It’s a truth that smartwatches are often made for right-handed folks in terms of button placement. To address the issue, Google is developing a “left-handed mode” that will enable the display to rotate 180 degrees. In this manner, a watch may be worn on either the right or left wrist and provide the same comfort level. According to the discovery’s inventor, Mishaal Rahman, this new capability will be reserved for future WearOS devices. As a reminder:
WearOS key specs
Latest Stable Version:2.6 (Based on Android 8. x Oreo)Platforms:32-bit ARM, MIPS, x86Interface: Touchscreen, depends on the manufacturerOS Family: AndroidKernel Type: Monolithic (modified Linux kernel)License Type: Apache License 2.0 Linux kernel patches under GNU GPL v2Update Method: OTAOS Features: Fitness and Health MonitoringTouch: YesWatchface: CustomizableVoice Command: Google VoicePersonal Assistant: Google AssistantSmartphone Compatibility: Android 4.3+ and iOS 9+
While this software function is beneficial, it may create hardware issues purely on particular watches, such as inscriptions on the casing. Still, from a software standpoint, this will enable users to arrange their watch more flexibly on the hand or arm side, with buttons and crowns aligned as desired.
