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Poll: What’s your least favorite part of Wear OS?
July 19, 2025
There’s little doubt that Wear OS watches are in a rough state. While Google is stilldelivering updates, they’re modest ones. Even thebest modelshave significant shortcomings, and it’s not uncommon to see companies release brand new smartwatches withyears-old hardware. Throw in uncertainty over Google’s long-in-the-makingacquisition of Fitbitand it’s easy to see why you might be worried about Wear OS’ future.
But what is it about Wear OS watches that you hate — or if you’re a fan, like the least? You might feel the software needs improvement, or that Google should do more to shore up the app selection. You might even be thrilled with Wear OS, but feel like the available hardware lets people down compared to rival offerings fromApple,Samsungand others. Whatever your concerns, be sure to let us know in the poll below.
What’s your least favorite part of Wear OS?
Wear OS certainly has its positives. It’s tightly integrated with the Google ecosystem, making the obvious pick if you use Assistant, Pay, or other services. And there’s no question that it enables a wide variety of designs, ranging from low-costApple Watch imitatorsthrough toupscale modelsfrom well-known Swiss watchmakers. If you prefer a certain size, style or price range, there’s a good chance someone makes a Wear OS watch in that category.
At the same time, we won’t fault you for wanting more. If you aren’t strongly attached to Google, there’s not as much to draw you to Wear OS watches as there might be with rivals that get more aggressive updates. There’s also a pervasive sameness where processors and features can seem interchangeable, particularly among giantslike Fossil. As relatively open as the Wear OS world might be, there isn’t as much diversity as you see in Android phones.
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