Wear OS 6 brings fresh design and Gemini AI to smartwatches
Google is getting ready to launch Wear OS 6, and it’s expected to arrive later this year. The new version will include a refreshed design and better performance, making smartwatches faster and easier to use.
One of the biggest changes in Wear OS 6 is the introduction of Material You’s “expressive” design. This update will bring more colorful and dynamic themes to smartwatch interfaces. Apps will get smoother animations, more personalized styles, and improved layouts, making everything feel more modern and user-friendly.
Wear OS 6 will be based on Android 14, following Google’s tradition of keeping smartwatches updated with the latest Android version. Along with design updates, performance and battery life are also expected to improve.
Another exciting feature is the integration of Google’s Gemini AI. Smartwatches with this AI assistant will become more helpful, offering smarter replies, better voice recognition, and faster access to information. This will make everyday tasks—like replying to messages, setting reminders, or checking the weather—more convenient right from your wrist.
Developers will also benefit from new tools and design guidelines, making it easier to create apps that match the new Wear OS style. Google plans to release Wear OS 6 to developers first, so they can start updating their apps before the official public rollout.
Wear OS 6 is shaping up to be a major step forward, bringing both style and smarts to the wrist.
Get ready for power that lasts and style that pops. Wear OS 6 serves up:
– Platform upgrades for better battery life 🔋
– Fluid, responsive designs with Material 3 Expressive ✨
– And more 👀Allow us to introduce you: https://t.co/2adfygmZ6K pic.twitter.com/a74ejwObkq
— Wear OS by Google (@WearOSbyGoogle) May 13, 2025
