"CNET" : Google's Android Wear 2.0 arrives to make your smartwatch even smarter

Google Fit does track activities automatically, but those sessions are recorded to Google Fit automatically and don't show up on-watch. It is, however, the one reason I'd probably recommend a new Android Wear watch to an Android phone owner over a Samsung Gear S3. Google's delayed software update to its Android Wear watches has finally arrived, in the form of two new LGwatches co-designed with Google. The biggest improvements you can look forward to:Android Pay comes to Android Wear watches with NFC. If you already have an Android Wear watch that's update-ready, it's nothing but great news!


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Fitness app Strava will run on Android Wear 2.0 watches, minus the phone

Popular cycling and running app Strava will run independently on Google's newest smartwatch operating system, Android Wear 2.0, the company said. This means that Android smartwatch wearers will be able to run the Strava app directly on the watch without having to carry their phones, provided that the watch has the right sensor set. The two new smartwatches are said to improve on the fitness-tracking features that were present in earlier Android Wear smartwatches — especially the $349 Watch Sport, which has built-in GPS and LTE capabilities. The watch defaults to Google's own fitness-tracking app for most activities, but now Strava is an option as well. The update comes just a day after Google's newest smartwatches, made in conjunction with LG, went on sale.

Strava's new Android Wear 2.0 app leaves the phone behind

Popular fitness-tracking app Strava hits the ground running with an Android Wear 2.0 update. After an initial setup through your phone, the Strava for Android Wear app becomes a complete standalone experience. Strava has updated their app for watches with Android Wear 2.0 to support the new features that come with the new operating system. Track your runs or your rides and share photos and highlights with the Strava community right from the app. With millions of downloads and a 4.6-star rating in Google Play, Strava is a fan favorite.


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