Wear OS watches are getting a new feature this week in the form of earthquake alerts, Google confirms. These alerts can come through to the watch without the user needing to have their phone paired.

Google acknowledged its Android Earthquake Alerts system's failure to issue critical warnings before the devastating 2023 Turkey earthquake, which resulted in over 55,000 deaths. The system ...

Google is upgrading how Wear OS smartwatches deliver earthquake alerts. Wear OS watches might soon be able to deliver these safety alerts even when they are not paired with a smartphone. It’s unclear ...

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Google updates Wear OS so smartwatches can receive independent earthquake alerts via Google Play Services, warning users even when their phone is out of range or disconnected. Google Wear - Official ...

When an emergency happens, it's too late to start setting things up. Your Android phone has tools that can help, but they ...