Google is taking a significant step for Wear OS smartwatch users. With a new update to the Google Play Store, users will now receive warnings about watch faces that are rapidly draining their smartwatch’s battery. This small but useful feature aims to preserve battery life.

Google Releases New Wear OS Update

With the Google Play Store 47.7 update, warning messages will begin appearing on the detail pages of watch face apps that could negatively impact battery life. While some watch faces are simple and effective, those that include complex animations, live data, or intensive phone interactions can significantly drain a smartwatch’s battery. These new warnings will allow users to easily identify watch faces that require more power.

Since Samsung switched its Galaxy Watch from Tizen OS to Wear OS, users have been presented with more options. However, many users have noticed that some stylishly designed watches can drain their watch’s battery in less than a day. The new feature helps address this issue and makes it easier for users to choose energy-saving watches.

This gradual update not only improves watch face battery information but also improves how the watch connects to other devices. It also protects security information and fixes some bugs related to the Wallet app.