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Google announced Android Wear 2.0 with a small keyboard and standalone app support

Deepika May 19, 2016 Software, Wearables

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In past 2 years, Android Wear grew with good pace. To take it to next level, Google has announced the latest Android Wear 2.0 at Google I/O 2016. This is the biggest update to its wearable operating system since its initial release.

With this update, now apps can run standalone without any need for the phone to be nearby. Watches can directly connect to Wi-Fi and users can use these apps within the smartwatch even if not connected to the phone.

Updated Android Wear focuses on health, fitness, customization and messaging. Watch faces can now show data from apps. Users can now replies to text in better way with auto replies, handwriting recognition and small swipable keyboard. It can automatically

Google has also released new Material design guidelines for wear 2.0.

Wear 2.0 will be available later this year as developer preview. It is only compatible with LG Watch Urbane second edition LTE and Huawei watch. More devices will be added as a part of update.

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About the Author: Deepika

Deepika Singh is a Senior Tech Analyst at Techlomedia, specializing in mobile ecosystems and application performance. She holds an M.Tech from IIT Dhanbad, where she developed a deep technical understanding of hardware-software integration. Combining her academic background with a passion for Mobile UX and Graphic Design, Deepika provides expert-level comparisons of gadgets and apps. Her reviews go beyond the surface and focuses on real-world use cases. Her 12 years of experience help her draft valuable content for readers.