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Android Authority
21-05-2025
- Android Authority
Wear OS 5 killed Facer watchfaces, but Wear OS 6 will bring them back to life
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Facer announced it will be returning to Wear OS devices this fall. Wear OS 6 will support compatibility with the app's custom watch faces in Watch Face Format. The updated Facer experience will include more than 500,000 faces, instant syncing, and a versatile pricing structure. In the wake of Google I/O 2025, long-running watch face customization platform Facer has announced a major update. With a revamped app, Facer watch faces will make a full return to Wear OS smartwatches. Alongside Wear OS 6, the app's update aims to resolve compatibility issues introduced by Google's Watch Face Format transition in 2024. When Google launched Wear OS 5 and made Watch Face Format mandatory, it left users without access to long-favored custom watch face apps like Facer, WatchMaker, and many more. As of today, users can expect the return of at least one of these apps: Wear OS 6 will offer expanded support for third-party watch faces, including a full Facer experience. The loaded custom watch face platform promises more than 500,000 watch faces, with the most popular options ready by this fall. Thanks to Google's new Watch Face Push feature, the platform will also offer instant syncing via the Facer app, eliminating the need for users to download separate apps from the Play Store. Meanwhile, Facer will also offer simplified pricing for its customizable designs. Watch faces will be available for free, through one-time purchases, or via a full-access subscription. According to Google, Wear OS 6 will roll out this fall, and Facer says it will share more details as the launch approaches. In addition, the company teased upcoming features, new brand partnerships, and launch promotions. Users can sign up for updates at Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Phone Arena
20-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Facer is making a big comeback with Wear OS 6. Here's what's changing.
Facer is getting ready for a big return. The popular watch face platform just announced a major update that will roll out later this year, timed with the launch of Wear OS 6. As we recently covered, Google is bringing new tools and performance upgrades to smartwatches with Wear OS 6. Facer plans to take full advantage of these changes to bring back fan-favorite features and introduce a smoother, more powerful experience. Facer for Wear OS 6 announcement. | Image credit — Facer Here's a quick look at what to expect once the update goes live: A massive catalog of watch faces: Facer says thousands of faces will be ready for Wear OS 6, using Google's new Watch Face Format. The goal is to bring back nearly all the most popular designs by this fall. Right now, the platform includes over 500,000 watch faces from top brands and independent creators. Facer says thousands of faces will be ready for Wear OS 6, using Google's new Watch Face Format. The goal is to bring back nearly all the most popular designs by this fall. Right now, the platform includes over 500,000 watch faces from top brands and independent creators. Flexible pricing options: Whether you like trying out free faces, buying a few premium ones, or going for a full subscription, Facer will support it. Everything will be built into the Facer app, so you won't need to install separate apps for each face. Whether you like trying out free faces, buying a few premium ones, or going for a full subscription, Facer will support it. Everything will be built into the Facer app, so you won't need to install separate apps for each face. Instant syncing: Wear OS 6 adds a new feature called Watch Face Push, which lets you send faces straight to your watch from the Facer app. No more opening the Play Store or downloading extras. Wear OS 6 adds a new feature called Watch Face Push, which lets you send faces straight to your watch from the Facer app. No more opening the Play Store or downloading extras. Even more to come: Facer says new features, brand partnerships, and special discounts are on the way. You can sign up at to stay in the loop. Wear OS 6 is expected to roll out later this year. It will be available on new smartwatches and some older models that get the upgrade. Facer will share more updates once watch brands confirm their release plans. With big updates coming from both Google and Facer, smartwatch users can look forward to a much better experience in 2025.
BBC News
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Northampton Town Whamageddon stadium DJ hangs up headphones
A football stadium DJ who gained international fame for knocking more than 7,000 people out of cult game Whamageddon is hanging up his headphones after eight try to avoid Wham!'s 1984 hit Last Christmas for as long as possible before Christmas Eve and are eliminated once they hear Facer, DJ at Northampton Town, was criticised for playing it at the home game against Portsmouth on 2 December in what happened, he joked: "I get contacted by some people at BBC News, it goes a bit crazy on there, and then, before I know it, I'm a question on Have I Got News For You?" Whamageddon started about 10 years ago, and has grown in a popularity through social now has set rules, a dedicated website, and Facer, known as DJ Matty, played the song during half-time in the League One clash at Sixfields, attended by 7,215 the incident he appeared on BBC Radio Northampton to "officially apologise to everybody whose Christmas I've ruined".The story initially appeared on the BBC News website, and then other said: "I've got [ITV's] This Morning mentioning it, I'm getting a phone call from the Washington Post to do an interview, it's in the New York Times, the Rolling Stone magazine, the NME."It's just crazy, but it's all good fun." 'An absolute privilege' Mr Facer's last game will be Northampton Town final League One match of the season against Wigan on said work commitments meant he could no longer take up the role."It's been great fun, a real honour," he DJ, who had played in pubs and clubs, started on 26 august 2017 after a conversation with the chairman Kelvin Thomas."I remember how honoured and excited I was to get the opportunity," he said.A lifelong Northampton Town fan, he said: "All of a sudden, there I am playing music in front of thousands people, it's an absolute privilege."Everyone [at the club] has been fantastic."From the outside looking in, everybody can see what a great club it is, but I can say from experiencing it, their matchday team and everyone from [chairman] Kelvin [Thomas] downwards, it is a real family." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MicroEJ and Actions Technology Bring Premium Features to Affordable Smartwatches
