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Huawei Watch 1 and 2 receive new Wear OS update that makes them faster

By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Oct 30, 2018, 3:44 PM

Huawei Watch 1 and 2 receive new Wear OS update that makes them faster

It appears that Huawei continues to support its smartwatches, as a new Wear OS update is now making its way to Watch 1 and 2. No changelogs come with the updates, but it looks like they make both smartwatches faster than ever.

Many users who received the update took it on Reddit to describe their findings. First and foremost, both smartwatches are snappier than ever. Also, Google Pay launches faster and allows users to choose the way they want to open the app: double-click on the bottom function key or via the drop-down status bar.

The UI got some changes as well, so if you swipe right you can access Google Fit instead of Health while swiping left pops up the Google Assistant menu. There's no lag whatsoever and the Huawei Watch 1 and 2 are more responsive.

If you still one of the two Huawei smartwatches and haven't yet received the update, you might want to restart it and the update may appear immediately.

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.