GoKawiilGoogle confirms Wear OS 8 will add a system status bar with clock icons
Google has confirmed that a system status bar showing the time and icons like airplane mode and Do Not Disturb will launch with Wear OS 8. The company had previously let developers test the feature in a Wear OS 7.1 emulator but said it wouldn't ship until a later release, and has now shared an image of the status bar's design.
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The feature removes the need for developers to build their own in-app clocks, which could make app development simpler and more consistent across Wear OS. For users, it promises a uniform way to check the time and system status regardless of which app they're using on their smartwatch.
- System status bar with clock and icons confirmed for Wear OS 8
- Feature was first testable in a Wear OS 7.1 emulator but delayed to Wear OS 8
- Google shared an image showing time, airplane mode, and Do Not Disturb icons
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