Empowering Cost-Effective Smartwatches with Premium Features, Rich App Ecosystems, and Multi-Day Battery Life MicroEJ and Actions Technology Bring Premium Features to Affordable Smartwatches BOSTON and ZHUHAI, China, April 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Actions Technology, a global leader in high-performance, low-power System-on-Chip solutions for AIoT devices, and MicroEJ, a pioneer in software solutions for embedded and IoT devices, announce their collaboration to revolutionize smartwatches. Together, they enable manufacturers to deliver premium smartwatch features—vibrant UIs, rich app ecosystems, and extended battery life—at a price point fit for mainstream consumers. Raising the Bar for Budget Smartwatches The smartwatch market faces mounting pressure as brands seek to balance rich user experiences with cost and power efficiency. Many entry-level devices are stuck in a race to the bottom, while premium models often disappoint on battery life. Combining Actions Technology's latest ATS3085S/E SoC with MicroEJ's enhanced VEE Wear platform, now integrated with the Facer watch face ecosystem, this partnership delivers: High-performance, low-power operation: Actions Technology's SoCs are designed for efficiency, featuring a fast processor, an integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), advanced audio capabilities, and a vector graphic engine (GPU) to ensure a high-quality user experience. A scalable app ecosystem: MicroEJ's VEE Wear enables seamless deployment of third-party Apps over BLE, unlocking premium smartwatch functionality. Vibrant, fast user interfaces: MicroEJ's MicroUI and MicroVG optimized vector graphics performance, combined with Actions Technology's GPU support, ensures high-frame-rate visuals for a sleek, modern UI expected for premium products. Extended battery life: MicroEJ's lightweight and ultra-efficient VEE Wear solution maximizes power savings, enabling multi-day battery performance, with an easy programming model for engineers. Support for leading smartwatch apps: Users can enjoy applications such as music streaming, health monitoring, fitness tracking, and Facer, which offers access to over 500,000 personalized loadable watch faces, further enhancing the smartwatch experience. "The smartwatch industry is at a turning point," said Dr. Fred Rivard, CEO of MicroEJ. "Consumers expect high-end capabilities at an accessible price, and our collaboration with Actions Technology makes that possible. With VEE Wear, brands can now create premium, long-lasting smartwatches that are affordable, customizable, and app-driven, enabling brands and customers valorization." Designed for a Thriving Smartwatch Market Leading smartwatch manufacturers are already developing products based on this powerful combination, with the first wave of VEE Wear-powered Actions Technology smartwatches expected to hit the market early 2026. "At Actions Technology, we design SoCs that push the boundaries of what's possible in affordable wearables," said Tim Zhang, General Manager of the Smart Wearable and Sensing Business Unit at Actions Technology. "By combining our high-performance, energy-efficient processors with MicroEJ's VEE Wear technology, we are providing brands with a seamless, cost-effective way to deliver premium smartwatch experiences. This partnership is about empowering manufacturers to differentiate their products and bring more value to consumers." "Throughout my career, I have always focused on bringing innovative and high-quality experiences to the forefront of consumer technology, and that mission continues with my new role at Facer,' said Brook Eaton, Chief Product Officer at Facer. 'As the smartwatch market continues to evolve, the challenge is to strike the right balance between performance, affordability, and battery efficiency. Our collaboration with MicroEJ and Actions Technology marks a significant milestone in that direction. By integrating cutting-edge SoCs and optimizing for extended battery life, we are delivering the premium user experiences that consumers expect without compromising on power efficiency. With seamless third-party app deployment and vibrant, fluid interfaces, VEE Wear, that includes the Facer eco-system, is poised to lead the charge in bringing truly premium experiences to affordable smartwatches." About MicroEJ MicroEJ is a global leader in software solutions for intelligent devices, trusted by industry leaders in consumer electronics, energy, healthcare, and industrial automation. With over 300 million units of MICROEJ VEE sold worldwide, MicroEJ empowers manufacturers to turn standard products into smart, cloud-connected, AI-enabled devices, enabling rapid, complexity-free innovation. By bridging IT and embedded systems, MicroEJ drives scalable transformation that helps industries innovate faster, adapt to market needs, and build a software-driven future for IoT and connected devices. For more info: Press Kit – Press Room - – LinkedIn About Actions Technology Co., Ltd. Actions Technology is a leading Chinese designer of low-power AIoT chips, specializing in delivering high-quality wireless audio experiences with low latency. The company excels in the complete high-fidelity audio signal chain, from high-performance audio ADC/DAC to audio codec and post-processing, as well as low-latency Bluetooth connectivity technologies. In the era of artificial intelligence, Actions Technology has pioneered Mixed-mode SRAM based Computing-in-Memory (CIM) technology, advancing powerful edge AI capabilities. Its CPU + DSP + NPU triple-core heterogeneous AI audio platform offers low power consumption, high computational power, high integration, and robust security for AIoT applications. The company is dedicated to fostering the growth of the edge AI ecosystem through innovative chip solutions. For more info: – LinkedIn Press contacts:MicroEJElsa Hervio, press@ Actions Technology Co. Ma, madahang@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
