Android smartwatches come with Spotify’s AI DJ, WhatsApp and latest Google apps

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Google will update Wear OS to bring new features, apps and app experiences to its smartwatch OS platform, the company announced today at its Google I/O developer conference. Coming later this year, the feature will include improvements to his Google’s own first-party apps like Gmail, Calendar and Home, as well as new and improved third-party apps like WhatsApp, Peloton and Spotify.

The company last revamped its Wear OS platform two years ago and has since partnered with Samsung on an integrated platform. This latest update isn’t as extensive, but it includes a number of improvements across the broader Wear OS app ecosystem.

This includes updates to Google’s own apps such as Google Home, and adds new smart home controls that allow users to increase security and control smart locks via two-factor authentication. Users will also be able to control locks and other devices that have PINs assigned to them.

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Meanwhile, Gmail for Wear OS will be updated later this year with new features focused on prioritizing your inbox and replying to emails from the small screen of your watch.

Also, later this year, the Google Calendar app will include expanded access to upcoming schedules (what’s coming next), event details supporting actions (like RSVP, delete, navigation, etc.), and tasks with actions. (Mark as Done and Delete) will be added. ).

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In the third-party app ecosystem, Google has announced several updates to apps like WhatsApp, Spotify and Peloton.

WhatsApp makes its first appearance on smartwatches with the Wear OS release, a slightly notable disdain for Meta’s rival Apple. (The two companies have been at odds ever since Apple released a “Do Not Track” feature for his iOS that affected Meta’s business.) With his new WhatsApp smartwatch app, users can Send and receive messages securely from your wrist and continue chatting.

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Spotify’s Wear OS app updates with new tile support, the ability to play new episodes from your favorite podcasts, see what’s in heavy rotation, and use Spotify’s new AI DJ right from your watch to get

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Peloton’s app also supports Peloton’s equipment-based workouts and tracking with a new tile that allows users to see their weekly workout progress at a glance.