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Wear OS 5 Brings Significant Battery Improvements, Developer Preview Later This Year

Tim May 15, 2024 4

Google announced this morning that Wear OS saw massive growth in 2023, with the platform's user base boosting by 40%, with said users populating over 160 countries across the globe. Point being, there are many people using Wear OS right now and it looks like...

DEAL: OnePlus Watch 2 at $199 is Easy Decision ($100 Off)

Tim May 15, 2024 3

While we weren't big fans of the original OnePlus Watch, the new OnePlus Watch 2 is a Wear OS device we like very much. The battery life is really good and the fitness tracking is way better than we ever expected. For a limited time, you can now snag OnePlus'...

Monday Poll: What are You Hoping to See at Google I/O 2024?

Tim May 13, 2024 17

Google I/O kicks off tomorrow at 10am Pacific. At that point, anything could happen, though, we're somewhat confident in the sort of news Google will announce. There'll be the usual developer-focused stuff with regards to Android, plus we're sure there'll be...

Wear OS to Get “School Time” Feature Letting You Limit Apps for Kids

Kellen May 9, 2024 2

As a parent of a 10-year old, I've considered whether or not it might be time to let my kid stay more connected than he currently is. While he's still too young for a phone, I do wonder if a smartwatch might be a way for me to monitor his whereabouts when at...

Mobvoi’s New TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro Lasts a Long Time

Kellen May 8, 2024 6

Mobvoi announced a new version of its TicWatch Pro 5 line today called TicWatch 5 Pro Enduro. As the name suggests, this watch is about endurance or lasting a long time on a single charge. It's also being pitched as the ultimate adventure watch and workout...

It’s Over for Fossil Smartwatches

Kellen May 6, 2024 10

A week ago, we told you to head on over to Fossil's online store to grab one of their last-remaining Wear OS smartwatches that had been dropped to $79. While we made sure you understood to not expect much going forward should you buy one, the price was so good...

DEAL: Fossil Giving Away Gen 6 Watches at $79

Tim May 1, 2024 3

In January of this year, Fossil made the decision to exit the Wear OS market and not produce any new smartwatches. However, that didn't mean they would stop supporting existing customers or even stop selling inventory on shelves. Well, it's looking as if...

Google I/O ’24 Schedule Teases Android 15, Wear OS 5, and New Android TV OS Updates

Kellen April 25, 2024 3

Google I/O 2024 is scheduled for a May 14 start, so to get us all ready, Google has posted the schedule of events. If you are a developer or just an Android/Google ecosystem nerd, you might want to pay attention. My understanding of I/O 2024 is that Google is...