Wear OS Adds Earthquake Alerts to Keep You Safer on the Go
Stay safer with earthquake alerts now on Wear OS smartwatches. Google extends Android’s early warning system right to your wrist.
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Wear OS Adds Earthquake Alerts to Keep You Safer on the Go
Stay Safe with Wear OS Earthquake Alerts on Your Smartwatch Google’s earthquake alert system just got a life-saving upgrade— Wear OS earthquake alerts are now live. If you've ever missed an emergency notification because your phone was in another room or on silent mode, this new update bridges the gap by bringing earthquake warnings directly to your wrist. With this change, Android’s life-saving P-Wave detection technology expands its reach to millions more through smartwatches powered by Wear OS. Image : Google Originally, Android earthquake alerts depended entirely on smartphones. Using accelerometers and other sensors, Android phones detect the first tremors of an earthquake (the P-Wave), giving users a few crucial seconds to take action before the more destructive S-Wave follows. Now, Google is integrating that same system into Wear OS, ensuring you’re notified even when your phone isn’t at arm’s length. How Wear OS Earthquake Alerts Work Wear OS earthquak…
