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Gemini on Wear OS receives new overlay design for Pixel Watch, aligning with Android UI
Key points
- Gemini on Wear OS now uses an overlay design.
- The new design matches Android's Neural Expressive interface.
- It appears over the watch face, not as a full app.
- Version 1.36 of Google Gemini on Wear OS is rolling out.
New Gemini Interface for Wear OS
Gemini on Wear OS is receiving an updated overlay design for Pixel Watch users. This new interface is based on the Neural Expressive design used on Android phones, aiming to create a more consistent user experience across Google's device ecosystem.
Overlay Functionality
Previously, activating Gemini on Wear OS would launch a full application. With this update, Gemini now appears as an overlay on top of the user's current watch face, similar to its behavior on Android phones and tablets. This change integrates Gemini more seamlessly into the smartwatch interface.
Visual and Functional Details
The new overlay incorporates Gemini’s Neural Expressive background, the spark icon, and a greeting. Screenshots indicate that it will display a transcript of user prompts and action confirmations. A minor adjustment also moves the system microphone privacy indicator to the top of the screen. The full Gemini app on Wear OS also reflects these visual updates, unifying the assistant's appearance across platforms. No changes to Gemini's response capabilities have been noted.
Rollout and Availability
The redesign was initially previewed in May and on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9. Version 1.36 of Google Gemini on Wear OS is being widely distributed via the Play Store. However, the new visual look has a server-side component that is not yet broadly available to all users.
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Gemini on Wear OS is rolling out a new overlay design for Pixel Watch, mirroring the Neural Expressive interface found on Android phones. This update changes how Gemini appears on the smartwatch, displaying over the current watch face instead of opening a full application, which improves visual consistency across devices.