Google Pixel Watch Adds 5 Hidden Tools as Offline Maps and Gesture Camera Control Stand Out
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Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jun 16
Google Pixel Watch Adds 5 Hidden Tools as Offline Maps and Gesture Camera Control Stand Out
3 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jun 16
Summary
Five lesser-known Pixel Watch features highlighted in the latest roundup include hand gestures, phone-camera control, express NFC payments, offline Google Maps and left-behind phone alerts.
Double-pinch and wrist-turn gestures handle timers, notifications, alarms and calls, while Pixel’s Raise to Talk gesture lets users bring the watch to an ear to trigger Gemini.
The Wear OS Camera app turns the watch into a remote viewfinder and shutter, letting users preview shots, switch cameras, adjust zoom and start photos or video with a double pinch.
Google also supports express pay without opening Wallet and offline Maps synced from a paired phone, both aimed at faster everyday use when tapping to pay or navigating without service.
A newer left-behind alert, added earlier this year, uses Bluetooth and location to warn users when they move too far from their phone.