Last week, We covered a report revealing the renders and specs of the upcoming OnePlus Watch 2. This smartwatch will likely be an attempt from the brand to crack into the premium smartwatch market after the failure of its initial OnePlus Smartwatch back in March of 2021.
However, the report stated that the brand will be sticking to an RTOS-based custom operating system, which was arguably one of the main reasons for the first smartwatch’s unpopularity. Fast forward to today, it looks like there is still some hope that the Watch 2 will be better than its predecessor.
According to a tweet from the renowned tipster and industry insider Max Jambor, the upcoming OnePlus Watch 2 is set to run on the WearOS 4 operating system. This aligns with the leaked information indicating the inclusion of a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset. The choice of WearOS makes sense, given that RTOS is typically associated with smartwatches featuring less powerful processors, a category the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 does not fall into.
For those not familiar with the distinctions between RTOS and WearOS, WearOS stands out as a comprehensive operating system, providing an array of features including Google Assistant, Google Maps, and the Google Play Store. It boasts compatibility with both Android and iOS devices, supporting numerous third-party applications. In contrast, RTOS serves as a lightweight operating system tailored to deliver an uncomplicated smartwatch experience without inflating costs. Typically employed in fitness-centric smartwatches, RTOS tends to offer more limited app support.
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