<![CDATA[ Latest from Android Central in Wear-os-weekly ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/tag/wear-os-weekly Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ CES 2026 laid out a Black Mirror future of wearable AI that's always listening, watching, ready to help, and 'knows everything about you.' I'm not enthusiastic ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/ces-2026-laid-out-black-mirror-future-of-wearable-ai-thats-always-listening-and-knows-everything-about-you TsnKsYMfMckgTHUZe3AZMU Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 ways to improve your Pixel Watch 4 battery life ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/how-to-improve-your-google-pixel-watch-4-battery-life PZASAsF95c5UBJssuhf5if Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android smartwatches are headed for a strong 2026, with upgrades to Gemini, Fitbit, and Samsung Health. Here's my list of everything I'm excited about, hoping to see, and dreading ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/wear-os/wear-os-2026-what-we-expect-want-to-see JKSRp6RpP2bZTLJ2aPisWe Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:13:00 +0000 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:41:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wear OS in 2025: How Pixel, Galaxy, and OnePlus smartwatches fared against our expectations ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/wear-os/wear-os-2025-report-card WDmuiGN4vzj9sE4XsabRm8 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:07:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Google-Samsung AI glasses and Meta Ray-Bans sound remarkably similar, but Android XR could have three key advantages that will make it worth waiting for ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/why-ray-ban-meta-glasses-fans-should-be-excited-by-google-samsung-android-xr-glasses fKt9kCUaNf8EgZgb2u7PyW Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:16:51 +0000 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:35:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to set up and optimize your new Google Pixel Watch 4: The 12 essential features to customize out of the box so you can get the most out of Google's latest smartwatch ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch/google-pixel-watch-4-first-things-to-do N5xoF7L4XGgU9mf2Kot2Tg Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:50:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If I weren't a smartwatch hoarder, I'd buy these Black Friday deals ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/if-i-werent-a-smartwatch-hoarder-id-buy-these-black-friday-2025-deals DgJa28qdtG77f3gGeqa3v8 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:49:26 +0000 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:54:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google says the Pixel Watch 4 should last 'up to 40 hours,' so I took the 45mm model through real-world battery tests, exploring dual-band GPS, cellular, streaming, and more. You're not ready for how good it is ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch-4-battery-test Kyq95FgRM7oF8zdib7bnwh Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:14:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ After years of close calls, Google’s Pixel Watch 4 finally feels like the smartwatch we’ve been waiting for ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch-4-review 5drmUVwKeBzDRaDz6PuopJ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:16:58 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:10:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pixel Watch 4 repairability puts Apple, Garmin, and Samsung on notice ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch/why-pixel-watch-4-repairability-is-such-a-big-deal 7GxMe9VGEXkzXJKKKBqhCC Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:12:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wear OS 6 is one of the best parts of the Pixel Watch 4 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/wear-os/wear-os-6-is-one-of-the-best-parts-of-the-pixel-watch-4 v3UUZYgNDxGMMvAQhTZb9D Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:13:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta AI on Ray-Bans vs. Gemini on Android watches: The pros and cons ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ray-ban-meta-ai-versus-gemini-on-wear-os-pros-and-cons 2MTgaRC7Zpb6th7GMKFLma Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:47:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:29:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hypertension alerts on Apple Watch just put every smartwatch rival on notice ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/apple-watch-hypertension-alerts-just-put-every-smartwatch-rival-on-notice pbR6Wf35rwETkgksqecFV8 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:13:00 +0000 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:13:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Custom watch faces for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Pixel Watch 4 are fantastic — Here's where to find them ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/wear-os/finding-the-best-custom-watch-faces-wear-os-6-facer-watchmaker dMZHdsAMjcdPv3LiFahqAU Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:04:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:26:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why Google's AI health coach might not attract traditional Fitbit users ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/pixel-watch-4-makes-me-yearn-for-return-to-fitbit-watches wHUzpYwsndYFbPY5LyHJrN Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:04:00 +0000 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:16:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Exclusive: I interviewed the Pixel Watch 4's product manager about its cutting-edge dual-frequency GPS ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/pixel-watch-4-dual-band-gps-exclusive-interview cTnz9iTDB8JiaGvaqzhfQ3 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:43:49 +0000 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:16:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ First 10 things to do with your new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 or Watch 8 Classic ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/first-10-things-to-do-with-new-samsung-galaxy-watch-8-or-watch-8-classic G948ejHvhFZga4KRxLHDu8 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is a tough sell with vintage perks ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-galaxy-watch-8-classic-review SxbemYe6ZpBFxEGtH9QyQD Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:10:02 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:10:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best Android smartwatch today is $100 off. This is why you should and shouldn't wait to buy it ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/best-android-smartwatch-is-usd100-off-why-you-should-and-shouldnt-wait mwYodoSYtYcoUje7aRduaJ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:56:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Will last-gen Galaxy and Pixel Watches die this year...and should they? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/wear-os/will-last-gen-galaxy-and-pixel-watches-die-this-year-and-should-they RysQumNp93wztMDESaFZei Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:44:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ WatchOS 26 and Wear OS 6 take different approaches to the same problems ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/watchos-26-wear-os-6-are-taking-different-approaches-to-same-problems XJquE6WHnwcXqKjWGjyDC4 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:42:44 +0000 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:44:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ The more features Samsung Health gets, the more I dread the inevitable AI subscription ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-galaxy-watch/i-think-samsung-health-likely-to-get-ai-subscription-soon AA4myQKqZxYPVaC24M5xyj Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:22:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ The leaked Galaxy Watch 8 Classic design is bold, but I have concerns ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/leaked-galaxy-watch-8-classic-design-is-bold-but-i-have-concerns JMjxAvG6WYsn6vWYF2BnZd Thu, 29 May 2025 16:39:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got an early look at Wear OS 6 on the Pixel Watch 3 at Google I/O ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/i-tested-early-wear-os-6-build-on-pixel-watch-3-at-google-io-2025 wkSeiWciRcGUdGTayNNbYV Wed, 21 May 2025 20:28:23 +0000 Thu, 22 May 2025 20:55:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Material 3 Expressive is the return to form the Pixel Watch 4 needs ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/material-3-expressive-is-return-to-form-pixel-watch-4-needs bUo6hZjHAUsibCZv4rcgMP Thu, 15 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ It looks like Samsung isn't holding anything back for One UI 8 Watch, and I'm pumped ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-galaxy-watch/it-looks-like-samsung-isnt-holding-anything-back-for-one-ui-8-watch-and-im-pumped PyPSFRU5XURXanUcw7MuJ3 Fri, 09 May 2025 16:00:40 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 16:22:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini needs a sidekick for Android XR to work, and it could be on your wrist ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/android-watches-are-sidekick-gemini-needs-for-android-xr-to-work DdwKeP66Yz3UdgGAVuRB7D Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 01 May 2025 16:23:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Galaxy vs. Pixel Watch: The battle of the faces ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/wear-os/we-weighed-galaxy-vs-pixel-watch-for-best-wear-os-watch-faces iw4JX8MSfN9y33sNCUVMuR Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:48:46 +0000 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:29:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Google's new step count algorithm any good? I put the Pixel Watch 3 to the test ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/i-tested-wear-os-5-1-step-count-algorithm-accuracy-pixel-watch-3 CKG4Hp3K2icYdfezZ4ZXJj Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Wear OS 5.1 update mess has me annoyed and looking for solutions ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/delayed-wear-os-5-1-update-mess-has-me-annoyed-and-looking-for-solutions FqJiTCahwz6pQJ6GgbsgzT Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:35:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wear OS is still missing a major player, and now's the perfect time for a comeback ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/why-doesnt-motorola-make-another-wear-os-watch eVW32EAiMs9cZPjxjDHnuU Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's clinical sleep lead has cool ideas for the future of smartwatch sleep data ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-clinical-sleep-lead-has-cool-ideas-for-future-of-smartwatch-sleep-tracking hFxEZ7SwcDUmG3EosbwVBc Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:39:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wear