Wear OS 5 Enhancements and Recorder App Launch for Pixel Watches
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 13:00
Wear OS 5 Arrives with New Features
If you have an original Pixel Watch or Pixel Watch 2, good news: Wear OS 5 will begin rolling out today, introducing a handful of thrilling features.
What's New in Wear OS 5?
- Recorder App: This innovative app allows you to record audio directly from your wrist. Initially exclusive to the Pixel Watch 3, it now lets you open audio files with transcripts on your phone (Pixel phone required).
- Improved Camera Controls: Enhance your photography experience with better controls right on your wrist.
- Grid-View App Launcher: A new layout option for your apps provides a more streamlined and visually appealing way to navigate your applications, reducing the tedium of a strict list view.
- Battery-Saving Improvements: Google aims to minimize battery consumption, allowing users to run a marathon with up to 20% less battery drain.
Don't worry if you don't see the update immediately; the rollout starts today and will happen progressively throughout the week based on carrier and device.
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