Major Google Gemini for Wear OS v1.26 Is Live: What's New

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Summary

Today, a new major Gemini for Wear OS update has been released, featuring build number 1.26. Users can now interact with Google’s advanced conversational AI directly from their wrists, marking a significant step forward in wearable technology. While the Gemini app began its initial rollout earlier this month to select devices and regions, Google has now launched a comprehensive global rollout.

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Google’s Gemini app for Wear OS is now officially available on the Play Store, bringing the highly anticipated AI assistant to smartwatches worldwide. Many Pixel Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, TicWatch, OnePlus Watch, Oppo Watch, Xiaomi Watch, and Fossil Watch models can now download Gemini directly from the Play Store.

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While the Wear OS team has officially only confirmed Gemini for Wear OS 4+ watches, users can install it on Wear OS 3/3/5 across various manufacturers and device types. However, we have reports of Gemini working on Wear OS 3.0 or later as well. If the app does not show up on the Play Store, you can sideload Google Gemini on Wear OS using this tutorial on Wear OS 3+.

The Play Store update is currently available under the official name “Google Gemini on Wear OS” with version 1.22. However, the latest v1.26 is now available for sideloading. Users can download and install the latest Gemini update for Wear OS through the official Google Play Store or via sideloading. The update process is straightforward and mirrors standard app installations, making it accessible to users of all technical levels.

What’s new in Google Gemini for Wear OS v1.26?

Our APK breakdown series showcases what’s new in the latest Gemini for Wear OS APK. We teardown the APK and find what’s new in the source code of the latest update.

Here is what we found:

<public type=”drawable” name=”gs_device_thermostat_vd_theme_48″ />
<public type=”drawable” name=”gs_home_iot_device_vd_theme_48″ />
<public type=”drawable” name=”gs_lightbulb_vd_theme_48″ />

Looking at the source code, you may soon be able to connect your home to your watch and various IOT (Internet of Things) including a thermostat, lightbulbs, and may home smart devices.

This is convenient for watch users as you could do it straight from your wrist.

Another update comes to Gemini for Watch, which could authenticate your voice and only operate when it finds a match.

<public type=”string” name=”gemini_voice_match_not_ready” />

You could also access videocam of Google search right on your wrist. We found the following code, which suggests phone videocam access.

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<public type=”drawable” name=”gs_videocam_vd_theme_48″ />

Hardware & Software Requirements

Beginning today, Gemini, Google’s personal AI assistant, launches on Wear OS watches from leading brands including Pixel, Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi.

The Gemini rollout targets devices running Wear OS 4 or higher, ensuring compatibility with modern smartwatch hardware. Devices upgrading to Wear OS 6 will benefit from enhanced integration with brand-specific applications, maintaining the ecosystem of apps users rely on daily.

Interestingly, the update also works on older Wear OS 3.5 devices, expanding the compatibility beyond initially announced requirements. This has been confirmed with successful functionality on devices like the Fossil Gen 6 and other legacy smartwatches. For users with devices that may not receive the update through official channels, they can also sideload the latest Google Gemini APK for Wear OS.