OS 5.1 represents a new class of slow, substantial Pixel Watch updates ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/wear-os-5-1-kicks-off-new-update-strategy-for-pixel-watches d2haUn96j9pp6gTJSHMm8N Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's how Google's medical team envisions the future of wearable health ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-interview-dr-jacqueline-shreibati-on-pixel-watch-loss-of-pulse-and-ai-diagnoses mSVZVhBTJSsS3QCCAVKBLE Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:47:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android smartwatches have a flicker problem. The OnePlus Watch 3 fixed it ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/android-smartwatches-have-a-flicker-problem-the-oneplus-watch-3-fixed-it QgQPj5YoP7ugbkqNXFdtpX Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:27:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ OnePlus set an interesting standard with Watch 3 and Wear OS 5 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/oneplus-has-set-interesting-standard-with-wear-os-5-and-oneplus-watch-3 pDZUvS4JSsLQor2RoD5zQ5 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:12:44 +0000 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:46:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ The OnePlus Watch 3 is a bigger deal than you think — here's why ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/oneplus-watch-3-kicks-off-battery-arms-race-for-smartwatches 8UcRahBqbafCbtitKFt5ah Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:21:00 +0000 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:06:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Reminder: Android watches don't need sideloading gimmicks for gaming ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/android-watches-dont-need-sideloading-gimmicks-to-play-games HTCKuq9kvUr6Ves9YuHwPb Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:32:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android smartwatches have a design problem. Hybrids could be the answer. ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/android-smartwatches-have-a-fashion-problem-hybrids-are-the-answer DF5WtAaRmWrTrPVWvXe69Z Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:31:52 +0000 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:33:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wear OS 6: One UI 8 Watch, Material 3 Expressive, Gemini, & more ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/wear-os-6 pRfJnp8b78Qat597nDcagJ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:04:56 +0000 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:49:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android XR needs to copy Android smartwatches to survive ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/android-xr-will-need-to-emulate-wear-os-to-succeed yUsfdAnv6m3Ziz9EZQUwbL Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:07:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I don't know how Google pulls Gemini off on Wear OS, but I'm intrigued ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/gemini-on-wear-os-will-be-much-needed-but-tricky-upgrade-for-assistant 727fU8yhiBx3y3rDSWV8iN Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:08:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ What we expect from Wear OS smartwatches in 2025 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/what-we-expect-from-android-and-wear-os-smartwatches-in-2025 rDBJoBoec6QpatQg2HezrK Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wear OS finally achieved its potential in 2024 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/wear-os-2024-retrospective LUeEVtgDYgMv8jrDSGDofT Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:54:42 +0000 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:59:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love Garmin watches, but they could learn a thing or two from Android smartwatches ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/everything-garmin-watches-should-borrow-from-android-watches 9iEcH2dUqiZ8e3nAsjd9bL Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The OnePlus Watch 3 should arrive soon; it has a lot of Watch 2 problems to fix ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/oneplus-watch-3-wishlist e8qwYTPFsdUrZagFwRx52B Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:12:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Every Android smartwatch has a Black Friday deal; here's how I'd choose as a wearable expert ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/every-android-smartwatch-black-friday-deal-id-choose-as-an-expert k9h9uUDBzS8C69ZS72tPbR Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:30:00 +0000 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:07:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I don't care much for watch apps, but I'm giving them a second chance ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/using-google-keep-and-recorder-app-on-pixel-watch 3QwxyTiPmCV8E2EfmQseL6 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Every feature Wear OS watches should borrow from Garmin ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/wear-os-watches-could-learn-a-lot-from-garmin xd3xQLKoYmTRsA8TKUCGxV Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:39:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wear OS watches have a real problem with slow updates ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/long-wear-os-5-update-delay-feels-like-bad-sign b5LsfYRdbK2AwZyFadNiYb Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:19:50 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:39:19 +0000