The latest update to Wear OS 7 brings fresh glanceable features to your Pixel Watch, with select devices set to receive Gemini Intelligence later this year.
Wear OS 7 is now available for eligible Pixel Watch devices, bringing improvements like extended battery life and seamless integration with your connected gadgets. Users can now monitor live updates directly from their wrists and easily manage media across their speakers and headphones. Coming later this year are Gemini Intelligence features that will allow for custom dashboards and daily task automation using voice commands.
This update enhances the functionality of your Pixel Watch, making it faster and more efficient. Users can keep track of live updates, such as sports scores or food delivery statuses, right on their wrists. Additionally, the update enhances control over connected devices and promises forthcoming AI capabilities to further assist users. Notably, the updated operating system also optimizes battery performance, promising longer usage between charges.
Wear OS 7 enhances your smartwatch experience, catering to those who wear their watches daily. More than half of Wear OS users have their watches on for seven days a week, with the most engaged users wearing them for over 23 hours each day.
The rollout of Wear OS 7 today brings a reliable, everyday platform to Pixel Watch users, with additional Gemini Intelligence features expected later this year. Here are four key enhancements to look forward to with this update.
Live Updates on Your Wrist
Wear OS 7 delivers Android Live Updates directly to your wrist. This feature allows you to monitor ongoing events in real-time, such as game scores, the status of your food order, or your exercise progress. The information you need is presented when you need it most.
For example, Live Updates through the Just Eat app appear conveniently on your watch.
Enhanced Device Integration
Designed from the ground up, Wear OS 7 improves functionality with your connected devices, including earbuds or smart eyewear launching this fall. If you snap a photo with your audio glasses, you can review it instantly by glancing at your watch.
Media Management Made Easy
Wear OS 7 simplifies media control from your wrist. Users can control playback on headphones and home speakers and switch audio between devices using the media output switcher.
Upcoming Gemini Intelligence Features
Later this year, select Wear OS 7 devices will gain access to Gemini Intelligence. This will make your watch more personal through features like Create My Widget, allowing you to build custom dashboards using everyday language. Multi-step app automation will let your watch handle tasks such as booking a front-row bike for a spin class or ordering from your favorite restaurant. Gemini’s new Neural Expressive design language and Personal Intelligence features will further personalize user experience by referencing Google apps and chat history to offer helpful suggestions.
With these updates and system-level power optimizations, users upgrading from Wear OS 6 to Wear OS 7 can expect around a 10% increase in battery life.
Embark on the new era of intelligent wearables with Wear OS 7 today, with more exciting developments on the horizon.