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.
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
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.
