Wearables
Wear OS brings Material You design for Google Camera
Material You theming is the most prominent change that Google’s Android 12 introduced last year. In the beginning, the new design supported select apps, while the company is slowly spreading it to more applications.
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After smartphones, Google is now expanding the Material You theme to smartwatches. Recently, the Wear OS running smartwatches began collecting the Google Camera 8.6 version, which brings Material You design for the wearables.
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Prior to the latest update, which was the 8.1 version, the Google Camera design was from the original Wear OS era, if not Android Wear. Additional controls were housed in a lower sheet on which you tap or swipe up.
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Now with Google Camera getting the Material You design, the company has added a hamburger button housed in a pill at the very top of the application on the Wear OS wearables.
When you tap on this menu, you will be able to switch between front and rear cameras. Simultaneously, it enables a 3 seconds timer. This page has the newest Wear OS design guidance for a simple list.
Furthermore, the shutter button now takes after the current phone design. It is placed at the bottom of the screen instead of the center, therefore, it is not covering the subject. Meanwhile, the Camera app will briefly note your current mode when you switch, as it does in the previous version.
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Adding to this, the zoom controls are placed on the right side, which is good, but the drag handle has been labeled “Infinity” in a manner that is too large for the white circle. The company might fix it in the upcoming updates.
Moving on, Google is widely rolling out the new Google Camera 8.6 version update to Wear OS devices. Compatible watch owners are able to download and install it through Play Store. Samsung Galaxy smartwatches as well as smartphones are not compatible with the Google Camera app.
October 2024 is going on and Samsung has pushed a new software update for its Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. This update makes the earbuds even better by improving stability and sound quality.
The fresh update enhances Bluetooth connection stability by addressing common issues that users may have encountered. In addition, the update also brings improvements in sound quality to provide a more immersive audio experience.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro users are getting the October 2024 security update with firmware versions R530XXU0AXJ1 and R630XXU0AXJ respectively. It is available with an installation package size of 7.15MB.
To install the new software, users can easily access the Galaxy Wearable app on their smartphones. Simply navigate to Earbuds Settings, select Earbuds Software Update, and then choose the option to download and install the update.
Users of the Galaxy Buds 3 series are encouraged to take advantage of this update to enjoy enhanced functions. The update will help ensure that you have the best possible experience with your Galaxy Buds.
Back in July 2024, Samsung launched Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro with amazing design and impressive capabilities. Now, users can take advantage of new features by connecting their Galaxy smartphones that run on the latest software, One UI 6.1.1.
Samsung Galaxy S24’s One UI 6.1.1 brings ultra high-definition audio feature to Buds 3 Pro
Your Samsung Galaxy Watch could soon get standalone RCS support. Google is preparing to roll out standalone RCS to Wear OS smartwatches with a future Messages app update. Galaxy Watch users will also benefit alongside Pixel Watch users.
EU forced Apple to adopt the RCS messaging standard in its iOS. The decision brought rich communication standard features into the limelight. Now, Google is working to enhance RCS usability on its Wear OS platform.
AndroidAuthority discovered some flags within Google Messages v20240926, suggesting standalone RCS arrival on Wear OS. The addition of new flags suggests that the company is preparing to roll out independent RCS support.
At present Wear OS doesn’t support native RCS messaging on watches. You need to keep your watch paired to the smartphone to send and receive messages. An updated Google Messages version would address the support concern.
Google Messages on Wear OS indeed has a relatively smaller user base than Android. Since smartwatches have small screens, users refrain from typing longer text while replying, still, it’s a welcome move slated to end lack of support.
The move is to make Google Messages function the same as WhatsApp. The latter is available as a native application on Wear OS, whereas Google Messages on Wear OS essentially mirrors the Google Messages app on your phone.
If you’re using a Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, you may have noted a regular Watch Manager stop messages after deleting the Galaxy Wearable app. This issue can occur when the Galaxy Wearable app is removed while using the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds simultaneously.
According to the community moderator, it is important to delete the Manager app along with the Galaxy Wearable app. This dual deletion helps prevent unnecessary pop-up notifications and ensures smoother functionality between your devices.
When you uninstall the Galaxy Wearable app, it’s necessary to also delete the Galaxy Watch 6 Manager app. To uninstall the Galaxy Watch 6 Manager, follow these simple steps:
- Open Settings on the smartphone connected to your Galaxy Watch 6.
- Now, click on the Apps option.
- Search for the ‘Galaxy Watch6 Manager‘ app in the list.
- Tap on the app, select Delete, and confirm by pressing OK.
After acknowledgment of message pop-ups, Samsung is also planning to release a new update for the Galaxy Watch Manager 6 app to fix this issue. Here’s how to update the Galaxy Watch 6 Manager app:
- Open the Galaxy Store on your device.
- Select the Updates option from the Menu.
- Check the Galaxy Watch6 Manager app and proceed with the update.
By following these steps, you can ensure your Galaxy Watch 6 works well and is seamlessly connected with your other devices.
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