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Google's Wear OS 7 Brings New Widgets, Live Updates

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Today, 4:54 PM by Rich Brome @rbrome.bsky.social

Google has announced version 7 of its Wear OS platform for smartwatches. The software is more efficient, delivering 10% better battery life. It also replaces "Tiles" with "Widgets" that are more like the home-screen widgets on Android. Also new are Live Update Notifications, notifications that update with progress info over time, a feature that Android gained in version 16. A new "Remote Output Switcher" in the system media controls will make it easier to choose where music should play. Google is also introducing a few features for developers that will enhance AI features and make it easier to develop workout apps.

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