Summary
- Google is developing a new iteration of its Wear OS wearable platform, which reportedly shares a codebase with Android 16.
- It will be available on all devices with Google Assistant, and will include improvements to battery life.
- A design lead at Google said the new version will include more features for circular devices, including animations and transitions.
- It will also include avatars and thumbnail images in notifications, along with the ability to theme colours.
- Google hasn’t detailed all the updates, but a VP and GM at the company did say that functionality will include playing and controlling media.
- This new launch is part of Google’s focus on bringing the design of its services across devices together.
By Victoria Song
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