It looks like Google has quietly pulled support for the Google Clock app on Wear OS smartwatches outside of its own Pixel Watch. This change means popular devices from Samsung, OnePlus, and other brands are now left out. The Google Clock app handles essentials like alarms, timers, and stopwatches. On the Pixel Watch, it’s the…
Google Retires Its Wear OS Weather App – What It Means for Your Smartwatch
If you’ve been relying on Google’s official Weather app for Wear OS, there’s some important news: Google has quietly pulled the app from the Play Store. That means no new installs are possible, though anyone who already has it on their watch can keep using it—for now. A Short History of Google’s Weather on the…
Google Pixel Watch 4: What’s Really New
Google has just unveiled the Pixel Watch 4, and it’s the most ambitious update yet to its smartwatch lineup. With a brighter edge-to-edge display, longer battery life, true repairability, and even satellite SOS for emergencies, this isn’t just a small refresh—it’s a major leap that pushes Wear OS into new territory. Design & Display: Sleeker,…
Galaxy Watch Sleep Mode Glitch After Restore: A Practical Solution
After restoring a Samsung Galaxy Watch from a backup, some users have encountered a specific issue where the screen does not turn off completely during Sleep Mode. Instead of going dark, the watch displays the Always On Display (AOD) watch face. This can be disruptive for sleep and defeats the purpose of the feature. This…
Google Play Store Now Warns About Battery-Draining Watch Faces
Google is rolling out a helpful new feature that could save your Wear OS watch’s battery life. The Play Store now displays warnings on watch face listings that are known battery drainers. What’s New in Play Store 47.7 The latest Play Store update introduces warning messages on watch face detail pages that highlight apps likely…
Samsung Says Goodbye to Tizen: What This Means for Your Galaxy Watch
Samsung is officially retiring its Tizen operating system for smartwatches, ending an era that began with the original Galaxy Watch in 2018. If you’re still using one of these older devices, here’s what you need to know. The End Date: September 30, 2025 Samsung’s Tizen shutdown completes on September 30, 2025. After this date, you…
Wear OS Smartwatches to Officially Receive Gemini
Google is doubling down on its AI integration, with CEO Sundar Pichai announcing during Alphabet’s Q1 2025 earnings call that the advanced Gemini AI assistant will officially be coming to Wear OS smartwatches later this year. This confirms long-standing rumors and marks a significant shift, as Gemini will replace the current Google Assistant on these…
OPPO Watch X2 Announced with LTPO AMOLED Display, WearOS + RTOS, and Military-Grade Durability
OPPO has officially launched the OPPO Watch X2, its latest smartwatch, alongside the OPPO Find N5 at global and China events. This comes shortly after the watch debuted in the US and Europe as the OnePlus Watch 3. Design and Display The OPPO Watch X2 features a titanium alloy bezel with a dual-tone finish and…
OnePlus Watch 3’s Rotating Crown Is Useful, Its Battery Is Insane, and Its Launch Is Imminent
The OnePlus Watch 2 was an impressive device, but one frustrating limitation was that its rotating crown had no functional purpose within Wear OS. With the OnePlus Watch 3, that finally changes—the rotating crown is now fully functional. OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus Watch 3 will officially launch on February 18, and as the…
Smartwatches Are Getting Smarter: Heart Failure Detection on the Horizon
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a serious condition affecting over five million Americans. Among individuals over 65, it is the leading cause of hospitalization. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, heart failure contributes to one in nine deaths. Smartwatches could soon play a vital role in early detection. Researchers at Tampere University have developed an innovative…
