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Battery Life Improvements in WearOS 6

WearOS 6 promises up to 10% better battery life than previous versions. Here’s how it achieves this.

System Optimizations

WearOS 6 includes a number of system optimizations that help to reduce power consumption. These optimizations are designed to improve the efficiency of background tasks and reduce the amount of time the screen needs to be on.

Power-Efficient Watch Face Format

WearOS 6 also introduces a new, more power-efficient watch face format. This new format is a declarative XML format that is designed to use less battery than the previous format.

What This Means for You

With these improvements, you can expect to see a noticeable improvement in the battery life of your WearOS 6 watch. This means you'll be able to go longer between charges and get more out of your watch on a single charge.