what you need to know
- Pixel Watch users can get a handy feature to track their app downloads.
- There is a new progress bar for app downloads/updates completed through the Google Play Store.
- Currently, the feature has been discovered by original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 users.
Pixel Watch users will soon be able to see an updated download progress indicator for apps installed through the Google Play Store.
New findings from Mishaal Rahman suggest that users will be able to see a progress indicator for app updates soon after downloading them through the Play Store on Pixel Watch. It can be seen in the app drawer of the smartwatch launcher. The screenshot shared by Rahman shows the app icon and corresponding ring progress indicator, indicating that the app is being installed/updated.
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According to Rahman, this nifty feature is visible on both the original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2. However, not all users seem to experience this. Rahman noted in an accompanying Threads post that the OnePlus Watch 2, which also runs Wear OS 4, has yet to get the feature.
The app installation progress indicator, usually hidden in the Google Play Store on Android phones and tablets, appears to be a new feature for Pixel Watch users. While some Android device app launchers already support the feature, it’s also widely popular on Apple iPhone home screens. It’s unclear if the feature is part of the March 2024 version the Pixel Watch received earlier this month.
The latest firmware brings the latest security patches and comes with feature drops. The latter inherits some of the advantages of Pixel Watch 2, including features such as pace training, heart rate training, and automatic exercise mode. The original Pixel Watch is approaching its second anniversary, but it still has some nice features and is a welcome addition.
On the other hand, the search giant is already developing a third-generation product, tentatively named Pixel Watch 3. It is rumored to be more prominent than its predecessor, measuring 45mm. In the meantime, it’s encouraging to see Google woo older Pixel Watch owners with the above-mentioned clever additions.