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Wear OS finally achieved its potential in 2024
Wear OS watches had bumps in the road in 2024, but by and large, it's a stronger ecosystem than ever.
(Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)Aside from Mobvoi TicWatches stubbornly sticking around, Google's pre-Wear OS 3 clients have quietly given up on the brand, either unable to compete on software or not seeing the upside with Samsung dominating sales. Even if I'm the kind of smartwatch power user who spends extra for quality, most people prefer something affordable without having to buy an older model; Wear OS getting more bargain-priced watches is a good sign that its market has grown outside of Android superfans. (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)Google's first Pixel Watch had outdated hardware, limited Fitbit tools, short battery life, and a unique design that drew the eye.
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