Following the update, the system’s accent color can be customized more extensively, while Google has redesigned the shape of many buttons and UI elements, giving the user interface a more modern look. In addition to a rounder font, the update also introduces new scroll bars and new tile layouts. Furthermore, Wear OS 6 also brings practical improvements beyond the design changes, starting with optimizations that are said to increase battery life by up to 10%.
Wear OS 6 allows Google Maps to open automatically and take over navigation from your smartphone when using navigation for pedestrians or cyclists. Google also highlights some performance improvements, particularly in terms of navigating the operating system and the display of incoming notifications.
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