14 DAY TRIAL // Wear OS is not yet the Apple WatchOS competitor that Google hopes it would eventually become, but the Mountain View-based search giant keeps investing in its platform and new updates are released every once in a while.
Today, it’s the turn of the Weather app to get a refresh, with a new design that is supposed to make it easier to get more information at a glance. The user interface now displays the current weather conditions, the temperature, as well as precipitation and weather alerts.
In addition, Google is rolling out a new Breathe tile that would go live for users in the coming days.
“And whether you’re outside or indoors, the new Breathe Tile helps you decompress with easier access to guided breathing sessions. Once it’s finished, you can view a summary that includes how your heart rate changed between the beginning and end, and you can also see a recap of your breathing sessions for the week,” Google explains.
Ne sleep tracking information
Today’s announcement comes as part of an important Google Fit update and also includes additional improvements for the experience on the smartwatch.
“Staying active and achieving your weekly Heart Point goals can help you stay healthy through the holiday season. In the Google Fit Workouts Tile on Wear OS by Google smartwatches, we added shortcuts to take you to your most recent workouts so you can get moving faster. And while you're working out, you'll be able to see all your metrics in one view on your screen. You can set goals for your workouts and receive pace alerts to know if you’re staying on track,” the company explains.
Google has also expanded the sleep tracking capabilities with more information, including nightly activity, sleep stages, a goal for the bedtime schedule, and more.