Wear OS watches running on Snapdragon Wear 3100 won't get upgraded to next-gen OS

Mobvoi TicWatch E3 will be eligible for Wear OS 3 update

With the announcement of Google and Samsung's new Wear OS platform, which is officially called Wear OS 3, we already know that it isn't the best time to purchase existing smartwatches on Google's platform. But now, we get a clearer picture of which smartwatches you should avoid getting. Those using older Android smartwatches running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset won't be getting the next-generation operating system.

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LG new PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier comes with built-in mic, speaker

LG improves on its PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier by adding a microphone and speaker into the high-tech mask. It comes with a voice amplifier that detects when you're speaking so it can amplify it for you. It comes with a smaller motor than its predecessor, which could make it easier to wear. And it now has a larger 1,000mAh battery that charges via USB. You'll need around two hours to fully charge this up.

The new PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier is launching in Thailand in August. But we don't know yet how much it will cost or which other markets will get the mask.

Source: Gadget Match

Zoom brings third-party app integrations to calls

Source: Zoom

While Zoom was indispensable at the height of the pandemic, the company wants to make sure you will continue to use it when things return to some sense of normalcy. The company is adding third-party apps into Zoom calls, allowing you to use apps like Dropbox Spaces, Asana, and even Heads Up! while you're in calls. Third-party integration shows that Zoom wants to be more than a single-use app and more like a platform. Today, the company also launched its new Events hub.

There are over 50 plugins you can use at launch. Once you install the latest version of Zoom, a new Discover tab is seen under the new collapsible Apps side panel to show you what's available. You can also see what apps are available through Zoom Marketplace. If you use Zoom for work and you're part of a company, your admin can limit the apps you can install.

Source: Engadget

Netflix confirms its working on mobile games

Source: The Next Web

Netflix has finally confirmed that it's getting into gaming. The company recently hired a new VP of Game Development, which indirectly established it was venturing into this new space. The company confirmed the news in a letter to investors.

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