Google is working on a new Pixel Watch feature that lets users choose whether notifications light up the screen instantly or only when raising the wrist.On wrist raise will remain the recommended default while Immediately will reduce battery life. But improve convenience.Google Pixel Watch users have long complained that notifications dont automatically display on the watch unless they raise or twist their wrist at the right time. Other smartwatches like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 offer the option to instantly wake the display for notifications which can be really convenient.
Google appears to have finally listened to user feedback on this as the company is now working to allow notifications to wake the display and show up immediately.When a notification arrives on a Pixel Watch the smartwatch typically only vibrates or emits a sound alert but the screen does not instantly wake to display the alert. Instead you have to raise or twist the watch to wake the display and see the notification which can get annoying and inconvenient very quickly.
Google Pixel Watch app v4.3.0.867617185 includes code for an upcoming setting that will allow you to choose when to show notifications on your smartwatch.Users can choose between two options show notifications when they raise their wrist or show them immediately.The On wrist raise setting is Google recommended as the Immediately setting will shorten your smartwatch battery life. Users will have to weigh whether the shorter battery life is worth the convenience for them.
Beyond this setting the Pixel Watch app now also includes strings for the Notify when left behind feature that we spotted last month.Strings for the feature were found in an unreleased system app and have now made their way into the Pixel Watch app indicating the feature is inching closer to a rollout.Neither of these features is currently live. We keep you updated when we learn more. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work in progress code. However it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release.
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