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The Pixel Watch 3 debuts grid-style app launcher
- Thanks to Wear OS 5, the Pixel Watch 3 features a grid-based app launcher.
- This long-awaited feature has not officially been available within the Wear OS experience in the past.
Google Pixel Watch 3 users can now access apps more efficiently than ever with a new grid-style view available within the device’s library of installed apps. In the past, users were limited to a list-style app drawer, which often meant excessive vertical scrolling. The grid view speeds up the process by showing more apps on screen at a time. The option is particularly attractive given the increased screen real estate of the newest lineup, especially on the new 45mm model.
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Notably, the original app list displayed both the icon and name of each installed app. With a grid view, the watch displays only the apps themselves, so users will need to have a good knowledge of which tools they have installed. Given that many smartwatch users keep a lean list of apps, this shouldn’t be a huge concern for most. If, however, you have a lengthy app list with selections you don’t often use, you may need to memorize a few icons before switching to grid mode.
Users can also always choose to retain the original format and stick with a list-style app drawer. Like on the Apple Watch, both organizational options are readily available. Either way, Pixel Watch 3 users have plenty of new updates to explore related to apps, including the brand-new Recorder app, offline capabilities within Google Maps, and more. The device is available for pre-order now and is scheduled to officially hit shelves on September 10.
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