In a bid to enhance the wearable experience, Google has unveiled an exciting addition to its Google Messages app for Wear OS.
Now, users can effortlessly record and send voice messages directly from their smartwatches.
While Google hasn't unveiled the exact look of the feature, it's expected to come with a dedicated button for voice recording.
However, there's a catch—Wear OS smartwatches won't support playback for these voice messages.
This means you'll still need your phone to listen to messages you've sent or received, a limitation that's prompted discussions about the need for voice message transcriptions on the wrist.
Google is set to roll out this voice messaging feature in the next few weeks, aligning it with the latest trends in wearable technology, including WhatsApp's recent introduction of voice memos for Wear OS.
In addition to this exciting messaging upgrade, Google has extended its multilingual support for Assistant and expanded Google Wallet's availability to more countries.
On the navigation front, Google Maps on Wear OS will now display detailed information about selected places, including their operating hours and ratings.
These updates are part of Google's ongoing efforts to make Wear OS even more indispensable in our interconnected world.