Google is quietly giving its Wear OS smartwatches more independence during emergencies. According to the latest Google Play Services release notes, ...

Wear OS watches might soon be able to deliver these safety alerts even when they are not paired with a smartphone.

Google updates Wear OS so smartwatches can receive independent earthquake alerts via Google Play Services, warning users even ...

A small change that makes a big safety difference ...

Google expanded earthquake alerts to Wear OS in July, last year. The earthquake alerts would only appear on a Wear OS watch if it was paired with and connected to your phone.

Wear OS smartwatches can do a great many things, and one of those things is a new feature being added this week, specifically ...

They will now reach you even if your watch isn't currently connected to your phone. Google is now sending earthquake alerts ...

With the latest Wear OS upgrade, that alert can now appear directly on a smartwatch screen without relying on the phone as an intermediary. This is particularly significant for users who exercise ...