Google Tests Status Bar For Wear OS 8
Smartwatches do a lot more than just tell the time, but at times that really basic feature goes away once you ask your wearable to do something else. With Wear OS 8, it looks like Google is trying something different, which it calls a “status bar” that stays at the top of a wearable’s screen […] The post Google Tests Status Bar For Wear OS 8 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .
Google is testing a new feature for Wear OS 8 smartwatches called a "status bar" that sits at the top of the screen most of the time, regardless of which app is being used. This status bar shows only two things: the time in a uniform style and a single status icon, with priority given to whichever is most relevant. The status bar's position remains fixed at the 12 o'clock spot on the screen unless certain conditions arise, such as when using Jetpack Compose for Wear OS 1.8 while scrolling, or when a full-screen immersive experience is required.
To avoid overlapping with the system status bar, apps are advised to stop rendering their own clock and respect the top status bar window insets. Currently, app developers can choose whether or not to enable this status bar, and it will likely be a while before Wear OS 7 users experience this feature due to the recent release of Wear OS 8.
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