Wear OS 2 users set to bid farewell to Google Assistant support
Wear OS 2 users are preparing to say goodbye to Google Assistant support as an era comes to an end.
As the sun sets on older Wear OS timepieces, an imminent change looms - Google Assistant bids farewell to smartwatches running Wear OS 2 or earlier starting August 31, 2023. This development comes to light from within the latest version of the Wear OS Companion App, which carries a poignant message: "Google Assistant support on this watch is ending soon. Please upgrade to a newer watch that supports Google Assistant and runs Wear OS 3 or later."
Wear OS 2 users set to bid farewell to Google Assistant support
The specialized Companion App, tailored for Wear OS 2 and below, unequivocally heralds the conclusion of Google Assistant's presence on these devices. This impending transition casts a shadow over prominent brands like Montblanc, Polar, Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, and Fossil, depriving their devices of the voice assistant's capabilities.
In an unfolding narrative reported by TheVerge, signs of the shift have already manifested for some users, as their smartwatches displayed a shutdown notification following the recent Wear OS app update. Mishaal Rahman, a prominent figure in the Android community, even shared a visual testament of his TicWatch Pro 3 bearing the message "Google Assistant support for this watch is ending soon."
While the swiftness of this decision is noteworthy, it aligns with Google's strategic focus on Wear OS 3 and the impending rollout of Wear OS 4. Yet, this evolution leaves owners of older Android Wear smartwatches pondering their next steps. If you possess a Wear OS 2 or an earlier variant, how do you perceive this transformative change?
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