Google’s latest attempt at a smartwatch has really worried Apple, but it’s not just the attractive price, because new Wear OS devices like the Pixel Watch could soon be more capable more powerful than initially thought.
According to rumors noticed by 9To5Google (opens in a new tab)The tech giant is said to be working on redesigned Gmail and Calendar apps that could make its way to Wear OS.
So far, there are no apps available on the wrists of Google fans, this 9To5Google the suggestion may be due to the company’s “reliance” in rich notifications that allow users to interact with the content without having to open the app completely, which is easier to do on larger screens of smart phones.
Gmail for Pixel Watch
The Pixel Watch is now shipped with the Agenda app, which shows a three-day view of upcoming events but lacks the ability to create new entries (aside from using the built-in Google Assistant). ).
And even though there’s no dedicated Gmail app, users can still get notifications mirrored from their connected smartphone, as is the case with the Apple Watch without the watchOS app.
So far this has been fine for checking incoming mail, but sending even a short reply requires an Android phone connected.
9To5Google note that it has “learned that Google is testing both Gmail and Calendar for Wear OS”, the experience promises to be “full”, hints at dedicated Google Workspace apps have better interactions, such as the ability to create events or new emails, though we’ll have to wait and see what happens.
In contrast, all versions of watchOS for Apple Watch include versions of the dedicated Mail and Calendar apps, which have received incremental updates along with their respective iOS updates.
Some Pixel Watch users may now see a greater benefit using the dedicated Outlook Wear OS app for their email services, rather than just receiving notifications from the Gmail mobile app on their wrist. their.
