Google updates its system for watches with Wear OS 7, a revision that replaces the old Tiles with the new Wear Widgets. These elements are more similar to Android widgets and offer 2x1 and 2x2 formats. The novelty includes the integration of Gemini Intelligence in certain models, with customized and proactive functions. Additionally, they promise a 10% improvement in battery life compared to Wear OS 6.
2x2 Widgets and energy optimization at the system's core 🔋
Wear Widgets allow for more granular customization of the watch face, adapting to 2x1 or 2x2 spaces to display contextual information. Gemini Intelligence analyzes usage patterns to suggest shortcuts or reminders without direct intervention. On the technical side, energy optimizations include more efficient background process management and a new deep sleep mode for unused applications, achieving that promised 10% extra autonomy.
The extra 10% battery: if only it were for yours 😅
Google promises 10% more battery, which sounds great until you remember that your current Wear OS 6 barely makes it to the end of the day. So, with the update, you'll go from dying at 11:00 PM to doing so at 12:30 AM. An improvement, no doubt. And the new widgets are very nice, but you'll surely end up using the same wallpaper you had before, only now with Gemini asking if you want a coffee.