Google updates Wear OS so smartwatches can receive independent earthquake alerts via Google Play Services, warning users even ...

Wear OS watches might soon be able to deliver these safety alerts even when they are not paired with a smartphone.

Wear OS smartwatches can do a great many things, and one of those things is a new feature being added this week, specifically ...

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The Android app, Nearby Glasses, comes from Swiss sociologist and hobbyist coder Yves Jeanrenaud. It scans for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) activity associated with manufacturers such ...

Today, Google tipped us to a change that will allow earthquake alerts to arrive on Wear OS watches, even if they aren’t paired with your smartphone. To be clear here, Wear OS has had earthquake alerts ...

Even if the user's watch is not connected to Android, the earthquake warning system on Google Watch can be activated.

Spotify is testing a new, minimalist “Now Playing” screen for Wear OS, as spotted on a Galaxy Watch 7 running One UI 8 Watch. The UI showcases prominent album art without traditional controls.

Google has added standalone earthquake alerts to Wear OS, allowing smartwatches to warn users over Wi-Fi or data even when not paired to a phone.

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