Google updates Wear OS so smartwatches can receive independent earthquake alerts via Google Play Services, warning users even ...

Even if the user's watch is not connected to Android, the earthquake warning system on Google Watch can be activated.

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Google may soon bring a new feature that will sync Airplane mode between your Android phone and WearOS watch. This was discovered in the 2511 Android Canary build. Toggling the Airplane mode on your ...

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“Google does not own your phone,” Android users are warned, as a controversial new update suddenly becomes real. “You own your phone. You have the right to decide who to trust.” That may be true. But ...

In case you haven’t heard, it’s “the year of the barrel pants.” Our critic shares creative ways to style the latest trend. By Vanessa Friedman I feel like the barrel-leg pants silhouette is everywhere ...

Tag Heuer, a long-time Wear OS partner in the luxury space, is done with Google’s platform and switching to an “in-house” platform that’s still based on Android, but better supports iPhone. With the ...

Google’s revived Androidify app now reportedly supports Wear OS, allowing users to create custom Android Bot watch faces. The latest app update, version 1.2.1, rolling out via the Play Store, has this ...

Android is now “more like iPhone.” That should not be a surprise. It has been coming for some time, and Android 15 and Android 16 put security and privacy front and center. Just like iPhone. But it’s ...

Owners of the Xiaomi Watch 2 are reporting receiving the Wear OS 5 update, a welcome software boost that keeps our top-recommended budget Wear OS smartwatch relevant for longer. The update, which ...