© Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro Image 1 courtesy of Android TitlesAccording to a new report, Xiaomi may launch a Wear OS 3 smartwatch this year. The company introduced the Watch S1 Pro to the world a few days ago, but the watch runs on Xiaomi's operating system. Well, maybe something new is on the horizon.
Xiaomi may be planning to release a Wear OS 3 smartwatch this year
A source familiar with the development says the company may be ready to bring Google Play services to the smartwatch alongside the full Wear OS brand. This source says that model is underway.
However, there are not many details at the moment. When this watch launches, its Wear OS 3 system will be powered by the Mi Fitness app (Xiaomi Wear). It's now the same app used by the company's portable devices.
The Xiaomi Watch is also expected to be released under the same brand. This is the brand used by Xiaomi today. If Xiaomi decides to switch to Wear OS, it will bring several useful features to its smartwatches.
Wear OS products aren't exactly known for long battery life
However, there is a downside. Wear OS products aren't exactly known for battery life. However, modern Xiaomi smartwatches. Xiaomi will definitely lose ground in this regard, but the compromise may be worth it.
The watch is rumored to go on sale this year, but we really don't know when. Your guess is as good as ours. It all depends on the level of development. Xiaomi might also be aiming to release it alongside another product at some point, maybe with a new flagship phone or something.
It would certainly be interesting to see Xiaomi's offerings in this area, that's for sure. The launch of this smartwatch offers users a valuable new option in the Wear OS space.
The news that Xiaomi could launch a Wear OS 3 smartwatch this year first appeared in Android headlines.
