TL;DR
- Google has released v26.31 of Google Play Services.
- It improves the accuracy of workout routes through server-side processing of location data captured by Wear OS smartwatches.
- Users will also be able to open app details directly from the Play Store’s “Top Charts” page on Android tablets and foldables.
Google has released a new version of Google Play Services, bringing a useful improvement to Wear OS smartwatches along with a bunch of developer-oriented features.
The latest version of Google Play Services (v26.31) brings a feature that runners and cyclists will appreciate: Wear OS smartwatches can now process raw location data server-side. This could help improve the accuracy of workout routes displayed by users’ connected health apps. It’s a useful fitness feature for people who like running, walking, or cycling outdoors. It’s worth noting that Wear OS smartwatches without cellular connectivity will likely only be able to display more accurate workout routes once they are reconnected to Wi-Fi or to the user’s smartphone.
