Fossil smartwatch owners are finally receiving the Wear OS 3.5 update, albeit a bit later than expected. While Wear OS 4 has been available since the summer, Fossil is opting for the incremental Wear OS 3.5 update for its Gen 6 smartwatches.
At the time that the issues began to surface, Fossil acknowledged them and even paused the update for a while to address them. The rollout has since resumed, but there's no official word on what specific fixes have been implemented.
If you have a Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch, you can check for the update by going to the Settings app on your watch and then tapping System > Updates. Below are the changes and improvements you can expect to see when you update to Wear OS 3.5:
Performance improvements: Wear OS 3.5 brings a number of performance improvements, including up to 30% faster app load times.
Battery lifew optimization: The update also includes battery life optimizations, which should help to extend the life of your watch between charges.
Interface redesign: Wear OS 3.5 features a revamped interface that makes navigation on your watch's small screen more efficient.
Fitness tracking enhancements: The update includes some reworked fitness tracking features, thanks to the integration of Fitbit's technology.
Google services integration: The update includes revamped versions of essential Google apps and services, including the addition of Google Assistant.
Third-party app support: Google has made efforts to enhance the ecosystem of third-party apps for Wear OS.
Overall, the Wear OS 3.5 update for Fossil smartwatches is a welcome improvement, but the delayed rollout and reported issues leave a bit to be desired. Hopefully, Fossil can quickly address the remaining issues and provide a more seamless update experience for its users.
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