Don't want to carry a phone on your run? If you buy an Android Wear watch with built-in LTE, the new software will allow watch apps to directly access the internet. You'll be able to download apps from a store on the watch itself, reply to text messages and make calls, stream Spotify music directly to the watch or pass it to a set of Bluetooth headphones. It should also mean you'll have a much easier time using an Android watch with an iPhone.
The direct internet access means developers don't need to build a companion iPhone app or wait for Apple to approve. They can simply built an Android watch app that works identically on both platforms, according to Singleton. Messaging also got a revamp. If you want to reply to a text message or email while you're on on that run, you'll have a couple new ways to do it.
There's a new swipe-friendly touchscreen keyboard with autocomplete options, and a handwriting option that'll let you trace letters one at a time, each letter making way for the next.
In a demo, product lead Jeff Chang only had to type "do" and "dinn" to say "do you want to get dinner? Other additions to Android Wear 2. But the big changes to Android Wear are all about improving things people already did on their wrists.
They don't necessarily attract new people to smartwatches in the first place. To do that, there will need to be "a diversity of sizes, shapes and styles" of watches in the market, because with fashion, choice is key, Singleton said.
He's hoping that new hardware partners such as Casio , Fossil , Michael Kors and Nixon will bring Android smartwatches to new and different audiences. Android Wear 2. Google says it will be up to hardware partners which watches will receive the update this fall, but Singleton believes there's no technical reason why they couldn't all get the new software.
Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. First off, this app update version 2. Google Assistant becomes live once you update, replacing the old Google Now-based search. In addition, there's a new 'Clear all' card at the bottom of the notifications, as well as a 'No Notifications' card if you don't have any.
All of this also applies to devices running the Android Wear 2. Tapping on the settings gear in the app and pressing 'What can you do? Most of the commands on the Pixel's Assistant works here, with the exception of voice games. Here's the full changelog for the app update, but keep in mind some of this is part of the general AW 2.
The update is already rolling out to the Play Store, but if you haven't received it yet, you can also grab it from APK Mirror. Corbin is a tech journalist and developer who worked at Android Police from until Check out his other work at corbin. New UI making it easier to scroll through information, take action, and switch watch faces Personalized watch faces that support complications from your favorite apps New ways to use apps and download directly from the on-watch Google Play Store Improved workout mode for Google Fit Track indoor workouts and weight-lifting reps Responding to messages with on-watch keyboard, handwriting, and Smart Reply Google Assistant for your watch.
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