Wear OS
Wear OS 4 for the Google Pixel Watch coming soon
Wear OS 4 is a forthcoming software update for smartwatches, which is based on Android 13. This new software is expected to bring significant improvements and new features to the Pixel Watch.
At the moment, Google has not officially announced the release date of Wear OS 4, but it has accidentally leaked the existence of a beta version of the software, TWD4.230609.006.B2. This beta version could be part of the Android Beta Program for watches, which Google hinted at last week.
Google Wear OS 4 will bring many new features and improvements to the Pixel watch such as the ability to transfer data/settings between watches, power optimizations, faster-to-text speeches, and some more health features. In addition, Dynamic colors will change the color of the theme, Quick Settings, and various buttons of apps of your watch to match your outfit, mood, or wallpaper.
Samsung is releasing a new update for the Health app for Wear OS devices, which arrives with version 6.25.0.053. The update is available on the Galaxy Store with an installation package size of 94.9MB.
The new update improves the functions of the Samsung Health app for Wear OS devices including Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 6. The fresh update fixes some annoying bugs and crashes that users encountered in the old version. However, the update does not bring any new features or changes but surely provides a better performance and user experience.
Users can install the Samsung Health 6.25.0.053 update on their Galaxy Watch via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update from the third-party source linked mentioned here.
Samsung Health app allows users to manage their health by automatically recording various activities and providing comprehensive health tracking. This app allows users to set goals, and monitor their steps, calories, sleep, body composition, stress level, and more.
Google has surprised Pixel Watch users by releasing Wear OS 4 with a bundle of new features and improvements, only a week after launching the 2022 model. The update also includes the October security patch.
Wear OS 4 update for Google Pixel Watch brings the ability to back up and restore your watch settings, data, and preferences to Google One. This way, you can easily switch between different watches or restore your watch if you need to reset it.
In addition, it integrates Google Calendar on your watch. You can access your calendar events, tasks, and reminders on your watch with Tiles and complications. The update also enhances your personal safety with features like Safety Check, Emergency Sharing, and Emergency Info. You can use these features to get help in case of an emergency by holding down the crown.
Furthermore, the major update also improves the accessibility and customization options on your watch. You can adjust the text size, sound balance, magnification, and TalkBack options on your watch for a better user experience.
Users can identify the latest update through the build version TWD4.2301005.002 The update will be rolled out gradually depending on your carrier and device.
Google Messages has a new feature for Wear OS users, Voice Memo support. This feature allows users to send and listen to voice memos from their Wear OS smartwatches including Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 4.
The Voice Memo feature was announced last month and is now rolling out to users who have the latest Google Messages for Wear OS beta version 20231010_01_RC00.
To use it, you just need to open a chat on your watch and tap the microphone icon. You will see a new option called “Voice message” with a waveform icon. Tap it and start recording your voice. You have 59 seconds to record, and you can stop and send it anytime.
Moreover, you can also play voice messages that you get on your watch, but you can’t change the volume. The watch crown only lets you scroll the chat. The new feature makes Google Messages more fun and convenient on Wear OS. It also competes with other apps like WhatsApp that have voice memo functionality on Wear OS.
