A significant lineup of changes is coming to Pixel Watches with Wear OS 7, as Google announces the new wearable version will come with features more closely aligned with Android’s design.
Wear OS 7 will be available later in the year, but Google’s announcement during Google I/O 2026 comes with a detail-rich preview of the new OS version. Google states Wear OS 7 will be 10% easier on battery than Wear OS 6 across the board, and “select watches” will get access to Gemini Intelligence for more personalized features.
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