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Your Watch Now Controls Google's Smart Glasses
20 May
Summary
- Wear OS 7 update turns smartwatches into controllers for Google's new eyewear.
- Google's Project Aura smart glasses aim to integrate Gemini AI on-device.
- New audio glasses from Google and Samsung feature cameras for photos and video.
Google's Wear OS 7 is set to redefine the smartwatch's role, shifting it from a phone companion to a control hub for the company's forthcoming intelligent eyewear. This evolution means users may soon interact with their smart glasses by simply checking their wrists for tasks like taking photos or ordering meals.
Google's initiative includes Project Aura, featuring smart glasses with an integrated compute puck and lens-based screen, designed to run Gemini AI directly. For screen-less glasses, like the audio glasses being developed with Samsung, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster, smartwatches will handle more complex operations. These new audio glasses, distinct from Meta's offerings, will also incorporate cameras for capturing photos and videos, with visuals appearing as notifications on Wear OS devices.
The upcoming Wear OS 7 update will also introduce 'task automation' features, enabling users to trigger specific phone app actions from their watch. Additionally, seamless audio routing will allow direct music and podcast playback to glasses' speakers. While Meta's current AI glasses face usability challenges, Google aims to leverage its extensive Android ecosystem for a more integrated experience.
