Google promises that the next Wear OS update apps will launch up to 20 percent faster

Wear OS will get its next substantial update this fall, and while it may not be as flashy as, say, the upcoming Android 11, it’s proof that Google has yet to fully release its wearable operating system. The new update promises to bring several new improvements to the platform, including speed improvements, easier pairing, and a new Weather app.

The biggest change is a promise for CPU enhancements, which Google says will offer up to 20 percent faster startup times for apps. Given that Google is also adding support for the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 and 4100 Plus chipsets, the combination should result in a far more snappy experience for future Wear OS devices.

Google also promises updated UI elements that will “provide more intuitive controls for managing various watch modes and workouts” and a simpler process for pairing Wear OS watches to your phone, though it has not shown how one of these features will stand out.

Finally, Google promises a new Weather app, which will arrive on Wear OS “later this year.” It is designed to be easier to read at a glance and provide hours of predictions and warnings.