Wear OS 7 is arriving for your Pixel Watch, and here’s what to expect

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It’s been just under a month now since Google first introduced us to Wear OS 7 , promising everything from advanced Gemini Intelligence functionality, to new watch face support, to a tangible improvement in battery life. After getting initial testing started with a Canary build for developers, Wear OS 7 is now ready for its big public debut.

Let’s start with the features we’re actually getting today, as Wear OS 7 updates begin becoming available for eligible Pixel Watch models. Those include the Pixel Watch 2 and newer releases — remember, Google only guarantees 3 years of software support for these wearables, so the OG Pixel Watch is being left behind.

Live Updates have been a very nice addition to notifications on our phones, letting us track stuff like delivery status in real time. Now in Wear OS 7, that same sort of convenience is coming to your wrist.

Another Wear OS 7 upgrade landing right out of the gate is the work Google’s done to optimize power consumption. We wouldn’t be surprised if everyone’s experience here varies a little bit, but Google promises an “up to” 10% improvement in battery endurance, compared to devices running Wear OS 6.

Wear OS already lets you control your music, and that’s only getting better with Wear OS 7. A new audio switcher will empower you to manage music across all your connected devices, even if your phone’s out of reach.

In addition to what’s landing for Pixel Watch users today, Google’s also giving us a look forward at all the other Wear OS 7 additions set to arrive over the next few months.

For starters, those extended media controls we just mentioned are only a part of a big new push towards better interoperability with other smart devices in your life, and that’s set to include the first “ Intelligent Eyewear ” smart glasses coming from Google and Samsung this fall.