Google brings a new feature to Wear OS: Offline maps
In the same way that people do not need to bring a phone in their wrist because they have smartwatch, google makes life easier for those who do not have any need to bring their phones but have a smartwatch. How? The idea of integration of offline maps support to Google Maps on Wear OS. This way, even when you are not connected to the internet you can get around with your peace of mind provided you know where to go and when to go.
Likewise your phone maps that work when the phone is not connected to the internet.
Google’s rolling out this feature as it does the offline Google Maps maps on your phone or tablet. You share the maps to the Google Maps application as they are expected normally and they will download to your smartwatch in the “Offline Maps” tab of the Google Maps application for smartwatch. Also, “it appears that this will give me a map of my living area as soon as I sign up” which can be advantageous if I find myself outside without my phone and am concerned on how to get home as soon as possible.
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It is necessary to note that if you are going somewhere with no connection to cellular service, or if you are using a Bluetooth-only smartwatch, not all Google Maps’ options will be available. This is because, like with offline browsing in phones, you will not be able to take advantage of features that require connection to the Internet. Traffic updates, closure of specific roads, voice instructions, the availability of public transportation among other features available will only be activated after reconnecting back to the social network.
Which models should get this update?
We do not know which models of Wear OS watches will update, Google has not given any indication of which models will be it. But TechRadar has reported that the Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3, and the Galaxy Watch 4 have also begun getting the update. Therefore it is guessable that other Android smartwatches will do the same, if they are still in a category of receiving regular Wear OS software updates. Therefore, wait for the Offline Maps in the Google Maps application on Wear OS so that you can travel around the world without a headache of space in the pocket or bag.
