It seems like Google does not want “old” clocks with Port OS 2.0 can download their apps from the Play Store. If a few days ago we saw how the Google Keep notes and lists app disappeared from the Wear OS 2 Play Store, now we see that the same has also happened with Google Maps.
Google Maps for Wear OS 2.0 is no longer available in the Play Store, watches with this version of the operating system will therefore no longer be able to officially download the Google maps and navigation application.
Goodbye Google Maps for Wear OS 2.0
Google Maps for Wear OS 2.0
With this decision by Google, the company is trying to force users to renew their watches for a new model that carries Wear OS 3 to enjoy all its applications in its new versions. With the arrival of Wear OS 3 we find new versions of Google applications, with a new and much more complete interface, such as Google Maps.
Google Maps was completely overhauled in Wear OS 3 last year, and all the while the Play Store also continued to download the version for Wear OS 2.0, but for a few days now it’s not possible to download the map anymore. old version on old watches. Anyone who has uninstalled Google Maps or reset their watch will now have to manually install the APK on their Wear OS 2.0 with the file corresponding to their version.
Google Maps for Wear OS 3
Google Maps for Wear OS 2 This allowed us to explore the map, search for nearby sites, and start navigation. In Wear OS 3, the application received a new interface and many other options, such as the ability to search for places by voice or keyboard, to access the home or work address or to start the navigation by car, on foot or by bicycle.
Through | Android Authority
