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  Meta launches WhatsApp on Wear OS smartwatches, enabling seamless communication

  Technology | July 20, 2023 11:18 IST

  Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the long-awaited WhatsApp smartwatch app is now available for Wear OS. The new development has opened a whole new realm of possibilities for Wear OS users, said Meta's CEO.

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  Samsung patents smartwatch with built-in projector

  Technology | February 17, 2023 15:29 IST

  With the new development, Samsung is working to incorporate a projector into its smartwatch. The reports have stated that the company has filed a patent for a built-in projector in the wearable.

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  Google introduces phoneless navigation support in Maps on Wear OS

  Technology | January 14, 2023 15:49 IST

  Google has announced that it is bringing new features to smartphones that have not got operating system (OS) updates in years. As per the reports, the tech giant has been releasing a tool called the 'Extension Software Developer Kit' (Extensive SDK).

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  Google Maps navigation now works without handset on Wear OS: Know-more

  Technology | January 06, 2023 16:28 IST

  If users have an LTE-enabled smartwatch, or their smartwatch is connected to the internet via WiFi, then they can now enjoy having Maps on their wrist, the tech giant said on a support page.

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  YouTube Music now available on Wear OS for Wi-Fi streaming, know more

  Technology | May 18, 2022 11:13 IST

  This standalone app is said to be the first smartwatch app from YouTube Music that allows YouTube Music Premium subscribers to download and stream music for ad-free listening, even without their phones nearby.  

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  Google to let 3rd party developers create Tiles for Wear OS

  Technology | March 15, 2021 13:49 IST

  Google has announced to allow third-party developers to create custom Tiles for its Wear OS (operating system) for smartwatches. 

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  Google may introduce 'Wear OS screen recording' tool

  Technology | March 01, 2021 14:07 IST

  Google is reportedly planning to introduce screen recording features for Wear OS smartwatch devices. 

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  Google's next Wear OS update to bring more speed to devices

  Technology | August 14, 2020 16:58 IST

  Google has announced that the next update for the Wear OS is rolling out this fall which would allow faster access to info, apps, as well as a simplified pairing process.

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  Coronavirus: Google Wear OS update brings periodic hand-washing reminder

  Technology | April 17, 2020 14:32 IST

  Google has updated Wear OS smartwatches with a handy handwashing timer. Wear OS v5.4.0 update will now receive alerts from the Clock app on their wearables.

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  Google set to release the new H Update to Wear Operating System

  Technology | November 16, 2018 14:37 IST

  With the "H Update" on Android-based smart-watches, the battery saver mode will help in extending the battery by turning on "Battery Saver" to only display, once the battery level of the watch goes below 10 per cent.