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Google Rolls Out Gemini AI to Wear OS Watches

The rollout taps Google’s smartphone-grade AI models for wrist-based automation once users grant access to Gmail, Calendar and other services.

Overview

  • Update begins July 10 on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 models running Wear OS 6.
  • Google will extend Gemini to Pixel, Oppo, OnePlus and Xiaomi smartwatches in coming weeks and fully replace the legacy Assistant by year-end.
  • Gemini on wearables accepts natural-language prompts to perform multi-step commands like summarizing emails, sending messages and setting reminders without switching devices.
  • Users must enable permissions in the companion app for Gmail, Calendar and other services before Gemini can access personal data and deliver contextual tasks.
  • This Wear OS rollout is part of Google’s broader plan to embed Gemini AI across cars, TVs, smart-home hubs and future AR/VR platforms.