11 new features of Android Wear 2.0 version of Android smart watch

The Android Wear 2.0 version of Google's recent Android smartwatch has been released and is supported with new features with the aim of targeting the Apple Watch competitor and bringing it to Android users. a watch worth owning. The following article will review 11 new features as well as tips and tricks to familiarize and use the most effective Android Wear OS 2.0 on Android Wear smart watch.

1. Your watch no longer needs your phone

Your watch will now be a separate Android device with easy access to the Play Store. To be able to download, update or use Google services and apps on the watch. You need to log in to your Google account.

After updating Android Wear version 2.0, you will see a request to add a Google account to the watch. Just follow the instructions on the Android Wear app on your phone.

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2. Some basic positioning

Android Wear 2.0 still depends a lot on gestures and actions that click on the watch screen to locate. However, the function of the buttons on the screen will vary depending on the type of watch. It is a good idea to look at the basic instructions after updating your watch. This tutorial will show you what buttons to use when your watch has more than 1 button, and if your watch has only one button, it will default to the watch's Home button.

Some useful notes you need to know:

1. Swipe from the left side of the display to return to a screen.
2. Swipe down to see the application section.
3. The main button on your watch will be the Home key when pressed and will call the virtual assistant while holding.

3. Install the application

When your watch is no longer dependent on the phone, you can download the app from Android Wear Play Store to your watch.

First, open Play Store and agree to terms of service. Then the list of apps that are waiting to be updated will appear, followed by a list of applications that you have installed on your phone that support Android Wear. You can find apps by category and discover supported apps for your watch.

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4. Complication management widget

On the Android Wear watch face will now include the Complication management widget, give you an application shortcut or take a look at some information without having to open the app.

For example a Complication for the calendar application will set your next appointment on your watch face wherever you are. Or you can set Google Fit to count your every step of the day.

Customize Compication by touching and holding on the clock surface, then click on the icon to change Complication. Select the application or information you want the Complication to display, then press the Home key to save the setting.

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5. Google Virtual Assistant

Google virtual assistant is now available on Android smartwatch. This means you can do a lot of things through your watch without having to touch. Hold the Home key on your watch to call the assistant, then ask questions or order. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen showing the assistant to see suggestions for things you can ask and do with the virtual assistant.

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6. Quickly change looks

With just one action swiping left or right horizontally, you can easily change the watch screen.

This is a quick operation to change the clock screen, combined with Complication that you can use while working and exercising.

When surfing up or down on the storage screen will delete that storage.

7. New application layout

On the display screen, press the power button to view the list of applications. On the LG Watch Style watch and Watch Sport, a physical scroll key will be used to navigate the list of installed applications. If it's another type of watch, you'll need to use hand gestures to swipe up or down if you want to see your entire application. In addition, you can stick the application on top of the list by keeping the application icon.

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8. Two keyboards

You will now have a total of 2 keyboard tools to help you respond to messages on the clock. One is a small keyboard to press on the clock, two are handwriting recognition keyboards that allow you to write that word on the display.

If you want to compose a message or reply to a message, click the keyboard icon. The default setting is a small keyboard, but you can change it by holding the on-screen keyboard icon.

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9. Android Pay

Android Pay is currently available on LG Watch Sport. You can install Android Pay on your watch on Play Store.
After opening the application, you will need to install a password for the clock. Whenever you remove your watch, you will need to enter the password if you want to use it again. It is not only to protect your watch, but it also helps to stop using Android Pay card.

10. Listen to music without using the phone

Forget about using the watch that comes with your phone just because you want to listen to your favorite music. Now Android Wear 2.0 will allow you to listen to music right on your own wearable device using the Google Play Music app via Wi-fi or mobile data.

When you start listening to music on the watch, the device will ask you if you want to connect to the speaker or headset. If your watch has a built-in speaker, you can listen to it on your wristwatch too.

11. Quick Settings faster

The Quick Settings feature of Android is the most convenient way to perform operations, such as switching to airplane mode or adjusting screen brightness. Android Wear 2.0 will be activated right on the same screen, instead of forcing you to swipe left or right to open Quick Settings like the previous version.

To open Quick Settings on Android Wear 2.0 watch, swipe down on the watch screen. The top row of the settings will include flight mode and silent mode, the bottom row will activate the movie mode, the mode will not disturb and open the app settings.

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