Google is rolling out the June 2026 Wear OS 7 update, based on Android 17, to the Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2. The update brings several functional enhancements and design changes aimed at improving usability and safety across the devices.
Key updates include:
- Enhanced Raise to Talk accuracy for the Pixel Watch 4 via an improved gesture model.
- Remote Media Routing to manage audio and video output from a paired Android phone.
- Integration of Emergency Sharing with Fall Detection, Car Crash detection, and Loss of Pulse monitoring.
- Updated Wear Contacts layouts featuring Material 3 design elements such as larger photos and quick action buttons.
- Revised crown interactions while the Always-on Display is active to allow for faster access to the app drawer or notifications.
- New system additions including a Mobile Networks tile in Quick Settings, media controls in the notification feed, and updated toggles and sliders.
Key updates include:
- Enhanced Raise to Talk accuracy for the Pixel Watch 4 via an improved gesture model.
- Remote Media Routing to manage audio and video output from a paired Android phone.
- Integration of Emergency Sharing with Fall Detection, Car Crash detection, and Loss of Pulse monitoring.
- Updated Wear Contacts layouts featuring Material 3 design elements such as larger photos and quick action buttons.
- Revised crown interactions while the Always-on Display is active to allow for faster access to the app drawer or notifications.
- New system additions including a Mobile Networks tile in Quick Settings, media controls in the notification feed, and updated toggles and sliders.
Google is addressing user frustrations following the transition from Fitbit to its new Google Health app by rolling out immediate repairs and a comprehensive summer update plan. Initial fixes focus on correcting mislabeled workouts and adding run splits, while upcoming updates will target sleep tracking accuracy, nutrition log reliability, and improved AI Coach functionality.
Main points:
- Improved exercise map visibility and export reliability
- Enhanced sleep data with 24-hour views and nap integration
- Nutrition logging corrections for third-party app synchronization
- Refined AI health coach communication
- Future roadmap including medical record links and Apple Health sharing
Main points:
- Improved exercise map visibility and export reliability
- Enhanced sleep data with 24-hour views and nap integration
- Nutrition logging corrections for third-party app synchronization
- Refined AI health coach communication
- Future roadmap including medical record links and Apple Health sharing
