Samsung and Google have been working together for over a decade to advance mobile technology across smartphones, tablets, and foldables. Both partners want to provide the best possible user experience and we both love a challenge. We are now ready to take our partnership to the next level by introducing smartwatches.Smartwatches represent the next evolution in mobile computing. We are excited about the future wearables. Samsung's new Galaxy Watch4 was unveiled today at Unpacked. It features Wear OS powered by Samsung. This is the first smartwatch to run on our unified platform.We're combining what we know from Wear OS and Tizen in order to create the smartwatches that users want. The Galaxy Watch4 is 2.5x faster to set up than previous Wear OS smartwatches. It can last up to 40 hours and has optimized performance. App launch times are 30 percent faster than usual and you have access to an extensive ecosystem of apps and services.Wear OS gives you more options to do more with your wrist. We are launching a YouTube Music App, adding more functionality and a new look using Material You design language. Wear OS will also get new apps and tiles that make it easier to find your favorite apps. Let's dive into the details.1. Use Google Maps to navigate on your wristGoogle Maps on Wear OS will help you get to your destination quickly, no matter if you are walking, biking, or driving. You can get turn-by-turn directions from your phone to your watch to help you arrive on time. The watch app syncs with Google Maps, so it will display your home and work addresses, along with recent searches, so you can quickly navigate to where you want.
