The big emphasis is on better vital signs tracking, and much better battery life.
rather than sprint out of the gate. A year later, and the company is hoping it’s a good time to make a better first impression with the. Google says the new wearable has better health and fitness tracking, paired with far sturdier battery life and better integration with its services. And its case is reportedly made out of 100 percent recycled aluminum, to help bolster its green bona fides.
There are plenty of similarities with the first model, but the company has made the crown larger and more flush with the rest of the case. And a set of redesigned watch bands are pledged to be lighter and more comfortable than last year's, although they use the same swapping mechanism for backwards compatibility.
On the software side, this flavor of Wear OS 4 gets new features like Safety Check , which lets you share your location with family and friends. Should you get into some trouble, you can also set up Emergency Sharing, which will broadcast your location in real-time to trusted contacts. And, as, you’ll finally be able to engage with Gmail and Google Calendar from your wrist.
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