Smart watches are an extension of our smartphones that allow you to see notifications or perform certain actions without having to take the phone out of your pocket. Also, also can work independentlyThat’s why it’s important to choose the right apps to wear on our wrists: They can make our lives easier.

And this is my situation. Ever since I started using Wear OS smartwatches, I haven’t been able to stop, I always carry them with me (although sometimes I use a smart bracelet because it has its advantages). And in these four years of using Wear OS, I’m sure What are the applications I need most? in my daily life. Because I try many applications, but these are the applications that I cannot stop using.

Applications that cannot be missing on my Wear OS smartwatch

In addition to tracking my health and physical activities, like many people, I use my smartwatch to perform some simple and not-so-simple tasks without the need for a mobile phone. sometimes even I only carry the watch, not my smartphone, when I go out.especially when I go for a run or exercise. The most important thing when choosing applications is the use we give to it. In my case, below you will find what I think is important.

All these apps They are available on Google Play StoreCan be set up directly from the watch or mobile phone.

Youtube music. I prefer YouTube Music to listen to my music and playlists. This is the application with which I replace Spotify on my watch, not only to control playback from the mobile phone, but also to use it independently, because I can download my favorite music to the smartwatch and listen to it when I go out for exercise. without having to carry your mobile phone. YouTube Music on Play Store.

What’s up. The arrival of the WhatsApp application on Wear OS was a before and after for me, as it is for many people. Previously, we could only respond to message notifications from the watch, but now we can access the chat, start new conversations, view images, react to messages and many more things that we could only do on mobile devices until now. It’s also possible to use WhatsApp standalone if the watch has LTE connectivity or if you’re connected to Wi-Fi. WhatsApp on Play Store.

ChatGPT. OpenAI chatbot has become a widely used and extremely popular application in recent months, but did you know that you can also use it on your watch? Yes, it is very convenient to be able to access ChatGPT from your wrist, even to ask questions using your voice. It is undoubtedly one of my favorite apps to wear on your wrist and it is very easy to install, all you have to do is follow the necessary steps we have explained in this article.

It is very convenient to wear ChatGPT on your wrist.

Google Gboard. I’m very used to using the Google keyboard on my smartwatch and it’s really good, especially for dictating what I want to type into the message, something much more practical and easier than typing long messages on my small screen. hour. Gboard on Play Store.

Google Maps. It sounds like an obvious option, but I can’t help but emphasize how useful it is to access Maps on the watch. Normally, watches with Wear OS come from the factory or are available on the Play Store. I use Maps on duty every time I go out, and I don’t want to constantly check on my phone whether I’m close to my destination or look at the public transport stop or street where I need to get off. I have to open it. It’s much more convenient and also less obvious than constantly pulling out your cell phone. It’s even possible to start a new route directly from the watch. Maps on Google Play Store.

Shazam. I’m passionate about music and always ready to meet and discover new artists. That’s why I’ve been using Shazam for years to identify songs in a YouTube video, on the radio, on a social network, or any time. And having this app available on my watch makes the process of identifying it even faster. In addition, Shazam for Wear OS has recently been able to independently recognize songs without connecting to a mobile phone. Shazam is on Play Store.

timeflik. My favorite app to change the watch face of my watch and give it a new look. There are free orbs and many more paid orbs, but sometimes they also give out premium orbs and this also allows you to create custom orbs. The app offers many options and helps me refresh the look of my watch from time to time. Timeflik is on Play Store.

Continually I tried many apps There are some very good apps for Wear OS for changing the watch face, including others, but as soon as these apps arrive I usually uninstall them or stop using them. On the other hand, the applications listed in this article have become indispensable in my daily life on my smart watch.

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