Wear OS 5.1 Update Expands to LTE Pixel Watches, Bringing New Features and Enhancements
Wear OS 5.1 update now rolls out to LTE Pixel Watch 3 and 2, along with the original Pixel Watch, bringing new features and improvements.
By Blip Tech
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Wear OS 5.1 Update for LTE Pixel Watches
- Rollout Status: The Wear OS 5.1 update is now available for the LTE versions of the Pixel Watch 3 and 2, as well as the original Pixel Watch.
- Previous Availability: Initially rolled out to Bluetooth/Wi-Fi models two weeks ago.
- Build Numbers:
- Pixel Watch 1: BP1A.250305.019.W2
- Pixel Watch 2 & 3: BP1A.250305.019.W3
- Reason for Staggered Rollout: Likely due to carrier certification and hardware differences.
- New Features:
- Credential Manager Support: Allows logging in with passwords, passkeys, and federated identities like Sign In with Google.
- Media Playback: Enhances media control through the watch speaker.
- UI Changes: Updated accent colors from yellow to gray and a consolidated Settings > Modes menu.
- Developer Option: Force Global AOD Experience to skip blurred clock on wrist down.
- Additional App Updates:
- Loss of Pulse Detection: Available in the US via Personal Safety app.
- Menstrual Tracking: Added to Fitbit for Pixel Watch 3.
- Auto Bedtime Mode: Introduced for Pixel Watch 2.
- Improved Step Tracking: Enhanced accuracy when jogging with a stroller or pushing a shopping cart.
- YouTube Music: Enhanced podcast controls including fast forward, rewind, playback speed adjustment, and queue management.
