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Facer officially returns to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 in massive update
By Michael L Hicks published
Fun faces Wear OS 6 brought third-party watch face apps back to Android watches. Now, Facer is officially compatible with the Galaxy Watch 8.

The Moto 360 (2025) has leaked, but will it use Wear OS or not?
By Michael L Hicks published
Classic killer? Long-time Wear OS fans turned off by the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic might turn to the leaked Moto 360 (2025), but only if it returns to Google's fold.

Best cheap smartwatch for Android 2025
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Affordable wearables Looking for a solid cheap Android smartwatch? Check out these options, including Wear OS wearables, low-priced fitness watches, and stylish hybrids.

Qualcomm allegedly working on new Snapdragon chip to supercharge Wear OS
By Nickolas Diaz published
Paying more attention A report claimed Qualcomm had started testing an all-new Snapdragon chip for Wear OS watches that could supercharge them.

Google brings the might of Gemini AI to your Pixel Watch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Gemini on your Watch Google has rolled out a new Play Store update, integrating its Gemini AI assistant directly into the Pixel Watch.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Price, specs, new features, Watch 8 Classic, and more
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Classic redux Both Watch 8 models take after the Ultra in looks and the Watch 7 in hardware. Here's everything that's changed (or unchanged).

Will last-gen Galaxy and Pixel Watches die this year...and should they?
By Michael L Hicks published
Wear OS Weekly Samsung and Google promise four and three years of updates, but it's always been unclear what happens with the final update. We're about to find out.

This new Android feature brings earthquake alerts right to your wrist
By Nickolas Diaz last updated
Early warning Google detailed the arrival of earthquake alerts on Wear OS devices.
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