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Wear OS 3 Pushed Fossil to Make New Companion App

Kellen July 1, 2022 8

Fossil released new hybrid watches last week under their Gen 6 brand. The watches don't run Wear OS, but they are noteworthy because they launched alongside a revamped Fossil Smartwatches app that was used to setup the hybrid line. Feedback for the new version...

Montblanc Summit 3 is Official and It Runs Wear OS 3!

Kellen June 22, 2022 11

Another new smartwatch is upon us, one that Google told us was on the horizon - Montblanc has announced the Summit 3, a high-end Wear OS watch that runs Qualcomm's latest chip and also happens to have Wear OS 3. This one is noteworthy, even if the price is out...

Pixel Watch to Definitely Offer Smart Unlock

Tim June 8, 2022 10

On Android phones, a feature called Smart Unlock allows phone owners to have their devices unlocked when certain requirements are met. For example, if you're at home and within a preset geofence, your phone will stay unlocked. Another example of Smart Unlock...

Galaxy Watch 4 Gets First Ever One UI Beta Starting June 2

Tim May 24, 2022 6

Samsung announced this week that the first ever beta for Galaxy Watch 4 owners will arrive on June 2, allowing owners to test an upcoming version of One UI software for Wear OS. Samsung doesn't provide specifics on what's inside just yet, but is allowing folks...

Michael Kors Gen 6 Gets a Big $90 Discount

Kellen May 19, 2022 3

It's a good day to buy a smartwatch if you like the Fossil Gen 6 platform, but want an extra touch of fashion on your wrist. The Michael Kors Gen 6, or "Bradshaw," is almost $90 off at Amazon at the moment. The Michael Kors Gen 6 comes in several styles, from...

YouTube Music on Wear OS Gets Tile, LTE and WiFi Streaming

Kellen May 17, 2022 5

Back in February, Google announced that YouTube Music on Wear OS would soon be able to stream music over WiFi or LTE without the need for a phone to be nearby and connected. Starting this week, Wear OS users will begin to see that feature arrive, as well as a...

Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Should Include Very Premium Specs

Tim May 16, 2022 19

More details on the reported Galaxy Watch 5 Pro hit the web last week, with Samsung potentially looking to make this wearable a very premium device. According to well known Samsung leaker account @UniverseIce, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will feature sapphire glass...

New Wear OS Watches are Coming From Fossil, Montblanc

Kellen May 11, 2022 3

The biggest Wear OS announcement from earlier today at Google I/O is without question the confirmation from Google that it is finally making a Pixel Watch. Our attention is mostly focused on that news alone at the moment, but Google did share news surrounding...