Google Wear OS
- Latest Version: Android Wear 2.6
- App Store: Yes, Google Play
- Smartphone Compatibility: Android 4.3+ and iOS 9+
- Voice Control/ Personal Assistant: Yes, Google Assistant
- Multi Tasking: Yes
- Based on: Android OS
Specifications
Release
| Developer | Google, Opensource Community |
| First Launch | March 18, 2014 |
| Initial Version | 4.4W1 |
| Latest Stable Version | 2.6 (Based on Android 8.x Oreo) |
| First Device | LG G Watch |
| Working State | Current |
| Latest Flagship Device | TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 |
Hardware
| Device Type Target | Smartwatches, Other Wearables |
| Platforms | 32-bit ARM, MIPS, x86 |
| Interface | Touchscreen, depends on manufacturer |
Software
| Programming Language Used / Written In | C (core), C++, Java |
| OS Family | Android |
| Kernel Type | Monolithic (modified Linux kernel) |
| Source Model | Open source, with closed source components |
| License Type | Apache License 2.0 Linux kernel patches under GNU GPL v2 |
| Update Method | OTA |
OS Features
| Fitness and Health Monitoring | Yes, via Google Fit |
| App Store | Google Play |
| App Store Link | play.google.com/store |
| App Extension | APK |
| Multi Tasking | Yes |
| App Development Language | Java, C++ |
Control
| Touch | Yes |
| Watchface | Customizable |
| Voice Command | Google Voice |
| Personal Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Android 4.3+ and iOS 9+ |
| Smartphone Companion App | Android Wear App |
