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Wear OS 7: Live Updates & Better Battery Arrive
17 Jun
Summary
- Wear OS 7 rolls out now with live updates for deliveries and scores.
- Battery life on Pixel watches is estimated to improve by up to 10%.
- Gemini Intelligence features like custom widgets are coming later.
Google has begun rolling out Wear OS 7, a substantial update for its smartwatch operating system. This new version is initially available for the Pixel Watch 4, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Watch 2, bringing several new functionalities to users' wrists.
Among the key features now live are enhanced live updates, allowing wearers to track deliveries and sports scores in real-time directly from their watch face or notification feed. The update also promises improved battery efficiency, with Google estimating an increase of up to 10% compared to previous versions.
Furthermore, Wear OS 7 introduces an audio output switcher, simplifying the process of selecting playback devices directly from the watch. Future enhancements are planned, including the integration of Gemini Intelligence, which will power features like 'Create My Widget' for custom dashboards and advanced task automation.
