Google Unveils Wear OS 5 Developer Preview with Significant Battery Life Improvements
The latest update promises enhanced performance and new tools for developers, focusing on efficient battery usage and advanced workout metrics.
- Wear OS 5 aims to improve battery life by up to 20% during intensive activities like marathon running.
- The update introduces new tools and guidelines for developers to create more efficient watch faces and apps.
- Google's Health Connect platform will support more advanced fitness metrics and historical data access.
- Wear OS 5 will initially be available on new Samsung and Google smartwatches before rolling out to other devices.
- Developers can access the Wear OS 5 preview through Android Studio to test new features and improvements.