Did you know that there is a hidden drum machine inside Wear OS, Google’s operating system for Android-compatible smartwatches?
As 9to5Mac reports, the Easter Egg has apparently been a secret in the operating system since 2015 when it was still called Android Wear. In order to activate it, go to the app menu and scroll until you find the ‘Torch’ or ‘Flashlight’ software. Double tap the screen twice, remembering to hold down on the second tap.
Been playing with the recently-discovered #WearOS drum machine Easter egg. Loving that cowbell, always need more cowbell. pic.twitter.com/xcL2jm9PUO
— Tom Bedford (@ByTomBedford) March 2, 2020
Instead of the screen turning a bright white, the display will show you a few seconds of flashing colors. Keep your finger on the screen and you’ll get a grid of circles that you can use to make different beats, all from your wrist.
As seen in the video, the blue circle creates a kick drum sound, teal is a snare, purple is a cowbell, and red is a hi-hat. Of course, it will help if the smartwatch you’re using has a built-in speaker, but if it does not then you can usually pair your smartwatch with a Bluetooth speaker in order to hear your creations. You might not become as successful as Lady Gaga, shooting on an iPhone, but it’s a neat addition nevertheless.
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