About a month ago, Google launched pixel watch 3 with Wear OS 5It is bringing several improvements to the wearable platform including better battery life, changes to watch faces, etc. It looks like Wear OS 5 is now rolling out to the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 1. So, here is everything you need to know about the features and improvements the update brings.
One of the most awaited features in the old Pixel Watch was the Grid Launcher. It has finally arrived with the Wear OS 5 update. Apart from this, there is another feature New privacy dashboard In the option Settings , Apps and notificationsThis allows users to view all the permissions of the apps installed on their watch.
Wear OS 5 also brings a new watch face format that Google has developed in collaboration with Samsung. In simple terms, it uses XML format instead of executable code. This way, watch face developers will not have to worry about battery optimization or performance, leading to better battery life.
Other improvements include the following capabilities: Select media output device from the clock and More health metrics Thanks to health services, you also get the facility of tracking. Better camera controls Use Google Camera to control more features of your Pixel device's camera.
Finally, the Pixel Watch 3 Voice recorder app Available Now to install On Pixel Watch 1 and 2.
I was hoping Google would bring Auto Bedtime Mode, Readiness Score, and other announced features without Fitbit Premium. pixel watch 3 launch, but I think it's too early. I hope they come in a future Pixel feature drop and don't just remain a Pixel Watch 3 exclusive.
The update caused me some trouble initially, as my Pixel Watch 2 was constantly bootlooping after installing it. I had to factory reset it from recovery, but everything has been fine so far.
What are your thoughts about Wear OS 5? What features do you think it should have to compete with Watch OS or other wearable platforms? Samsung's One UI Watch? Let us know in the comments below.
