Google unveils Wear OS 7 with smarter features at Google I/O 2026

▤ Summary

Google announced Wear OS 7 at Google I/O 2026, detailing battery improvements, Live Updates for real-time watch-face information, dynamic widgets, smarter media controls, and a new Workout Tracker. The update promises up to ~10% better battery life for upgrades from Wear OS 6 and introduces Gemini Intelligence on select devices for deeper AI-driven assistance. Developers gain updated tools including Compose for Wear OS 1.6, Watch Face Format 5, and AppFunctions to integrate with Gemini, plus partnerships like ASICS Runkeeper for fitness features. The release focuses on making wearables more glanceable, personalized, and interoperable across audio and fitness experiences.

▦ Linked Companies

Runkeeper

$5M to $10M

Google LLC

$100M to $250M