Google has teased to unveil a “model new Put on model” at its I/O 2021 convention afterward Tuesday. This could possibly be a reference to a brand new model of Put on OS — the corporate’s working system for wearables together with smartwatches. Put on OS not too long ago acquired new choices together with an up to date Gboard app with assist for a number of languages. It is usually rumoured to be part of Samsung’s subsequent smartwatch. In the meantime, Google appears to reinforce Put on OS with a brand new set of options to tackle Apple’s watchOS.
As initially reported by 9to5Google, Google has recommended the brand new remedy for Wear OS by means of an up to date Android & Google Play section on its I/O web site. It says, “Come discover the most recent beta for Android 12, Jetpack Compose updates, a model new Put on model, and a lot extra!”
The outline on the webpage definitely hints at an up to date Put on OS. Nonetheless, it’s unclear whether or not Google is suggesting an all-new interface-level replace or adjustments within the elements constructing the wearable platform. Nonetheless, the last word intention could be to tackle watchOS that’s accessible on the Apple Watch lineup.
In March, Google introduced Jetpack Tiles library in alpha to permit third events to create customized Tiles for Put on OS. This could possibly be part of the replace announcement. Equally, Google might present particulars about Android 11 for Wear OS that was introduced final 12 months. A fix for “Hey Google” detection is also part of the up to date working system.
That mentioned, the official Put on OS by Google account on Twitter has invited folks to observe the principle Google I/O 2021 keynote at 10am PT (10:30pm IST) on Tuesday to take a look at what’s new on Put on OS.
Within the current previous, a report recommended that Google is building its Pixel Watch — with some renders surfacing on the Internet final month. The up to date Put on OS could possibly be designed particularly to supply a definite expertise on the proprietary {hardware} later this 12 months. Nonetheless, the Pixel Watch itself is probably not part of the I/O bulletins as it’s rumoured to be launched in October.
Google might make an announcement to point out Samsung’s comeback in the direction of the Put on OS ecosystem that’s imagined to be seen on its Galaxy Watch 4. The South Korean firm can also be rumoured to make use of its customized One UI on high of Put on OS to supply some variations over the inventory expertise.
