Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Thanks to reporting on Android Authority by Mishaal Rahman, we've known that Wear OS 5.1 would be based on Android 15 since ...

We’re just a few weeks away from Google I/O 2024, and the company has seemingly revealed that major updates are coming in the form of Wear OS 5 and a new version of Android TV. On Thursday, Google ...

Android developers now have access to the Wear OS 5.1 emulator, as announced in the latest release on November 19, 2024. This new update, based on Android 15 (API level 35), introduces important ...

Android Authority has learned of test builds of Wear OS 5.1 for the Pixel Watch 2. These builds are based on the upcoming Android 15 release. This is noteworthy because Wear OS 5.0 is based on Android ...

Google is bringing Gemini to more devices. During Tuesday's airing of The Android Show: I/O Edition, the company said its family of AI models would soon power the conversational experiences on Android ...

With the Google I/O 2024 opening keynote having come and gone yesterday, showcasing Google’s various AI initiatives with Gemini AI and more, news about the Wear OS took second fiddle — until now.

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

Wear OS 5.1 is based on Android 15, indicating a shift in Google's strategy. App developers can now test Wear OS 5.1 in Android Studio. Wear OS 5.1 may not bring significant user-facing changes. The ...