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Google Keep update brings single note tile for Galaxy Watches

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Google has released a new update for the Keep app for Wear OS with version 5.23.202.03.97. The new update for the Google Keep app comes with improvements and new features for Wear OS smartwatches including Samsung Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch 4.

According to the information (9to5Google), the new update of Google Keep brings Single Note Wear OS tile. This new tile lets you choose one of your notes to display in the tile. You can also add multiple Single note tiles.

When you click on the Choose Note option, you can see the pinned notes first. You get four lines of text per note or list, which is a bit limited, while background colors are shown.

You can open the entire note with just a single tap. In addition, you can add a reminder, pin, or archive the note but it doesn’t allow you to access the main feed later as swiping back brings out the keep and takes you to the tile again.

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Aside from this, Google Keep for Wear OS could also have an always-on-display mode for tiles to provide a next-level experience to smartwatch users. The new update is currently available for limited users, you can get it through Play Store.

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Google improves text-to-speech (TTS) engine for Wear OS 4 devices

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Google‘s Wear OS 4 devices are getting a new text-to-speech (TTS) engine, which promises to be faster and more reliable than the previous version. The new TTS engine is designed to work well on low-memory devices, such as the Pixel Watch and the Galaxy Watch 6, which have only 2 GB of RAM.

The new TTS engine of Wear OS 4 supports over 50 languages, with seven of them pre-loaded in the system image including English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese. Users can also download other languages when they connect their watch to Wi-Fi and charge it.

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According to the information (via 9to5Google), the new TTS engine can synthesize speech in about 10 seconds after the device is booted, and apps can pre-load it if they need immediate access. The speed improvement is due to the use of smaller and more efficient machine learning (ML) models for prosody.

The new TTS engine can be integrated into Wear OS apps using the same Android APIs as before. It can be used for various purposes, such as accessibility services, exercise coaching, navigation, and reading-aloud notifications. However, Google mentioned that the TTS engine is not meant for long texts, such as articles or podcasts.

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Google favors code-free watchface designing with Wear OS Watch Face Format

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Google is encouraging developers to move to the Watch Face Format (WFF) to create watch faces for Wear OS devices. WFF is a declarative XML format that offers several benefits over existing Jetpack watch face libraries, such as less maintenance, better performance, and improved battery life.

The WFF was introduced with Wear OS 4, which was developed in collaboration with Samsung. The Wear OS platform handles the logic needed to render the watch face, allowing developers to focus on their creative ideas rather than the code optimizations or battery performance.

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Moreover, the WFF allows the watch faces to be rendered on the co-processor (MCU), which Google says helps future-proof certain watch faces to take advantage of emerging optimizations in future devices.

Google has advised developers that continued access to most complication types will require the WFF on upcoming releases of Wear OS. This means that watch faces built with the older Jetpack Watch Face Library or Wearable Support Library will only support showing more basic complication types.

Not all developers are happy with the Watch Face format for watch face widgets on Wear OS. They also point out that the WFF is still relatively new and may have bugs or limitations.

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Google Maps gets public transit directions feature for Wear OS 

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At MWC 2024, Google announced a set of new features for its wide range of products including the Wear OS, and one of them is the public transit directions feature for Maps. Google Maps for Wear OS is surprisingly missing a lot of functionality that is present on the smartphone version of the app.

Therefore, to offer users a more seamless experience,  Google Maps has added public transit directions for Wear OS. It will help users leave their smartphones in their pockets and glance at their wrists for the next steps. However, this feature will reduce the risk of mishaps and elevate the user’s experience.

Notably, when searching for a location in Google Maps on Wear OS, public transit will appear alongside driving, cycling, and walking. After selecting the bus, train, ferry, and more options, Google will show recommended routes with departure times. You can scroll through the steps and see where you’re getting off.

It also offers compass-guided navigation directions for your destination to ensure you catch your bus, train, or ferry. You can also mirror directions to your watch from your phone and navigate hands-free.

However, the feature has been released and it will be available for eligible Wearables with the update of Google Maps for Wear OS. So just have patience and get ready to enjoy a more optimized and seamless interpretation while traveling.

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