We now have been ready for a very long time for Put on OS smartwatches to catch as much as different extra well-liked watches in the market, and plainly we might quickly see this occur with the launch of the upcoming Put on OS replace. Nevertheless, you want the correct {hardware} to energy the brand new modifications, and plainly Qualcomm and Google can’t fairly get their concepts collectively.
Put on OS 3.Zero is anticipated to reach later this yr, and hopefully, it can work seamlessly with the most recent variations of the Snapdragon Put on 4100 chips. Nevertheless, Qualcomm additionally believes that the present Snapdragon Put on 3100 chip will even be highly effective sufficient to work with the upcoming software program replace.
The historical past of the Snapdragon Put on processors began again in 2016 with the Snapdragon Put on 2100. Sadly, this chip wasn’t highly effective sufficient to maintain up with newer software program, therefore the arrival of the Snapdragon Put on 3100, which was principally the identical chip with an extra co-processor to maintain Put on OS watches up and working.
The most recent Snapdragon Put on 4100 and 4100+ chipsets had been introduced in June final yr, and these new processors are anticipated to reach with tons of energy to run Put on OS 3.0. Sadly, their adoption appears comparatively sluggish, as they’re solely discovered in a few Mobvoi smartwatches. The thrilling a part of this story comes from a latest interview, the place Qualcomm confirms to XDA Builders that the Snapdragon 4100, 4100+, and the 3100 might run Put on OS 3.0.
“We’re working with Google on bringing Put on OS 3.Zero to Snapdragon Put on 4100+ and 4100 platforms. Snapdragon Put on 3100, 4100+ and 4100 platforms are able to supporting Put on OS 3.0, however we aren’t discussing any specifics at the moment.”
This most undoubtedly made a number of Android customers pleased, but it surely didn’t final lengthy, as Google made a press release to the fellows over at 9to5Google saying that it has not confirmed whether or not or not earlier technology {hardware} will assist the brand new model of Put on OS.
“Person expertise is a high precedence for us. We now have not confirmed eligibility or timeline on whether or not any Put on OS smartwatch will replace to the brand new unified platform. There are various technical necessities in order to run the unified platform that ensures all parts of the consumer expertise are optimized.”
Now, we’ll solely have to attend and see how this develops, as there’s a lot of time between right here and the potential launch of Put on OS 3.0 in the second half of 2021. however don’t fear, we’ll hold you posted as quickly as any new data involves mild. (1) 9to5Google (2) XDA Builders