Wear OS 3.5 starts rolling out to TicWatch Pro 3 today
After announcing the long-delayed update last week, Mobvoi is starting its rollout of Wear OS 3.5 to the TicWatch Pro 3 series.
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Wear OS 3 finally coming to TicWatch Pro 3 and TicWatch E3 over the next 1-2 months
Google’s launch of Wear OS 3 was, at first, limited to just a couple of devices. That’s since changed as the update has become much more widely available, except on smartwatches from Mobvoi. But, finally, Wear OS 3 is coming to the TicWatch Pro 3 and TicWatch E3.
Expand Expanding CloseTicWatch Pro 3 and TicWatch E3 owners can now apply to test Wear OS 3
TicWatch owners have been waiting months for their promised Wear OS 3 update and, today, Mobvoi is finally making a meaningful step towards that launch with a beta program that users can sign up for.
Expand Expanding CloseWear OS 3 for TicWatch inches towards release, Mobvoi explains 7-month delay
The release of Wear OS 3 has been a bit of a confusing ride, as Google launched the platform exclusively with Samsung smartwatches first, with the vague promise of other wearables being updated in time. Now, Mobvoi is explaining why its compatible TicWatch models still haven’t been updated, while also providing an update on its progress.
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Black Friday and associated holiday sales are some of the best times to buy a smartwatch, but many Android users don’t have a definitive go-to option for a smartwatch. In late 2021, these are the best smartwatches you can buy for nearly any Android phone.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Removed] TicWatch Pro 3 / E3 listings suddenly claim the Wear OS watches use Snapdragon 4100+
The Wear OS market is in a state of transition thanks to Google’s big revamp, and that makes some of the only watches worth buying the TicWatch Pro 3 and TicWatch E3 from Mobvoi that run on the Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip. Though, suddenly, the listings for those TicWatch models have been updated to claim they are now using the Snapdragon 4100+.
Expand Expanding CloseNo, Mobvoi hasn’t confirmed the ‘Wear OS 3.0’ update for TicWatch Pro 3
After years of neglect, Google finally gave Wear OS some proper attention at I/O with a promising new update set to be released this fall. Upgrade paths, though, are still unclear for current devices. Despite some speculation this week, though, the TicWatch Pro 3 is not confirmed to get the “Wear OS 3.0” update.
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[Update: LTE, too] TicWatch Pro 3 Wear OS update improves tilt-to-wake, adds notification sounds
Easily the best Wear OS smartwatch you can buy today is Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 3, and this week the watch is getting a fairly big update. Rolling out starting today, firmware version PYDA.200427.080.MRB.210114.001 brings a slew of enhancements including the ability to use notification sounds on TicWatch Pro 3.
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Wear OS H-MR2 update rolling out to TicWatch Pro 3 w/ Snapdragon Wear 4100 improvements
Given its use of the Snapdragon Wear 4100, the TicWatch Pro 3 is the absolute latest Wear OS watch available, and it is now getting the H-MR2 update announced last year with a handful of new features and optimizations.
Expand Expanding CloseMobvoi launches LTE version of TicWatch Pro 3 in Europe
After years of relying on the outdated Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset in its wearables, Mobvoi dropped the first Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset earlier this year. Now they are adding to the TicWatch Pro 3 series with a LTE connected option, but only in Europe.
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Wear OS’ current flagship, the TicWatch Pro 3, is probably getting an LTE variant soon
Last month the first Wear OS smartwatch using the Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset hit the market, the TicWatch Pro 3. Now, it sure looks like Mobvoi is preparing to launch a second version of the TicWatch Pro 3, this time with LTE support.
Expand Expanding CloseMobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 review: Arriving at just the right time [Video]
It’s hard not to be tough on Wear OS and feel guilty, but the advent of new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear chipsets really does hint at a bright future for the platform — and the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 helps prove that.
Expand Expanding CloseTicWatch Pro 3 first impressions: Notable internal upgrades to a familiar design [Video]
Mobvoi’s lastest TicWatch Pro 3 is a big deal. With this smartwatch being the first to come with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset, it could be the biggest leap forward for Wear OS for some time. We’ve spent some time getting to know the TicWatch Pro 3, to better understand whether this is the answer to many of the platform’s woes, or if it’s just another false dawn.
Expand Expanding CloseTicWatch Pro 3 goes official w/ 72-hr battery, Snapdragon 4100, Wear OS, $299 price
The latest Qualcomm chipset for smartwatches, the Snapdragon Wear 4100, represents the biggest leap in power Wear OS has ever seen. Today, the first watch with that chip is hitting the market. The TicWatch Pro 3 is official — here’s what you need to know about it.
Expand Expanding CloseTicWatch Pro 3 listing confirms specs, dual-display, new health features for the Wear OS watch
Last month an early retail listing confirmed the presence of Mobvoi’s upcoming TicWatch Pro 3. Now, another retail listing for the TicWatch Pro 3 has confirmed nearly all of the specs and features of the upcoming Wear OS smartwatch. Here’s what we know.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: 9/24, SpO2 tracking] Wear OS’ first Snapdragon Wear 4100 watch, TicWatch 3 Pro leaks
Google’s Wear OS platform is hopefully going to get a shot in the arm this Fall when watches with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset start shipping to customers. Today, the first of those watches has leaked with the TicWatch 3 Pro, coming this October.
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