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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic resting on a blanket showing a custom Facer watch face of Spongebob Squarepants.
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.

Fun faces
The Moto 360 smartwatch worn on a wrist, showing an analog watch face.
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.

Classic killer?
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.

Paying more attention
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.

Gemini on your 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).

Classic redux
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch 4 both screens on sitting atop keyboard
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.

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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.

Early warning
Android users can now make healthier decisions as One UI 8 beta lands on Galaxy watches

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published

Healthier habits Samsung has released the One UI 8 Watch beta, introducing several new features focused on helping users develop healthier habits.

Healthier habits
The official press render for WatchOS 26 showing the new workout view, Liquid Glass UI, and on-device translation tools.
WatchOS 26 and Wear OS 6 take different approaches to the same problems

By Michael L Hicks Published

Wear OS Weekly From stolen tricks to cool (and terrible) ideas, watchOS 26 is an interesting foil to what Wear OS 6 and One UI 8 Watch will offer.

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Six new Android features just dropped, and you can try them out today

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published

RCS Improvements Android 16 introduces six significant upgrades, including personalized group chats, an enhanced photo editor, smarter home management, improved safety features, amongst others

RCS Improvements
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