Google Rolls Out Gemini AI to Wear OS and Expands Circle to Search With AI Mode

Gemini is rolling out to Wear OS, so brands like Pixel, Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus, and Xiaomi will soon support it in their smartwatches. The watches must be running Wear OS 4 or newer. Users can activate Gemini by saying “Hey, Google,” pressing and holding the side button, or tapping the Gemini app icon on their watch screen.

You can ask for practical advice, such as cooking instructions or weather updates. The assistant can also handle tasks across different apps, such as summarizing recent emails or adding events to a calendar. And, Gemini can remember details such as parking locations or reminders for errands.

Circle to Search also gets something new. The company says that AI Mode is being added directly to Circle to Search. After starting a search, an AI Overview will be shown in the results, which gives a summary of the topic. Users can then tap “Dive deeper ...