Wear OS watches could learn a lot from Garmin


Wear OS Weekly

Android Central mascot Lloyd wearing a Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch

My new weekly column focuses on the state of Wear OS, from new developments and updates to the latest apps and features we want to highlight.

Wear OS watch brands have gotten the memo: People want their smartwatches to focus on health and fitness as much as smarts and apps. Pixel and Galaxy Watches have become more competitive by copying fitness brands like Garmin (or using tricks acquired from other companies like Fitbit). But they still have a ways to go.

Before I became the Wearables lead for Android Central, I preferred fitness watches to traditional smartwatches, particularly Garmin watches. Now I’m focusing more heavily on Wear OS watches, which have perks Garmin can’t offer. However, I also missed a lot of niche fitness tools and longer battery life when I switched to Wear OS — things that both serious athletes and “regular” people pay attention to when they choose their next watch.



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