Keywords in "What's new in Wear OS by Google" @ Google I/O 2018

last update: 2018-09-15 00:00:00 +0000

Update

  • 50 wear os powered watches in market
  • introduce some products
    • http://enjp.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/2958078/hublot-announces-5000-smartwatch-the-big-bang-referee-2018
  • 26 new watches
  • 148% growth in iOS users in 2017
  • 1 of 3 wear users pair to an iOS phone
  • Android wear → wear OS

    Focusing Area

  • connection
    • adaptive text sizing
    • darker backgrounds
    • new font type
    • notification preview complication
    • launched app complication
  • health
    • Touch lock
    • Music
    • Heart rate
  • google assistant
  • others
    • iOS companion App
    • Power
    • Faster updates
      • 11 releases since June 2017
      • 49 new features launched

        Google Assistance

  • always present microphone
  • text to speech
  • suggestion tips

    Actions on Google

    Useful visual and vocal feedback

    Use cases

  • On the go
  • Hands / Eyes busy
  • Noisy place

    Development

  • App Compatibility
    • App Standy Buckets Wear OS
    • Enhanced Battery Saver mode
  • Watch face design: battery saving best practices
  • Simplified Development with Kotlin DSL