or person. You will find plenty of stickers to reply to your current conversation mood. It is secure, faster, and supports the in-best way to fit in a tiny screen.
It is launched for Galaxy Watch 4 series, but the Wear OS devices can also use it with all the features. As per the report published by Money Today back in May, KakaoTalk refused to build a dedicated app for Tizen OS-based watches. It is the reason Samsung decided to join Wear OS, so it could grab more attention of the developers, says a report. So you can imagine how the KakaoTalk app is essential for Korean users. After WhatsApp’s privacy concerns, the KakaoTalk app also has gained some popularity among global users.
It is the most popular messaging app in South Korea with over 50 million active users. It is what WhatsApp is for the US & India, and WeChat for China. If you haven’t used the KakaoTalk app before, then you can try it. And if you already using this app on your Andriod or Apple smartphones, then you can now download it on your Wear OS smartwatches. For your information, the app is already available in the Apple Watch store. It is available to download in Play Store.
Source: Play Store
October 28, 2021
Oppo Watch Update Gets New Features
Oppo Watch has set to get a new system update which brings several new functionalities. The watch has released in March, this year and now the company rolling out new updates. The update has aimed at bringing new features like WeChat replies, access control function, support for boarding passes, and many more. It will further enhance user convenience and let them manage things from the wrist.
The update carries the number A.38 and needs a companion app Oppo Health app v.2.6.2 or the above version to integrate the new features. This update shows the company’s commitment to add relevant features and make the device more competitive. Further, to accommodate this update user needs a smartphone which runs on Android 6.0 or above with the Android Auto app installed. This is the first smartwatch from the Oppo and now the latest update adds several useful features.
New Oppo Watch Update
Earlier the users could just have access to notifications, but thanks to the update, now they can now reply to the conversation via Xunfei voice input. It is the most important feature which enables users to respond directly from the wrist and thereby enhance their connectivity. Further, now users are able to get access to boarding passes, access cards, and local transportation tickets in China. Additionally, the update brings 10 new watch faces as well as auto-monitoring features for fitness activities.
The Oppo watch comes with a 46mm AMOLED display and runs on Wear OS. It features various important sensors like accelerometer, ECG, heart rate sensor, and gyroscope. It is available in three color variants of Black, Gold and Silver with interchangeable straps. Further, the company aims to add 10 new useful apps in the app store by the June end. All these features make it the perfect wearable and competitive choice for the users.
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June 19, 2020
Google’s Wearable OS Renamed as Wear OS by Google Smartwatch
In the past Google has changed the name of its wearable OS from the Android Wear to Wear OS by Google. Now, again Wear OS by Google is renamed as Wear OS by Google Smartwatch. It indicates that probably Google is planning to launch its own smartwatch series. The official app and the website have also now changed to the new name. Last year, Google also purchased Fitbit and it is highly likely that the company’s next watch will be launched through Google platform. There are several brands like Mobvoi, Misfit, LG, and Fossil which use Wear OS platform. But, the change in designation is a significant step which indicates that Google is stepping ahead to announce its own smartwatch lineup.
Google is working to make Wear OS smartwatch smarter, more fitness-oriented and compatible with iPhone. Upcoming Google Wear OS smartwatch device will come with innovative and user-friendly features. Google Assistant helps users to make the watch a more proactive device and carry out several tasks conveniently. Also, it is expected that the features like Google Maps and smart run track integrated with smart Google Assistant help to do activities proactively.
Google aims at proactive health and fitness assistant Google Coach to analyze fitness data and provide accurate statistics and recommendations. The company is collaborating with various partners like Nest and Verily to improve the Assistant and for better health services. According to the patent, the next smartwatch may include a camera behind the watch face to enable capture photos through the watch. Probably, Google will introduce the next smartwatch with this feature to make it a more impressive device.
right now, it is just a name that has changed. We have to wait for more proof that the company is preparing a big event for its next smartwatch. Google has already packed Pixel lineup so the upcoming watch would be from Fitbit. Our eyes are on the news and we will inform you when we hear more about Google’s next move.
April 29, 2020