… In simple terms, Google wants developers to build a single widget system that scales across the entire Android ecosystem rather than creating separate experiences for Wear OS watches. Wear Widgets or Tiles, which one would you prefer on your Wear OS smartwatch? …
… However, seemingly restrictive requirements including 12GB of RAM and Gemini Nano V3 support mean that few current devices will be able to use the new Intelligence features, not even last year’s Pixel 9 series. Buying the phone is increasingly just the entry fee for Google’s AI ecosystem. …
… All of these health fitness tracking tools work across Android phones through standard Samsung Health and Wear OS support. It’s just disappointing that Samsung’s most clinically meaningful features are the ones behind the wall. …
… I also personally love Apple’s accessory support. While Samsung has its own ecosystem and there are tons of generic tablet accessories, Apple’s first and third-party options often feel more polished by comparison. …
… Google is hoping users are lured by an AI-centric platform that integrates better with the wider Google ecosystem, without the legacy app baggage Chrome OS has accumulated. …
… If you want deep app ecosystems or tight Google and Apple integrations, there are better options elsewhere. For Android users, the Google Pixel Watch 4 $349.99 at Amazon is my top recommendation for a Wear OS device. …
… 1613 votes Google’s President of the Android Ecosystem, Sameer Samat, previously told Android Authority in an interview that ChromeOS is a hugely successful platform for the company, especially in the education sector. “Chrome OS is its own use case, and that will remain,” Samat said at the time. …
… In fact, the Linux experience on ChromeOS has been messy overall. One minute, Google is pushing gaming Chromebooks and Steam support, and the next, the gaming storefront is dropping said support . …
… The good news is that some popular emulator tools, such as RetroArch, are large projects with significant developer support spanning multiple ecosystems, including the Play Store. …
… The camera setup is strong too, with a 50MP main sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide, both supported by AI RAW processing for clear everyday photos. Infinix The GT 50 Pro is the main highlight of Infinix’s new GT Ecosystem. …