The Google Maps app for Wear OS now automatically launches when you start navigation, but only when you actually need it.

If you’ve ever started walking or biking directions on your phone only to squint at a tiny arrow on your wrist, Google just ...

Google Maps for Wear OS is finally getting the Offline maps feature after a long wait. Maps are auto-downloaded when the smartwatch is on Wi-Fi and charging for battery preservation. Downloaded maps ...

Google Maps is testing a Material 3 Expressive-style redesign on Wear OS 5. The new UI features larger icons and an improved layout. The changes have only been rolled out to select users so far.

As announced with the Pixel Watch 3, Google Maps for Wear OS is already rolling out offline support. After updating, opening the app explains how “Offline maps on the phone are auto-downloaded to the ...

Google has finally released the much-awaited offline Google Maps feature for Wear OS smartwatches, including the new Pixel Watch 3. The new functionality is also showing up on the Google Pixel Watch 2 ...

Now you don’t even need to have your Wear OS watch connected to the internet to find your way around the city. Image: Google Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles.

The feature was announced alongside the Pixel Watch 3, but it’s now rolling out to all Wear OS watches. Once you download a map onto your phone, it’ll automatically be accessible from the wrist too.

The latest Google Maps update for Wear OS introduces a redesigned Tile, replacing the previous pill-shaped buttons for “Home” and “Work” with three blue circle icons under a “Search & go” section.

What is Wear OS? In its simplest definition, it’s Google’s smartwatch operating system. Wear OS is more than just a platform for wearables, though. And, for anyone looking to learn more about the ...