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Web Browser for Wear OS (Android Wear) on Windows Pc

Developed By: appfour

License: Free

Rating: 2,7/5 - 10.262 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.1.210304
Size 64.1 MB
Release Date March 04, 21
Category Communication Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (5)]

What's New:
Fixed: Regression on Android Wear 1.xNew: Updated to latest Android versionOlder changesNew: Wear OS dark themeNew: Swipe down to refresh favorites dataNew:... [see more]

Description from Developer:
The internet, less than an arm's length away! WIB, the Wear OS (Android Wear) Internet Browser, is a full fledged web browser running on your Android Wear smartwatch. Bookmark... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Web Browser for Wear OS (Android Wear) and install on Windows PC. Web Browser for Wear OS (Android Wear) is free Communication app, developed by appfour. Latest version of Web Browser for Wear OS (Android Wear) is 1.1.210304, was released on 2021-03-04 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500,000. Overall rating of Web Browser for Wear OS (Android Wear) is 2,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 10,262 users, 4,910 users had rated it 5*, 3,030 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Web Browser for Wear OS (Android Wear) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Web Browser for Wear OS (Android Wear) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Web Browser for Wear OS (Android Wear) on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Web Browser for Wear OS (Android Wear) using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Web Browser for Wear OS (Android Wear)" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Web Browser for Wear OS (Android Wear) on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Web Browser for Wear OS (Android Wear)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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The internet, less than an arm's length away! WIB, the Wear OS (Android Wear) Internet Browser, is a full fledged web browser running on your Android Wear smartwatch. Bookmarks can easily be added directly from your watch. WIB works even when your phone is off if you have a smartwatch with Android Wear 5.1 and WiFi! One of the must have tools for wearables.

Works standalone on Wear OS (Android Wear) watches paired with iOS or Android phones. For standalone support install the app from the play store on the watch only.

NOTE: The Full Version in-app purchase is required for more than demo use.

Features:
- Quickly search the web with voice or text search
- Open links in the Wear Internet Browser from your phone via Share...
- Voice search by tapping on the Google icon
- Mini keyboard for entering text on the Android Wear smartwatch
- TouchOne keyboard support
- English, French, Russian, Spanish, Italian and German keyboards
- Selectable language for keyboard and search
- Voice text input in the keyboard
- HTTP and HTTPS support
- Android 5.1: Browse faster using watch WiFi
- Android 5.1: Browse using watch WiFi even if your phone is off
- Action to open website on phone
- Actions to add/clear bookmarks
- Smooth touch scrolling
- Connection indicator
- Back and forward button
- Pinch zoom
- Low footprint

Things you can do with a web browser on your smartwatch include:
- Visit social websites
- Check the weather forecast
- Search for travel and local sites options
- Search for transportation options

The Wear Internet Browser is compatible with all Wear OS (Android Wear) smart watches.
e.g.
- Sony SmartWatch 3
- Motorola Moto 360
- Fossil Q (Explorist, Marshal, Founder, Venture, Wander, ...)
- Ticwatch (E, S)
- Michael Kors (Bradshaw, Sophie, ...)
- Huawei Watch (2, Leo-BX9, Leo-DLXX, ...)
- LG Watch (Urbane, Sport, R, Style, …)
- ASUS ZenWatch (1, 2, 3)
- Samsung Gear Live
- TAG Heuer
...and many more

If your watch is not listed, please check if your Smartwatch runs Wear OS (former Android Wear).


Summary: WIB is a web browser for Android Wear smartwatches and works for browsing all websites.
Fixed: Regression on Android Wear 1.x
New: Updated to latest Android version

Older changes
New: Wear OS dark theme
New: Swipe down to refresh favorites data
New: Settings activity on watch
New: appfour facebook page
New: Open Wi-Fi manager action
New: Sign in support with Wear Wi-Fi manager app
New: Material user interface with action bar
New: Forward button
New: Paste clipboard content from phone on the watch
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.