#WearOS
Wear OS 6: You Can Now Control Music Playback On Your Always On Display
Published: May 30, 2025
Google recently hosted its annual I/O event, where it announced the next version of Android and Wear OS. Material 3 Expressive is the common design language on both platforms. With Wear OS 6, Google is revamping the user interface for smartwatches. The new update also lets you control music directly from the Always On screen. […]
Best Android Smartwatch (March 2026)
Updated: March 28, 2026
Update: We last updated this article on March 26, 2026, with 10 watches in different categories. Looking for the perfect Android smartwatch? Here are the best picks for every need. Whether you want something for fitness tracking, for your kids, calling and texting, or an everyday companion, there’s a smartwatch built specifically for your needs. […]
Your Wear OS Watch to Get Smarter With New Gemini Integration
Published: April 30, 2025
AI is everywhere, and even if it doesn’t end up taking your job, it will soon occupy every space in your home. Google is planning to bring its Gemini AI assistant to Wear OS watches soon. The Mountainview giant announced last week that it is bringing Gemini to tablets, smartwatch, Fitbit, Google Maps, and more. […]
Your Android Smartwatch Will Soon Let You Play Music via Speakers
Published: November 27, 2024
Google has officially confirmed the next version of Wear OS for smartwatches: Wear OS 5.1, based on Android 15. As per Android developer release notes spotted by Mishaal Rahman, Google is testing the ability to stream music directly through the smartwatch’s built-in speaker. This means you could soon listen to podcasts or music directly from […]
OnePlus Watch 2R Review: Almost Identical to Watch 2 But Cheaper
Published: July 24, 2024
OnePlus quickly followed up the Watch 2 release with Watch 2R. This new watch offers almost the same impressive specs but for $70 less. You still get dual OS, dual processors, around 100 hours of battery life, and the same RAM and storage. All the sensors and features from the Watch 2 are included too. […]
4 Reasons to Upgrade to Galaxy Watch 7 From Watch 6
Published: July 11, 2024
Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy Watch 7 at the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event in Paris. If you’re wondering whether it’s worth upgrading from your Galaxy Watch 6, here are the key reasons to consider. The new smartwatch ships with One UI Watch 6.0 powered by Wear OS 5. This update introduces many new features, including […]
3 Ways to Watch YouTube Videos on Your Samsung Galaxy Watch
Updated: March 20, 2024
Whether watching YouTube on a smartwatch is worthwhile is a matter of debate. However, it is possible to watch YouTube on your Galaxy Watch—perhaps to check your YouTube feed on the go without pulling out your phone or watching videos when your phone isn’t around. Samsung or Google don’t preload the YouTube app on smartwatches, […]
How to Control Your Android Phone With Galaxy Watch/WearOS
Updated: January 12, 2024
Samsung WearOS-powered Galaxy Watch is a convenient way to stay connected and manage your phone’s features without having to pull it out of your pocket. By default, the remote features are limited to media playback, making and receiving calls, and notifications. But we found an app that unlocks hidden features that you couldn’t previously use […]
Which Galaxy Watch Do I Have
Updated: January 12, 2024
Samsung has released a number of Galaxy Watches over the years. Some have a rotating bezel, others have LTE functionality and some models run on a different operating system altogether. So if you want to solve any issue with your Galaxy Watch or buy a second-hand model, knowing which Galaxy Watch model number is important. […]
How to Setup and Use Google Assistant on Samsung Galaxy Watch
Updated: January 12, 2024
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch comes with Bixby as the default assistant. While it works better than ever before, many users prefer Google Assistant instead. Here’s how to get Google Assistant on your Galaxy watch, set it as default, and use it in day-to-day life. How to Get Google Assistant on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Method 1: […]
How to Customise Watch Face on Samsung Galaxy Watch
Updated: January 12, 2024
Watch faces are like launchers, but for your Galaxy Watch. It brings all the necessary changes to make your Galaxy Watch more useful and look much better. You can set it to show all the needed info right on the watch face to have a quick glance. Alternatively, you can choose a design that you […]
How to Use Google Maps on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and 5
Updated: January 12, 2024
Older generations of Samsung Watches ran on Tizen OS making it hard to use Google Maps. But with Galaxy Watch 4, Samsung has moved to WearOS that comes with Google Maps pre-installed. Google Maps on Watch 4 and 5 might not be as robust as on your Android phone, but the UI is optimized for […]
2 Ways to Customize Buttons on Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro
Updated: January 12, 2024
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro come with two buttons. The button above is called the home button and the one below is named the back button. The home button also supports double press and long press actions. By default, pressing the home button twice opens recent apps, and pressing and holding it […]
How to Use Samsung Galaxy Watch to Find My Phone and Vice Versa
Updated: January 12, 2024
So you kept your Galaxy phone or Watch somewhere and forgot? Well, fear not. You can easily find your Galaxy phone using your Galaxy Watch or use your Galaxy phone to find your Galaxy Watch. Samsung’s Find My Mobile and Find My Watch features are baked into the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Wearable app. But […]
How to Install Android Apps on Amazfit Pace/Verge/Stratos
Updated: November 28, 2021
The Amazfit watches run AmazfitOS which in turn is based on Android. This means you can sideload and run Android apps. Well, no! Unlike, Apple Watch and Android watch, Amazfit doesn’t support app installation. But, like every Android device, there is a workaround. Out of all the Amazfit smartwatches, storage access is provided on limited […]
How to Play Offline Music on Android Watch Without Your Phone
Updated: November 28, 2021
You can listen to music on Apple Watch by connecting it to AirPods, without having the paired iPhone being nearby. Turns out, you can do the same with Android watch and any Bluetooth earphones. Useful for your morning run or gym sessions. Unfortunately, Spotify cannot function as a standalone app on the Android watch so […]
16 Best Wear OS Apps for Your New Android Watch
Updated: November 28, 2021
I’ve used Galaxy Watch in the past and it is one of the best smartwatches out there. Even though it runs on Tizen OS, there were plenty of amazing apps which enhanced the functionality to a great extent. However, I always felt that Wear OS would easily beat Tizen OS both in quality and quantity […]
Got an Android Watch? Here Are Few Games You Can Play
Updated: November 26, 2021
Your Android WearOS (formerly called Android Wear) watch is not just meant for important notifications and health tracking, it can save you from boredom when your phone is running out of juice and you have no other way to kill some time. Even though the tiny watch is nowhere near the smartphones in terms of […]