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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.
Associated Press
12-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Disctopia Launches Creator-First Advertising Platform Powered by AdsWizz
Disctopia, the streaming platform dedicated to independent creators, has launched a powerful new advertising platform built in partnership with AdsWizz 'This is a major leap forward for independent creators. Ad monetization has been locked behind complex requirements or taken out of creators' hands for too long.'— Patrick Hill CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 / / -- Disctopia, the streaming platform dedicated to empowering independent creators, has launched a powerful new advertising platform built in partnership with AdsWizz, the global leader in digital audio advertising technology. This first phase of the rollout enables podcast creators to monetize on their terms, directly within the Disctopia platform. With this new integration, creators have complete control: they can choose to enable or disable ads altogether, or apply ad placements to specific podcast episodes. Future updates will expand these capabilities to include music albums, audiobooks, and other audio content hosted on Disctopia. 'This is a major leap forward for independent creators,' said Patrick Hill, CEO of Disctopia. 'For too long, ad monetization has been locked behind complex requirements or taken out of creators' hands. With this launch, we're putting that power where it belongs—back with the creator.' Key Features of the New Advertising Platform: Total Control – Creators can turn ads on or off for any individual episode or series. Podcast-First Rollout – The feature launches with podcast monetization and will soon expand to music and audiobooks. Built-In Simplicity – No need for external tools or networks. Monetization is fully integrated into the Disctopia creator dashboard. Advanced Targeting with AdsWizz – Leveraging AdsWizz's dynamic ad insertion and marketplace, creators can monetize with high-quality, relevant brands. Industry-Leading Revenue Share – Disctopia pays creators 75% of ad revenue received after ad delivery and fees. For every $1 Disctopia receives, creators keep 75 cents — making it one of the most generous ad models in the industry. This ad system is ideal for creators who value flexibility, transparency, and choice. Whether monetizing a popular podcast or testing ads on just a few episodes, Disctopia's new ad tools are built to serve creators of all sizes. The platform's focus on creator empowerment aligns perfectly with AdsWizz's mission to bring innovation and opportunity to the global audio community. What's Next: All Disctopia podcast creators now have access to the ad feature within their dashboard. Tutorials, support docs, and a live training webinar are also being offered to help creators make the most of the new tools. To learn more or to join Disctopia as a creator, visit About Disctopia Disctopia is a Charlotte, NC-based podcast and streaming platform dedicated to empowering independent creators. Focused on ownership, monetization, and distribution, Disctopia offers unlimited hosting, a creator-first ad model, and seamless integrations for podcasting, music, video, and audiobooks. About AdsWizz AdsWizz is the leading global technology provider for digital audio advertising. Offering cutting-edge ad tech solutions for podcasters, publishers, and advertisers, AdsWizz powers dynamic ad insertion and scalable monetization across the world's most influential audio platforms. Hannah Alexandria Disctopia [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
