C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rearranging your incoming call options on Wear OS. The “answer” and “reject” buttons are moving to straddle your contact’s photo. The change may coincide with the arrival of Calling Cards support. Muscle memory is a tricky thing. Getting into a routine of repeating the same motion, … Read More “Pixel Watch tweaks incoming calls UI — what to know” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR ECG app on Pixel Watch is getting a new icon. The change appears to be a part of Google’s icon overhaul that began last year and spread to more apps last month. Google has also renamed the app from “Fitbit ECG” to just “ECG,” pushing it up in … Read More “Pixel Watch’s ECG app gets a new look as part of Google’s icon makeover” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Gearbox co-founder Randy Pitchford posted photos of what appears to be a Google Pixel Watch 5 that was reportedly found underwater near St. Martin. The back of the watch clearly shows “Google,” “Pixel Watch 5,” and health sensor markings, strongly suggesting it’s the real deal. Google hasn’t announced … Read More “An underwater Pixel Watch 5 just became the weirdest Google leak ever” »
TL;DR Google has confirmed that it’s officially renaming Wear OS Tiles to “Wear Widgets” as part of a broader push to unify widgets across Android devices. In a new developer session, Google showcased the new Wear Widgets with updated layouts, richer animations, better battery life, and easier cross-device development. Google also shared more details about … Read More “Google reveals first Wear OS 7 widget partners and battery-saving tech” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Several Google Pixel Watch owners say the Find My Phone/ring feature stopped working after a recent software update. Users discovered a temporary workaround: asking Gemini directly on the watch to find the phone still appears to work for many people. Google has acknowledged the issue on Reddit and says … Read More “Google Pixel Watch update breaks phone finding feature” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel Watch owners are having trouble getting their biking workouts to save. The cardio load goes up, but the workout is not logged on the phone app or smartwatch after finishing a ride. It appears the issue could be due to a synchronization error. Planning to get some exercise … Read More “The Pixel Watch has an annoying new bug for cyclists” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel Watch users report that sleep detection data is not showing. The smartwatch is telling users that there is “No recent data.” However, the data is still showing up on the Fitbit app. One of the Pixel Watch’s most commonly used features is sleep tracking. From tracking time spent … Read More “Pixel Watch bug is preventing some from accessing their sleep data” »
Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube Music on Wear OS appears to have a playback bug with offline playlists. Several users complain that downloaded playlists stop working after the first song. There’s currently no permanent fix to the solution, and we’re waiting for Google to respond. One of my main reasons for owning a … Read More “Pixel & Galaxy Watch users complain of a frustrating YouTube Music bug” »
I’ve worn a Pixel Watch on my wrist since the original dropped in 2022, and have moved through all four models of Google’s smartwatch. Before that, I had worn a Fitbit for many, many years, starting with the original Fitbit One and moving through the Flex, Alta, Charge, Blaze, and more. I love the product … Read More “As a Pixel Watch 4 owner, I really love (and hate) the new Fitbit Air” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Some Pixel Watch owners say SpO2 and skin temperature tracking stopped working after a recent Fitbit update. Google and Fitbit have acknowledged the permission reset issue and say work is underway to restore access. Reports include both Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 users, but it’s unclear … Read More “Health sensors on Google wearables are breaking down at an awkward moment” »
