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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Don’t buy the discounted TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra or E3, at least for now
In the wake of the launch of the TicWatch Pro 5 last week, discounts are easy to find for the previous-generation TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra and TicWatch E3 – you probably shouldn’t buy either one, though.
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.
Expand Expanding CloseComment: Without Wear OS 3, Fossil Gen 6 and TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra are tough to recommend
Android users have never had a truly great smartwatch, but that’s something Google is actively trying to fix with its Wear OS 3 update. Unfortunately for now, though, that update is only available on the admittedly great Galaxy Watch 4, and over the past couple of weeks, I’ve really come to appreciate the sorry state of the alternatives. The Fossil Gen 6 and TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra have their strengths, but the current version of Wear OS and its leaderless platform just lead to a messy experience.
Expand Expanding CloseTicWatch Pro 3 Ultra still runs on Wear OS 2 for $299
Google’s Wear OS is in a transition period, and there aren’t many smartwatches you should buy right now because most, sadly, won’t get the update. This week, Mobvoi is adding another option that will be eligible for a Wear OS upgrade in its TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra.
Expand Expanding CloseMobvoi confirms ‘TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra,’ rumored to deliver Wear OS, better heart monitoring
While Wear OS sits in limbo waiting on its big upgrade to launch on other hardware, some brands are still putting out new hardware. As an upgrade to its previously released TicWatch Pro 3, Mobvoi has just officially confirmed it will launch an “Ultra” version.
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