Google Wear OS Update Includes Offline Maps, Support for Streaming Apps, and More

Urian B., Tech Times 11 August 2022, 01:08 am

The Google Wear OS will be upgraded to include some new features with the announcement of the Galaxy Watch 5. The Galaxy Watch 5 was announced at the Samsung Unpacked 2022 event.

Google Wear OS Update Includes Maps and Play Store Changes

According to the story by Android Police, aside from the Galaxy Z foldables, Samsung also highlighted changes with its Galaxy Watch 5. Aside from the new hardware, the announcement also included what software changes the device will have.

The new changes include features that are still in development. Google will reportedly help them out with specific plans to bring offline navigation to Maps and a Play Store redesign with the Wear OS.

One UI Watch 4.5 to Gets on Top of Wear OS 3.5

The new Galaxy Watch 5 and Pro will be running on a new skin from the One UI Watch 4.5 on top of the newer Wear OS 3.5. Although the company does quite a lot in trying to enhance user experience on its devices, the Play Store on its watches "is as rudimentary as on any."

This, however, won't be the case long-term since Google shared that the user experience on the smartwatch is expected to get a makeover before the end of the year. As per 9to5 Google, this also includes replete with sections for trending apps as well as custom recommendations.

Wear OS Revealed During Galaxy Unpacked 2022 Event

As per the article, users can also expect a graphical overhaul along with colorful new menu items which should add more life to the UI of the smartwatch. The new Google Play Store interface was reportedly revealed on Wear OS during the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event.

In other big news, the article notes that Wear Os will be giving Google Maps navigation a new feature that allows users to operate it without having an active connection in place. This feature could be extremely useful for users that aren't using their phones or bringing their phones when they are out on a run or other tasks.

Wear OS Changes Available for Other Compatible Watches as Well and Not Just Samsung

Just like the Play Store upgrades, the new functionality is expected to arrive sometime before the end of the year. Users can watch the official announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked August 2022 event.

The article notes that finally, Wear OS will be getting new media options that were previously sought after. This includes support for SoundCloud and Deezer will be arriving sometime before the year ends.

The additional features even include offline support which can be extremely useful for users. Although the news arrives as part of the latest launches of Samsung, the upcoming improvements will roll out for all Wear OS compatible watches and not just for the company.

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Written by Urian B.