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Offline Google Maps support rolling out for Wear OS watches


Google unveiled the Pixel Watch 3 a few days ago with offline Google Maps support, which is now rolling out for other Wear OS-running smartwatches.

Offline Google Maps lets users navigate with their smartwatch even when it doesn’t have an active internet connection or is connected to a smartphone with internet connectivity.

Offline Google Maps support rolling out for Wear OS watches

This feature is available with beta version 11.140.0701.W of Google Maps for Wear OS on the Pixel Watch 2 and should expand to other Wear OS watches soon.

Once you’ve updated Google Maps to beta version 11.140.0701.W, you’ll see a new “Offline maps” page above the “Settings” option. The watch app also automatically downloads a map of your area while syncing other offline areas from your connected smartphone.


Google Maps offline mode
Google Maps offline mode
Google Maps offline mode
Google Maps offline mode
Google Maps offline mode

Google Maps offline mode

Additionally, it syncs offline maps when the smartwatch is on Wi-Fi and charging and shows a slashed icon cloud next to the time on the map when you are offline.

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