Official Start of Android OS 2.0 in Watches & its Functionality

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The official launch of the Android OS version 2.0 and the new functionality of the device: an updated list of smart watches from Google.


Let's see what your Android smart watch can do. The UK has already announced the date of commencement of sales of gadgets and their new functions, the premiere is scheduled for February 8.

Android made their new operating system official! As of February 8, Google revealed the details of its recent development for several new casio smart watches. Let's find out more details about the start date of sales, new features and a list of devices for which the operating system is suitable.

Wearable technology is the main component of Google I / O 2016, including the Daydream VR platform. Without a doubt, fans of smart watches will appreciate the detailed news about the latest version of the OS from Android. We will share information about the functions of the Android OS version 2.0 and the date of product presentation on the market, announced on February 8.

It should be noted that the developers have already made changes to the OS several times since its release in 2014, in addition, the software itself has been updated. The full version of the OS will contain several excellent new features. Google now calls this "the most important Android update since product development."

We draw your attention to the fact that the updated Android product will initially function only with some models of smart devices, for example, watches provided by Huawei (Watch 2), LG (Watch Sport / Style) and others. The operating system can be updated manually.

ANDROID OS VERSION 2.0 RELEASE DATE
In the UK, the Android OS will be demonstrated on February 8.


Earlier it was reported that Google had decided to postpone the release of Android software. And so, on February 8, 2017, the company revealed details about the characteristics of the product based on OS in the main details of Watch Sport and Watch Style, developed by LG.

What wearable devices will be equipped with software from Android version 2.0?

As of February 8, the lucky watch developed by LG will be the lucky ones. Watch Sport and Watch Style are the first to exclusively equip new software from Android.

However, other smart watches will be able to get an update from mid-February. On our site you will find a complete list of devices that can be updated: Aaus, Casio, Fossil, LG, [SPAM] and others.

ANDROID 2.0 NEW FUNCTIONALITY
“Depending on what we learn from users and manufacturers, we are developing the platform, improving the key capabilities of the watch, appearance, messaging and fitness mode,” Google said.

First of all, the main trend for the development of smart watches with Android OS is to become a device that will dominate with less dependent watches for their full functioning and use. Let's look at more features and new features that the Wear 2.0 system will have.

STANDALONE APPLICATIONS
To install a new application on the Android OS, you can download it on the Internet via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, which means you don’t even need a phone, you don’t need to turn it on. The application can be obtained by sending a message through the Google Cloud Messaging service.

Recall that earlier the watch with the Android system was not released with Wi-Fi, not to mention the possibility of connecting via LTE, so the new device will be more significant.

NEW USER INTERFACE
The updated user interface for the OS begins with a dark color palette. More changes have undergone the design of notifications and the new application to launch the device, here it should be noted that most Android watches have a round screen.

New notifications will be less exclusive, and dark colors will extend battery life. Google created a different approach in the system, which will help to make the device all logical and consistent in comparison with other similar Android watches.

GOOGLE ASSISTANT
With the development of the operating system, it became possible to introduce Google Assistant for your wrist, very similar to Google Pixel. This means that now you will have the opportunity to respond to messages and write a simple sentence, for example, “OK Google”. We will test updates as soon as we download them.


DIFFICULTIES IN MANAGING THE CLOCK
As for the user interface, there are some difficulties, as the API makes the clock interface much better. Simply put, it means you can add widgets for any interface of your watch to display important information for you - this is the number of steps or stored information. You can connect widgets directly through the application.

INCOMING TEXT MESSAGES
In addition, you can use the voice command feature if you do not want to read your messages or make search queries. With OS 2.0, simply using the handwriting text recognition feature - the screen reproduces the text, if necessary you should use the input tips displayed on the screen. But for the time being it is not exactly known whether the watch can work as well as the Moto 360 model.