Google introduced Android Wear 2.0 - a new version of the system for smart watch
News Android / / December 19, 2019
Google has announced the release of a new version of the operating system for smart hours. Android Wear 2.0 We do include more informative dials, advanced sports features voice assistant, and much more.
Now users will be able to see the necessary information from the applications installed directly on the dial. Just one glance at the clock to know the direction of motion, the stock price, the progress in the sport or to-do list for the day. You can create multiple dials with different sets of widgets and switch between them if necessary.
The new version of Android Wear will appeal to sports fans. Google Fit embedded application able to track pace, distance, calories and heart rate during workouts. In addition, the clock will be able to count the number of repetitions of many popular exercises, including push-ups, sit-ups and crunches. By integrating with Google Play Music service training can be made brighter and more fun through music.
The Android Wear 2.0 We do you can install applications directly on the clock with a special version of Google Play Store. This makes it possible to use the program and make calls regardless of whether your phone is with you or not. Many developers have already adapted their applications for the new platform, including AccuWeather, Android Pay, Bring!, Foursquare, Google Fit, Google Messenger, Google Play Music, Lifesum, Robinhood, Runkeeper, Runtastic, Strava, Telegram, Uber.
Recently, the company pays much attention to the development of personal intelligent assistant Google Assistant. The smart watches based on Android Wear 2.0 We do its possibilities will unfold in full force. You will be able to ask his assistant to find out the weather forecast and to remind to take an umbrella, restaurant reservations and help to reach it. You can even update your shopping list or scheduled cases, recording etc o'clock desired position.
The first clock on a new platform introduced from LG. February 10 will go on sale two models: LG Watch Style ($ 249) and LG Watch Sport ($ 349). The latter are designed for sports enthusiasts and equipped with additional sensors to monitor physical activity.
In addition, in the near future, some of the existing models of the smart watch will receive the upgrade to Android Wear 2.0. Here's the list:
- ASUS ZenWatch 2 & 3
- Casio Smart Outdoor Watch,
- Casio PRO TREK Smart,
- Fossil Q Founder,
- Fossil Q Marshal,
- Fossil Q Wander,
- Huawei Watch,
- LG G Watch R,
- LG Watch Urbane & 2nd Edition LTE,
- Michael Kors Access Smartwatches,
- Moto 360 2nd Gen,
- Moto 360 for Women,
- Moto 360 Sport,
- New Balance RunIQ,
- Nixon Mission,
- Polar M600,
- TAG Heuer Connected.