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Wear OS 7 Rolls Out: Smarter Watches, Longer Battery
16 Jun
Summary
- Wear OS 7 now syncs live event updates between watches and phones.
- The update offers up to 10 percent more battery life.
- New Gemini AI features and custom widgets are coming later this year.
The Wear OS 7 update is commencing its rollout for Pixel Watches, introducing a new Live Updates feature. This enhancement allows live event information, such as sports scores or delivery statuses, to sync seamlessly between your smartwatch and Android phone. Google also reports that Wear OS 7 delivers a notable improvement in battery life, offering up to 10 percent more longevity compared to its predecessor.
Future additions to Wear OS 7 include advanced Gemini Intelligence features, slated for release later in 2026. These will encompass Create My Widget for personalized widget generation via natural language and expanded capabilities for multi-step app automation. Additionally, Wear OS 7 will feature Gemini's new neural expressive design and support for Personal Intelligence.
Media control on the watch is streamlined with a new output switcher for easy audio redirection to various devices. Smart glasses will also gain the ability to connect, enabling on-watch photo previews. Developers will benefit from new, dynamic Wear OS Widgets, while existing app support for Tiles continues. Emergency Sharing now includes automatic calls to emergency contacts following fall detection or crash alerts.
