Google Wear OS 7 launched: Widgets, Live updates, Gemini AI, and better battery life

Google unveiled Wear OS 7 at its I/O 2026 conference, the latest version of its smartwatch platform built on Android 17. 

Google Wear OS 7 widgets

More intuitive experience on wearables

The update brings several new features, including Widgets, Live Updates, and Gemini AI support on select upcoming smartwatches.

The company says devices upgrading from Wear OS 6 can expect up to 10 percent better battery life with the new software.

The features

Wear OS 7's new Widgets come in 2 x 1 and 2 x 2 layouts, mirroring the format available on Android phones. Live Updates allow apps to display real-time information without being opened. Media controls have also been improved, with per-app auto-launch settings and a Remote Output Switcher for easier audio routing.

Other additions include a Wear Workout Tracker for standardized fitness tracking and support for Watch Face Format v5.

Watch face and notification

Gemini AI is coming to select smartwatches later this year, supported by a new App Functions API that lets developers connect their apps with AI assistants. Google also confirmed task automation support, enabling actions like placing a food delivery order through a voice command.

Developers can explore the update through the Wear OS 7 Canary Emulator. A public release is scheduled for later in 2026.

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Source: Google