Google will put the always-on display to good use in Wear OS 6

Google will put the always-on display to good use in Wear OS 6

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  • Google has confirmed that Wear OS 6 will offer media controls on a smartwatch’s always-on display.
  • This will allow you to control your music playback without turning on your watch’s screen.
  • It seems like the always-on display could support more than just media controls, though.

Google announced Wear OS 6 earlier this month, bringing some visual changes in line with its Material 3 Expressive design language. However, it looks like a welcome addition to the always-on display went unnoticed until now.

Google quietly revealed on its Android Developers website (h/t: 9to5Google) that media controls will stay active on the always-on display when you’re not using your Wear OS 6 smartwatch. Check out the image below for a better idea of what we mean.